Life-Cycle Design Considerations for Hydraulic Tunnels: Lessons Learned from Inspection and Maintenance Cases
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 27, Issue 6
Abstract
This study addresses lessons learned from maintenance experiences in hydraulic tunnels in Taiwan. The characteristics of structural safety inspection are first discussed, and common anomalies in the linings of the hydraulic tunnels are illustrated. The repair and rehabilitation issues are then reviewed based on practical examples. Experience of inspection and maintenance shows that, based on a life-cycle perspective, the planning and design of a hydraulic tunnel should take into consideration, in detail, the long-term stability issues and required maintenance tasks during the service life of the tunnel, reserve all necessary preparatory facilities, and provide the clearance needed for any required work. In the construction stage, incorporating preprocessing measures for solving potential problems likely to occur during tunnel operation is essential. Initial inspection should be performed and maintenance databases should be established immediately upon completion of construction.
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Acknowledgments
The writer thanks the National Science Council, Taiwan, for partially financial supporting this research under Contract No. NSC 99-2628-E-027-006. United Geotech is also appreciated for providing abundant inspection and maintenance data for the completion of this manuscript.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 27 • Issue 6 • December 2013
Pages: 796 - 806
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Received: Jan 6, 2012
Accepted: May 25, 2012
Published online: May 30, 2012
Published in print: Dec 1, 2013
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