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Engineering the Channel Tunnel Colin Kirkland

Engineering the Channel Tunnel By Colin Kirkland

Engineering the Channel Tunnel by Colin Kirkland


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Summary

This book describes the tremendous engineering achievement of the construction of the tunnel. Written by twenty of the key engineers involved, it provides a fascinating, informative and inspiring account of the project.

Engineering the Channel Tunnel Summary

Engineering the Channel Tunnel by Colin Kirkland

provides the expert and general reader with a comprehensive picture of the engineering aspects of the tunnel

written by key personnel involved in the project so has special authority. Editor Colin Kirkland is one of the world's leading tunnel engineers and was president of the International Tunnelling Association 1989-1992

sponsored by Eurotunnel

About Colin Kirkland

Colin Kirkland

Table of Contents

Introduction. Geology. Control and construction surveys. Tunnel Lining design. Initial access developments. Tunnel boring machines. Construction logistics. Radio links. Power system. Signalling and train control. Terminal and tunnel trackwork. Locomotives. Passenger-vehicle shuttle fleet. Freight shuttle fleet. Aerodynamics, ventilation and cooling. Fire detection and supression. Lighting. Service tunnel and vehicles. Terminal design and construction. Terminal traffic management. Operating the tunnel. Safety management. Conclusion. Index.

Additional information

GOR013235951
9780419179207
0419179208
Engineering the Channel Tunnel by Colin Kirkland
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
19950727
344
N/A
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