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ENGINEERING WONDERS OF THE WORLD VOLUME I.
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Archibald Williams
Archibald Williams
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/ewotwv1.50907
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978-0-7277-5090-7
Publication date:
2011
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THE ROTHERHITHE TUNNEL.

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E. H. Tabor
E. H. Tabor
M.Inst.CE.
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E. H. Tabor
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    2011

  • Previous Schemes.

  • Description of the Tunnel.

  • Large Diameter of the Tunnel.

  • Open Approaches.

  • Cut-and-cover Work.

  • Shaft.

  • The Shaft Caissons.

  • Sinking the Caissons.

  • Use of Compressed Air.

  • The Cast-Iron Tunnel.

  • Lining the Tunnel.

  • Compressed Air used for Driving the Tunnel.

  • Air-Locks.

  • The Trial of “Pilot” Tunnel.

  • The Shield.

  • Starting the Shield.

  • Advancing the Shield.

  • “Grouting” the Lining.

  • Rate of Progress.

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