HS2 tunnel employs largest-ever use of artificial ground freezing

An industry consortium has undertaken the most extensive use of artificial ground freezing (AGF) in the UK to date. The SCS joint venture, comprising Skanska, Costain and Strabag, is building cross passages for the HS2 rail project’s London tunnels, supported by Design House, a JV… The post HS2 tunnel employs largest-ever use of artificial ground freezing appeared first on Construction News.

Artificial ground freezing trial underway at Sizewell C site

Strabag UK has commenced an artificial ground freezing trial at the Sizewell C nuclear power station site on the Suffolk coast as part of preparations for main construction. The post Artificial ground freezing trial underway at Sizewell C site appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Strabag trials artificial ground freezing at Sizewell C

Strabag UK is carrying out an artificial ground freezing trial at Sizewell C nuclear power station in Suffolk. The post Strabag trials artificial ground freezing at Sizewell C appeared first on Construction Management.

Future of Tunnelling | How ground freezing is being implemented in two major UK tunnelling projects

A sustainable, safe and reliable ground stabilisation technique not widely used in the UK is experiencing significant success on the High Speed 2 and Silvertown tunnels. The post Future of Tunnelling | How ground freezing is being implemented in two major UK tunnelling projects appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Grand Paris Express to use ground freezing for new station connection tunnel

Preparation work is underway at the Gare D’Issy station on Grand Paris Express’ Line 15 South to start ground freezing operations this month to enable key access tunnels to be built. The post Grand Paris Express to use ground freezing for new station connection tunnel appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

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