Tunelling Engineering (RT 805)
Course Name:
Tunelling Engineering (RT 805)
Programme:
M.Tech (Construction Technology and Management)
Semester:
First
Category:
Open Electives (OE)
Credits (L-T-P):
(3-0-0) 3
Content:
Types of underground excavations, methods of tunneling. Tunneling in soft ground. Tunneling by drilling&blasting, using TBMs. Excavation of large tunnels, hazards in tunneling. Ground treatment in excavation. Supports,ventilation, drainage and lighting in tunnels.
References:
1. Vutukuri V.S. and Lama R.D. Physico - mechanical properties of rocks, Transtech, Ohio, 1974.
2. Proc. Rapid excavation and tunneling
Department:
Civil Engineering