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      Introduction to Tunnel Construction
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      Introduction to Tunnel Construction

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      Introduction to Tunnel Construction book

      Introduction to Tunnel Construction

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      Introduction to Tunnel Construction book

      ByDavid Chapman, Nicole Metje, Alfred Stärk
      Edition 2nd Edition
      First Published 2017
      eBook Published 1 November 2017
      Pub. Location Boca Raton
      Imprint CRC Press
      DOI https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315120164
      Pages 455
      eBook ISBN 9781315120164
      Subjects Engineering & Technology
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      Chapman, D., Metje, N., & Stärk, A. (2017). Introduction to Tunnel Construction (2nd ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315120164

      ABSTRACT

      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 required to embark upon a career in tunnelling. It also includes a number of case studies related to real tunnel projects, to demonstrate how the theory applies in practice. New features of this second edition include: the introduction of a case study related to Crossrail’s project in London, focussing on the Whitechapel and Liverpool Street station tunnels and including considerations of building tunnels in a congested urban area; and further information on recent developments in tunnel boring machines, including further examples of all the different types of machine as well as multi-mode machines.

      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 main tunnelling techniques
      • Health and safety considerations
      • Monitoring of tunnels during construction
      • Description of the latest tunnel boring machines
      • Case studies with real examples, including Crossrail’s project in London

      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 and novices in tunnelling.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      chapter 1|6 pages

      Introduction

      chapter 2|52 pages

      Site investigation

      chapter 3|18 pages

      Preliminary analyses for the tunnel

      chapter 4|40 pages

      Ground improvement techniques and lining systems

      chapter 5|126 pages

      Tunnel construction techniques

      chapter 6|18 pages

      Health and safety, and risk management in tunnelling

      chapter 7|46 pages

      Ground movements and monitoring

      chapter 8|68 pages

      Case studies

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