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Conveyance and Storage Tunnel in Hartford, Connecticut
Abstract: The South Hartford Conveyance and Storage Tunnel (SHCST) is a major component of the Hartford Metropolitan District’s Clean Water Project (CWP). This tunnel is intended to capture and store Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) from the southern portion of Hartford, CT and Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) from West Hartford and Newington, CT. The project is estimated to cost approximately $500 MM and...
0,00 €Design and Construction Challenges of a Major CSO Tunnel and Pump Station System in Indianapolis
Abstract: This paper presents the design and construction of a deep rock conveyance and storage tunnel and pump station cavern that was built about 70 m below ground surface for the City of Indianapolis. The TBM tunnel ran nearly 16 km in limestone with a finished inside diameter of 5.5 m. It provided a minimum storage volume of 205 million liters of untreated excess wet weather overflow. A pump station...
10,00 €Design and Construction of South Hartford Conveyance and Storage Tunnel and Pump Station
Abstract: The South Hartford Conveyance and Storage Tunnel (SHCST) is a major component of the Hartford Metropolitan District’s Clean Water Project. This tunnel is intended to capture and store Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) from neighbouring areas. The project is estimated to cost approximately $500 M and is constructed in multiple construction contracts. The project components include a deep rock...
10,00 €Design and Construction of Various Underground Components of CSO Systems
Abstract: Many major cities in the United States have a combined storm water and sanitary sewer network. Regular rainfall overwhelms the system capacity and results in millions of cubic meters of untreated sewage being dumped into local waterways. One legally mandated solution includes several kilometers of large diameter shallow or deep rock or soil tunnels, a pump station as well as associated...
10,00 €Design of Segmental Tunnel Linings for Serviceability Limit State
Abstract: Precast segmental linings are increasingly used in the mechanized tunneling methods using TBM- bored shield tunnels. Tunnel segments are designed following the approach of limit state design recommended by national and international codes and guidelines. Ultimate limit state (ULS) and serviceability limit state (SLS) are specified in these design codes. The former focuses mostly on the ultimate...
10,00 €Empirical and Statistical Models for Predicting Blast Induced Ground Vibration due to Tunnel Construction
Abstract: One of the major environmental impacts related to blasting operation in tunnelconstruction is ground vibration. The elastic energy which is at a level less than the energy requiredto break the rock, increases the ground vibration. Ground vibration is a matter of great concern as itmay cause damage to the existing adjacent structures depending upon the intensity and duration ofvibration. The...
0,00 €Guidelines and Latest Developments in Design of Tunnel Segment Gasket
Abstract: Watertightness of tunnels must be ensured during design and construction in order to prevent water infiltration, minimize maintenance and repair costs, maintain operational safety, and protect mechanical and electrical equipment inside tunnels. One-pass segmental lining system nowadays is the most commonly-used system in TBM bored tunnels. In these tunnels, the watertightness is guaranteed by...
10,00 €Guidelines and Methods on Segmental Tunnel Lining Analysis andDesign – Review and Best Practice Recommendation
Abstract: Methods for analysis and design of segmental tunnel linings are presented inconformance with standards and guidelines from Austria (ÖVBB), France (AFTES), Germany(DAUB), Japan (JSCE), Netherland, United States (FHWA) and International Tunneling Association(ITA). Effect of embedment loads on segments is analyzed using elastic equations, a beam-springmodel, and Finite Element or Finite Difference...
0,00 €Highway Crossing for Sheppard East LRT Project in Toronto
Abstract: Major rapid transit projects are planned to be built across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region in Canada. The plan is part of The Big Move (Metrolinx 2008) a 25-year, $50 billion plan that will improve regional transportation. Metrolinx, an agency of the Government of Ontario, is now working collaboratively across the region to deliver major Toronto rapid transit projects.
10,00 €Minneapolis Southwest LRT: Design Chal lenges of Cut-and-Cover Tunnel Construc tion in Urban Area
Abstract: The Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) (METRO Green Line Extension) Project is a proposed extension of the METRO Green Line (Central Corridor LRT) that would operate from downtown Minneapolis through the communities of St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie, passing in close proximity to Edina. The proposed alignment includes 16 new stations (including one that has been deferred...
10,00 €Pile Foundation and Tunnel Interaction in Mechanized Shield Tunneling
Abstract: Tunneling operation in congested urban areas becomes more frequent as demand for further utiliz-ing underground spaces grows. In urban settings, it is not uncommon for tunnel designers to plan a tunnel route in close proximity to other structures to satisfy other competing objectives like rais-ing the alignment to reduce excavation volume. Setting the alignment close to existing structures...
10,00 €Standard Practice and Latest Developments in Tunnel Segment Tolerances, Measurement, and Dimensional Control
Abstract: Tolerances are the allowable deviations of actual dimensions of segmental lining either as individual components or as a system from their design dimensions. Deviations from the nominal geometry can be accepted when they don’t result in lining damages and don’t negatively impact the intended function and service of the tunnel. On one hand, it is important to achieve the highest possible level...
10,00 €Storage Tunnel and Pump Station in Hartford, Connecticut
Abstract: The South Hartford Conveyance and Storage Tunnel (SHCST) is a major component of the Hartford Metropolitan District’s Clean Water Project (CWP). This tunnel is intended to capture and store Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) from the southern portion of Hartford, CT and Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) from West Hartford and Newington, CT. The project is estimated to cost approximately $500 MM and...
10,00 €The Use of Numerical Analysis in Rehabili tation of Baltimore Howard Street Tunnel
Abstract: This paper discusses the use of numerical modeling for optimization of tunnel rehabilitation scheme to improve the clearance of the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, MD. With a total length of approximately 8,700 feet, the Howard Street Tunnel consists of three sections: concrete box section, original cut-and-cover section, and original mined section. The Howard Street Tunnel currently has a...
10,00 €Tunnel segmental ring system and geometry - optimized design recommendations
Abstract: Segmental tunnel linings installed in the rear of the TBM shield are generally in the shape of circular rings. Size of the ring is defined by the internal diameter, thickness, and length of the ring. These three major geometrical parameters are discussed in details. First, the dimensions of the tunnel inner section are discussed considering the internal space required during the service, which...
10,00 €Water Infiltration and Crack Control for Tunnel Concrete Lining
Abstract: Cracking in tunnel linings is a major cause for reduction in serviceability due to water infiltration and exfiltration, and reinforcement corrosion. In current industry practice, in order to control ground water inflow in lined tunnels, maximum crack width is limited to allowable values in a range of 0.15-0.3 mm specified by the codes, guidelines and recommendations. However, a correlation...
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