Management by Design
Buch, Englisch, 328 Seiten, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 242 mm, Gewicht: 721 g
ISBN: 978-0-419-23200-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The book covers all the main aspects of tunnelling:
- planning
- studies which contribute to the viability of a tunnel project
- the technical aspects of design · the management of construction
- overall project management
- a review of recent tunnel failures
- issues regarding dispute resolution and prevention
This book is an essential handbook for professional engineers engaged in all aspects of tunnelling and geotechnically-based construction, including those in public authorities, private consultants and contractors, plant manufacturers, and designers of specialist geoprocessors. It will also appeal to project managers, lawyers involved in contractual issues, and civil engineers from post-docs to professors and researchers in geotechnics and structures, in engineering management, health and safety, construction law and risk assessment.
Zielgruppe
Professional Practice & Development
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface. Notation. Introduction. Background to modern tunnelling. Design - the ubiquitous element. Planning. Studies and investigations. Design of the tunnel project. Design of construction. Management. Hazards, disputes and their resolution. Coda - the Heathrow Tunnel collapse. References. Author Index. Subject Index.