EXTENSION OF THE PICCADILLY LINE FROM HOUNSLOW WEST TO HEATHROW CENTRAL

The paper gives a history of events leading up to the authorization of the construction of the extension. Three separate contracts were involved, and a description of the design and method of construction in each case is given. The paper discusses the reasons for adopting a particular method of construction, and comments on problems encountered on each of the three contracts and the effectiveness of the various measures taken to overcome them. The particular difficulties of working under an operational airfield are detailed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Civil Engineers

  One Great George Street, Westminster
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1P 3AA
• Authors:
  • Jobling, D G
  • Lyons, A C
• Conference:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1976-5

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 191-218
• Serial:
  • Volume: 60
  • Issue Number: Pt 1

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Airport access; Construction; Construction projects; Rail transit facilities; Structural design; Subways; Tunnels
• Identifier Terms: London Transport
• Uncontrolled Terms: Tunnel design
• Old TRIS Terms: Subway construction
• Subject Areas: Aviation; Bridges and other structures; Construction; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00141103
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 26 1981 12:00AM