Concrete immersed tunnels — Forty years of experience

Based on his forty years in the field of immersed tunnelling, the author reviews the history and development of concrete immersed tunnels in Europe, details the differences between concrete and steel-shell immersed tunnels, and discusses technical aspects of concrete tunnels.

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Published in:Tunnelling and underground space technology 1997, Vol.12 (1), p.33-46
Main Author: Rasmussen, Nestor S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Exact sciences and technology
Tunnels, galleries
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Summary:Based on his forty years in the field of immersed tunnelling, the author reviews the history and development of concrete immersed tunnels in Europe, details the differences between concrete and steel-shell immersed tunnels, and discusses technical aspects of concrete tunnels.
ISSN:0886-7798
1878-4364
DOI:10.1016/S0886-7798(96)00061-2