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Abstract: Rock-burst phenomena occur frequently during the excavation of deep tunnels in good-quality rock-mass. This paper describes the procedure developed and successfully applied during the excavation of the Brenner Base Tunnel in the Brixner granite formation for the early detection of rock-burst related risk. It consists in the continuous monitoring of acoustic emissions and in their comparison...
Abstract: Investigations and checks on existing motorway tunnels - Geometric and constructional characteristics, characterization of materials and the stress state of the linings. Critical analysis of non-destructive techniques as a screening method for possible critical issues – Methodological checks, direct calibrations and feedback non-destructive techniques.