The Westerschelde Tunnel [electronic resource] : approaching limits / J. Heijboer, J. van den Hoonaard and F.W.J. van de Linde

Author	Heijboer, J
Title	The Westerschelde Tunnel [electronic resource] : approaching limits / J. Heijboer, J. van den Hoonaard and F.W.J. van de Linde
Imprint	Lisse : A.A. Balkema, 2004
Connect to	http://marc.crcnetbase.com/isbn/9781439834251
Descript	292 p. : col. ill., col. maps

CONTENT

1. A pioneering mega project : general project description -- 2. The Westerschelde Tunnel : history and background -- 3. The design of the Westerschelde Tunnel in a nutshell -- 4. Safety -- 5. The protection of the Westerschelde Tunnel against fire -- 6. A life span of at least 100 years -- 7. Geotechnical circumstances -- 8. Access ramps : design and implementation -- 9. The tunnel lining -- 10. Tunnel boring machines -- 11. The boring and tunnelling process -- 12. Separation plant and boring spoil -- 13. Cross connections -- 14. Civil fitting out and logistical process -- 15. Tunnel installations -- 16. Aesthetic aspects -- 17. The contract and project management -- 18. Maintenance aspects

SUBJECT

Tunnels -- Netherlands
Electronic books.