Preview: Geomechanics and Tunnelling 5/2013

This issue of Geomechanics and Tunnelling provides insights into the Semmering Railway's modernization, focusing on the New Semmering Base Tunnel (NSBT), a critical project for Austria's rail network. Key advancements include innovative tunnel construction techniques, such as the reuse of tunnel spoil material in segment production, which demonstrates sustainable practices in large-scale infrastructure projects. The issue also highlights logistical challenges and solutions for long tunnel drives, including the development of a disc cutter force monitoring system to enhance safety and efficiency. Additionally, it explores ventilation strategies for emergency stations in very long railway tunnels and addresses current challenges in preventing the sintering of tunnel drainage systems through modeling and monitoring tools.

(Ed.). (2013). Preview: Geomechanics and Tunnelling 5/2013. Geomechanics and Tunnelling, 6(5). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/geot.201390042