Tunnels and Shafts in Rock

Abstract

This manual was prepared by CECW-ED and CECW-EG and provides technical criteria and guidance for the planning, design, and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock for civil works projects. Specific areas covered include geological and geotechnical explorations required, construction of tunnels and shafts, design considerations, geomechanical analysis, design of linings, and instrumentation and monitoring.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 30, 1997
Accession Number
ADA402864

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Construction
  • Engineers
  • Geography
  • Groundwater
  • Health Services
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Working
  • Mechanics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Test Methods
  • Three Dimensional

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.