Search Results: 'Seli'

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

Brenner push
19 October, 2011
Excavation and procurement are advancing at the Brenner Base Tunnel with the third exploratory tube contract due to be awarded shortly and planning continuing for the main bores in the Alps. Report by Patrick Reynolds

Where the work is
18 October, 2011
As T&TI goes to press the general and business media are awash with stories of economic gloom and dire predictions, and yet the tunnelling industry in Western Europe seems relatively buoyant. Can this comparatively happy state continue? Maurice Jones checks on the major current and planned projects and the prospects for some big players headquartered in Western Europe

Choices for excavation–part 2
15 June, 2011
In this second and final part of our review of the extended capabilities of modern tunnel excavation methods, we examine the leading role of tunnel boring machines. Maurice Jones contacted some leading TBM manufacturers for their views and developments to expand the envelope of capabilities

Copenhagen cut
13 April, 2011
Detailed planning is underway for major excavations and tunnelling works on the Cityringen metro line in Copenhagen. Report by Patrick Reynolds

Not a job for everybody
14 March, 2011

Thessaloniki challenges
11 February, 2011
Challenges of archaeological discoveries, sensitive structures, geology and worksite availability face tunnellers on the Thessaloniki metro in Greece. Report by Patrick Reynolds