Tunnel Engineering by S.C. Saxena-dhanpatrai

1. Historical Development

2. Tunnel Terminology

3. Tunnel cross-section, Alignment and Survey

4. Construction of Shafts

5. Drilling and Blasting

6. Driving Tunnels in rocks

7. Driving Tunnels in Soft Ground

8. Hauling of Muck

9. Tunnel Lining and Grouting

10. Ventilation and Dust Control

11. Lighting, Environmental and Aesthetic Considerations

12. Drainage System for Tunnels

13. General Safety Measures

14. Economics in Tunnelling

Typical Questions

Bibliography

Index