Tunnel construction

UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 1. A HISTORY AND INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF TUNNELS 1. Definition of a tunnel 2. Uses 3. History 4. Key factors in the progress of underground engineering 5. Types of tunnels. Cross-sections 6. References UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 2. CALCULATION METHODOLOGY 1. Introduction 2. Ground investigation and characterization 3. Calculation of tunnel portals 4. Tunnel calculations 5. Linings 6. Case studies 7. References UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 3. CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION METHODS 1. The technological evolution of tunneling 2. Traditional methods 3. Drilling and blasting 4. Mechanized methods: roadheaders and tbms 5. Choice of excavation method 6. Stages of excavation 7. References UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 4. SUPPORTS & LININGS 1. Objective and types of support 2. Wooden boards, props and ribs 3. Steel sets and plates 4. Bolts and anchors 5. Shotcrete, weldmesh and fibers 6. New austrian tunneling method (natm) 7. Segmental ring 8. Linings 9. References UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 5. IMPACT OF UNDERGROUND WORKS ON THE SURROUNDINGS AREA 1. Introduction 2. Calculation of settlement and cross-section loss 3. Instrumentation and monitoring of tunnels 4. Hydrogeological impact 5. References UNIDAD DIDÁCTICA 6. GROUND TREATMENTS AND REINFORCEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND WORKS 1. Introduction 2. Face treatments 3. Stabilization of the crown 4. Stabilization of the base 5. Treatment to protect buildings