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Easily-cuttable tunnel segment structure

US7004679B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2002
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21D11/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel easily-cuttable tunnel segment structure used for the departure of a shield machine from a main tunnel to a branch tunnel or the return to the main tunnel from the branch tunnel, and provides an easily-cuttable tunnel segment structure 1 constructed by connecting a plurality of easily-cuttable tunnel segment pieces 2 in the longitudinal direction of a tunnel, wherein at least an easily-cuttable area 3 is formed by concrete 7 in which easily-cuttable reinforcement members are arranged, and a join disposed at least in the easily-cuttable area 3 in the longitudinal direction has an easily-cuttable join structure.

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