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Construction of a low rock-cover cavern for the Neutrinos at Main Injector facility.

Authors :
Thapa B.B.
Rapid excavation and tunnelling conference 2001 San Diego, California 11-Jun-0113-Jun-01
Bruen M.P.
Laughton C.
Thapa B.B.
Rapid excavation and tunnelling conference 2001 San Diego, California 11-Jun-0113-Jun-01
Bruen M.P.
Laughton C.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The Target Hill cavern at Fermilab in Illinois is characterised by low rock cover and a final lining of shotcrete. Ground vibrations, noise levels and rock movement were monitored during drilling and blasting to prevent damage to experimental facilities or impacts on surrounding communities and to allow evaluation of cavern performance. The cavern design was based on a UDEC numerical analysis that was validated during construction by comparison with encountered conditions and measured cavern movements.<br />The Target Hill cavern at Fermilab in Illinois is characterised by low rock cover and a final lining of shotcrete. Ground vibrations, noise levels and rock movement were monitored during drilling and blasting to prevent damage to experimental facilities or impacts on surrounding communities and to allow evaluation of cavern performance. The cavern design was based on a UDEC numerical analysis that was validated during construction by comparison with encountered conditions and measured cavern movements.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
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Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1309223973
Document Type :
Electronic Resource