Description
Book SynopsisThis book set provides a new, global, updated, thorough, clear, and practical risk-based approach to tunnelling design and construction methods, and discusses detailed examples of solutions applied to relevant case histories. It is organized in three sequential and integrated volumes:
- Volume 1: Concept Basic Principles of Design
- Volume 2: Construction Methods, Equipment, Tools and Materials
- Volume 3: Case Histories and Best Practices
The book covers all aspects of tunnelling, giving useful and practical information about design (Vol. 1), construction (Vol. 2), and best practices (Vol. 3). It provides the following features and benefits:
- updated vision on tunnelling design, tools, materials, and construction
- balanced mix of theory, technology, and applied experience
- different and harmonized points of view from academics, professionals, and contractors
Table of Contents
1. Introduction: excavation techniques for conventional and full-face mechanised tunnelling. Reasons for the choice and differences 2. Construction methods 3. Support technology 4. Auxiliary methods technology: ground reinforcing, ground improving and pre-support technology 5. Monitoring 6. Plants and job site organization 7. Tunnel refurbishment
