MODERN CONSTRUCTION OF TUNNELS AND LARGE CAVERNS IN HARD ROCK

경암에서의 터널과 대공동개발의 최근의 건설기술

Modern construction of tunneis and large caverns in hard rock involves high technology design and construction methods. The use of sofisticated construction equipment is also an important part of a succesful completion. Since tunnels and caverns in hard rock often is situated in urban or sub-urban areas, the construction works have to be carried out under strict control as far as vibrations and other impacts on the environment is concerned. This paper will mainty discuss modern methods and equipment for the construction of large caverns.