Handbook of Tunnel Engineering, Volumes I and II

Tunnel engineering is one of the oldest, most interesting but also challenging engineering disciplines and demands not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience in geology, geomechanics, structural design, concrete construction, machine technology, construction process technology and construction management. The two–volume Handbuch des Tunnel– und Stollenbaus has been the standard reference work for German–speaking tunnellers in theory and practice for 30 years. The new English edition is based on a revised and adapted version of the third German edition and reflects the latest state of knowledge. The book is published in two volumes, with the second volume covering both theoretical themes like design basics, geological engineering, structural design of tunnels and monitoring instrumentation, and also the practical side of work on the construction site such as dewatering, waterproofing and scheduling as well as questions of tendering, award and contracts, data management and process controlling. As with volume I, all chapters include practical examples.

Volume I: Structures and Methods

The authors VII

Foreword to the English edition IX

Foreword to the 3rd German edition X

Foreword to the 2nd German edition XI

Foreword to the 1st German edition XII

1 Introduction 1

2 Support methods and materials 9

3 The classic methods and their further development 145

4 Shotcrete tunnelling 167

5 Drill and blast tunneling 189

6 Mechanised tunnelling 285

7 The driving of small cross–sections 379

8 Ventilation during the construction phase 409

Bibliography 427

Index 443

Volume II: Basics and Additional Services for Design and Construction∗

The authors VII

Foreword to the English edition IX

Foreword to the 3rd German edition X

Foreword to the 2nd German edition XI

Foreword to the 1st German edition XII

1 General Principles for the Design of the Cross–section 1

2 Engineering geology aspects for design and classification 21

3 Structural design verifications, structural analysis of tunnels 95

4 Measurement for monitoring, probing and recording evidence 129

5 Dewatering, waterproofing and drainage 183

6 New measurement and control technology in tunneling 245

7 Special features of scheduling tunnel works 277

8 Safety and safety planning 299

9 Special features in tendering, award and contract 335

10 Process controlling and data management 355

11 DAUB recommendations for the selection of tunnelling machines 363

Bibliography 411

Index 423

o. Prof. em. Dr.–Ing. Dr. h. c. mult. Bernhard Maidl is the former Chair of Construction Technology, Tunnelling and Construction Management at the Ruhr University, Bochum. Prof. Maidl is currently partner of MTC – Maidl Tunnelconsultants GmbH & Co. KG, Munich and Duisburg.

Dr. Ulrich Maidl is the managing director of MTC – Maidl Tunnelconsultants GmbH & Co. KG, Munich and Duisburg as well as an officially appointed and sworn expert in tunnelling and microtunnelling.

Prof. Dr.–Ing. Markus Thewes holds the Chair of Tunneling and Construction Management at the Ruhr University, Bochum and is active in national and international associations.