Publisher's Synopsis
This book covers the history and development of mechanised shield tunnelling. It presents the principles of this construction method and the different types of Shields, moving from shield design and dimensioning through excavation methods, transport of the excavated material and tunnel lining to surveying and machine guidance. Health and safety as well as contractual aspects are also given particular attention. Groundbreaking interdisciplinary work by three experts in the field of mechanised shield tunneling makes this the most comprehensive source of information on this subject up until now.
