Beschreibung:
Shield Construction Techniques in Tunnelling presents the latest on this fast, environmentally-friendly and relatively safe construction technique, reflecting on its technical risks and challenges as seen in China. Sections introduce the type of shields, the history of the technique, shielding principles, selection, management, the latest techniques in operation, consider engineering cases, discuss construction in gravel, soft-soil, composite, and rock strata, and present video clips of construction that are accessible through QR codes embedded in the text. The book combines theory and practical experience, giving the reader unique insights into shield equipment and construction techniques.
1. Introduction to shield machines2. Development and applications of shield machines3. Introduction to shield construction method4. Shield machine type selection5. The construction of shield tunnel shafts6. Shield method tunnel construction7. Geotechnical problems of shield construction8. Tunnel lining structure and construction9. The technology of segment fabrication10. The management and applications of shield machines (TBM)