Jenny, R J (1983) Compressed air use in soft ground tunneling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 109(2), pp. 206-213. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Compressed air tunneling, used extensively in the past to control ground water and provide face support, is often only given a brief look today because of its escalating cost. However, due to soil and ground-water conditions, the only reasonable way to drive a particular tunnel may be to utilize compressed air. A somewhat complex procedure, the use of compressed air requires a number of precautions to be taken to assure the safety of the work force. Alternative methods or a combination of compressed air and dewatering should be evaluated on a cost-benefit basis.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Index terms: | face, tunnel |
| Subjects: | infrastructure and transport systems, psychology |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Organizational Design |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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