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Record Nr.

UNINA9910806237103321

Titolo

Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference 2013 proceedings [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Michael A. DiPonio and Chris Dixon

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Englewood, : Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration, 2013

ISBN

1-62198-922-4

0-87335-384-6

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1365 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

DiPonioMichael A

DixonChris

Disciplina

624.6

Soggetti

Tunneling

Excavation

Underground construction

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Caverns and large spans -- pt. 2. Contracting practices -- pt. 3. Design and planning -- pt. 4. Difficult ground -- pt. 5. Future projects -- pt. 6. Geotechnical considerations -- pt. 7. Geotechnical instrumentation - settlement control -- pt. 8. Ground stabilization -- pt. 9. Grouting - water control -- pt. 10. Hard rock tunneling -- pt. 11. Major projects -- pt. 12. New and innovative technologies. I -- pt. 13. New and innovative technologies. II -- pt. 14. New plant and equipment applications -- pt. 15. Precast tunnel linings -- pt. 16. Pressure face TBM case histories. I -- pt. 17. Pressure face TBM case histories. II -- pt. 18. Pressure face TBM technology -- pt. 19. Risk management -- pt. 20. SEM/NATM -- pt. 21. Shafts -- pt. 22. Tunnel finishing and liner installation.

Sommario/riassunto

Please note: In print form this book includes a CD-ROM, however it is not included with this eBook version of the book.  Every two years, industry leaders and practitioners from around the world gather at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC), the authoritative program for the tunneling profession, to learn about the most recent advances and breakthroughs in this unique field. This comprehensive book includes more than 100 papers from industry experts,



highlighting their most recent projects and sharing real-world experiences that will keep you up to date on the latest tunneling