BIG DIG
When completed in late 2005, the Central Artery/Tunnel in Boston (more commonly known as the Big Dig), with its 7.5 miles of roadway, loop ramps, connectors, and 3 tunnels, will represent the largest civil engineering project the U.S. has undertaken since the Panama Canal. Providing fire protection for such a formidable project involves a great deal of engineering proficiency and practical knowledge to deal with the challenges presented. This article discusses the construction and inclusion of fire safety systems into the Central Artery/Tunnel project.
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Corporate Authors:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA United States 02269-9101 -
Authors:
- Comeau, E
- Flynn, B
- Publication Date: 2003-5
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; Photos;
- Pagination: p. 42-52
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Serial:
- NFPA Journal
- Volume: 97
- Issue Number: 3
- Publisher: National Fire Protection Association
- ISSN: 1054-8793
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Arterial highways; Fire prevention; Fire resistant materials; Highway safety; Tunnels; Underground structures; Urban areas
- Geographic Terms: Boston (Massachusetts)
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00960612
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jul 17 2003 12:00AM