Skibniewski, M J and Kassouf, P J (1990) Potential for application of plastic liner plates in tunnelling works. Construction Management and Economics, 8(1), pp. 3-11. ISSN 01446193
Abstract
A construction method involved in the placement of a plastic liner plate system for a tunnelling construction project is analysed. Aspects of implementing plastics as a new material for liner plates with regard to their technical, organizational, and economic impact are evaluated. Advantages and disadvantages are presented of polyethylene in comparison with traditional steel. Finally, initial estimation of cost advantages associated with plastic liners is outlined.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction innovation; plastic liners; tunnelling construction |
| Index terms: | construction innovation, placement, construction method, plastic, economic impact, tunnelling, construction project, estimation |
| Subjects: | financial analysis, financial and cost management, management, production management, civil engineering, building construction, materials science |
| Topics: | Site Management, Project Management, Human Resources, Engineering Principles, Cost Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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