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1 online resource (xiii, 1,326 pages :) : illustrations (some color) |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Caverns and large spans -- pt. 2. Contracting practices -- pt. 3. Design and planning -- pt. 4. Difficult ground -- pt. 5. Future projects -- pt. 6. Geotechnical considerations -- pt. 7. Geotechnical instrumentation -- settlement control -- pt. 8. Ground stabilization -- pt. 9. Grouting -- water control -- pt. 10. Hard rock tunneling -- pt. 11. Major projects -- pt. 12. New and innovative technologies. I -- pt. 13. New and innovative technologies. II -- pt. 14. New plant and equipment applications -- pt. 15. Precast tunnel linings -- pt. 16. Pressure face TBM case histories. I -- pt. 17. Pressure face TBM case histories. II -- pt. 18. Pressure face TBM technology -- pt. 19. Risk management -- pt. 20. SEM/NATM -- pt. 21. Shafts -- pt. 22. Tunnel finishing and liner installation. |
| Summary |
Every two years, industry leaders and practitioners from around the world gather at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC), the authoritative program for the tunneling profession. This comprehensive book includes more than 100 papers from industry experts, highlighting their most recent projects and sharing real-world experiences that will keep you up to date on the latest tunneling trends and technologies. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Tunneling -- Congresses.
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Tunneling. |
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Excavation -- Congresses.
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Excavation. |
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Underground construction -- Congresses.
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Underground construction. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
DiPonio, Michael A.
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Dixon, C. J. (Chris J.)
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| Other Form: |
Print version: DiPonio, Michael A. 2013 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference Proceedings. Littleton : SME, ©2013 9780873353830 |
| ISBN |
9780873353847 (electronic book) |
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0873353846 (electronic book) |
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9780873353847 (e-book) |
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9780873353830 |
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