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Sprayed Concrete Linings in Soft Ground is a best practice guide to the design and construction of Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL) infrastructure. Covering recent industry developments, current recommended practice and key learning points from a range of projects, the book is an indispensable resource for professionals in this field.

The book contains best practice guidance on

• industry standards, guidelines and specifications relevant to SCL design and construction
• selection of SCL configuration, including double shell, composite and single shell options
• space proofing and tolerances for SCL construction
• ground investigation, and selection of ground and water parameters
• typical details for excavation sequence and face division
• Health and safety and sustainability in design
• choice of material parameters and methodologies for SCL design, including designing for fire
• ground movements, instrumentation and monitoring
• design specification and assurance processes.

Drafted by an expert editorial committee and supported by multiple rounds of industry-wide peer reviews, Sprayed Concrete Linings in Soft Ground is an essential reference for a wide range of professionals, including designers, project managers, contractors and clients involved in the design and construction of SCL infrastructure.