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Tunnel Design and Construction
Tunnel Design and Construction
Tunnel Design and Construction
Course description: Principles of underground tunneling techniques. Emphasis on evaluation of ground conditions, estimation of support requirements, methods of tunnel driving and boring, auxiliary systems & equipment and safety. Reference book Tunnel Engineering Handbook, by J.O. Bickel and T.R. Kuesel Rock Mechanics Design in Mining and Tunneling by Z.T. Bieniawski Topics covered 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Site investigations Geotechnical consideration Design of tunnels Construction and excavation methods Soft ground tunnels Rock tunnels Micro tunneling techniques Tunnel support design Ventilation Tunnel utilities Safety Assignment Midterm Final Final project 15 %, 20 % 30 % 30 %,
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