tunneling

Ten true stories about how people have used tunnels for many different purposes.

An illustrated look at the many different animals and machines that can dig.

"Describes some of the longest and most famous tunnels ever built. Includes information on the tunnel designers, the challenges they faced, and statistics of the finished tunnels"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the techniques and obstacles involved in digging and building tunnels, from early quanaats to the thirty-mile Seikan Tunnel in Japan.

Traces the history of tunnel-building in America, from the earliest days of the Schuylkill Navigation Tunnel to the complex technology of today's immersed-tube tunnels.

Describes different types of tunnels and how they are made.

Discusses the function and design of tunnels, their impact on the environment, benefits, drawbacks, and future.

Simple text and photographs describe the digging of a tunnel and provide information on the workers and equipment needed.

Explains the many techniques used at various stages of building tunnels under streets and rivers or through mountains.