This manual was prepared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and provides technical criteria and guidance for the planning, design, and construction of tunnels and shafts in rock for civil works projects. Specific areas covered include geological and geotechnical explorations required, construction of tunnels and shafts, design considerations, geomechanical analysis, design of linings, and instrumentation and monitoring. The manual emphasizes design, construction and an understanding of the methods, and conditions of construction essential to the preparation of good designs.

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in construction of tunnels and shafts. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. TUNNEL EXCAVATION BY DRILLING AND BLASTING 3. TUNNEL EXCAVATION BY MECHANICAL MEANS 4. INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT 5. SEQUENTIAL EXCAVATION AND SUPPORT 6. PORTAL CONSTRUCTION 7. SHAFT CONSTRUCTION 8. OPTIONS FOR GROUND IMPROVEMENT 9. DRAINAGE AND CONTROL OF GROUNDWATER 10. CONSTRUCTION OF FINAL, PERMANENT TUNNEL LININGS 11. VENTILATION OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS 12. SURVEYING FOR TUNNELS AND SHAFTS 13. CONSTRUCTION HAZARDS AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 14. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND EFFECTS 15. CONTRACTING PRACTICES 16. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PLANNING OF TUNNEL PROJECTS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil, geotechnical and structural engineers and construction managers interested in tunnels and shafts in rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTAL APPROACH TO GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN 2. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS 3. MODES OF FAILURE OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS 4. SEISMIC EFFECTS ON TUNNELS.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in engineering for tunnels and shafts. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONSTRUCTION BY BLASTING AND BORING 2. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 3. GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS 4. INITIAL GROUND SUPPORT DESIGN 5. CONSTRUCTION OF TUNNELS AND SHAFTS 6. GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATION 7. GROUND SUPPORT 8. TUNNELS AND SHAFTS IN ROCK

- Introduction - Affects of geological conditions of grouting - Structural and operations requirements of the completed facility - Grouting of various lining types - Grout materials - Grout properties - Backfill grouting - Contact grouting - Grouting equipment - Record keeping - Quality control - Contract documents