Tunneling Methods
Module Overview
This is an introductory module to tunnelling operations. In this module different tunneling methods are presented, including their application, history, limitations and strengths. These range from drill and blast to Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM), which have revolutionized the tunneling operations in recent years.
Learning Outcomes
- List the geological conditions that affect tunneling operations
- Explain the drilling and blasting processes as they relate to tunneling operations
- Differentiate between machine tunneling in soft and hard ground and identify the type of equipment used in each case
- Evaluate the application, history, limitations, and strengths of each tunneling method
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Related Project Resources
| Type | Title | License |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Bedding Orientation (PNG, 599.97 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Blasting Patterns (PNG, 315.85 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Borehole (PNG, 387.19 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Boring Samples (PNG, 825.59 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Bottom Up Construction (PNG, 102.93 KB KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Cast In Place Concrete (PNG, 533.38 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Channel Tunnel Diagram (PNG, 695.89 KB) | This work, "Channel Tunnel Diagram", is adapted from "Channel Tunnel geological profile 1.svg" by Commander Keane, used under CC BY SA 4.0. "Channel Tunnel Diagram" is licensed under CC BY SA 4.0 by Education Technology Office. | CC BY-SA |
| Image | Compressed Air and Ground Freezing (PNG, 324.66 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Cutting Bit (PNG, 645.73 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Electrical Resistivity (PNG, 509.29 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Faults and Shear Zones (PNG, 547.34 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Folds (PNG, 1.31 MB) | CC BY |
| Image | Liner Plate (PNG, 179.87 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Rock Bolts (PNG, 554.48 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Rotary Drilling (PNG, 431.86 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Rove Tunnel Sections (PNG, 437.26 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | RQD Calculation (PNG, 315.17 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Seismic Refraction (PNG, 385.34 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Soil Augers (PNG, 335.39 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Top Down Construction (PNG, 193.49 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Tunnel Cross Sections (PNG, 301.49 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Types of Roadheaders (PNG, 445.39 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Unitary Excavation (PNG, 702.92 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | Wash Boring (PNG, 367.86 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | 2D Image Analysis (PNG, 246.27 KB) | CC BY |
| Image | 3D Point Cloud Acquisition (PNG, 2.64 MB) | CC BY |
| Scorm Package | Tunneling Methods (SCORM package)) (181 MB) | This SCORM package can be downloaded, and uploaded into your institution's Learning Management System. | CC BY |
| Storyline File | Tunneling Methods (Storyline File) (180 MB) | This Storyline File can be downloaded and modified to your specific learning objectives (within the bounds of the creative commons licensing selected for this file. This is encouraged, but any technical issues are not supported by the University of Toronto. | CC BY| CC BY |
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