Engineering the Channel Tunnel

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.

List 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.

About the author

Colin Kirkland

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.

Product details

• Assisted by: Colin Kirkland (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.07.1995
• EAN: 9780419179207
• ISBN: 978-0-419-17920-7
• No. of pages: 344
• Weight: 748 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, environmental science, engineering & technology, Waste Management, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Civil engineering, surveying and building