ABSTRACT

Covers development of trenchless technology; pipejacking and microtunnelling methods equipment: shields and tunnel boring machines; pipejacking: line, drive pit, top side; equipment: microtunnelling; design concepts.

chapter 1|14 pages

Development of trenchless technology

chapter 2|20 pages

Pipejacking and microtunnelling methods

chapter 5|25 pages

Equipment: microtunnelling

chapter 6|9 pages

Design concepts

chapter 7|12 pages

Subsurface and site investigation

chapter 8|33 pages

Design: permanent works

chapter 9|22 pages

Design: choice of method

chapter 10|24 pages

Temporary work design: the line

chapter 11|14 pages

Drive and reception pits

chapter 12|12 pages

Design: contract documents

chapter 13|10 pages

Site control and supervision

chapter 14|22 pages

Economic considerations