METHODS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE UNDERGROUND RAILWAY STATIONS IN BUDAPEST /IN GERMAN/

A REPORT IS MADE ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR UNDERGROUND RAILWAY STATIONS AT IMPORTANT TRAFFIC JUNCTIONS IN BUDAPEST. BECAUSE OF THE GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS THE OPEN-CUT CONSTRUCTION METHOD WAS USED WHICH INVOLVED LOWERING OF THE GROUND WATER LEVEL AND THE SINKING OF PNEUMATIC CAISSONS. THE EXECUTION OF THE WORK IS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL. /FG/RRL/

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Vol 16, No 3, PP 97-108, 24 PHOT, 3 REF
• Authors:
  • Vajda, Z
  • Kelemen, J
• Publication Date: 1969

Media Info

• Serial:
  • Baumaschine und Bautechnik

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Caissons; Construction management; Groundwater; Open cut excavation; Pneumatic equipment; Railroad stations; Underground structures; Water table
• Old TRIS Terms: Groundwater level; Open cuts; Pneumatic caisson
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00214979
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Road Research Laboratory /UK
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 19 1970 12:00AM