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Tunnel Construction and Construction Pits: (Fall 2011)

Course code : BBGT-T2-U1
ECTS Credits : 10 Status : Optional
Placement : 6-7 semester Hours per week : 18
Length : 1 semester Teaching Language : English if English students are present

Principal Content : 1. Construction Pits:
Design and Construction
Stability of bottom, slopes and walls.
Dewatering systems
Retaining walls (inclusive special walls)
Anchoring and propping of walls
2. Tunnel construction
Tunnel types:
-Cut and cover.
-Immerged tunnels.
-Bored tunnels.
Tunnel structures:
-Top- and bottom slab.
Driven walls.
In-situ walls
Teaching method : Presentations and assignments
Students presentations and discussions. Self tuition
Excursions
Course Projects are carried out in groups of 2 - 4 students.
Decision on the course project is decided upon by the professors after proposal from the students
Required prequisites : The student must have passed all Theme Courses
Responsible teacher : Birte Rodevang , brod@dtu.dk