Introduction to Tunnel Construction - Couverture rigide

Chapman, David; Metje, Nicole; Stark, Alfred

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1498766390 ISBN 13 : 9781498766395

Editeur : CRC Press Inc, 2017

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

David Chapman is Professor of Geotechnical and Underground Engineering at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Nicole Metje is a Reader in Infrastructure Monitoring at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Alfred Stärk is Senior Tunnelling Manager with the tunnelling contractor BeMo Tunnelling GmbH, Innsbruck, Austria.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CRC Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1498766390
• ISBN 13: 9781498766395
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 425
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible