The Channel Tunnel

By: Sam Pappas, Megan Martinez

What Kind of Structure is it?
The Channel Tunnel is a railway tunnel built underneath
the English Channel
When Was the Tunnel Built?
The tunneling began in 1988 and the tunnel opened in
1994
Where is it Located?
Under the English Channel at the Strait of Dover Between
the UK and France
What is the Purpose of the Structure?
To transport people and goods between France and the
UK
How is the Structure Innovative?
At the time it was built it was the largest undersea tunnel
project ever designed utilizing very large drills in its
construction.
What Makes it a Wonder of the
Modern World?
The tunnel provides safe and efficient access between
France and the UK
It shortens the trip to just a couple hours
Since 1994 it has carried 330 million passengers
It averages 56k daily passengers
Which Engineering Specialists Likely
Collaborated on the Design?
All 5 fields of civil engineering were involved in the design of
Channel Tunnel
Structural- Tunnel design itself
Water Resources- To ensure that the project was doable
and that it would not affect the Ocean above negatively
Transportation- Railway Design
Geotechnical- Involved in the drill design
Environmental- Paired with water resources to ensure water
safety and overall pollution control