How do tunnels not collapse under the immense weight of the soil/mountains?

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I get that they’re layered with reinforced concrete but how is it that strong considering the walls aren’t even that thick?

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The tunnel isn’t holding the whole weight of the mountain. Only certain portions.

It’s similar to 10 people can lift a car

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