Tunnel and shaft solutions brochure - Humes

Contents
Segmental tunnel linings 3
Applications 3
Product range 3
Features and benefits 3
Joint and connection details 4
Circle joints 4
Cross joints 5
Innovative features 6
Caulking grooves and sealing grooves 6
Grout socket assembly 6
Packings 6
Special rings 6
Tunnel construction methods 6
Segmental and one piece shafts 7
Applications 7
Features and benefits 8
Cost savings 8
Safer work environment 8
Minimal environmental impact 8
Innovative design 8
Product range 8
Construction methods 9
Caisson method 9
Underpin method 10
Combination of the caisson and
underpin methods
11
Typical ring configuration 12
One piece shafts 12
Segmental shafts 14
3-pin precast arches 19
Applications 19
Features and benefits 19
Product range 20
Arch system components 21
Box culverts 22
Applications 22
Features and benefits 22
Jacking pipes 23
The jacking technique (microtunnelling) 23
Benefits of pipe jacking 24
Technical 24
Safety 24
Economic 24
Environmental 24
Steel reinforced concrete pipes (SRCP) 25
Benefits of reinforced concrete jacking pipes 25
Fixed steel collar pipes 26
Loose steel collar pipes 31
Selection of jacking pipes 32
Vitrified clay pipes 35
Features and benefits 35
Product range 37
Connection to standard pipes and
access chambers
40
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) 42
Applications 42
Features and benefits 42
Backfilling 43
Precast solutions 44
Contact information 45