Page 2 - TunnelTalk Annual Review 2015

Ultimate
The Eurasia Tunnel – an unparalleled milestone in tunnelling: 13.7m TBM diameter, enormous 11bar water pressure, connecting Asia with Europe in up to 106 m depth, through a highly variable and abrasive geology.
Pioneer
Final breakthrough on August 22, 2015 – after 16 months of extreme tunnelling, a dream came true.
Success
A cooperation that led to success: Yapı Merkezi, SK E&C and Herrenknecht mastered the Bosphorus crossing with an unshakeable will and team spirit.
Contractors:
Yapı Merkezi Insaat ve Sanayi A.S. (Leader) SK Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
Pioneering Underground Technologies
www.herrenknecht.com
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