TRANSPORTATION TUNNEL WATERPROOFING USING GEOSYNTHETICS

This paper describes the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) tunnel waterproofing system using geosynthetics. The advantages of using a nonwoven geotextile and a plastic geomembrane sheet material for the primary drainage and waterproofing are summarized. The method of installing and inspecting the geosynthetics is described and illustrated with photographs. Example material specifications for both polyvinyl chloride and high-density polyethylene are presented based on Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) tunnel specifications.

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  • This paper appears in Transportation Research Record No. 1248, Geosynthetics, Geomembranes, and Silt Curtains in Transportation Facilities. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
• Authors:
  • Frobel, Ronald K
• Publication Date: 1989

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 45-52
• Monograph Title: Geosynthetics, geomembranes, and silt curtains in transportation facilities
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record
  • Issue Number: 1248
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Ethylene resins; Facilities; Geomembranes; Geosynthetics; Geotextiles; Inspection; Installation; Materials; Polyvinyl chloride; Specifications; Tunnels; Waterproofing
• Identifier Terms: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
• Uncontrolled Terms: Polyethylene
• Old TRIS Terms: Materials specifications
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; Public Transportation; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00495514
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0309049687
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Jul 31 1990 12:00AM