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TWO-BORE TUNNEL [1 record]

Record 1 2015-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
  • Road Traffic
CONT

Twin-tube tunnels are often recommended for safety reasons as the second tube can act as an emergency exit in case of an accident, such as fire.

OBS

twin-tube tunnel; two-tube tunnel: terms proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
  • Circulation routière
CONT

Dans les tunnels bitubes, en cas d'incident dans l'un des tubes, l'autre tube peut être utilisé comme voie d'évacuation et de secours.

OBS

tunnel à deux tubes : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Key term(s)
  • tunnel bi-tube

Spanish

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