NPEC BLOG
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A Complete Guide to Tunnel Gantries for Underground Construction
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Tunnel construction equipment must support the wide range of demanding tasks involved in a tunnel project, including excavation, reinforcement, concrete lining, material transportation, and services within confined underground environments. A tunnel gantry is a key framework structure that supports and sequences these activities while enabling the tunnelling process to progress along the tunnel alignment. Contractors…
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What Are the Benefits of Using a Cavern Tunnel Gantry in Tunnel Construction?
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In some underground construction projects, intricate structures may require specific formwork and specialised construction equipment. Caverns are larger structures that are far more difficult to build than a typical tunnel section, and they also require accurate concrete lining and support formwork. A cavern tunnel gantry can be an economical solution for reliable formwork, concrete placement,…