MAKING THE CONNECTION - THE FOLKESTONE TERMINAL

This article describes the construction of the Folkestone terminal of the Channel Tunnel, which has involved massive civil and mechanical engineering, building and landscaping operations. Its purpose is to facilitate the efficient flow of tourist and freight vehicles joining or leaving the shuttle trains passing through the tunnel to or from the Calais terminal. Because of site constraints, the works had to be accommodated in an area less than 150ha. The many concrete structures include: bridges, tunnels, underpasses, platforms, paved areas and buildings. The site is 5km long, between the North Downs and the M20 motorway from London to Folkestone, and it is nowhere wider than 750m. The eight parallel loading and unloading platforms are each 800m long. There are four long and wide access/exit bridges, linked to the platforms by ramps. The terminal can be developed further within its site, and is designed to handle 3750 vehicles per hour eventually. The overall terminal layout was determined mainly by requirements for operational safety and efficiency. The design strategy was prepared well in advance of detailed design work on the terminal's 12 major structures and 18 buildings. The terminal's environmental impact has been minimised.

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  BRITISH CEMENT ASSOCIATION

  CENTURY HOUSE, TELFORD AVENUE
  CROWTHORNE, BERKSHIRE  United Kingdom  RG45 6YS
• Authors:
  • NAPTHINE, R
• Publication Date: 1992

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 8-11
• Serial:
  • CONCRETE QUARTERLY
  • Volume: WINTER
  • Publisher: BRITISH CEMENT ASSOCIATION
  • ISSN: 0010-5376

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridges; Construction management; Design; Earthwork; Fixed routes; Layout; Pavements; Railroad transportation; Tunnels; Underwater tunnels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Terminus
• Geographic Terms: France; United Kingdom
• ITRD Terms: 3455: Bridge; 3666: Construction method; 9011: Design (overall design); 3653: Earthworks; 3363: Fixed link (transmaritime); 8036: France; 2885: Layout; 2955: Pavement; 1173: Rail bound transport; 1074: Terminus; 3374: Tunnel; 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Pavements; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00632869
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Jul 1 1993 12:00AM