DU TOITSKLOOF - THE MAIN TUNNEL CONTRACT

The construction methods employed and the specialized equipment used on the Du Toitskloof (Huguenot) Tunnel project are described. Details of the design aspects and the construction of the soft ground section to the second tunnel are provided. An alternative technique was used: 'multiple face' excavation supported by vacuum drainage of the ground water table. (Author/TRRL)

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    South African Institute of Civil Engineers

    9 St Davids Place, Parktown, P.O. Box 62129
    Marshalltown,   South Africa 
  • Authors:
    • Tauschinger, L
    • Roehrig, L
  • Publication Date: 1988-4

Media Info

  • Pagination: p. 185-189
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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00493082
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
  • Files: ITRD, TRIS, ATRI
  • Created Date: May 31 1990 12:00AM