Practical Tunnel Construction (Electronic book text)

The only modern guide to the practical aspects of tunnel construction, this book provides readable, non-technical discussion of all factors of driving a tunnel, from introductory topics to comprehensive analyses of geotechnical considerations. Engineers, construction contractors, and other professionals involved in driven tunnel projects will gain insight into the state-of-the-art of tunnel construction, learn about the effects of geotechnical conditions on tunneling, and be able to choose the best tunneling method for a given situation, whether TBM, EPB, Roadheader, NATM, Drill & Blast, or soft ground tunneling.