Specification and guidelines for the use of specialist products for soft ground tunnelling
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
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.
Subjects
- Tunnelling and underpinning
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
Publisher History
EFNARC is the European Federation for Specialist Construction Chemicals and Concrete Systems.
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