Shield Construction Techniques in Tunnelling presents the latest on this fast, environmentally-friendly and relatively safe construction technique, reflecting on its technical risks and challenges as seen in China. Sections introduce the type of shields, the history of the technique, shielding principles, selection, management, the latest techniques in operation, consider engineering cases, discuss construction in gravel, soft-soil, composite, and rock strata, and present video clips of construction that are accessible through QR codes embedded in the text. The book combines theory and practical experience, giving the reader unique insights into shield equipment and construction techniques.
The shield tunneling technique is being used very widely, particularly in China, which is building urban-rail transit systems at an unparalleled scale and speed. The use of tunneling-shields provides a fast, relatively-safe, and ecologically-friendly method for the construction of tunnels. However, a number of incidents have shown the risks involved in tunnelling through geologically complex areas.
1. Introduction to the second edition∗ - p. Page vi 2. List of Illustrations - p. Page viii 3. List of Tables - p. Page ix 4. Chapter 1 : Introduction to shield machines - p. Page ix 5. Chapter 2 : Development and applications of shield machines - p. Page 39 6. Chapter 3 : Introduction to the shield construction method - p. Page 92 7. Chapter 4 : Shield machine type selection - p. Page 117 8. Chapter 5 : The construction of shield tunnel shafts - p. Page 161 9. Chapter 6 : Shield method tunnel construction - p. Page 183 10. Chapter 7 : Geotechnical problems of shield construction - p. Page 319 11. Chapter 8 : Tunnel lining structure and construction - p. Page 413 12. Chapter 9 : The technology of segment fabrication - p. Page 461 13. Chapter 10 : The management and applications of shield machines (TBM) - p. Page 484 14. References - p. Page 551 15. Index - p. Page 551
Shield Construction Techniques in Tunnelling presents the latest on this fast, environmentally-friendly and relatively safe construction technique, reflecting on its technical risks and challenges as seen in China. Sections introduce the type of shields, the history of the technique, shielding principles, selection, management, the latest techniques in operation, consider engineering cases, discuss construction in gravel, soft-soil, composite, and rock strata, and present video clips of construction that are accessible through QR codes embedded in the text. The book combines theory and practical experience, giving the reader unique insights into shield equipment and construction techniques.
The shield tunneling technique is being used very widely, particularly in China, which is building urban-rail transit systems at an unparalleled scale and speed. The use of tunneling-shields provides a fast, relatively-safe, and ecologically-friendly method for the construction of tunnels. However, a number of incidents have shown the risks involved in tunnelling through geologically complex areas.
1. Introduction to the second edition∗ - p. Page vi 2. List of Illustrations - p. Page viii 3. List of Tables - p. Page ix 4. Chapter 1 : Introduction to shield machines - p. Page ix 5. Chapter 2 : Development and applications of shield machines - p. Page 39 6. Chapter 3 : Introduction to the shield construction method - p. Page 92 7. Chapter 4 : Shield machine type selection - p. Page 117 8. Chapter 5 : The construction of shield tunnel shafts - p. Page 161 9. Chapter 6 : Shield method tunnel construction - p. Page 183 10. Chapter 7 : Geotechnical problems of shield construction - p. Page 319 11. Chapter 8 : Tunnel lining structure and construction - p. Page 413 12. Chapter 9 : The technology of segment fabrication - p. Page 461 13. Chapter 10 : The management and applications of shield machines (TBM) - p. Page 484 14. References - p. Page 551 15. Index - p. Page 551
