S-Bahn Rhein-Main Tunnel
TOTAL IMMERSED LENGTH: 12
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Subsurface at tunnel site comprised recent fill, quaternary aggradation deposit, Young Tertiary marine deposits and Old Tertiary fresh and briny water deposits (mica sands).
FABRICATION METHOD: Tunnel elements were constructed in docks in tunnel line, one on northern, another on southern bank.3.50 m
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Subsurface at tunnel site comprised recent fill, quaternary aggradation deposit, Young Tertiary marine deposits and Old Tertiary fresh and briny water deposits (mica sands).
FABRICATION METHOD: Tunnel elements were constructed in docks in tunnel line, one on northern, another on southern bank.3.50 m
Hessen,
Germany
Deutsche Bundesbahn (German Railway)
61.50 m and 62.00 m
123.50m
Project construction
1983-04-30
2
Two tubes
Tunnel roof only 4 m below existing Main river bottom.
Tunnel elements were constructed in docks in tunnel line,
one on northern, another on southern bank.
one on northern, another on southern bank.
Subsurface at tunnel site comprised recent fill, quaternary aggradation deposit, Young
Tertiary marine deposits and Old Tertiary fresh and briny water deposits (mica sands).
Tertiary marine deposits and Old Tertiary fresh and briny water deposits (mica sands).
At river end catamaran rig, at river bank fixed cross beam.
Tunnel elements were landed on temporary foundation blocks.
Reinforced