| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4929321 | Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology | 2017 | 25 Pages |
Abstract
- The Liefkenshoek tunnel moves up and down with the tides of River Scheldt.
- At high tide, the tunnel level is 10Â mm lower compared to the situation at low tide.
- Monitoring results were compared with FE-calculations to identify the cause.
- The displacements are due to the elastic response of the impermeable Boom clay layer.
- The clay is not able to shield the lining from the fluctuating water pressures.
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Authors
Ken Schotte, Wim Nagy, Timothy Nuttens, Alain De Wulf, Philippe Van Bogaert, Hans De Backer,