Fixing and Installation Technology in Tunnels ©2021
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FIXING AND INSTALLATION TECHNOLOGY IN TUNNELS Safety is the only solution We are one team. We are Leviat. Leviat is the new name of CRH’s construction accessories companies worldwide. Under the Leviat brand, we are uniting the expertise, skills and resources of HALFEN and its sister companies to create a world leader in fixing, connecting and anchoring technology. The products you know and trust, including HALFEN Fixing and installation technology, will remain an integral part of Leviat’s comprehensive brand and product portfolio. As Leviat, we can offer you an extended range of specialist products and services, greater technical expertise, a larger and more agile supply chain and better, faster innovation. By bringing together CRH’s construction accessories family as one global organisation, we are better equipped to meet the needs of our customers, and the demands of construction projects, of any scale, anywhere in the world. This is an exciting change. Join us on our journey. Read more about Leviat at Leviat.com Our product brands include: sales in 60 30+ 3000 locations countries people worldwide Imagine. Model. Make. Leviat.com FIXINGS IN TUNNEL PROJECTS and the benefits for construction A modern industrial society requires an efficient and reliable This applies to the cut and cover and the traditional methods transport infrastructure. This applies equally to both road of construction, where a large number of reliable and and rail systems. efficient HALFEN Fixing systems have been installed to meet the stipulated project demands. We have a very large Tunnel excavation projects place particularly high demands selection of system components for the concrete sector; on geological assessment and on the structural design of this includes anchoring, reinforcement, lifting anchors and the cross-section of the tunnel. Personal protection, fire façade systems for permanent and positive load connections. prevention, corrosion protection, technical equipment and the To meet the rapidly growing demand, we also offer a large durability of the structure require considerable forethought, number of application solutions for transporting precast wall which usually requires years of planning. elements and base tubbing segments. Furthermore we Thanks to high-performance tools, machines and construction have a wide range of façade element fixings as well as materials which are available today, tunnels can be built in a various products for efficient fixing of most precast elements. much shorter time than only a few decades ago. HALFEN Framing channel technology with adaptable types The long service life requirements of 100 years or more, of bolt connections and quick and easy adjustable fixings depending on the various external influences (dynamic effects, including pre-assembled connections provide a very economi- impact loads, fire and corrosion) and the high demands on cal system solution for the installation of tunnel equipment. sustainability (maintenance and repair) also place the highest demands on the fixings in the tunnel. Our team of specialist tunnel engineers ensures there is technical support at all times. We have many years of experience in fixing technology for the most diverse requirements in tunnel projects. On the one hand, experience in fixing of safety-relevant equipment, this includes overhead (catenary) lines, service supply systems, signalling systems, lighting equipment, doors, ventilation systems or accident recovery anchors, and on the other hand, experience in the various methods of the actual tunnel construction process. 4 © 2021 · Applications in Tunnel Projects · www.halfen.com Contents INTRODUCTION Fixings in Tunnel Projects Benefi ts for Construction Page 4 APPLICATION OF HALFEN PRODUCTS: RAIL TUNNELS APPLICATION IN RAIL TUNNELS Overview of Applications Page 6–7 PROJECTS Lötschberg Base Tunnel, Switzerland Page 8 Shenzen Metro Line, China Page 10 Finnetunnel, Germany Page 12 Albaufstiegstunnel, Germany Page 14 Allegheny North Shore Connector Tunnel, USA Page 16 Brenner Base Tunnel, Austria Page 18 Antwerp North-South Link, Belgium Page 20 APPLICATION OF HALFEN PRODUCTS: UTILITY TUNNELS APPLICATION IN UTILITY TUNNELS Overview of Applications Page 22–23 PROJECTS Power Station, Lausward, Germany Page 24 Turtmann Tunnel, Switzerland Page 26 Bewag Tunnel, Germany Page 28 APPLICATION OF HALFEN PRODUCTS: ROAD TUNNELS APPLICATION IN ROAD TUNNELS Overview of Applications Page 30–31 PROJECTS Ulricehamn Tunnel, Sweden Page 32 Horental road tunnel, Switzerland Page 34 Noise protection enclosure / A1, Germany Page 36 PRODUCTS IN TUNNEL PROJECTS: TECHNICAL OVERVIEW CONTENTS Products: Page 40 PRODUCTS SUMMARY Page 41–59 ABOUT US References / Projects