Which structural problem was mitigated by Brunel when building the Thames Tunnel under London in 1843?

💡 Explanation

When the tunnel was excavated under the Thames, hydrostatic pressure acted on the tunnel face because the tunnel was below the water table, threatening collapse. Therefore hydrostatic pressure mitigation results, rather than settlement, gas explosions, or tidal erosion which require different environmental conditions.

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