Published Resources Details
Conference Paper
- Title
- Design and observed performance of permanent cavern excavations in weak, bedded strata [Paper 60]
- In
- Design and Performance of Underground Excavations: ISRM Symposium - Cambridge, U.K., 3-6 September 1984
- Imprint
- British Geotechnical Society, 1984, pp. 493-507
- Url
- https://www.icevirtuallibrary.com/doi/abs/10.1680/dapoue.35652.0060
- Abstract
Design elements for permanent underground openings in weak bedded rocks are outlined together with particular principles that apply to these types of excavations. An integrated approach to excavation, rock reinforcement and lining is given including typical details from actual projects. Performance observations from the Drakensberg and Poatina projects are given to illustrate the design principles proposed.