Tunnel lining design guide

The British Tunnelling Society and The Institution of Civil Engineers and Crown, 2004. - 195 p.
ISBN: 0-7277-2986-1ScopeGuide structure and objectives
Definitions
Design processProject definitionOperational requirements
Serviceability and requirements
Environmental considerations
Commercial framework
Management of riskGeotechnical characterisation
General
Ground investigation
Soil and rock description and classification
Groundwater identification in soils and rocks
Ground appreciation – link between investigation and design
Geotechnical parameters required for tunnel lining design
Ground improvement and groundwater control
Reference ground conditionsDesign life and durability
Definition
Design life
Considerations of durability related to tunnel use
Considerations of durability related to lining type
Design and specification for durability
Fire resistance
WaterproofingDesign considerationsEngineering design process
Design considerations
Segmental linings
Sprayed concrete linings
Cast in situ linings
Special constructions
Design guidelines on performance requirements
References 95
Theoretical methods of analysisErrors and approximations
Design methods
Recommendations on design methodsSettlement
Prediction of ground movements
Effects of ground movements
Compensation groutingInstrumentation and monitoringValue of instrumentation and monitoring
Existing guidance
Instrumentation and monitoring and lining design
Management of third-party issues
Data acquisition and management
Case historiesQuality managementDesign stage
Manufactured linings
Cast in situ and sprayed concrete linings
Monitoring
Case histories
Heathrow Express – design and performance of platform tunnels at Terminal
Design of Channel Tunnel lining
Great Belt railway tunnels
Instrumentation of the CTRL North Downs Tunnel