Concrete-based pipelines or linings are widely used for water and sewer systems. However,
concrete pipes suffer from the problems of aging and deterioration due to complex loading …

Chinese authorities and the public have largely ignored sewer networks; however, various
problems are emerging nationwide with the increase construction of new sewers. The …

China's carbon neutrality target is building momentum for carbon capture, utilization, and
storage (CCUS), by which the power sector may attain faster decarbonization in the short …

Common utility tunnels (utilidors) are attracting more and more attention in China with the
rapid urban development and growing need for public facilities. China is a large country with …

Fiberglass-reinforced ultraviolet cured-in-place pipe (UV–CIPP) composite material is one of
the most trenchless materials for underground pipelines' rehabilitation. In this paper, the …

This paper presents a case history of the successful application of observational method to
instruction microtunneling with successive pipe-jacking. The microtunneling project is the …

Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex
process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as the …

This paper summarises the main technical problems that have been encountered in the
Chongqing Guanjingkou Water Conservancy Project, which is the first ultra-long-distance …

The stability of braced structures for the launch pit in pipe jacking plays a vital role in
structural safety during excavation and jacking drive. Through a deep launch pit in Foshan …

Soil pressure is a critical factor to pipe jacking projects both during and after the jacking.
Current practices are based on modifications of one of Terzaghi arching model, eg Japan …