How Long to Read Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling

How Long Does it Take to Read Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 50 minutes to read Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling by Kui Chen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Shield Construction Techniques in Tunnelling presents the latest on this fast, environmentally-friendly and relatively safe construction technique, reflecting on its technical risks and challenges as seen in China. Sections introduce the type of shields, the history of the technique, shielding principles, selection, management, the latest techniques in operation, consider engineering cases, discuss construction in gravel, soft-soil, composite, and rock strata, and present video clips of construction that are accessible through QR codes embedded in the text. The book combines theory and practical experience, giving the reader unique insights into shield equipment and construction techniques. The shield tunneling technique is being used very widely, particularly in China, which is building urban-rail transit systems at an unparalleled scale and speed. The use of tunneling-shields provides a fast, relatively-safe, and ecologically-friendly method for the construction of tunnels. However, a number of incidents have shown the risks involved in tunnelling through geologically complex areas. Gives the principles and practice of shield construction techniques, including shield selection and operation Demonstrates the latest technologies in shield construction that can be applied in practice Reflects on the technical risks and challenges of shield construction, based on extensive use of the technique for tunnel construction in China Discusses challenges in construction in gravel, soft-soil, composite and rock strata Provides engineers with applicable insights into shield equipment and construction techniques

How long is Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling?

Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling by Kui Chen is 590 pages long, and a total of 147,500 words.

This makes it 199% the length of the average book. It also has 180% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 26 minutes to read Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling aloud.

What Reading Level is Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling?

Shield Construction Techniques in Tunneling is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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