Tunnelling Engineering
Course Name:
Tunnelling Engineering (RT 805)
Programme:
M.Tech (Res)
Semester:
Second
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
03 (3-0-0)
Content:
Types of underground excavations, methods of tunneling. Tunneling in soft ground. Tunneling by drilling & blasting, using TBMs. Excavation of large tunnels, hazards in tunneling. Ground treatment in excavation. Supports, ventilation, drainage and lighting in tunnels.
References:
Vutukuri V.S. and Lama R.D. Physico - mechanical properties of rocks, Transtech, Ohio, 1974.
Proc. Rapid excavation and tunneling
Department:
Mining Engineering
