The Course: Tunnel Design and Construction It immerses you in a booming sector with growing career opportunities, given the increase in underground infrastructure in urban and rural areas. On this course, you will acquire the skills to understand the different types of tunnels, their characteristics and the methods of most innovative construction projects. You will learn about the structural and cladding elements, which are essential for ensuring the the safety and durability of these structures. Furthermore, you’ll delve into tunnel design, exploring both the basic and more advanced concepts. Our online approach allows you to access the course content from anywhere, adapting to your needs and learning pace. This course is ideal for those seeking to excel in a field that is crucial to the development of modern infrastructure, equipping you with the ability to participate in projects of great significance and technical complexity.
Tunnel Construction and Design
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Identify the different types of tunnels and their key characteristics.
- To understand the most commonly used tunnel construction methods.
- To analyse the support and lining elements in tunnels.
- Design tunnels, taking geotechnical and structural factors into account.
- Apply design criteria to complex tunnel projects.
- Evaluate design solutions to optimise the tunnel’s stability.
- Interpret regulations and standards relating to tunnel design.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. THE TUNNEL. TYPES, CHARACTERISTICS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS
A brief history of tunnels. Classification and types of tunnels.
Characteristics and geometric requirements of tunnels.
Tunnel construction using traditional methods.
Mechanised methods: tunnel boring machines
Special types of tunnel construction
TEACHING UNIT 2. STRUCTURAL AND CLADDING ELEMENTS.
Supporting elements – bolts and trusses.
Support structures – shotcrete.
Reinforced concrete cladding.
Cavity wall cladding.
Special support and cladding elements.
TEACHING UNIT 3. TUNNEL DESIGN (I)
Convergence–confinement method. Ground response curves.
Face stability. Working pressure of tunnel boring machines.
Design of the support structure and its components.
Design of the concrete cladding.
Design of the segmental lining.
TEACHING UNIT 4. TUNNEL DESIGN (II)
The tunnel project.
Ground movements and potential damage to structures
Auscultation and instrumentation.
Special conditions in tunnels.
Tunnel design using numerical methods: a guide and recommendations.
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