PRINCIPLES OF DIMENSIONING THE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE "NEW AUSTRIAN TUNNELLING METHOD"

The empirical approach is given to dimensioning recommended for use when applying the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM). A brief mathematical analysis of the underlying theory is included. Greatly simplified analytic formulae are presented.

• Corporate Authors:

  IPC Electrical Electronic Press Limited

  Dorset House Stamford Street
  London SE1 9LU,   England 
• Authors:
  • Rabcewicz, L V
  • Golser, J
• Publication Date: 1973-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 88-93
• Serial:
  • Water Power
  • Publisher: IPC Electrical Electronic Press Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dimensional analysis; Mathematical analysis; Structural design; Tunneling; Tunnels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Tunnel design
• Old TRIS Terms: Support systems
• ITRD Terms: 9011: Design (overall design); 6473: Mathematical model; 6255: Test; 3374: Tunnel
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00082759
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 24 1975 12:00AM