Design and construction of flexible joints in the Tama River and Kawasaki Fairway tunnels

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Hiroshi Inokuchi, Shin-iehi Egawa, Hiroshi Ohsaki, Yoshiomi Ichihashi, Setuya Sakurai, Tutomu Tanaka
DOI: 10.1201/9781003761167-89
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Abstract

Tama River and Kawasaki Fairway tunnels are now being constructed by the immersed tunneling method. This report presents the aseismic design and the construction of flexible joints connecting these elements.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures Seismic Performance and Analysis Tunneling and Rock Mechanics

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
629–636
Publication date
11 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter