Abstract
As a result of the persistent increase of container vessel dimensions, future problems regarding navigation draught in the presence of tunnels are becoming more likely to occur. Hence, possible solutions to this problem have been investigated for the Beneluxtunnel. Several design options have been elaborated to determine the technical and economic feasibility of a possible lowering of the tunnel. Important subjects involved are the consequences of increasing the slopes, the cross-sectional concrete capacity, the use of joint rotations, the construction methods and the costs. This initial exploration of the subject shows lowering the Beneluxtunnel seems to be possible and is expected to be economically attractive. However, further research into certain boundary conditions and risky aspects of construction is required to ascertain this statement.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The 6th International Conference of Euro Asia Civil Engineering Forum |
Editors | J.W. Park, H. Ay Lie, H. Hardjasaputra, P. Thayaalan |
Number of pages | 10 |
Volume | 138 |
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Publication status | Published - 30 Dec 2017 |
Event | The 6th International Conference of Euro Asia Civil Engineering Forum - Seoul, Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Duration: 22 Aug 2017 → 25 Aug 2017 Conference number: 6 http://eacef2017.hanyang.ac.kr/ |
Publication series
Name | MATEC Web of Conferences |
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Publisher | EDP Sciences |
Volume | 138 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2261-236X |
Conference
Conference | The 6th International Conference of Euro Asia Civil Engineering Forum |
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Abbreviated title | EACEF 2017 |
Country/Territory | Korea, Democratic People's Republic of |
City | Seoul |
Period | 22/08/17 → 25/08/17 |
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