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Pipejacking and microtunnelling /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomson, James C., 1932-
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Blackie Academic & Professional, 1993.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Underground pipelines > Design and construction.
Tunneling.
Tunnels > Design and construction.
Pipelines souterrains > Conception et construction.
Tunnels > Conception et construction.
tunneling.
Tunnels > Design and construction
Tunneling
Underground pipelines > Design and construction
Rohrleitungsbau
Tunnelbau
Fundacoes E Escavacoes.
Piping
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Development of trenchless technology
  • 2. Pipejacking and microtunnelling methods
  • 3. Equipment: shields and tunnel boring machines
  • 4. Pipejacking: line, drive pit, top side
  • 5. Equipment: microtunnelling
  • 6. Design concepts
  • 7. Subsurface and site investigation
  • 8. Design: permanent works
  • 9. Design: choice of method
  • 10. Temporary work design: the line
  • 11. Drive and reception pits
  • 12. Design: contract documents
  • 13. Site control and supervision
  • 14. Economic considerations.