Bluestone Lake intake shaft

2026 Book chapter

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Authors: W J Maloney, A J Smith, H E Tuneblom
DOI: 10.1201/9781003761792-27
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Abstract

The development of a large regional water supply in Southern West Virginia faced several hurdles. This paper deals with the design and construction of the intake shaft where a combination of cutting edge mechanical excavation technologies were utilized to produce a world class project.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tunneling and Rock Mechanics Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures

Publication details

Pages
205–212
Publication date
21 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter