Report on the damaging effects of water on tunnels during their working life

Abstract

This official report of the International Tunnelling Association deals with the adverse effects of water on tunnel structures during their working life (i.e., following completion of construction). The report describes problems and damage caused by water, and discusses various repair methods applicable to different types of building materials and structures. It discusses matters for consideration in designing, construction and operating tunnels, and identifies matters for further consideration. The report includes 48 case histories of tunnels, submitted from 12 countries. © 1991.