Length10h 49m
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In "Tunneling: A Practical Treatise," Charles Prelini offers a comprehensive examination of tunneling techniques, blending theoretical insights with practical applications. The book serves as a pivotal resource for civil engineers and construction professionals, detailing innovative methods, safety protocols, and environmental considerations integral to subterranean construction. Prelini's clear prose, rich in technical terminology and illustrated with diagrams, captures the complexities of tunneling while remaining accessible to readers with varying expertise. This work is not merely a manual; it situates itself within the broader context of infrastructural development and urban planning, addressing both historical advancements and contemporary challenges in the field of underground engineering. Charles Prelini is a distinguished civil engineer whose academic background and extensive field experience inform his authoritative voice in tunneling. His career has been marked by significant contributions to major infrastructural projects worldwide, enabling him to synthesize technical proficiency with real-world application. Prelini's firsthand experiences reveal the intricacies of construction practices, motivating him to educate readers about the crucial balance between innovation and safety in engineering. "Tunneling: A Practical Treatise" is an essential text for professionals and students alike, offering critical insights that are vital for anyone engaged in underground construction or civil engineering. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, Prelini empowers readers to navigate the complexities of tunneling with confidence and expertise, making this treatise a must-have in any engineering library.
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GenreTechnology
Length10 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26SHAFTS.
2CHOICE BETWEEN A TUNNEL AND AN OPEN CUT.
27Tunnels in Hard Rock.
3Character of Material.
28Tunnels in Loose Soils.
4Inclination of Strata.
29Tunnels in Quicksand.
5Presence of Water.
30Open-Cut Tunnels.
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6Rectilinear Tunnels.
31Submarine Tunnels.
7Curvilinear Tunnels.
32Strutting of Headings.
8Form of Section.
33Strutting the Face.
9Dimensions of Section.
34Full Section Timber Strutting.
10Earth-Excavating Machines.
35Strutting of Shafts.
11Rock-Excavating Machines.
36Quantity of Timber.
12Hand Drills.
37Dimensions of Timber.
13Percussion Drills.
38Iron Strutting in Headings.
14Drill Mountings.
39Full Section Iron Strutting.
15Rotary Drills.
40Iron Shaft Strutting.
16Gunpowder.
41Hauling by Way of Entrances.
17Nitroglycerine.
42Hauling by Way of Shafts.
18Dynamite.
43Hoisting Machinery.
19Storage of Explosives.
44Ground Molds.
20Fuses.
45Leading Frames.
21Tamping.
46Setting Up Centers.
22Nature of Explosions.
47Lagging.
23Division of Section.
48Striking the Centers.
24Excavation of the Heading.
49Timber Lining.
25Enlargement of the Profile.
50Iron Lining.
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