Practical Tunnelling: Explaining in Detail the Setting Out of the Works; Shaft Sinking and Heading Driving; Ranging the Lines and Levelling Under ... of Tunnels; With the Amount of Labou - Hardcover

Frederick Walter Simms

9780260556486: Practical Tunnelling: Explaining in Detail the Setting Out of the Works; Shaft Sinking and Heading Driving; Ranging the Lines and Levelling Under ... of Tunnels; With the Amount of Labou

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ISBN 10: 0260556483 ISBN 13: 9780260556486

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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Mastering the craft of tunnel construction, from setting out to finishing brickwork.

This practical guide explains, in clear terms, how engineers plan, measure, and execute tunnel projects. It combines detailed methods with firsthand accounts from notable early tunnelling works, making it a valuable reference for students and professionals alike.

This edition covers the full process of tunnel works, including setting out the axis, sinking shafts, and driving headings. It discusses timbering, timber and brickwork support, and the accumulation of labor requirements. Real-world examples show how designers handle demanding ground, water influx, and the alignment of long, underground passes. The text also presents pros and cons of different shaft construction methods and how to manage work environments in the field.

Step-by-step approaches to setting out and aligning tunnels under ground
Techniques for shaft sinking, heading driving, and timbering
Practical considerations for brickwork, support systems, and drainage
Case studies detailing the Blechinlkey and Saltwood tunnels, costs, and challenges

Ideal for readers of civil engineering history, surveying, and practical tunnelling techniques who want a grounded, era-specific view of early underground construction.

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