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Tunelling and Tunnel Mechanics
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2005; US$ 139.99The book covers not only practical aspects but also the underlying theoretical approaches. It also covers the fundamentals of rock mechanics. It addresses not only students but also professionals who are interested to understand the underlying principles and methods and ? possibly ? to further develop them. Emphasis is given to the mechanical approach... more...
2009 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference Proceedings
SME 2009; US$ 179.00Included in this massive 1400 page volume are more than 100 papers presented at the 2009 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, the largest and msot prestigiuous assemblage of industry experts and practitioners in the world. In these pages, you can go underground for a gritty, up-close and personal look at dozens of case histories from around... more...
Tunnelling Contracts and Site Investigation
Spon Press 1995; US$ 300.00A wide ranging and up-to-date review of experience of tunnelling contracts, particularly those for sewerage and drainage tunnels. more...
Mechanized Tunnelling in Urban Areas
Taylor and Francis 2007; US$ 189.95Internationally, the mechanized excavation of tunnels has intensified in the last two decades, as the number of tunnels being constructed for subways and railway underpasses increases. The subject of mechanized tunnelling in urban areas has not previously received the attention that it deserves, despite there being specific hazards associated with... more...
North American Tunneling 2008
SME 2008; US$ 189.00North American Tunneling is a ?must read? for any professional involved in the underground construction industry. You?ll get a down-and-dirty look into dozens of case histories from throughout the world. You?ll learn about the challenges faced by designers, contractors, suppliers, and business owners, and how they worked together to overcome them.... more...
Baubetrieb und Bauverfahren im Tunnelbau
Wiley 2008; US$ 129.95Bei der Festlegung von Straßentrassen und Bahnstrecken werden heute umweltverträgliche Lösungen gefordert. Dies hat dazu geführt, dass der Tunnelbau im Fels- und Lockergestein einen großen Aufschwung erlebt. Die Anforderungen an diese Ingenieurdisziplin, aber auch ihre technischen Möglichkeiten, sind vielfältiger... more...
North American Tunneling
SME 2010; US$ 189.00North American Tunneling 2010 underscores the important role that the tunneling industry plays worldwide in the development of underground space, transportation systems, conveyance systems, and other forms of sustainable infrastructure. The proceedings describe the evolving nature of underground work, methods, and technology. This book documents the... more...
Practical Tunnel Construction
Wiley 2012; US$ 125.00The only modern guide to all aspects of practical tunnel construction Practical Tunnel Construction fills a void in the literature for a practical guide to tunnel construction. By taking the reader through a brief introduction and history to a comprehensive discussion of how the geological factors affect tunneling, the author covers the stages... more...
Tunnelling
Spon Press 2000; US$ 160.00Covers all the main aspects of tunnelling: planning; studies which contribute to the viability of a tunnel project; the technical aspects of design; the management of construction; and over all project management. more...









