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Introduction to Tunnel Construction. [electronic book].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Applied GeotechnicsPublication details: Hoboken : Taylor & Francis, 2010.Description: 417 pISBN:
  • 0415468426
  • 9780203895153 (electronic bk.)
  • 0203895150 (electronic bk.)
Genre/Form: Online resources:
Contents:
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;
Summary: 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.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as structural issues. This book covers the whole range of areas that you need to know in order to embark upon a career in tunnelling. It also includes a number of case studies of real tunnel projects, to demonstrate how the theory applies in practice.

The coverage includes:

Both hard-rock and soft-ground conditions Site investigation, parameter selection, and design considerations Methods of improving the stability of the ground and lining techniques Descriptions of the various tunnelling techniques Health and safety considerations Monitoring of tunnels during construction

Clear, concise, and heavily illustrated, this is a vital text for final-year undergraduate and MSc students and an invaluable starting point for young professionals.

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;

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.

Electronic reproduction. Dawson Books.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

David Chapmanis Reader in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Nicole Metjeis a Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Alfred Stärkis a Senior Tunnelling Manager with the tunnelling contractor ALPINE BeMo Tunnelling GmbH in Innsbruck, Austria.

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