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Vl Australian Tunnelling Conference: Bore or Blast, Melbourne

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Vl Australian Tunnelling Conference: Bore or Blast, Melbourne

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Unconventional Use of the Subsurface, Illustrated by Examples from the Nordic Countries

In the hard rocks of the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden and Finland underground works have a long tradition. Today the subsurface has been taken into use for a wide variety of purposes. In this paper only the more uncon- ventional examples are described such as caverns for drinking water, sand bunkers, molasses silos, wine and liquor stores, cold stores, heat storage, waste disposal and state archives. The particular use of unlined high pressure tunnels and socalled air-cushions for hydropower schemes is discussed. The dual use of subsurface air-raid shelters for sports activities seems to be a special Nordic tradition. Some cost figures are given and the advantages of using the underground is Discussed.
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  • Published: 1987
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