Sunday 29 May 2016

Microtunnel calculations with Examine 2D

In 2012 I finished my Master's in Geological Engineering by presenting my thesis entitled Construction of an Outfall with Microtunnel for the Disposal of Brine from a Desalination Plant.

In order to achieve the successful construction of this submarine Outfall, consideration had to be given to environmental impact of the disposal of brine, different methods of construction, and calculations of rock mass to enable the microtunnelling.

Examine 2D was the software used for some calculations, and below are graphs showing tensions, displacements and strength factors:

Sigma 1:


Vertical Displacement:


Total Displacement:


Strength factor:





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