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PEDESTRIAN CROSS PASSAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Concrete
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

The Channel Tunnel comprises 3 parallel tubes - two running tunnels... - one service tunnel... The service tunnel is connected to the running tunnels every 375 m by way of a pair of pedestrian cross passages...Moreover, the running tunnels are connected directly by 2.00 m internal diameter pressure relief ducts. Their role is purely aerodynamic.

Key term(s)
  • pedestrian cross passage

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de béton
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
CONT

La liaison fixe sous la Manche comporte : - deux tunnels ferroviaires [...] - un tunnel de service [...] - une paire de rameaux de communication tous les 375 m qui relient le tunnel de service aux deux tunnels ferroviaires [...] - des rameaux de pistonnement de 2,00 m de diamètre qui relient les deux tunnels ferroviaires. Leur rôle est purement aérodynamique.

Spanish

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