Search Results: 'Morgan Sindall'

Blast Protection Design
27 February, 2013
The security of tunnels against potential detonated explosions from within and outside the tunnel structure is a main challenge facing to owners and operators of tunnel systems, particularly those used for vehicle or rail traffic. This paper by Sunghoon Choi of Parsons Brinckerhoff USA introduces a design practice recently developed for protecting underground structures from explosion in USA

Ground prepared for tunnelling in Yorkshire, UK
16 January, 2013
Contractors are preparing the ground for a tunnelling machine that is expected to deliver GBP 40M (USD 64M) improvements to Bridlington, Yorkshire, bathing waters. The machine, which will be used to construct a new storm water tunnel, is part of the water improvement scheme for the town and will extend underground from Palace car park to the south promenade, local news reports stated.

Shortlisted bidders for Bank Station announced
10 May, 2012

Lee Tunnel cutterhead lowered
15 December, 2011

Crossrail awards Farringdon and Whitechapel
30 November, 2011

NATM?safety in soft ground questioned
02 November, 2011

Laser guided segment precision
20 October, 2011
T&TI visits the Morgan Sindall precast facility at Ridham Dock in Kent, UK. The plant is currently supplying segments for Thames Water’s Lee Tunnel. Alex Conacher takes the grand tour

Holding it together: the birth and life of a fibre
19 October, 2011
As a more light-hearted look at the subject of steel fibre reinforcement of precast concrete, but with serious content, this article is an insight into the sometimes dynamic life of a fibre from manufacture to being held in position in the structural lining of a tunnel. Maurice Jones followed its progress

Prepared for the long haul
18 October, 2011
Since precast concrete segmental tunnel lining was invented, there has never been so much development of the ‘product’ as in recent years, even though, superficially, it may look the same. Maurice Jones looks at some of these developments aimed at increasing tunnelling progress whilst avoiding mishaps

MVB completes first Beckton shaft sinking
12 October, 2011

‘Tommy’ Talbott, as he was known
29 July, 2011

Membranes in the mix
22 July, 2011
There are many approaches to trying to keep a tunnel permanently dry, and as many factors in whether a method is a success. Maurice Jones enters the battle between competing membrane systems

Final Crossrail tunnelling contracts awarded
07 April, 2011

Design Engineers – Underground Professional Services
17 January, 2011

Crossrail station tunnels award
14 January, 2011

Crossrail running tunnels award
10 December, 2010

20 years of steel fibre concrete lined tunnels in UK
22 September, 2010
John Greenhalgh of Bekaert looks at the increasing use of steel fibre concrete in UK tunnels over the past 20 years

Britain’s got tunnels
15 September, 2010
With water projects underway, the industry has Crossrail on the brain and for good reason, it sets the tone for the future of tunnelling in the UK, reports Nicole Robinson

Shortlist announced for Connaught refurb
06 September, 2010

Morgan Est helps boost parent's results
29 April, 2008