Benoit Jones, Director, Morgan Est plc
Chris Mundell, Engineer, Atkins
ICE Geotechnical Engineering Lecture 2010
Duration: 70 mins
This lecture features two papers from Geotechnical Engineering Journal.
Evaluation of innovative sprayed-concrete-lined tunnelling
Benoit Jones explains the process involved using the new method of LaserShell - first used on the front-shunt tunnel at Terminal 5 Heathrow. This innovation was significantly different from previously used methods in SCL construction and the speaker explains its use. The tunnel was subject to careful examination before and during construction using sophisticated 3D modelling. Benoit explains the success of this method.
Limited equilibrium assessment of drystone retaining structures
Chris Mundell outlines the programme developed at the University of Bath to test the structural stability of drystone walls. These parameters allow engineers to test walls in-situ which will help to avoid the often unnecessary replacement of Britain's drystone structures. Chris presents his research into the practical applications of the assessment techniques and discusses ongoing and future research into the subject.
Original papers:
Evaluation of innovative sprayed-concrete-lined tunnelling
Limited equilibrium assessment of drystone retaining structures
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