Page 60 Worldwide contacts Page 63 Title: © tomjasny.com 5 Applications APPLICATION IN RAIL TUNNELS In this example the rail tunnel was designed using tubbing segments. Most of the HALFEN solutions illustrated here are also suitable for use in cast-on-site concrete elements. HALFEN CHANNELS Fixing of building components to concrete elements Overhead cantenary systems Door fixings / emergency, cross passage doors Access walkways Hand rails/safety barriers Utility and service installations Signalling equipment Signage ▸ Page 40 HTA-CE 40/22 HTA-CE Cast-in channel HTA-CS Curved cast-in channel HALFEN TRANSPORT ANCHOR SYSTEMS Transport and lifting of precast concrete elements Tubbing segments Ballastless tracks Façade elements Base segment HD 2.5 C E HALFEN ▸ Page 58 KKT Spherical head anchor system HD Sleeve anchor system Anchoring systems HALFEN Channels Framing technology and HALFEN Bolts make up a system HALFEN special bolts are suitable for all HALFEN Channels: quick and simple installation of components without drilling subsequent installation or fixing of further components is always possible HS HALFEN Bolt with nut HZS Bolt, serrated HSR Bolt, nibbed temporary fixings during construction 6 © 2021 · Applications in Tunnel Projects · www.halfen.com HALFEN FRAMING CHANNELS Post-install fixings for maintenance Upgrade of technical equipment and production facilities Applications as for cast-in channels ▸ Page 44 HALFEN Framing channels, straight and curved FLEXIBLE FRAMING SYSTEM Quick installation in tunnels Heavy pipe systems (for example, emergency water supply, drainage pipes) Heavy cables (for example, electrical power cables) ▸ Page 48 kg HALFEN POWERCLICK System HALFEN HTA-CS Curved Solution: Applications in section HALFEN BRACKETS Supports for: Heavy pipe systems (for example, emergency water supply, drainage pipes) Heavy cables (for example, electrical power cables) ▸ Page 49 ▸ Page 41 HALFEN Bracket including end cap Section: Rail tunnel with cross passage door, HTA-CS Curved channel 7 © 2021 · Applications in Tunnel Projects · www.halfen.com PROJECT Lötschberg Base Tunnel, Switzerland Cast-on-site concrete, inner tunnel lining © Elkuch Bator AG, Switzerland, www.elkuch.com 8 Products: Anchoring systems HALFEN HTA-CE CAST-IN CHANNELS THE INTELLIGENT ALTERNATIVE TO DRILLING AND WELDING HTA-CE Standard HALFEN Cast-in channels HALFEN Cast-in channels are the ideal basis for easy-to-assemble, adjustable fixings. Filler strips prevent the concrete seeping into the channel. Numerous types of secondary components can be connected or fixed to the HALFEN Cast-in channels. APPLICATIONS: fixing of cross passage doors fixing of systems subjected to dynamic loads Lötschberg and Gotthard Base Tunnel European Switzerland Technical The Lötschberg and Gotthard transit axes are at the heart Approval ETA - 09/0339 of Europe’s most important freight corridor, connecting 432-CPD-8394-01 Rotterdam (Netherlands) and Genoa (Italy); the so-called Rhine-Alps corridor. The Lötschberg base tunnel has a length of 34.6 km and has 174 cross passage doors. The connections European through the cross passage doors are typically used as escape Technical Assessment routes. The total length of the Gotthard Base Tunnel is 57 km ETA -16/0453 (currently the longest tunnel in the world), it consists of two 0432-CPR-00402-01 single-track tunnels with 350 sliding cross passage doors. The cross passage doors are fixed to hot-rolled HALFEN Cast- Further Information in channels. The doors are subjected to fatigue related stresses Please refer to our Technical Product Infor- caused by passing trains; these stresses in particular can be mation to fi nd out more about HALFEN effectively absorbed by the hot-rolled channels. HTA-CE Cast-in channels. www.halfen.com © Elkuch Bator AG, Switzerland, www.elkuch.com Switzerland, AG, © Elkuch Bator www.elkuch.com Switzerland, AG, © Elkuch Bator Cross passage door, closed, Lötschberg Base Tunnel Installed sliding cross passage door, Gotthard Base Tunnel 9 © 2021 · Applications in Tunnel Projects · www.halfen.com PROJECT Shenzen Metro Line, China Tunnel boring machine (TBM) in use 10 Products: Anchoring systems HZA DYNAGRIP – SERRATED HALFEN CHANNELS HZA DYNAGRIP Serrated HALFEN Cast-in channels The serration in the channels ensures positive locking anchorage in the longitudinal direction of the channel, even at high loads. APPLICATION: fixing overhead cantenary systems fixing various equipment fixings subjected to dynamic loads Shenzen Metro Line 9 Safe and reliable. Quick and economical. Shenzen, China Line 9 of the Shenzhen Metro has an overall length of lly cia ffi o approximately 25 km. The Metro starts in Hongshu Bay Serrated and ends in Wenjin, with 22 stations along the route. App. No Z - 21.4 - 1691 ed ov y x appr 3D loads The Shenzen Metro