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Mechanised Shield Tunnelling

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from: Bernhard Maidl, Martin Herrenknecht, Ulrich Maidl, Gerhard Wehrmeyer
124,99 €
Publisher:	Ernst & Sohn
Format	PDF
Published:	20.05.2013
ISBN/EAN:	9783433601501
Language:	englisch
Number of pages:	490

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Mechanised shield tunnelling has developed considerably since the publication of the first edition of this book. Challenging tunnel projects under difficult conditions demand innovative solutions, which has led to constant further development and innovation in process technology, constructions operations and the machines and materials used. The book collects the latest state of technology in mechanised shield tunnelling. It describes the basics of mechanised tunnelling technology and the various types of machines and gives calculation methods and constructural advice. Further chapters cover excavation tools, muck handling, tunnel support, surveying and steering as well as workplace safety. There is also detailled information about contractual aspects and process controlling.

1. Introduction 2. Support of the cavity and settlement 3. Construction and design methods 4. Excavation tool and excavation process 5. Muck removal 6. The tunnel lining 7. Shield tail sealing, grouting works 8. Open shields 9. Compressed air shields 10. Slurry shields 11. Earth pressure balance shields 12. Convertible shields or multi mode machines 13. Special shields and special processes 14. Guided microtunnelling processes 15. Surveying and steering 16. Workplace safety 17. Partnering contract models and construction 18. Process controlling and management 19. DAUB recommendations for the selection of tunnelling machines

Authorportrait

o. Prof. em. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h. c. mult. Bernhard Maidl was chair of construction method technology, tunnelling and construction management at the Ruhr-Universitat Bochum. Currently, Prof. Maidl is partner at MTC - Maidl Tunnelconsultants GmbH & Co. KG, Duisburg. Dr. Martin Herrenknecht is CEO of Herrenknecht AG, Schwanau. The company is technology and market leader in mechanised tunnelling. It is the only company in the world that offers the state-of-the-art tunnelling equipment for all soil types and in all diameters. Dr. Herrenknecht founded the company in 1977. Dr. Ulrich Maidl is general manager of MTC - Maidl Tunnelconsultants GmbH & Co. KG, Duisburg and is a publically appointed and accredited expert for tunnelling and micro-tunnelling. Dr. Gerhard Wehrmeyer heads the Traffic Tunnelling division of Herrenknecht AG.