Metro structures generally end up being located in heavily built-up urban environments, often in difficult ground conditions which present diverse challenges in their design and construction, Soil-Structure interaction is key to the design of cut-and-cover structures, and so appreciation of geotechnical principles in as inportant as a clear understanding of structural concepts. To envolve the best design solution you need to understand both structural and geotechnical principles and have a clear grasp of the influence of the method and sequence of construction on design. This book presents an integrated approach, incorporating all of these factors.
Metro structures, an the apotheosis of cut-and-cover structures-in terms both of complexity and scale - are the primary focus of this book. This gives the subject of design in the context of cut-and-cover construction the coherence, extent and quality of coverage it needs. It addresses different design issues likely to be faced at the various, stages, including those aspects of construction which have a bearing on design. Principles are amplified with real-life worked examples. This treatment of the multifaceted aspects of design of metro structures in equally applicable to other, simpler, cut-and-cover structures as well.
The product of life's work in the field, this book presents, for the first time and in one volume, a vital and unique resource for practising engineers designing and constructing all kinds of cut-and-cover structures, especially metro structures.
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Glossary of Symbols
A Note on Units
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : General Planning
Chapter 3 : Structural Form
Chapter 4 : Construction Overview
Chapter 5 : Ground and Wall Support
Chapter 6 : Groundwater Control
Chapter 7 : Interaction : I
Chapter 8 : Interaction : II
Chapter 9 : Interaction : III
Chapter 10 : Conceptual Design
Chapter 11 : Engineering Properties of Soils
Chapter 12 : Identification of Loads
Chapter 13 : Assessment of Earth Pressures
Chapter 14 : Assessment of Surcharge Loads
Chapter 15 : Assessment of Seismic Loads
Chapter 16 : Slurry Trench Stability : I
Chapter 17 : Slurry Trench Stability : II
Chapter 18 : Groundwater Flow
Chapter 19 : Phenomenon of Heave
Chapter 20 : Prediction of Heave
Chapter 21 : Containment of Heave
Chapter 22 : Flotation
Chapter 23 : Design Parameters
Chapter 24 : Load Factors & Combinations
Chapter 25 : Modelling & Boundary Conditions
Chapter 26 : Structural Analysis : I
Chapter 27 : Structural Analysis : II
Appendix A :Typical Loadings & Parameters
Appendix B : Design of Derailment Barrier
Appendix C : Identification of Soil Types
Appendix D : Stability of Simple Slopes
Appendix E : Deffusion of Stress with Depth
Appendix F : Seismic Design Considerations
References and Bibliography
Index
