Handbook of Precast Segmental Tunnel Lining Systems (Hardcover)

Verya Nasri

ISBN 10: 1032453303 / ISBN 13: 9781032453309

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2024

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Hardcover. This comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of design, production, and construction of precast concrete tunnel segmental lining, with the best practices in the field included in one book for the first time.New and current design methods and quantitative analyses are considered in line with ACI and ASTM codes, as well as a full selection of global standards for the reliable design of the product and all components. Also incorporated are new applications of science and technology, such as new admixtures, and the latest manufacturing processes and precisions, such as tight dimensional controls and high repeatability cycles.With detailed guidance from world-leading practitioners, this is the definitive international technical and practical manual on these linings, forming a one-stop reference for tunnel engineers and an invaluable resource for advanced students in civil, mechanical, and mining engineering. This definitive international technical and practical manual from world-leading practitioners details design and quantitative analysis, manufacturing and construction to ACI and ASTM codes and the main global standards; and with new admixtures and manufacturing processes, such as tight dimensional controls and high repeatability cycles. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handbook of Precast Segmental Tunnel Lining Systems (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032453303
• ISBN 13: 9781032453309
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of design, production, and construction of precast concrete tunnel segmental lining, with the best practices in the field included in one book for the first time.

New and current design methods and quantitative analyses are considered in line with ACI and ASTM codes, as well as a full selection of global standards for the reliable design of the product and all components. Also incorporated are new applications of science and technology, such as new admixtures, and the latest manufacturing processes and precisions, such as tight dimensional controls and high repeatability cycles.

With detailed guidance from world-leading practitioners, this is the definitive international technical and practical manual on these linings, forming a one-stop reference for tunnel engineers and an invaluable resource for advanced students in civil, mechanical, and mining engineering.

About the Author

Dr. Verya Nasri is Senior Vice President and Chief Tunnel Engineer at AECOM. He was formerly Tunnel Practice Leader for URS Corporation, and research scientist at MIT. He has published more than 200 journal and conference papers mainly in tunneling.

David Klug is the President of David R. Klug and Associates, Inc. and Klug Construction Systems, LLC. He is the Past Chairman of the Underground Construction Association of SME.

Brian Fulcher is Principal and Tunnel Practice Leader at Delve Underground. He is the Past Animator of the International Tunnelling Association’s Mechanized Tunnelling Working Group.

James A. Morrison is Chief Technical Officer of Gateway Development Commission and Vice President at STV. He is the Past President of the Deep Foundations Institute.