Tunneling Technology for Future Highways

Steven, I.; Majtenyi, Joan E.

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Tunneling Technology for Future Highways

1985-01-01
By Steven, I. ; Majtenyi, Joan E.

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English

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Creators:

Steven, I. ; Majtenyi, Joan E.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Engineering and Highway Operations R&D
Contributors:

Majtenyi, Steven I.
Subject/TRT Terms:

Bibliographies Cone Penetrometers Construction Design Environment Evaluation Forecasting Geotechnical Engineering Management Research Seismicity Tunnels
Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-RD-85-016
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Summary Narrative
Contracting Officer:

Cooper, James D.
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
Abstract:

This report gives an overview of research conducted for FCP Project 5B, Tunneling Technology for Future Highways. That project was aimed at research including state-of-the-art tunneling techniques unknown in the United States although accepted by other countries, and more experimental tunneling techniques not yet generally accepted. Specific research studies dealt with cut-and-cover tunnels, site investigation, earth movements, environmental criteria, and supporting activities (research conferences, information exchange, etc.). The report summarized research on: cost, classical ground control techniques, slurry walls, tie backs, anchors and grouting for cut-and-cover tunnels; planning of site investigations, direct mechanical measurement (pressuremeters, cone penetrometers, vanes, piezometers) of soil properties, and indirect measurement by sensing techniques (aerial photography, acoustic, seismic, and electromagnetic systems); prediction and control of ground movements including phenomenological study and development of lining techniques; guidelines for the environment including air movement and pollution, tunnel lighting, traffic operation, driver behavior, safety and fire hazards.
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PDF
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Federal Highway Administration
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