TY - BOOK AU - Chapman,David AU - Metje,Nicole AU - Strk,Alfred ED - Ebook Central (Online service) TI - Introduction to Tunnel Construction SN - 0415468426 PY - 2010/// CY - Hoboken PB - Taylor & Francis KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements and permissions; Abbreviations; Symbols; 1 Introduction; 2 Site investigation; 3 Preliminary analyses for the tunnel; 4 Ground improvement techniques and lining systems; 5 Tunnel construction techniques; 6 Health and safety, and risk management in tunnelling; 7 Ground movements and monitoring; 8 Case studies; Appendix A: Further information on rock mass classification systems; Appendix B: Analytical calculation of a sprayed concrete lining using the continuum method; References and bibliography; Index; Electronic reproduction; Dawson Books. N2 - Tunnelling is one of the most fascinating disciplines within civil engineering and provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. This book covers a range of areas which you need to know in order to embark upon a career in the exciting field of tunnelling UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/limerickit/detail.action?docID=534179 ER -