Sate the purpose of tunnel maintenance and discuss the measures to be taken for proper maintenance.
Purpose of tunnel maintenance:
1) For safe movement of traffic
2) To avoid accidents during rainy days
3) To increase life of tunnel
4) To use tunnel economically
Measure to be taken for proper maintenance:
1) The dimensions of tunnel section should confirm with its original dimensions
2) Lining of tunnel should be examined
3) All weep holes are required to clean time to time
4) Side drains should be cleaned time to time
5) Ventilation shaft to be checked
6) Observe the landslides in nearby areas
7) Observe the leak. If it is there, then take preventive measures.
8) Check the conditions of lining.