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Recommendations
Watertightness of precast
concrete lining segments
GT9R6A1
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LONGCHAMP (Bouygues),
MERCIER (SOFRETU), and MEYNIEL (RATP)
PREAMBLE
AFTES Working Group 9 on tunnel watertightness has previously drafted and published
Guidelines on the watertightness of precast
segmental concrete tunnel linings.
(excluding gaskets)
- Mass porosity
FT
2. Segment
casting
Excessive porosity
Concrete deterioration
1. Materials
Non-homogeneous mix
(honeycombs, segregation)
Cement selection
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Inadequate concrete/adhesive/gasket
complex
Poor workmanship
Write detailed procedure for adhesive preparation and application and gasket fitting
Inadequate protection to
hydrophilic gaskets
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4. Segment installation
Insufficient reinforcement
Excessive friction
Poor bond
FT
5. Loads applied by
shield
5.1.Thrust
Shield guidance
6. Grouting stresses
Out-of-round
Dislodged key segment
Upward movement of
lining due to buoyancy
Incomplete grouting
Grout formulation unsuitable
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7. Segmental lining
during operation of
tunnel
Various
FT
Displacements between
segments or between
rings
Ageing
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