Tunnels and tunnel break-through under water
Abstract
It is quite common in a number of countries to have deep inland lakes located high up in the mountains. These lakes are widely used as reservoirs for the production of electric power and tapped below their normal levels. The tapping is done through a tunnel system driven into the lake at a predetermined depth. The tapping is controlled by gates and hatches ( Fig. 9.1 ).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
Underground infrastructure and sustainability
Publication details
- Pages
- 46–64
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter