Abbreviations |
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Symbols |
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Preface to the second edition |
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Preface to the first edition |
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Acknowledgements and permissions |
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Authors |
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1.1 Philosophy of tunnelling |
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1.4 The nature of the ground |
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1.5 Tunnel cross section terminology |
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1.6 Content and layout of this book |
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2.2 Site investigation during a project |
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2.2.3 Site reconnaissance |
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2.2.4 Ground investigation (overview) |
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2.3.2 Field investigations |
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2.3.4 Hydrogeological model |
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2.4 Ground characteristics/parameters |
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2.4.1 Influence of layering on Young's modulus |
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2.4.2 Squeezing and swelling ground |
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2.4.3 Typical ground parameters for tunnel design |
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2.4.4 Ground (rock mass) classification |
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2.5 Site investigation reports |
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2.5.1 Types of site investigation report |
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2.5.2 Key information for tunnel design |
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3 Preliminary analyses for the tunnel |
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3.2 Primary stress pattern in the ground |
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3.3 Stability of soft ground |
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3.3.1 Stability of fine-grained soils |
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3.3.2 Stability of coarse-grained soils |
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3.4 The coefficient of lateral earth pressure (K0) |
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3.4.1 Lateral pressure in a silo |
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3.5 Preliminary analytical methods |
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3.5.2 Bedded-beam spring method |
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3.5.4 Tunnel support resistance method |
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3.6 Preliminary numerical modelling |
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3.6.2 Modelling the tunnel construction in 2-D |
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3.6.3 Modelling the tunnel construction in 3-D |
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3.6.4 Choice of ground and lining constitutive models |
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4 Ground improvement techniques and lining systems |
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4.2 Ground improvement and stabilisation techniques |
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4.2.2 Lowering of the groundwater table |
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4.2.4 Ground reinforcement |
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4.2.8 Compensation grouting |
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4.2.9 Pressurised tunnelling (compressed air) |
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4.3 Tunnel lining systems |
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4.3.1 Lining design requirements |
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4.3.2 Sprayed concrete (shotcrete) |
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4.3.5 In situ concrete linings |
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4.3.6 Fire resistance of concrete linings |
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5 Tunnel construction techniques |
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5.2 Open face construction without a shield |
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5.2.2 Open face tunnelling with alternative linings |
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5.3 Partial face boring machine (roadheader) |
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5.4.1 Examples of shields with partial excavation |
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5.5 Tunnel boring machines |
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5.5.3 TBMs in soft ground |
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5.6 Drill and blast tunnelling |
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5.6.7 Mucking and support |
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5.6.8 Example of drill and blast cycle timings |
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5.6.9 The Norwegian method of tunnelling (NMT) |
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5.6.10 Drill and blast versus TBM excavation |
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5.7.1 New Austrian Tunnelling Method |
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5.7.2 Sprayed concrete lining |
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5.7.3 LaserShell™ technique |
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5.8 Cut-and-cover tunnels |
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5.8.2 Construction methods |
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5.8.4 Excavation support methods (shoring systems) for the sides of the excavation |
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5.9 Immersed tube tunnels |
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5.9.2 Stages of construction for immersed tube tunnels |
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5.9.3 Types of immersed tube tunnel |
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5.9.4 Immersed tube tunnel foundations and settlements |
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5.9.5 Joints between tube elements |
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5.9.6 Analysis and design |
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5.9.7 Examples of immersed tube tunnels |
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5.10 Jacked box tunnelling |
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5.10.2 Outline of the method and description of key components |
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5.10.3 Examples of jacked box tunnels |
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5.11 Pipe jacking and microtunnelling |
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5.11.2 The pipe jacking construction process |
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5.11.3 Maximum drive length for pipe jacking and microtunnelling |
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5.11.4 Examples of pipe jacking and microtunnelling projects |
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5.12 Horizontal directional drilling |
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5.12.1 Examples of large HDD installations |
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6 Health and safety, and risk management in tunnelling |
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6.1 The health and safety hazards of tunnel construction |
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6.1.2 Hazards in tunnelling |
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6.1.3 Techniques for risk management |
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6.1.4 Legislation, accidents and ill health statistics |
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6.1.5 Role of the client, designer and contractors |
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6.1.7 Excavation and lining methods |
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6.1.9 Tunnel atmosphere and ventilation |
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6.1.11 Fire, flood rescue and escape |
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6.1.12 Occupational health |
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6.1.13 Welfare and first aid |
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6.1.14 Work in compressed air |
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6.1.15 Education, training and competence |
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6.1.17 Concluding remarks |
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6.2 Risk management in tunnelling projects |
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254 | (7) |
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6.2.2 Risk identification |
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256 | (1) |
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6.2.5 Risk monitoring and reviewing |
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7 Ground movements and monitoring |
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261 | (46) |
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7.1 Ground deformation in soft ground |
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261 | (9) |
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7.1.1 Surface settlement profiles |
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262 | (6) |
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7.1.2 Horizontal displacements |
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7.1.3 Long-term settlements |
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7.2 Effects of tunnelling on surface and subsurface structures |
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270 | (8) |
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7.2.1 Effect of tunnelling on existing tunnels, buried utilities and piled foundations |
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272 | (3) |
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275 | (3) |
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7.3.1 Challenges and purpose |
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278 | (2) |
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7.3.3 Observational method |
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280 | (2) |
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7.3.4 In-tunnel monitoring during NATM tunnelling operations |
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7.3.5 Instrumentation for in-tunnel and ground monitoring |
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298 | (3) |
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7.3.6 Instrumentation for monitoring of existing structures |
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307 | (68) |
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8.1.2 Invert failure of the total cross section in the Eggetunnel |
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8.1.3 Sprayed concrete invert: Its purpose and monitoring |
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309 | (5) |
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8.2 London Heathrow T5, UK: Construction of the Piccadilly Line Extension Junction |
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314 | (10) |
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8.2.3 Construction of SCL tunnels |
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8.2.5 The LaserSbell™ method |
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8.3 Lainzer Tunnel LT31, Vienna, Austria |
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8.3.3 Starting construction from the shafts |
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8.3.4 Sidewall drift section: Excavation sequence and cross section |
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8.3.5 Monitoring of SCL of the sidewall drift section |
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8.4 London Crossrail, UK: Construction of Whitechapel Station and Liverpool Street Station tunnels |
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8.4.2 Whitechapel Station and Vallance Road Crossover |
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337 | (4) |
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8.4.3 Liverpool Street Station |
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342 | (4) |
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8.4.5 Geology and site investigation |
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346 | (4) |
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8.4.6 Existing tunnels, buildings and other assets and their protection |
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350 | (3) |
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8.4.8 The Utilisation method |
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8.5 Further examples of TBMs and shaft construction |
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8.5.2 Gripper TBM (Section 5.5.2) |
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8.5.3 Single-shield TBM (Section 5.5.2.2) |
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8.5.4 Double-shield TBM (Section 5.5.2.2) |
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8.5.5 Slurry TBMs (Section 5.5.3.2) |
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8.5.6 Earth pressure balance machines (Section 5.5.3.3) |
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363 | (4) |
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8.5.7 Multimode TBMs (Section 5.5.4) |
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References |
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Appendix A Further information on rock mass classification systems |
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Appendix B Analytical calculation of a sprayed concrete lining using the continuum method |
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Index |
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