Tyne Tunnel formworks

Nov 2009: RMD Kwikform creates a unique 21m long, 60 tonne falsework traveller system in just seven days to meet the roof slab demands on the North cut-and-cover section of the new Tyne Crossing in Northeastern England. It is capable of supporting up to 300m³ of concrete poured over 173m².

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Tyne Tunnel formwork

Paula Wallis reports for TunnelTalk

Location:

North Tyneside, UK

Project:

Second Tyne Crossing

Tunnel:

1.5km immersed tube

Cost:

£260 million capital investment

Owner:

Tyne and Wear Passenger
Transport Authority

Concession:

Bouygues Travaux Publics

Designer:

HPR Capital Project Consultants

Project Manager:

ARUP

Method:

Immersed tube; Cut-and-cover; Two small sections of conventional tunnelling

Timeline:

Construction began in October 2008 with completion due in February 2011

Progress:

November 2009 (pdf)
September 2009 (pdf)