Site tests on retaining systems and uplift anchors of Nordhavnstunnel in Denmark
Site tests on retaining systems and uplift anchors of Nordhavnstunnel in Denmark
The Nordhavnstunnel, located in the Nordhavn region of Copenhagen, Denmark, extends the existing Nordhavnsvejtunnel over 1,4 km, passing below the Svanemøllehavn and in the Nordhavn area. It is designed as a rectangular reinforced concrete cut and cover tunnel constructed between anchored retaining walls. A successful design and construction in the challenging location and ground conditions require a series of preliminary sheet pile driveability tests and anchor investigation tests. This paper presents a comprehensive summary of the test results, offering valuable insights and recommendations. Furthermore, it delves into the implications of these findings on the updated design of the tunnel's retaining system and uplift anchors. The conclusions drawn from this study provide crucial insights pertinent to the Nordhavnstunnel but also offer valuable lessons for future projects in Copenhagen encountering similar geotechnical conditions.
B. Demir; Christophe M. H. Bauduin; M. Palaiologou; J. D. Christensen; S. Yding; S. K. Tomac
18th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ECSMGE2024)
D - Current and new construction methods
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