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Abstract
Geotechnical aspects of mechanized tunnelling in soft ground or hard rock. Underground construction in squeezing rock. Underground construction in swelling rock.
Objective
Understanding the geotechnics of mechanized tunnelling in soft ground and hard rock. Tunnel design and construction for high rock pressures.
Content
Closed shield tunnelling - geotechnical aspects Hard rock tunnel boring machines - geotechnical aspects Underground construction in squeezing rock - design and analysis Underground construction in swelling rock - design and analysis
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