Tunneling with care
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This article discusses the design and construction of an underground light-rail system in San Diego, California using sequential excavation tunneling method. The tunnel will run through Stadium Conglomerate, made up of dense, cemented sandy gravel with cobbles.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2001
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Fast trax
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The article reports on the completion of a new light-rail transit system in Salt Lake City by the Utah Transit Authority. The transit system runs a fifteen-mile stretch traversing through the central business district of the city.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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First light-rail planned for phoenix
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This article reports construction plans of the regional light-rail transit system in Arizona. It is estimated that the project costs $994 million and is undertaken by Regional Public Transportation Authority.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2000
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