CALCUTTA COMPLETE BY 1991

The Calcutta metro which is expected to be completed by 1991 is described. The various tunnel construction methods, cut-and-cover and shield tunnelling, diaphragm walls and sheet piling, decking to keep overhead traffic flowing during construction, and various other techniques used are discussed. After overcoming difficulties presented because many of these methods were used for the first time presenting problems for the engineers who were unfamiliar with them, the system has already begun to make important contributions to the city's transport.

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• Authors:
  • Agarwal, A S
• Publication Date: 1988

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 17-18
• Serial:
  • Developing Metros 1988
  • Publisher: Reed Business Information, Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic train control; Ballastless track; Cut and cover tunneling; Rapid transit; Tunnel shields; Tunneling
• Geographic Terms: Kolkata (India)
• Old TRIS Terms: Shields (Tunneling)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00477528
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0 617 00514 1
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1988 12:00AM