Essays about: "Tunnel construction"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 50 essays containing the words Tunnel construction.

  1. 11. The impact of the Fehmarn Belt link on modal choice - An investigation of potential modal shift on Sweden’s foreign trade

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Oskar Robertsson; Simon Möller; [2020-06-22]
    Keywords : Cross-border barriers; Fehmarn Belt tunnel; Intermodality; Modal choice; TEN-T;

    Abstract : The construction of the Fehmarn Belt tunnel is a part of the European Union programme called TEN-T. A programme with the objective to connect the EU member-states in a comprehensive network consisting of road, rail, air and water infrastructure. READ MORE

  3. 12. Laboratory testing of shotcrete with fibres of steel, basalt or synthetic materials

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Muralidharan Rengarajan; [2020]
    Keywords : Fibre reinforced shotcrete; Energy absorption; Residual strength; Fibres; and Laboratory testing;

    Abstract : Shotcrete or sprayed concrete has become an inevitable material for stabilising and supporting hard rock tunnels. To prevent rock block fallouts in the excavated tunnel, shotcrete is pneumatically projected under high pressure on the rock surface. READ MORE

  4. 13. Stochastic Settlement Model Including Creep Effects : Simulation of Groundwater Induced Subsidence

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Pierre Wikby; Ragnar Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : creep settlement; secondary compression; geotechnical uncertainty; EMBANKCO; groundwater drawdown; time-dependent settlement model; krypsättningar; Sekundärkompression; geoteknisk osäkerhet; EMBANKCO; grundvattensänkning; tidsberoende sättningsmodell;

    Abstract : When underground openings are constructed, groundwater inflow can occur, which might lead to ground settlements, namely in clay. In these types of construction projects, it is beneficial to be able to quantify risks related to these settlements. A framework developed by Sundell et al. (2019, Risk Analysis, Vol. READ MORE

  5. 14. Concrete girders or steel trusses constituting the foundation under a building? : A comparison regarding the block Forskaren in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Byggteknik och design

    Author : Berta Moshye; Nancy Shlimon; [2020]
    Keywords : LCA; Concrete girders; Steel trusses; LCA; Betongbalkar; Stålfackverk;

    Abstract : Hagastaden is a new district in Stockholm that is growing, and many structures are being built. Kv Forskaren, a funnel-like office building, will be built above the Haga tunnel in an ongoing project. READ MORE

  6. 15. VERTICAL ELLIPTICAL ACCESS-SHAFTS Geometrical optimisation through FE-modelling

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Geoteknik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Björn Elfving; Aron Sandström; [2020]
    Keywords : Access-shafts; FE-modelling; Plaxis; Robot; Elliptical; Circular; Optimisation; Geotechnical; Engineering; Retaining; Structures; Tunnel; Soil; Interaction; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Urbanisation is causing densification of cities and more and more facilities are being placed in the underground to utilise the urban space as efficiently as possible. Access to the underground is obtained by constructing vertical access shafts. READ MORE