Design and construction of terminal joint in the Tama River and Kawasaki Fairway tunnels

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Authors: Hiroshi Inokuchi, Kazuo Hasegawa, Masaharu Yamamoto, Shigeki Honma, Masatada Takahashi, Masaki Takaku
DOI: 10.1201/9781003761167-88
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Abstract

Tunnels consisting of submerged structures are currently under construction in Tokyo Bay. The terminal joints in these tunnels are constructed by a new method explained in the present report. This new technique offers great advantages because no underwater work or temporary cofferdam is required, whereas these are inevitable with the conventional method. This paper gives an outline of this new terminal block method, explains the design approach, and discusses experiments used to check its effectiveness.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures Civil and Structural Engineering Research Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Research

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
623–628
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter