Lunniss, Richard.

Immersed tunnels / Richard Lunniss and Jonathan Baber. - xxix 506 pages : illustration, 24 cm.

'A CRC title.'

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Development of the immersed tunnel -- Current forms of immersed tunnel -- Developing an immersed tunnel scheme -- Environmental impact -- Marine environment -- Mechanical and electrical installations -- Approaches and service buildings -- Design principles -- Joints -- Durability -- Foundations -- Earthworks -- Construction of tunnel elements -- Finishing works -- Operation and maintenance -- Forms of contract -- The future for immersed tunnels -- Glossary of terms.

9780415459860 (alk. paper) RM439.20


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