508. Leakage and infiltration 508.1. General 508.2. Leakage criteria and classes of tunnel Table 16. Tunnel class 1, Tunnels, shafts and underground works may be classified according to criteria of water leakage according to Table 16 in Section 508.2 below. 2. For tunnels, shafts and underground works for which the Specification does not require a specific measure of leakage or test, the Works shall be substantially watertight with no identifiable flow of water penetrating the lining (ie. Class 3). Leakage which in the opinion of the Engineer is concentrated or significant or affects the use of the Works shall be sealed by the Contractor using approved methods and materials. The tunnel leakage criteria are specified according to the class of tunnel as given in Table 16. Dampness Allowable daily Class characteristics Typical tunnel use Definition leakage: Vm?" 1 ‘Absolutely dry Storage rooms and No damp areas visible on 01 working areas the tunnel lining 2. Substantially dry Road tunnels with arisk Occasional damp patches, 0.05 of frost which do nat discolour blotting paper, detectable fon the tunnel lining 3. Capillary dampness Road tunnels and rail Occasional damp patches on tunnels fon the tunnel lining, but no drops of water 4, Small amounts of _Utility tunnels Occasional drops of water 02 Gripping water 6. Dripping water Drainage and sewer Occasional drops of water os Daily leakage is defined in litres per square metre of tunnel lining 508.3. Leakage tests 508.4. Watertightness of tunnels and shafts Where tunnels, shafts and underground works are required to perform to a specific measure of leakage or infiltration the work shall be acceptable only when successfully tested in accordance with the measures stated in the Contract. In the event that the test is unsuccessful the Contractor shall ascertain the areas where leakage or infiltration occur and seal them using approved methods and materials and retest. Unless specifically provided otherwise in the Contract, infiltration into completed tunnels and shafts shall not exceed the values specified in Section 508.2 for the class of tunnel specified. 176 Specification for tunnelling third edition. Thomas Telford, London, 2010