WORK

Portela Tunnel - Portela Tunnel - Construction of the SCUT do Norte Litoral (Northern Coastline SCUT)

Designation of the Works

Portela Tunnel – Construction of the SCUT do Norte Litoral (Northern Coastline SCUT)

Works Owner

Euroscut Norte – Sociedade Concessionária da SCUT do Norte Litoral, S.A.

Client

Ferrovial Agromán, S.A.

Description

Installation and monitoring of the whole geotechnical and topographic instrumentation. About 24 surface marks, 4 piezometers, 24 strain gauges, 8 inclinometers, 8 pressure cells and 67 convergence sections have been installed. Preparation of all geological cartography (mapping) and geotechnical characterization of excavated surfaces. Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly follow-up reports.Installation and monitoring of the whole geotechnical and topographic instrumentation. About 24 surface marks, 4 piezometers, 24 strain gauges, 8 inclinometers, 8 pressure cells and 67 convergence sections have been installed. Preparation of all geological cartography (mapping) and geotechnical characterization of excavated surfaces. Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly follow-up reports.Installation and monitoring of the whole geotechnical and topographic instrumentation. About 24 surface marks, 4 piezometers, 24 strain gauges, 8 inclinometers, 8 pressure cells and 67 convergence sections have been installed. Preparation of all geological cartography (mapping) and geotechnical characterization of excavated surfaces. Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly follow-up reports.

Location/Site

Ponte de Lima, Portugal

Start Date

October, 2003

Execution Period

16 months