Search Results: 'Amec'

Hammering along at Heathrow
01 July, 2004
Underground construction for London Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5 scheme is progressing rapidly, with a number of tunnelling projects now complete. Assistant editor, Patrick Hudd, visited the site this May and reports on the current Piccadilly Line and Heathrow Express extensions

High pressure drive crosses the Thames
01 July, 2004
Constructing the 2.4km long, 3m i.d. Dartford Cable Tunnel under the River Thames has proved a testing experience for UK contractor Amec. T&TI editor, Tris Thomas, recently visited the site and discovered how the team dealt with chalk under 3.5 bar water pressure without compressed air, an innovative shaft lining and a severely damaged cutterhead - all with little effect on the schedule

Midsummer mix
01 July, 2004