Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference Proceedings 2009 - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0873353048 ISBN 13: 9780873353045

Casa editrice: Society for Mining Metallurgy, 2009

Riassunto

If you are involved in underground construction in any capacity as a planner, engineer, consultant, client, contractor, government official, or even a student this book will provide you with the most current and comprehensive look at this rapidly evolving industry.Included in this massive 1,365-page volume are more than 100 papers presented at the 2009 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference, the largest and most prestigious assemblage of industry experts and practitioners in the world.In these pages, you can go underground for a gritty, up-close and personal look at dozens of case histories from around the globe. Whether it s a hydroelectric project in remote Ethiopia, which has been called one of the most difficult events in the history of tunneling, or a dig beneath the busy streets of Manhattan, you ll gain insight into the enormous challenges facing today s tunneling professionals.You will find no sugarcoating in these accounts. Along with the success stories, you ll benefit from candid discussions of problems and missteps and will learn how you can avoid similar mistakes in your own future projects. Also included are updates on technological advancements, as well as innovative approaches for managing risks associated with underground construction.Presented in a practical cookbook style by internationally recognized experts, you can immediately apply their lessons learned to reduce your costs and risks, while improving the performance and profitability of your next excavation and tunneling project.

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Book by Gary Almeraris

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Society for Mining Metallurgy
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0873353048
• ISBN 13: 9780873353045
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 1386
• Redattore: Almeraris Gary, Mariucci Bill
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile