PIPE-JACKING: STATE-OF-THE ART IN UK AND EUROPE

This article considers the development of pipe and box jacking techniques in the UK and Europe. There is particular reference to the installation of large rectangular units to serve as structural foundations for bridges, or as tunnels and culverts. Construction and design details of pipe joints and equipment are considered, and case histories of certain projects demonstrating the main techniques are given.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Clarkson, T E
  • THOMSON, J C
• Publication Date: 1983-1

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 57-72
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transportation and Pipeline Engineering
  • Volume: 109
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Box culverts; Bridge foundations; Culverts; Joints; Pipe; Pipe jacking; State of the art studies; Tunnels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Pipe joints
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; I53: Construction of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I54: Construction of Tunnels;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00377877
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 152
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1983 12:00AM