The significance of weakness zones in rock tunnelling

the freedom to choose the best excavation and rock support method Some examples of methods used in Norway for tunnelling through weakness zones of very.



An Overview of Design and Construction practices of Himalayan

Major differences between the two methods of tunnelling. New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM). Norwegian Method of Tunnelling (NMT). • Suitable for weak rocks 



The significance of weakness zones in rock tunnelling

the freedom to choose the best excavation and rock support method Some examples of methods used in Norway for tunnelling through weakness zones of very.



ROCK SUPPORT IN NORWEGIAN TUNNELLING

excavation. The basic approach to rock support in Norwegian tunnelling is to utilise the inher- to give an accurate picture of any weak rock zones that.



The significance of weakness zones in rock tunnelling



Using the Q-system

The development of the NGI Q-system for rock mass classification began in the early based on 1050 examples mainly from Norwegian underground excavations ...



Strait Crossings 2013 16. – 19. June Bergen

http://www.rockmass.net/ap/88_Nilsen&Palmstrom_on_Challenging_subsea_tunnels.pdf



ROCK MASS CLASSIFICATION – A CRITICAL EVALUATION OF

1.1 About classification systems and tunnelling methods. Describing rock masses and ground weakness zones and for temporary support (in Norwegian).



Engineering geology and rock engineering applied in the design of

Most Norwegian tunnels have been excavated by the drill and blast method generally at an For example tunnelling in poor rock mass conditions



A Case Study of Cavity Formation and its Rectification Works in

underground tunnels because of the rock properties and various factors of Application of Norwegian Method of Tunnelling (NMT) in Weak Rocks in Western ...