The construction of Pinglin tunnel through adverse geology

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Authors: C.P. Shen, H. C. Tsai, Y.S. Hsieh, B. Chu
DOI: 10.1201/9781003761952-47
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Abstract

Taiwan, on the eastern edge of the Eurasian plate, is being crushed and uplifted as the Philippine Sea plate pushes underneath. The Pinglin tunnel is situated within the fold-and-thrust belt structural region. The construction of Pinglin tunnel through adverse geology was going slowly with a bunch of collapsing disasters no matter whether TBM or DB. This paper presents our experience and methodology through adverse geology.

Fields of Study & Subjects

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

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
305–312
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter