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Tunnel design and construction, 2006
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Emerald Publishing Limited
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1680/cotcadm12006.45224
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978-0-7277-4522-4
Publication date:
2011
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Ground Investigation - Procedures & Practice.

By
Bob Allen
Bob Allen
London Bridge Associates, Surbiton. UK
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Bob Allen
London Bridge Associates, Surbiton. UK
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https://doi.org/10.1680/cotcadm12006.45224.0002
  • Published:
    2011

  • Introduction.

  • Geology v Engineering

  • Stages of Site Investigation.

  • Contractual Bias & S.I. Philosophy

  • Commercial Bias

  • Desk Study.

  • Site Reconnaissance (also termed "The Walkover Survey")

  • Assessment of SI techniques.

  • Investigation Techniques

  • Choice of SI techniques

  • SI Drilling & Drilling techniques.

  • Handling Bias - Geological Modelling

  • Handling Bias - The Design Model

  • Specialised SI techniques relevant to tunnelling.

  • Conclusions - Good and Bad Practices.

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