The stability of tunnel portals is a significant factor in the construction and maintenance of tunnels. With proper stabilization, tunnels can be safe for those traversing them and can lead to costly structural damage if addressed. As such, it is ...
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Design and Construction of Submerged Floating Tunnel
A submerged floating tunnel (SFT), also called Archimedes bridge or suspended tunnel, is a tunnel that floats in the water supported by its buoyancy (specifically, by employing the hydrostatic thrust, or Archimedes’ principle). Structural Components of Submerged Floating Tunnel A ...
Hypertunnel’s Breakthrough Technique in Tunneling
A Basingstoke-based startup called Hypertunnel has developed a revolutionary approach to tunneling including tunnel construction, enlargement, repair and maintenance of tunnels and underground structures. The company’s co-founders, Jeremy Hammond and Steve Jordanhe showcased a new, cost-effective, safer and environment-friendly system ...
Submerged Floating Tunnel: Principle, Features, and Challenges
A submerged floating tunnel (SFT), also called Archimedes bridge or suspended tunnel, is a tunnel that floats in water supported by its buoyancy (specifically, by employing the hydrostatic thrust, or Archimedes’ principle). Tunnels in water are not new in civil ...