Immersed Tunnels - Lunniss, Richard; Baber, Jonathan
293,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in über 4 Wochen
payback
147 °P sammeln
  • Gebundenes Buch

This unique reference covers all aspects of immersed tunnel schemes, from initial feasibility and planning through design, construction, and operation and maintenance. It examines the numerous factors that need to be considered, including environmental implications, and gives practical examples of how specific techniques have been used in various projects. The book delves into design and construction principles to give readers a fuller appreciation not only of what is involved in an immersed tunnel scheme but also how potential problems are dealt with and overcome.

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
This unique reference covers all aspects of immersed tunnel schemes, from initial feasibility and planning through design, construction, and operation and maintenance. It examines the numerous factors that need to be considered, including environmental implications, and gives practical examples of how specific techniques have been used in various projects. The book delves into design and construction principles to give readers a fuller appreciation not only of what is involved in an immersed tunnel scheme but also how potential problems are dealt with and overcome.
Autorenporträt
Richard Lunniss is director of civil engineering at Capita Symonds. Jonathan Baber is a project director at Mott MacDonald and vice animateur of the International Tunnelling Association Working Group for Immersed and Floating Tunnels. Lunniss and Baber have been extensively involved, over 25- and 20-year periods respectively, in the design and construction of immersed tunnels worldwide. Their completed schemes include: * Conwy Tunnel (UK) * Medway Tunnel (UK) * Jack Lynch Tunnel (Cork, Ireland) * Airport Railway Tunnel (Hong Kong) * Preveza Tunnel (Greece) * Øresund Tunnel (Copenhagen, Denmark) * Fort Point Channel Tunnel (Boston, USA) * Bjørvika Tunnel (Oslo, Norway) * Limerick Tunnel (Ireland) They have also undertaken feasibility and tender designs for several other immersed tunnel projects, and given advice to funders on PFI schemes.