From a unique referenced database of over 80 international tunnelling collapses and other emergency events in all manner of ground conditions, this book makes broad analysis of the primary and underlying reasons for such emergency events and examines alternative risk management approaches that might be adopted during design, planning and construction.It looks at what the main parties to this type of construction work can do to eliminate or reduce risks and outlines a comprehensive strategic approach that could be applied to almost any such underground project in any location. The author presents two very contrasting case studies, which includes the most comprehensive list of references, further reading and other literature sources ever assembled on this subject. Underground works are always associated with a certain degree of uncertainty. It is the author's view that this uncertainty need not mean danger for either those engaged on site constructing the works or to innocent third parties.
- ISBN10 0727729969
- ISBN13 9780727729965
- Publish Date 1 September 2003
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher ICE Publishing
- Imprint Thomas Telford Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 300
- Language English