Construction of the Phase 3 feeder transfer tunnel

Tunnel Excavation via NATM

• Tunnel length: 950 m – Excavation cross-section: 41.5 m² – Opening dimensions: 7 m × 6.4 m
• Cross-section after final lining: 25 m² – 600 tons of IPE180 steel rib support installed at 0.5 m to 1 m intervals
• Maximum tunnel overburden: 85 m
• Systematic rock bolting in areas prone to unstable wedge failure

Project Location

East Azerbaijan

Client

Industries and Mines Technical and Engineering Services Company (Kani Mes)

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