This article follows the geotechnical arc of a typical tunnel project from explorations and testing, to engineering analysis, supporting the selection of tunnel excavation methods, characterizing …

It provides a guideline to design tunnels depending on different ground conditions. The above figure is extracted form EM 1110-2-2901 . Depending on the rock condition, fracture spacing …

Tunnel design is an interdisciplinary subject, involving geotechnical engineering, geology, geochemistry, and hydrogeology. In this chapter, the main concepts of tunnel design will be …

The design of the horizontal and vertical alignment of a road or highway section, which includes a tunnel, constitutes a major and fundamental first stage in the creation of a new tunnel, to which …

construction of various shafts for tunneling, and key aspects of tunnel design, specification, cost and construction management with particular emphasis on risk management and mitigation …

When the conditions stated in “Conditions and Requirements for Tunnels”, under Part Three, Section 25 (Tunnels) requires the water and/or sewer pipeline to be in a tunnel, design the …

Arup designs complex tunnel schemes that navigate this underground world, aligning both climate and cost imperatives, and exploring ways to reduce the resources and materials used in …

Geotechnical Special Publication 247 contains 12 peer-reviewed papers on the design, analysis, and construction of tunnels and underground structures. Topics include: tunneling in soft …

The Tunnel Engineering Handbook, Second Edition provides, in a single convenient volume, comprehensive coverage of the state of the art in the design, construction, and rehabilitation of …

Discover the world of tunnels and their crucial role in transportation infrastructure. Explore tunnel design, construction techniques, and engineering challenges.