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Materials handling is the key element in the tunneling process. To achieve their designed productivity, virtually all tunneling activities depend upon materials handling systems. Likewise, the facilities required to support the tunneling operation are largely oriented toward keeping the materials handling systems operating efficiently and at their planned rates of production. This requires systems for communication, power supply, and environmental control as well as facilities for storage, equipment maintenance, personnel needs, and administrative functions.
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Mathews, A.A. (1996). Materials Handling and Construction Plant. In: Bickel, J.O., Kuesel, T.R., King, E.H. (eds) Tunnel Engineering Handbook. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0449-4_13
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