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Tunnels and Shafts in Rock


by @ 12:58 am on March 16, 2008. Filed under civil engineering

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TOC

Chapter 1
Introduction
Purpose
Scope
Applicability
References
Distribution
Terminology

Chapter 2
General Considerations
Approach to Tunnel and Shaft Design and Construction
Rock as a Construction Material
Methods and Standards of Design
Teamwork in Design
The Process of Design and Implementation

Chapter 3
Geology Considerations
General
Properties of Intact Rocks
Faults, Joints, and Bedding Planes
Weathering
Geohydrology
Gases in the Ground

Chapter 4
Geotechnical Explorations for Tunnels and Shafts
General
Explorations for Reconnaissance and Feasibility Studies
Explorations for Preconstruction Planning and Engineering
Testing of Intact Rock and Rokc Mass
Presentation of Geotechnical Data
Geologic Investigations During Construction

Chapter 5
Construction of Tunnels and Shaft
General
Tunnel Excavation by Drilling and Blasting
Tunnel Excavation by Mechanical Means
Initial Ground Support
Sequential Excavation and Support
Portal Construction
Shaft Construction
Options for Ground Improvement
Drainage and Control of Groundwater
Construction of Final, Permanent Tunnel Linings
Ventilation of Tunnels and Shatfs
Surveying for Tunels and Shatfts
Construction Hazards and Safety Requirements
Environmental Considerations and Effects
Contracting Practices
Practical Considerations for the Planning of Tunnel Projects

Chapter 6
Design Considerations
Fundamental Approach to Ground Support Design
Functional Requirements of Tunels and Shafts
Modes of Failure of Tunnels and Shafts
Seismic Effects on Tunnels, Shafts and Portals

Chapter 7
Design of Initial Support
Design of Initial Ground Support
Empirical Selection of Ground Support
Theoretical and Semiteoretical Methods
Design of Steel Ribs and Lattice Girders

Chapter 8
Geomechanical Analyses
General Concepts
Convergence-Confinement Method
Stress Analysis
Continuum Analyses Using Finite Difference, Finite Element, or Boundary Element Methods
Discontinuum Analyses

Chapter 9
Design of Permanent, Final Lining
Selection of a Permanent Lining
General Principles of Rock-Lining Interaction
Design Cases and Load Factors for Design
Design of Permanent Concrete Linings
Design of Permanent Steel Linings

Chapter 10
Instrumentation and Monitoring
Purposes of Instrumentation and Monitoring
Planning and Designing the Monitoring Program
Monitoring of Tunnel and Underground Chamber Construction

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