The handbook integrates civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines with geological and environmental considerations to provide a "state-of-the-art" guide for the industry.
Rock tunnels, soft ground tunneling, tunnel boring machines (TBMs), and shotcrete. Tunnel Engineering Handbook
The handbook is organized into that address specific engineering challenges: Key Topics Covered Site & Design Kuesel, Elwyn H
The , specifically the widely used second edition edited by Thomas R. Kuesel, Elwyn H. King, and John O. Bickel , is a comprehensive technical resource covering the design, construction, and rehabilitation of tunnels. Key Features and Scope Key Features and Scope : It provides detailed
: It provides detailed comparisons and design methodologies for various tunnel types, including: Soft ground and hard rock tunnels. Immersed tube and cut-and-cover structures. Water conveyance and small-diameter tunnels.
Geotechnical investigations, tunnel layout, surveys, and alignment control.
: New coverage on tunnel construction contracting and modern design philosophies.
