TITLE

Le concrete t�nel

PUB. DATE

September 2009

SOURCE

Roads & Bridges;Sep2009, Vol. 47 Issue 9, p32

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article describes the Train � Grande Vitesse (TGV) high-speed railway tunnel project that would link Perpignan in France and Figueras in Spain in the French-Spanish border town of Perthus. French contractor EIFFAGE Travaux Publics has completed the slipforming of concrete base slab on which the railway for the high-speed tack would be laid. Also installed are three-track concrete pavers to run along the slope of the tunnel walls.

ACCESSION #

44269823

Tags: RAILROADS -- Design & construction;  TGV (Express train);  EIFFAGE Travaux Publics (Company)

 

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