Tunnel Pipe
Durable and efficient solutions for underground tunnels
Reduced maintenance costs
Optimal shape
Customizable design
Fast and simple installation
Minimal social disturbance
Environmentally friendly
Applications:
- Bridges
- Overpasses
- Pedestrian tunnels
- Ecological crossings
- Underpasses
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A Tunnel Pipe is a highly durable and efficient pre-fabricated structure used to create underground passageways. It is engineered to handle high loads while maintaining structural integrity, making it an ideal solution for applications like drainage systems, pedestrian tunnels, and ecological crossings.
Tunnel Pipes offer several significant advantages over traditional construction methods:
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Fast installation: A system can be installed in just a few weeks, compared to months for on-site cast tunnels, drastically reducing project timelines.
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Cost-effectiveness: The rapid, set-in-place installation process reduces construction time, labor needs, and associated costs.
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Minimal disruption: Quick construction minimizes the need for long road closures, reducing disturbances to traffic and the local community.
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Durability: The optimized curved shape enhances load distribution and structural efficiency, ensuring long-term reliability with low maintenance costs.
The installation process is exceptionally fast. Approximately 10-15 elements can be assembled per day, allowing for 20-25 meters of tunnel to be fully installed within just 2-4 weeks. This is a significant time-saving compared to traditional cast-in-place methods.
They support sustainable construction in two key ways:
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Reduced transportation: They are designed to be used with locally sourced backfill materials (like on-site gravel), which minimizes transport emissions.
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Habitat preservation: When used for drainage, the three-sided design allows for the preservation of the natural streambed, enabling fish and other aquatic life to move without obstruction.
Yes. In addition to the standard structures, we offer customization options such as footings, headwalls, and wingwalls to ensure the solution meets your project’s specific requirements and integrates perfectly with the surrounding infrastructure.
Tunnel Pipes are versatile and can be used for a variety of infrastructure projects, including:
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Bridges and Underpasses
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Overpasses
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Pedestrian Tunnels
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Ecological Crossings (Wildlife Passages)
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Drainage Culverts