{"product_id":"shield-construction-techniques-in-tunneling-kui-chen-9780128201275","title":"Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShield Construction Techniques in Tunnelling\u003c\/i\u003e presents the latest on this fast, environmentally-friendly and relatively safe construction technique, reflecting on its technical risks and challenges as seen in China. Sections introduce the type of shields, the history of the technique, shielding principles, selection, management, the latest techniques in operation, consider engineering cases, discuss construction in gravel, soft-soil, composite, and rock strata, and present video clips of construction that are accessible through QR codes embedded in the text. The book combines theory and practical experience, giving the reader unique insights into shield equipment and construction techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe shield tunneling technique is being used very widely, particularly in China, which is building urban-rail transit systems at an unparalleled scale and speed. The use of tunneling-shields provides a fast, relatively-safe, and ecologically-friendly method for the construction of tunnels. However, a number of incidents have shown the risks involved in tunnelling through geologically complex areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kui Chen,Jiangka Wang,Shengjun Jiao\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0128201274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780128201275\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Woodhead Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.19d","brand":"Kui Chen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48435276546303,"sku":"9780128201275","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c1a297bd-e615-43e4-a845-087165942065.jpg?v=1777149367","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shield-construction-techniques-in-tunneling-kui-chen-9780128201275","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}