Introduction to Tunnel Construction

This is a text for undergraduate and MSc students, or a reference for professionals, covering all aspects of tunnel construction with case studies related to real projects. With reference to both soft ground and hard rock tunnelling, the book covers the main techniques along with site investigation, parameter selection, and design considerations.

Author: David N. Chapman,Nicole Metje,Alfred Stark
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 12/18/2017
Pages: 425
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.76lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781498766241

About the Author

David Chapman is Professor of Geotechnical and Underground Engineering at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Nicole Metje is a Reader in Infrastructure Monitoring at the University of Birmingham, UK.

Alfred Stärk is Senior Tunnelling Manager with the tunnelling contractor BeMo Tunnelling GmbH, Innsbruck, Austria.