Experience with weak rock
Abstract
The first tidal power station in North America is founded in a weak sandstone. Geotechnical engineering during design and construction was of a practical nature. Only limited quantitative data was collected on the quality of the sandstone prior to design and construction. Considerable reliance was placed on a subjective appraisal of the engineering properties of the sandstone. The paper outlines the geotechnical engineering involved, the nature of the sandstone and the geotechnical design parameters selected.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Tunneling and Rock Mechanics
Publication details
- Pages
- 533–538
- Publication date
- 26 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter