In the field of contemporary infrastructure development, tunneling construction stand as significant and complex engineering projects. These subterranean structures serve diverse purposes from transportation to utility conduits. They are essential components in our current and future infrastructure matrix.
Constructing tunnels leads to several challenges that need to be met to come to a safe, efficient, and sustainable construction that can serve multiple generations.
Depending on the location of the tunnel project, several geotechnical challenges may be encountered, including fluctuations in water levels, heterogeneous soil conditions,.. Incorporating the right geosynthetic product can help manage these water levels and avoid water pressure buildup in the construction.
The construction of a tunnel, especially bored tunnels, is a difficult project that has many safety aspects that need to be taken into consideration as well as being environmentally friendly. Using geosynthetic products that meet the specific tunneling HSE requirements, such as an increased fire resistance and a high protection efficiency, help to improve the construction process.
Tunnels are typically built to last decades, which means you need construction products that are designed and produced to perform for decades.
