Handbook of Underground Construction, part 1: underground construction in broad perspective
Balkema, 1997, ISBN 9054104376
Part 1 deals with underground construction in a broad perspective. It links the elements of policy, planning and implementation. This part targets design firms, contracting companies, suppliers, social groups and policy makers. The following topics are covered:
- Underground construction in a broad perspective: why, what and how.
- The history of underground construction for habitation, work, protection, transport and storage.
- The design of underground spaces: how do experience and safety aspects affect spatial design and layout?
- The description of methods for underground construction, both from ground level and using drilling and jacking techniques.
- Choice criteria in the execution of underground structures. A consideration from the execution technique point of view, addressing the factors and conditions that determine the construction method to be applied.
- The significance of the CDE in the initiation and coordination of research concerning underground construction.
Handboek Ondergronds Bouwen, part 2: building from ground level
Balkema, 1999
Part 2 deals with underground structures created by building in construction pits and building trenches. This part is mainly of interest to those directly involved in underground construction, such as clients, designers, constructors, contracting companies and suppliers. The following aspects are covered:
- Design aspects of building pits and construction pits from the constraints imposed by the soil structure, groundwater and surrounding buildings.
- The different types of components used to realise horizontal and vertical boundaries.
- Foundation solutions depending on the nature of the subsoil and the construction to be made.
- Anchoring systems for building pit walls.
- Durability of structures below the water table and degradation mechanisms.
- Integrated construction methods such as open and closed caissons, immersed and foil structures.