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      Technology Innovation in Underground Construction
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      Technology Innovation in Underground Construction book

      Edited ByGernot Beer
      Edition 1st Edition
      First Published 2010
      eBook Published 21 April 2014
      Pub. Location London
      Imprint CRC Press
      DOI https://doi.org/10.1201/9781482266597
      Pages 528
      eBook ISBN 9780429176456
      Subjects Engineering & Technology
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      Beer, G. (Ed.). (2010). Technology Innovation in Underground Construction (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781482266597

      ABSTRACT

      This richly-illustrated reference guide presents innovative techniques focused on reducing time, cost and risk in the construction and maintenance of underground facilities:A primary focus of the technological development in underground engineering is to ease the practical execution and to reduce time, cost and risk in the construction and mai

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      chapter 1|8 pages

      Introduction

      chapter 2|22 pages

      UCIS – Underground Construction Information System

      chapter 3|20 pages

      Computer-support for the design of underground structures

      chapter 4|12 pages

      A virtual reality visualisation system for underground construction

      chapter 5|24 pages

      From laboratory, geological and TBM data to input parameters for simulation models

      chapter 6|42 pages

      Process-oriented numerical simulation of mechanised tunnelling

      chapter 7|34 pages

      Computer simulation of conventional construction

      chapter 8|26 pages

      Optical fi ber sensing cable for underground settlement monitoring during tunneling

      chapter 9|14 pages

      Tunnel seismic exploration and its validation based on data from TBM control and observed geology

      chapter 10|22 pages

      Advances in the steering of tunnel boring machines

      chapter 11|14 pages

      Real-time geological mapping of the front face

      chapter 12|22 pages

      Reducing the environmental impact of tunnel boring (OSCAR)

      chapter 13|22 pages

      Safety assessment during construction of shotcrete tunnel shells using micromechanical material models

      chapter 14|16 pages

      Observed segment behaviour during tunnel advance

      chapter 15|16 pages

      Optimizing rock cutting through computer simulation

      chapter 16|20 pages

      Innovative roadheader technology for safe and economic tunnelling

      chapter 17|12 pages

      Tube-à-manchette installation using horizontal directional drilling for soil grouting

      chapter 18|26 pages

      TBM technology for large to very large tunnel profi les

      chapter 19|16 pages

      Real-time monitoring of the shotcreting process

      chapter 20|16 pages

      Environmentally friendly, customised sprayed concrete

      chapter 21|18 pages

      Innovations in shotcrete mixes

      chapter 22|22 pages

      High performance and ultra high performance concrete segments – development and testing

      chapter 23|16 pages

      Robotic tunnel inspection and repair

      chapter 24|12 pages

      An innovative geotechnical characterization method for deep exploration

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