CE537 TUNNEL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Course Code: |
5620537 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
Department: |
Civil Engineering |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Graduate |
Course Coordinator: |
Lecturer TÝMUÇÝN HERGÜL |
Offered Semester: |
Once in several years. |
Course Content
History of tunneling. Tunnel classification. Different theories applied for the determination of vertical, lateral, and bottom pressures. Conventional and modern construction methods and equipment used. Underground urban transportation facilities. (R)