Engineering the Channel Tunnel

Colin Kirkland

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Spon Press
27 July 1995

Structural engineering; Railway technology, engineering & trades

Conquering the Channel is arguably the world's greatest project. Three parallel tunnels 50 kilometres long were bored through chalk 45 metres under the sea bed. They can carry up to 20 trains per hour in each direction. This book a detailed, highly illustrated account by 24 of the senior engineers responsible for the development of the Tunnel and the transport system that uses it, highlights the significance of this achievement. It is divided into five sections covering geology/survey, tunnelling, railway/tunnel services,

terminals and systems operation. Engineering the Channel Tunnel will give the reader some idea of the enormous range of

problems that were overcome in making the concept a reality. It is informative without being overly technical, so all practising engineers, and other readers with an interest in engineering, will find the book fascinating and inspiring.

Edited by: Colin Kirkland
Imprint: Spon Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 748g
ISBN: 9780419179207
ISBN 10: 0419179208
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 27 July 1995
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Colin Kirkland

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Engineering the Channel Tunnel

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