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Abstract: “Riachuelo - Lote 3” forms part of a massive hydraulic scheme being implemented in Buenos Aires to increase the sewage capacity of one of the biggest metropolitan areas worldwide. The overall scheme is intended to treat the wastewater and then discharge it into the “Rio de la Plata” river thereby relieving the “Riachuelo” river basin from its pollution. The project foresees the execution of a...
Abstract: Within the context of “Radimero” TBM tunnels for "Terzo Valico dei Giovi" project, the high-speed rail between Genoa and Milan, geological formations containing Naturally Occurring Asbestos can be crossed. In these conditions, the limitation of dispersion of dust and, consequently, of fibres becomes very important for the TBM excavation process, especially during the transport of the excavated...
Abstract: Mechanized tunneling operations require a high amount of water for different purposes. Most of the water is used for the cooling system of the TBM. Secondary uses of water are for the plants and machinery maintenance, segments intrados before assembly, mucking system and TBM shield cleaning. This secondary water is generally transported through a dewatering system up to a water treatment plant,...