PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS FOR CUT-AND-COVER TUNNELS. VOLUME 1. DESIGN CONCEPTS

This report explores the possibility of improving cut-and-cover tunnel construction in urban areas by the use of prefabricated structural members. Various shapes and materials are examined and methods of incorporating these shapes are described. Types of loadings required and design methods are shown. The study concludes that the use of prefabricated members, particularly precast concrete members, is feasible and offers opportunities for significantly reducing surface disruption time. It shows construction methods for the use of precast wall members placed in fluid (slurry) trenches, and precast, prestressed members. This report is the first of two volumes. Volume 2, FHWA-RD-76-114, 'Three Case Studies,' summarizes designs and cost considerations applicable to three actual tunnel sites.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also Volume 2, PB-273 531.
• Corporate Authors:

  Consulting Engineers Group, Incorporated

  1701 East Lake Avenue
  Glenview, IL  United States  60025

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Martin, L D
  • Gill, S A
  • Scott, N L
• Publication Date: 1977-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 190 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Construction; Costs; Cut and cover tunneling; Design; Excavation and tunneling; Foundations; Loads; Precast concrete; Prefabricated structures; Prestressed concrete; Slurry; Slurry trenches; Tunnel lining; Tunneling; Urban areas
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Slurries; Slurry tunneling
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Finance;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00168930
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/RD-76-113 Final Rpt., 4149-Vol-1
• Contract Numbers: DOT-FH-11-8594
• Files: NTIS, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 13 1978 12:00AM