TUNNELLING IN SOIL AND ROCK

This proceedings of a conference held in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily presents the results of research carried out at American universities and pictures current developments in the theoretical aspects of tunneling. The two sections consist of presentations of the state-of-the-art in tunnels, both in soil and rock, and papers on detailed aspects of tunneling. The State-of-the-Art of Soft Ground Tunneling compares tunnels versus open cuts in urban areas and discusses construction management and where current knowledge needs to be developed. There is a geological case history of the Atlanta subway; a discussion on soil/lining interaction, particularly involving segmental rings; and a study of tunnel crown displacement associated with fround surface settlements. The State-of-the-Art in Rock Tunneling covers tunnel support in conjunction with tunneling machines and with drill/blast methods, looking particularly at the Washington, DC, subway construction. This is followed by a new concept of ground response in rock tunnels; as investigation of three-dimensional time-dependent elastic effects of an advancing tunnel face; and a study of advantages of undertaking exploratory schemes, including pilot tunnels, to evaluate an appropriate final design solution for tunnels and cavern support systems.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Publication Date: 1985-5

Media Info

• Pagination: 185 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Geological events; Rocks; Soft soils; Structural design; Subways; Tunnel lining; Tunneling; Tunneling machines; Tunnels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Tunnel design
• Old TRIS Terms: Geological conditions; Rock tunneling; Soft ground tunneling; Subway construction
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Geotechnology; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00396569
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1985 12:00AM