Description
The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online Sprayed Concrete Linings in Soft Ground is a best practice guide to the design and construction of Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL) infrastructure. Covering recent industry developments, current recommended practice and key learning points from a range of projects, the book is an indispensable resource for professionals in this field.
The book contains best practice guidance on
- industry standards, guidelines and specifications relevant to SCL design and construction
- selection of SCL configuration, including double shell, composite and single shell options
- space proofing and tolerances for SCL construction
- ground investigation, and selection of ground and water parameters
- typical details for excavation sequence and face division
- Health and safety and sustainability in design
- choice of material parameters and methodologies for SCL design, including designing for fire
- ground movements, instrumentation and monitoring
- design specification and assurance processes.
Drafted by an expert editorial committee and supported by multiple rounds of industry-wide peer reviews, Sprayed Concrete Linings in Soft Ground is an essential reference for a wide range of professionals, including designers, project managers, contractors and clients involved in the design and construction of SCL infrastructure.