Immersed tunnels

Immersed tunnels have been around for more than a century but remain a relatively unknown form of tunnel construction. For waterway crossings they are an effective alternative to bored tunnels and bridges, particularly in shallower waters, soft alluvial soils, and earthquake-prone areas. Successful...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Lunniss, Richard
Other Authors Baber, Jonathan
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, ©2013.
Subjects
Underwater tunnels > Design and construction.
Tunnels > Design and construction.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780203848425
020384842X
9781628707762
1628707763
9781136948268
1136948260
9781136948213
113694821X
9781136948251
1136948252
113807618X
9781138076181
9780415459860
0415459869
Physical Description1 online resource (xxix, 506 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Development of the immersed tunnel
  • Current forms of immersed tunnel
  • Developing an immersed tunnel scheme
  • Environmental impact
  • Marine environment
  • Mechanical and electrical installations
  • Approaches and service buildings
  • Design principles
  • Joints
  • Durability
  • Foundations
  • Earthworks
  • Construction of tunnel elements
  • Finishing works
  • Operation and maintenance
  • Forms of contract
  • The future for immersed tunnels
  • Glossary of terms.

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