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Tunnel Face Stability & New CPT Applications - Geo-Engineering

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AcknowledgementsThis research has been conducted at the <strong>Geo</strong>technical Laboratory of Delft University of Technologyunder supervision of Prof. A.F. van Tol and Prof. E. Horvat. Financial support has beenobtained from the Chair of Underground Space Technology of Delft University of Technologyand the Centrum Ondergrounds Bouwen (COB). The foundation of the COB, the execution oftheir extended research programs and the possibility to interact with the numerous researchersand research institutes involved have been tremendous stimulations during this research.The pore pressure measurements and background information concerning the Second Heinenoord<strong>Tunnel</strong> have been derived in part from the numerous reports produced by COB committeeK100. Further data has been obtained from observations made in person at the building site duringthe construction works, especially the first passage below ‘monitoring field North’. This wasmade possible by the kind invitation of K100 chairman K.J. Bakker.The data on the construction of the Botlek Utility <strong>Tunnel</strong> has been supplied by GemeentewerkenRotterdam and the Author is thankful for their permission to reproduce the data here.Similar appreciation is extended to NS Railinfrabeheer for their permission to use the measurementsmade during the construction of the Botlek Rail <strong>Tunnel</strong> and to B. Grote for his help inobtaining the data.The high-speed <strong>CPT</strong>U rig and data acquisition system has been specially designed andconstructed by <strong>Geo</strong>mil bv. The pore pressure sensors used were provided by <strong>Geo</strong>Delft. Generalsupport in executing the tests and the design and construction of additional test equipment hasbeen obtained from J. van Leeuwen of the <strong>Geo</strong>technical Laboratory. Part of the data used inchapter 3 has been derived from measurements made by B. Bruinsma, K.F.C.M. Benders andK.M.S.K. Kosgoda during their stay at the Laboratory.v

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