Specification and guidelines for the use of specialist products for soft ground tunnelling

Publication Year

2001

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides a Specification and Guidelines dealing with specialty products and applications used in soft ground mechanised tunnelling, in association with Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) of the following types; Slurry or Hydro TBM (STBM) and Earth pressure balance machine (EPBM). TBM product categories included are: soil conditioners, slurry materials, annulus back-grouting mortars and tail seal compound. Hard Rock Tunnelling and Structural linings/concrete segments are not included in the scope of the present document, although certain aspects may be relevant.

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