THE OBSERVATIONAL METHOD - MANAGING RISK, WINNING VALUE

Using case histories from four major transportation projects in urban environments, this paper shows how, through a step-by-step approach, the observational method delivered substantial savings in costs and time. The projects are (1) Limehouse Link - a major cut and cover highway tunnel in London's Docklands; (2) The Mansion House - construction of a small-diameter tunnel directly beneath this masonry building built in the 1700s; (3) Heathrow Cofferdam - underground works at Heathrow Airport for the Central Terminal Area for the Heathrow Express Rail Link; and (4) the Boston Central Artery/Tunnel Project.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Features: Figures; Photos; References;
  • Pagination: p. 83-96

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00930470
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 3000091696
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Sep 3 2002 12:00AM