Bilbao Metro

HEIGHT: 7.2 m
WIDTH: 11.4 m
TOTAL IMMERSED LENGTH: 172.2 m
DEPTH AT BOTTOM OF STRUCTURE: 17 m
FABRICATION METHOD:
In casting basin within excavation for cut-and-cover tunnel
on Deusto side of river.
immersed
Bilbao,
Spain
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Gobierno Vasco, Departamento de Transportes y Obras Publicas
Tender Project: SENER assisted by Mott McDonald Final Project : Agroman Empresa Constructora S.A. assisted by Christiani & Nielsen Ltd
85.35m
172.2m
17m

Project construction

1994-04-30
2
Two tubes; one track each tube
7.2m
11.4m
In casting basin within excavation for cut-and-cover tunnel
on Deusto side of river.
Partly in casting basin,
partly at tunnel site.
Catamaran type sinking rig at river end, fixed cross beam at opposite end
Gina/Omega
Steel membrane on bottom and sides. Bituminous membrane on roof.
Grout bags