NORWEGIAN METHOD OF TUNNELLING (NMT) FOR SUSTAINABLE USE OF UNDERGROUND SPACE IN URBAN AREAS

19th WORLD CONFERENCE OF THE ASSOCIATED RESEARCH CENTRES FOR THE URBAN UNDERGROUND SPACE, Belgrade, Serbia, November 4-7, 2025. (Paper No: 2.9.98,  pp. 345-354)

 

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Krishna Kanta Panthi

 

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DOI:  10.46793/ACUUS2025.2.9.98

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

The debate for the minimization of carbon emission through minimized / reduced use of fossil energy sources has been ongoing for some decades now. However, carbon emission is not only limited to fossil energy sources, but a substantial amount of carbon is emitted through the production of cement and cementitious products like, for example concrete. On the other hand, the use of underground space for the development of different transport and utility infrastructures is becoming popular due to limited use of surface area, environmental and health friendly solutions. Nonetheless, how to reduce the use of cementitious products while developing underground space is an important issue that needs to be carefully evaluated so that use of underground space is long-term sustainable and environmentally friendly solution. Hence, the aim of this manuscript is to discuss about Norwegian Method of Tunnelling (NMT), which could serve to minimize the use of cementitious product while developing an underground space. The manuscript aims to highlight on the main principals behind the Norwegian Method of Tunnelling (NMT), the optimized and long-term sustainable solutions it offers by substantially reducing time and costs for underground space development.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

Norwegian Method of Tunneling (NMT), Design of Underground Space, Rock Support, Sustainability

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