VEHICULAR TUNNELS IN ROCK-DIRECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT

Difficulties in tunneling are contributed by the large size required for vehicular tunnels, the inflexibility of design location, and necessity to handle whatever conditions are encountered in alignment, whether they be solid rock fault zones, or a mixed face of rock and soil below the watertable. Several case studies illustrate new approaches taken by progressive contractors in vehicular tunnels.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Robbins, R J
• Publication Date: 1972-9

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 235-250
• Serial:
  • Journal of the Construction Division
  • Volume: 98
  • Issue Number: CO2

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alignment; Excavation; Head; Mechanization; Structural design; Tunneling; Tunneling machines; Tunnels
• Uncontrolled Terms: Tunnel design
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044492
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Paper 9173
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 15 1974 12:00AM