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Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference 2013 proceedings [electronic resource] / edited by Michael A. DiPonio and Chris Dixon.

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Format:
Book
Conference/Event
Author/Creator:
Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, Corporate Author.
Contributor:
DiPonio, Michael A.
Dixon, Chris.
Conference Name:
Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (2013)
Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Tunneling--Congresses.
Tunneling.
Excavation--Congresses.
Excavation.
Underground construction--Congresses.
Underground construction.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1365 p.)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Englewood : Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration, 2013.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Please note: In print form this book includes a CD-ROM, however it is not included with this eBook version of the book. Every two years, industry leaders and practitioners from around the world gather at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC), the authoritative program for the tunneling profession, to learn about the most recent advances and breakthroughs in this unique field. This comprehensive book includes more than 100 papers from industry experts, highlighting their most recent projects and sharing real-world experiences that will keep you up to date on the latest tunneling
Contents:
pt. 1. Caverns and large spans
pt. 2. Contracting practices
pt. 3. Design and planning
pt. 4. Difficult ground
pt. 5. Future projects
pt. 6. Geotechnical considerations
pt. 7. Geotechnical instrumentation - settlement control
pt. 8. Ground stabilization
pt. 9. Grouting - water control
pt. 10. Hard rock tunneling
pt. 11. Major projects
pt. 12. New and innovative technologies. I
pt. 13. New and innovative technologies. II
pt. 14. New plant and equipment applications
pt. 15. Precast tunnel linings
pt. 16. Pressure face TBM case histories. I
pt. 17. Pressure face TBM case histories. II
pt. 18. Pressure face TBM technology
pt. 19. Risk management
pt. 20. SEM/NATM
pt. 21. Shafts
pt. 22. Tunnel finishing and liner installation.
Notes:
Description based upon print version of record.
ISBN:
1-62198-922-4
0-87335-384-6
OCLC:
851972475

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