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The big dig's Big Dig

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This article describes the challenging tunnel engineering project undertaken in the construction of Boston's "Big Dig" officially called the Central Artery/Tunnel Project (CA/T project). This complex infrastructure project in American history involved the tunnel jacking work from beaneath operaing rail tracks and construction of three highway tunnels under the worst ground conditions. The excavations required the development of innovative wall and bracing systems.

Author: Taylor, Steve, Rogers, Cranston R.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
Goods & services distribution, Boston, Massachusetts, Transportation, Municipal engineering, Railroad tunnels

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High-profile tunneling

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This article discusses the restoration plans for the Peruvian andes following destruction of the hydroelectric power plant and debris collection from the floods. Design and construction of a high-profile tunnel from the right side of the valley through rock face into the river and then through rock on the opposite side of the valley to a reception shaft is described.

Author: Abbott, David G.
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2003
Environmental aspects, Andes

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Freeway extension in Los Angeles awaits tunneling technology breakthroughs

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The largest diameter tunnel in North America is planned to be built by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of Los Angeles County in order to provide a freeway to the commuters. Details of the two tunneling techniques intended to be used for the proposed project are presented.

Author: Fortner, Brian
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2006
California, Methods, Los Angeles County, California. Metropolitan Transportation Authority

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Subjects list: United States, Planning, Innovations, Tunnel construction, Design and construction, Company business planning, Construction engineering, Tunneling, Tunnels
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