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Use of a precast segmented concrete lining for a tunnel in soft clay

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/40001224
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Affiliation
  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
FormatText, Article
Physical description15 p.
Subjecttunnelling; tunnel linings; clay soils; precast concrete; mining equipment
Abstract
A tunnelling procedure using a full-face tunnel boring machine together with a precast segmented concrete tunnel lining has been developed in Canada and has been used successfully for a 2.16 m diameter tunnel in soft to firm clay at a depth of 10 to 12 m. The lining consists of rings composed of four trapezoidal sections of unreinforced concrete, 1 m in length and 11 cm thick. Each ring was assembled within the protection of the tailpiece of the tunnelling machine, to serve both as a primary support and the final tunnel lining. The annular space left between the segmental lining and the soil as the machine advances was pressure grouted during each advance. The tunnelling machine, lining segments and the procedure of erection and grouting of the lining is described, together with an indication of progress rates and performance.
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PublisherNational Research Council of Canada. Division of Building Research
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  • Paper (National Research Council of Canada. Division of Building Research), no. DBR-P-744.
NoteReprint from: Geotechnical Aspects of Soft Clays, Proceedings of an International Symposium on Soft Clay held in Bangkok, Thailand, July 1977, p. 587-598.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedNo
NRC numberNRCC 16360
NRC-IRC-2834
NPARC number20373939
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