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oapen-20.500.12657-902042024-05-14T12:30:30Z Tunnelling for a Better Life Yan, Jinxiu Celestino, Tarcisio Thewes, Markus Eberhardt, Erik Tunnelling;Underground Engineering;Geotechnical Engineering thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TQ Environmental science, engineering and technology thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TN Civil engineering, surveying and building thema EDItEUR::R Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning::RN The environment::RNH Waste management Tunnelling for a Better Life contain the contributions presented at the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2024, which was held from 19-25 April 2024 in Shenzhen, China. As urbanization accelerates, the pivotal role of tunnels and underground spaces in fostering environmental sustainability and improving quality of life becomes ever more pronounced. These underground structures serve as sustainable solutions to the challenges posed by rapid urban growth. By seamlessly integrating into urban landscapes, they alleviate congestion, reduce pollution, and enhance overall mobility, thus contributing to a greener and more sustainable urban environment. Moreover, tunnels and underground works provide vital support for various urban functions, such as accommodating economic activities, providing safe shelters during emergencies or disasters, and facilitating efficient utility management. They address immediate urban needs and lay the foundation for a better and more resilient future. By focusing on the latest trends in tunnelling and underground engineering, and looking ahead to the era of low-carbon and intelligent technology, the papers in this book illustrate the transformative potential of tunnels and underground works in shaping a better life for present and future generations. The contributions cover a comprehensive range of topics on tunnel engineering, showcasing the latest advancements, insights, and innovations across the following areas: 1. Planning and General Aspects 2. Design and Methodology 3. Geotechnics, Geology and Geophysical Prospecting 4. Ground Stability and Consolidation 5. Support and Lining 6. Conventional Tunnelling 7. Mechanized Tunneling (TBM, shield) 8. Immersed Tunnels 9. Waterproofing and Drainage 10. Instrumentation and Monitoring/ Testing and Inspection 11. Digital and Information Technology 12. Machine Learning 13. Underground Caverns/Underground Space Use 14. Operational Safety, Maintenance and Repair 15. Contractual Practices and Risk Management Tunnelling for a Better Life is a must-read for professionals, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders worldwide in tunnelling and underground engineering. 2024-05-14T12:30:03Z 2024-05-14T12:30:03Z 2024 book 9781003495505 9781040119839 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/90204 eng application/pdf Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International 9781040119815.pdf Taylor & Francis CRC Press 10.1201/9781003495505 10.1201/9781003495505 7b3c7b10-5b1e-40b3-860e-c6dd5197f0bb 9781003495505 9781040119839 CRC Press 3729 open access
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Tunnelling for a Better Life contain the contributions presented at the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2024, which was held from 19-25 April 2024 in Shenzhen, China. As urbanization accelerates, the pivotal role of tunnels and underground spaces in fostering environmental sustainability and improving quality of life becomes ever more pronounced. These underground structures serve as sustainable solutions to the challenges posed by rapid urban growth. By seamlessly integrating into urban landscapes, they alleviate congestion, reduce pollution, and enhance overall mobility, thus contributing to a greener and more sustainable urban environment. Moreover, tunnels and underground works provide vital support for various urban functions, such as accommodating economic activities, providing safe shelters during emergencies or disasters, and facilitating efficient utility management. They address immediate urban needs and lay the foundation for a better and more resilient future.
By focusing on the latest trends in tunnelling and underground engineering, and looking ahead to the era of low-carbon and intelligent technology, the papers in this book illustrate the transformative potential of tunnels and underground works in shaping a better life for present and future generations. The contributions cover a comprehensive range of topics on tunnel engineering, showcasing the latest advancements, insights, and innovations across the following areas:
1. Planning and General Aspects
2. Design and Methodology
3. Geotechnics, Geology and Geophysical Prospecting
4. Ground Stability and Consolidation
5. Support and Lining
6. Conventional Tunnelling
7. Mechanized Tunneling (TBM, shield)
8. Immersed Tunnels
9. Waterproofing and Drainage
10. Instrumentation and Monitoring/ Testing and Inspection
11. Digital and Information Technology
12. Machine Learning
13. Underground Caverns/Underground Space Use
14. Operational Safety, Maintenance and Repair
15. Contractual Practices and Risk Management
Tunnelling for a Better Life is a must-read for professionals, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders worldwide in tunnelling and underground engineering.
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