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Possible Concepts for Waterproofing of Norwegian TBM Railway Tunnels

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The aim of this paper is to evaluate and compare the durability, life expectancy and maintenance needs of traditional Norwegian waterproofing concepts to the generally more rigid waterproofing concepts seen in other European countries. The focus will be on solutions for future Norwegian tunnel boring machine railway tunnels. Experiences from operation of newer and older tunnels with different waterproofing concepts have been gathered and analyzed. In the light of functional requirements for Norwegian rail tunnels, some preliminary conclusions about suitable concepts are drawn. Norwegian concepts such as polyethylene panels and lightweight concrete segments with membrane are ruled out. European concepts involving double shell draining systems (inner shell of cast concrete with membrane) and single shell undrained systems (waterproof concrete segments) are generally evaluated as favorable. Sprayable membranes and waterproof/insulating shotcrete are welcomed innovations, but more research is needed to verify their reliability and cost effectiveness compared to the typical European concepts. Increasing traffic and reliance on public transport systems in Norway result in high demand for durable and cost effective solutions.

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  1. Department of Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Sem Sælands veg 1, 7491, Trondheim, Norway

    Øyvind Dammyr & Bjørn Nilsen

  2. Lehrstuhl für Ingenieurgeologie, Technische Universität München, Arcisstraße 21, 80333, Munich, Germany

    Kurosch Thuro

  3. Norwegian National Rail Administration, Infrastructure Construction, Postboks 217 Sentrum, 0103, Oslo, Norway

    Jørn Grøndal

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Dammyr, Ø., Nilsen, B., Thuro, K. et al. Possible Concepts for Waterproofing of Norwegian TBM Railway Tunnels. Rock Mech Rock Eng 47, 985–1002 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-013-0388-5

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