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101-0318-01L 3 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Tunnelling II

Untertagbau II

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Georgios Anagnostou, Dr. Marco Ramoni
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Georgios Anagnostou
Prerequisite: Tunnelling I
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:50

Abstract

Geotechnical aspects of mechanized tunnelling in soft ground or hard rock. Tunnelling through squeezing rock. Tunnelling through swelling rock.

Objective

Understanding the geotechnics of mechanized tunnelling. Tunnel design and construction for high rock pressures.

Content

Closed shield tunnelling - geotechnical aspects Tunnelling by hard rockTBMs - geotechnical aspects Tunnelling through squeezing rock - design and analysis issues Tunnelling through swelling rock - design and analysis issues

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General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 15 minutes
Die Sessionsprüfung besteht aus zwei Teilen.Teil 1: Beantwortung schriftlicher Fragen.Teil 2: Beantwortung mündlicher Fragen.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Untertagbau II
  • Thu 15:45-17:30 (HIL E 9)
2 h weekly

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