project description
To promote shipping traffic between Brussels and Antwerp the Brussels-Schelde channel is being prepared to allow passage of ships up to a Gross Register Tonnage of 10.000 (GRT). The channel will be prepared by deepening to a water depth of 9.50 m over at least 25 m width. TEC studied the impact of deepening of the channel on the structural integrity of the existing tunnel.
Scope of work
- Research characteristics of the fairway and the shipping traffic
- Checking of structural integrity of the tunnel due to deepening of the channel
- Design of tunnel protection
- Inspection of the tunnel
- Proposal for repair of a leaking segment joint
- Review of tunnel’s dredging monitoring plan
Specification sheet
2 page(s) - 291 KB
Client
Waterwegen en Zeekanaal, afdeling Zeekanaal
In co-operation with
Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer, Departement mobiliteit en openbare werken
Type of project
Country
Belgium
Location
Boom
Project duration
2015-2017
Project phase
Construction cost
Consultancy fee
€ 150.000