ABSTRACT

The Channel Tunnel may be the greatest engineering project in Europe this century. This book describes the tremendous engineering achievement of the construction of the tunnel. Written by twenty of the key engineers involved, it provides a fascinating, informative and inspiring account of the project for both engineering professionals and general r

chapter 1|20 pages

Introduction COLIN J KIRKLAND

chapter 2|30 pages

Geology CoLIN WARREN AND PAUL VARLEY

chapter 4|16 pages

Tunnel lining design GUY LANCE

chapter 5|12 pages

Initial access developments DAVID WALLIS

chapter 6|26 pages

Tunnel boring machines BoB MARSHALL

chapter 7|12 pages

Construction logistics TIM GREEN

chapter 8|4 pages

Radio links KAREL DE }AEGER.-PONNET

chapter 9|16 pages

Power system JoHN FINN

chapter 10|8 pages

Signalling and train control PAUL ROBINS

chapter 12|16 pages

Locomotives ROGER FORD

chapter 17|6 pages

Lighting MICHAEL CowAN

chapter 20|20 pages

Terminal traffic management JoHN DAVIES

chapter 22|12 pages

Safety management RicHARD MoRRis

chapter 23|4 pages

Conclusion CoLIN J I<IRKLAND