Introduction to tunnel construction
"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 the importance of ground-structure interaction. This book covers the full range of areas related to tunnel construction...
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| Main Authors | , , |
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
Boca Raton :
CRC Press,
[2017]
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| Edition | Second edition. |
| Series | Applied geotechnics.
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| Subjects | |
| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9781523114160 1523114169 9781315120164 9781498766456 1498766455 131512016X 9781498766401 1498766404 9781351632942 1351632949 9781498766241 1498766242 9781498766395 1498766390 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource |
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Table of Contents:
- Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Disclaimer; Dedication; Contents; Abbreviations; Symbols; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; Acknowledgements and permissions; Authors; 1. Introduction; 1.1 Philosophy of tunnelling; 1.2 Scope of this book; 1.3 Historical context; 1.4 The nature of the ground; 1.5 Tunnel cross section terminology; 1.6 Content and layout of this book; 2. Site investigation; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Site investigation during a project; 2.2.1 Introduction; 2.2.2 Desk study; 2.2.3 Site reconnaissance; 2.2.4 Ground investigation (overview).
- 2.3 Ground investigation2.3.1 Introduction; 2.3.2 Field investigations; 2.3.3 Laboratory tests; 2.3.4 Hydrogeological model; 2.4 Ground characteristics/parameters; 2.4.1 Influence of layering on Young's modulus; 2.4.2 Squeezing and swelling ground; 2.4.3 Typical ground parameters for tunnel design; 2.4.4 Ground (rock mass) classification; 2.5 Site investigation reports; 2.5.1 Types of site investigation report; 2.5.2 Key information for tunnel design; 3. Preliminary analyses for the tunnel; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Primary stress pattern in the ground; 3.3 Stability of soft ground.
- 3.3.1 Stability of fine-grained soils3.3.2 Stability of coarse-grained soils; 3.4 The coefficient of lateral earth pressure (K0); 3.4.1 Lateral pressure in a silo; 3.5 Preliminary analytical methods; 3.5.1 Introduction; 3.5.2 Bedded-beam spring method; 3.5.3 Continuum method; 3.5.4 Tunnel support resistance method; 3.6 Preliminary numerical modelling; 3.6.1 Introduction; 3.6.2 Modelling the tunnel construction in 2-D; 3.6.3 Modelling the tunnel construction in 3-D; 3.6.4 Choice of ground and lining constitutive models; 4. Ground improvement techniques and lining systems; 4.1 Introduction.
- 4.2 Ground improvement and stabilisation techniques4.2.1 Ground freezing; 4.2.2 Lowering of the groundwater table; 4.2.3 Grouting; 4.2.4 Ground reinforcement; 4.2.5 Forepoling; 4.2.6 Face dowels; 4.2.7 Roof pipe umbrella; 4.2.8 Compensation grouting; 4.2.9 Pressurised tunnelling (compressed air); 4.3 Tunnel lining systems; 4.3.1 Lining design requirements; 4.3.2 Sprayed concrete (shotcrete); 4.3.3 Ribbed systems; 4.3.4 Segmental linings; 4.3.5 In situ concrete linings; 4.3.6 Fire resistance of concrete linings; 5. Tunnel construction techniques; 5.1 Introduction.
- 5.2 Open face construction without a shield5.2.1 Timber heading; 5.2.2 Open face tunnelling with alternative linings; 5.3 Partial face boring machine (roadheader); 5.4 Tunnelling shields; 5.4.1 Examples of shields with partial excavation; 5.5 Tunnel boring machines; 5.5.1 Introduction; 5.5.2 TBMs in hard rock; 5.5.3 TBMs in soft ground; 5.5.4 Multimode TBMs; 5.5.5 Non-circular TBMs; 5.6 Drill and blast tunnelling; 5.6.1 Introduction; 5.6.2 Drilling; 5.6.3 Charging; 5.6.4 Stemming; 5.6.5 Detonating; 5.6.6 Ventilation; 5.6.7 Mucking and support; 5.6.8 Example of drill and blast cycle timings.