Drill and Blast Tunneling Practices
Publication: Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 7, Issue 3
Abstract
High-performance drill and blast methods for tunnel construction require that each of the individual working elements that constitute the construction process are optimized and considered as a system of sequential and parallel activities. The advantage of integrating the logistic backup systems facilitates an increase in performance. To achieve increased production, it is necessary to improve the drilling, explosive loading, temporary ground support installation—rock bolts, steel mesh, shotcrete, steel sets, lagging, mucking, and logistics. Better blast techniques, partial robotilization, and integration of all systems and processes is also necessary.
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Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction
Volume 7 • Issue 3 • August 2002
Pages: 125 - 133
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Copyright © 2002 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Aug 21, 2001
Accepted: Sep 11, 2001
Published online: Jul 15, 2002
Published in print: Aug 2002
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