Segmented tunnel system

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1990-06-04

1991-08-20

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Underground passageway, e.g., tunnel

Lining

405135, 405149, 405152, E21D 1002, E21D 900, E21D 914

Patent

active

050409212

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed invention comprises novel prefabricated tunnel sections comprising generally open channel configured, reinforced concrete, opposing lower and upper channel members with mating elements along opposing leg edges of the channel for forming a generally rectangular, tubular, assembled tunnel section having opposite ends with rectangular edges grooved for interlocking engagement with a generally matching, grooved adjacent assembled tunnel sections and containing metal tying plates for holding the sections together in an assembled tunnel. A system is also disclosed for on site assembly of a vehicular tunnel comprising the sections.

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"Engineering News", Nov. 25, 1909, p. 581.

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