Shield Tunnel Engineering: From Theory to Practice
Shield Tunnel Engineering: From Theory to Practice
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Shield Tunnel Engineering: From Theory to Practice is a comprehensive guide to building tunnels in fast, safe, and eco-friendly ways. It covers key areas such as geological investigation, shield machine types, segment design, parameter control, soil conditioning, slurry treatment, backfill grouting, environmental impact, and structural problems.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 648 pages
Publication date: 17 August 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Shield tunnel engineering is a crucial technique for constructing tunnels quickly, safely, and ecologically friendly. This book offers state-of-the-art solutions for engineers working in the field of shield tunnel technology for railways. It includes expertise from major projects in shield tunnel construction, including high-speed rail, subways, and other major projects.
The book focuses on several advancements in shield tunnel engineering, including shield muck conditioning technology, slurry treatment, backfill grouting, and environmental impact and control. It combines foundational knowledge with the latest developments in the field.
Twelve chapters cover key areas such as geological investigation, shield machine types, structures, and workings, selecting a machine, shield segment design, parameter control, soil conditioning for earth pressure balance (EPB) shield tunnelling, shield slurry treatment, backfill grouting, environmental impact, and problems in shield tunnel structures.
This book provides essential knowledge for shield tunnel engineering, the latest advances in the field, and practical guidance for engineers. It is a valuable resource for professionals involved in tunnel construction and infrastructure development.
Weight: 1056g
Dimension: 229 x 156 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128239926
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