TUNNEL WATERPROOFING

The report deals mainly with methods of waterproofing preformed segmental linings, and outlines the provisions for unlined tunnels and for waterproofing tunnels lined with concrete in-situ. The need (or otherwise) for watertightness is discussed, and recommendations are made, based upon existing evidence, for appropriate standards of permissible leakage, their formal classification, and suitable units of measurements. Factors are considered which may influence the selection of permanent waterproofing elements for a tunnel lining system, and an appreciation is made of construction expedients and temporary works which may be an equally essential part of waterproofing the tunnel. A classified list of waterproofing elements is given with suppliers' names and addresses.(a)

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  Construction Industry Research & Information Assoc

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• Publication Date: 1979-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 55 p.
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Construction Industry Research & Information Assoc
  • Issue Number: 81
  • Publisher: Construction Industry Research & Information Assoc
  • ISSN: 0305-408X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cast in place concrete; Construction management; Equipment; Gases; Impervious materials; Inventory; Manufactures; Measurement; Permeability; Precast concrete; Segmental construction; Specifications; Structural design; Tunnel lining; Tunneling; Tunnels; Waterproofing
• Uncontrolled Terms: Selection; Tunnel design
• Old TRIS Terms: Impermeability
• ITRD Terms: 4781: Cast in situ concrete; 3666: Construction method; 3674: Equipment; 9035: Inventory; 3647: Manufacture; 6136: Measurement; 5921: Permeability; 9072: Selection; 177: Specifications; 3374: Tunnel; 3385: Tunnel lining
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Freight Transportation; Highways; I25: Design of Tunnels; I54: Construction of Tunnels;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00323352
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Report/Paper Numbers: CIRIA Rpt 81 Monograph
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 19 1981 12:00AM