An Introduction to Design of Initial Ground Support for Tunnels and Shafts for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Design of Initial Ground Support for Tunnels and Shafts for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-03-23

Total Pages: 36

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An introduction to design of initial ground support for tunnels and shafts for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESIGN OF INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT, 2. EMPIRICAL SELECTION OF GROUND SUPPORT, 3. THEORETICAL AND SEMI-THEORETICAL METHODS, 4. DESIGN OF STEEL RIBS AND LATTICE GIRDERS.

An Introduction to Ground Support for Tunnels and Shafts
An Introduction to Ground Support for Tunnels and Shafts

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2018-07-16

Total Pages: 60

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Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers interested in ground support for tunnels and shafts. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTAL APPROACH TO GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN 2. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS 3. MODES OF FAILURE OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS 4. SEISMIC EFFECTS ON TUNNELS.

An Introduction to Tunnels and Shafts for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Tunnels and Shafts for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2024-01-09

Total Pages: 406

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers nd construction managers interested in design and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock and soil. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONSTRUCTION BY BLASTING AND BORING, 2. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 3. GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS, 4. INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN, 5. CONSTRUCTION OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS, 6. GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION, 7. GROUND SUPPORT, 8. TUNNELS AND SHAFTS IN ROCK.

An Introduction to Design Considerations for Tunnels and Shafts
An Introduction to Design Considerations for Tunnels and Shafts

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 27

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Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design considerations for water conveyance and other tunnels and shafts. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTAL APPROACH TO GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN 2. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS.

An Introduction to Engineering of Tunnels and Shafts
An Introduction to Engineering of Tunnels and Shafts

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-07-11

Total Pages:

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in engineering for tunnels and shafts. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONSTRUCTION BY BLASTING AND BORING 2. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 3. GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS 4. INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN 5. CONSTRUCTION OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS 6. GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION 7. GROUND SUPPORT 8. TUNNELS AND SHAFTS IN ROCK

An Introduction to Construction of Tunnels and Shafts for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Construction of Tunnels and Shafts for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-06-09

Total Pages: 134

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in construction of tunnels and shafts. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. TUNNEL EXCAVATION BY DRILLING AND BLASTING, 3. TUNNEL EXCAVATION BY MECHANICAL MEANS, 4. INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT, 5. SEQUENTIAL EXCAVATION AND SUPPORT, 6. PORTAL CONSTRUCTION, 7. SHAFT CONSTRUCTION, 8. OPTIONS FOR GROUND IMPROVEMENT, 9. DRAINAGE AND CONTROL OF GROUNDWATER, 10. CONSTRUCTION OF FINAL, PERMANENT TUNNEL LININGS, 11. VENTILATION OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS, 12. SURVEYING FOR TUNNELS AND SHAFTS, 13. CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, 14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND EFFECTS, 15. CONTRACTING PRACTICES, 16. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PLANNING OF TUNNEL PROJECTS.

Handbook of Structural Engineering
Handbook of Structural Engineering

Author: W.F. Chen

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2005-02-28

Total Pages: 1765

ISBN-13: 1420039938

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Continuing the best-selling tradition of the Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering, encapsulating the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of the field. The contributors cover traditional and innovative approaches to analysis, design, and rehabilitation. New topics include: fundamental theories of structural dynamics; advanced analysis; wind- and earthquake-resistant design; design of prestressed structures; high-performance steel, concrete, and fiber-reinforced polymers; semirigid frame structures; structural bracing; and structural design for fire safety.

An Introduction to Design of Initial Ground Support for Tunnels and Shafts
An Introduction to Design of Initial Ground Support for Tunnels and Shafts

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2019-08-27

Total Pages: 40

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design of initial ground support for tunnels and shafts. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESIGN OF INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT 2. EMPIRICAL SELECTION OF GROUND SUPPORT 3. THEORETICAL AND SEMI-THEORETICAL METHODS 4. DESIGN OF STEEL RIBS AND LATTICE GIRDERS.

An Introduction to Tunnels and Shafts in Rock for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Tunnels and Shafts in Rock for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-08-06

Total Pages: 68

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTAL APPROACH TO GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN, 2. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS, 3. MODES OF FAILURE OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS, 4. SEISMIC EFFECTS ON TUNNELS.

An Introduction to Geomechanical Analysis of Tunnels and Shafts
An Introduction to Geomechanical Analysis of Tunnels and Shafts

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2019-08-29

Total Pages: 41

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Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL CONCEPTS 2. CONVERGENCE-CONFINEMENT METHOD 3. STRESS ANALYSIS 4. CONTINUUM ANALYSES USING FINITE DIFFERENCE, FINITE ELEMENT, OR BOUNDARY ELEMENT METHODS 5. DISCONTINUUM ANALYSES.