Tunnel Design Methods

Tunnel Design Methods provides detailed methods,with applications,and the latest developments on empirical methods for the design of tunnels in soil and rock. It is intended for design engineers,graduate students,and researchers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 612 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Tunnel Design Methods encompass a comprehensive range of analytical, numerical, and empirical approaches to designing tunnels in soil and rock. This material is specifically tailored for design engineers seeking detailed methodologies, graduate students interested in tunneling, and researchers engaged in diverse aspects of ground-support interaction under static and seismic loading.

The book is organized into seven chapters, each dedicated to fundamental concepts related to ground and support behavior, ground-excavation-support interaction, and the latest developments in empirical methods. Within these chapters, readers will find comprehensive coverage of analytical and numerical methods employed in tunnel design, along with practical applications and insights into the latest advancements in empirical techniques.

The principles and formulations presented throughout the book serve as a valuable tool for gaining a deep understanding of tunnel behavior under both simple and complex loading conditions. By employing these principles, readers will acquire a fundamental grasp of the response of tunnels, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize tunnel designs for various applications.

Both authors possess extensive experience in tunneling, having designed tunnels both in the United States and internationally, as well as conducted extensive research in the field. Their combined expertise and practical insights make Tunnel Design Methods an invaluable resource for professionals, students, and researchers alike.

Weight: 1320g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032358444