Development and applications of common utility tunnels in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2018.03.006
Abstract: Abstract Common utility tunnels (utilidors) are attracting more and more attention in China with the rapid urban development and growing need for public facilities. China is a large country with a huge north–south divide, which… read more here.
Keywords: tunnels china; utility; utility tunnels; common utility ... See more keywords
The transformation of a trade fair and exhibition centre into a field hospital for COVID-19 patients via multi-utility tunnels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2021.103951
Abstract: This article exposes, through the case study of the IFEMA Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre in Madrid (Spain), the benefits of using a multi-utility tunnels (MUTs) system as a smart and sustainable solution for the… read more here.
Keywords: utility; exhibition; centre; utility tunnels ... See more keywords
Prefabricated Urban Underground Utility Tunnels: A Case Study on Mechanical Behaviour with Strain Monitoring and Numerical Simulation
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/5534526
Abstract: The prefabricated urban utility tunnels (UUTs) have many advantages such as short construction period, low cost, high quality, and small land occupation. However, there is still a lack of in-depth analysis of the mechanical performance… read more here.
Keywords: numerical simulation; prefabricated urban; utility tunnels; monitoring numerical ... See more keywords
Use of Smart Technology to Improve Management of Utility Tunnels
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DOI: 10.3390/app10020711
Abstract: This paper presents a smart solution for the utility tunnel, which allows hosting a wide range of water and energy utilities in an accessible underground space. It is well known that utility tunnels offer major… read more here.
Keywords: utility; paper; utility tunnels; solution ... See more keywords
Estimation Method for TBM Cutterhead Drive Design Based on Full-Scale Tunneling Tests for Application in Utility Tunnels
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DOI: 10.3390/app10155187
Abstract: The utility tunnels used for electricity transmission are in high demand these days. The literature presents many limitations in the currently used cutterhead drive design procedure while using a shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) for… read more here.
Keywords: cutterhead drive; drive; method; utility tunnels ... See more keywords
Numerical Investigation of Prefabricated Utility Tunnels Composed of Composite Slabs with Spiral Stirrup-Constrained Connection Based on Damage Mechanics
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15186320
Abstract: This paper investigates prefabricated utility tunnels composed of composite slabs with a spiral stirrup-constrained connection, considering material nonlinearity with concrete damage. An experiment was set up based on the prototype of a practical utility tunnel… read more here.
Keywords: utility; utility tunnels; composed composite; prefabricated utility ... See more keywords