9781498766241-1498766242-Introduction to Tunnel Construction (Applied Geotechnics)

Introduction to Tunnel Construction (Applied Geotechnics)

ISBN-13: 9781498766241
ISBN-10: 1498766242
Edition: 2
Author: Nicole Metje, David N. Chapman, Alfred Stark
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: CRC Press
Format: Paperback 425 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781498766241
ISBN-10: 1498766242
Edition: 2
Author: Nicole Metje, David N. Chapman, Alfred Stark
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: CRC Press
Format: Paperback 425 pages

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Introduction to Tunnel Construction (Applied Geotechnics) (ISBN-13: 9781498766241 and ISBN-10: 1498766242), written by authors Nicole Metje, David N. Chapman, Alfred Stark, was published by CRC Press in 2017. With an overall rating of 3.5 stars, it's a notable title among other Civil & Environmental (Engineering) books. You can easily purchase or rent Introduction to Tunnel Construction (Applied Geotechnics) (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Civil & Environmental books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $2.81.

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Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as the importance of ground-structure interaction. This book covers the full range of areas related to tunnel construction required to embark upon a career in tunnelling. It also includes a number of case studies related to real tunnel projects, to demonstrate how the theory applies in practice. New features of this second edition include: the introduction of a case study related to Crossrail’s project in London, focussing on the Whitechapel and Liverpool Street station tunnels and including considerations of building tunnels in a congested urban area; and further information on recent developments in tunnel boring machines, including further examples of all the different types of machine as well as multi-mode machines.

The coverage includes:

  • Both hard-rock and soft-ground conditions
  • Site investigation, parameter selection, and design considerations
  • Methods of improving the stability of the ground and lining techniques
  • Descriptions of the various main tunnelling techniques
  • Health and safety considerations
  • Monitoring of tunnels during construction
  • Description of the latest tunnel boring machines
  • Case studies with real examples, including Crossrail’s project in London

Clear, concise, and heavily illustrated, this is a vital text for final-year undergraduate and MSc students and an invaluable starting point for young professionals and novices in tunnelling.

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