PLANNING UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

The modern under ground constructor faces economic and competitive conditions which demand exacting planning, logistics and scheduling; the most efficient operation methods and equipment known; and realistic, comprehensive; analytical risk evaluation with adequate contingencies or other protection. Planning can usually be separated into two phases: preconstruction and during construction. Preconstruction work includes a thorough review and familiarization with engineering and contract documents, site investigations, evaluating such local conditions as weather and labor supply, selection of construction methods and equipment, and preparation of detailed cost estimates. During construction, planning encompasses preparation of detailed work schedules, cost controls, and contingency plans.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, San Francisco, Calif., June 24-27, 1974.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum Engineers

  8307 Shaffer Parkway
  Littleton, CO  United States  80127-4012
• Authors:
  • Eberhardt, F C
• Conference:
  • Presented at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, San Francisco, Calif., June 24-27, 1974.
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 143-151
• Serial:
  • Volume: 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction; Construction projects; Management; Scheduling; Subways
• Old TRIS Terms: Subway construction
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00129113
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proc Paper
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 19 1981 12:00AM