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
• 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