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    This document discusses the three main operations for constructing immersed tunnels: prefabricating tunnel segments, dredging a trench, and towing and immersing the segments. It notes that immersed tunnels have advantages of being an easy underwater construction method that saves time and is suitable for urban environments, but have the disadvantage of only being suitable for shallow depths and requiring skilled labor.

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    This document discusses the three main operations for constructing immersed tunnels: prefabricating tunnel segments, dredging a trench, and towing and immersing the segments. It notes that immersed tunnels have advantages of being an easy underwater construction method that saves time and is suitable for urban environments, but have the disadvantage of only being suitable for shallow depths and requiring skilled labor.

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    This document discusses the three main operations for constructing immersed tunnels: prefabricating tunnel segments, dredging a trench, and towing and immersing the segments. It notes that immersed tunnels have advantages of being an easy underwater construction method that saves time and is suitable for urban environments, but have the disadvantage of only being suitable for shallow depths and requiring skilled labor.

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    IMMERSED

    TUNNELS
    DINESH KUMAR
    13MT03TRE004

    THREE MAIN OPERATIONS


    Prefabrication of tunnel segments
    Dredging of the tunnel trench
    Towing and immersion of the segments

    Advantages
    Easy method of underwater construction
    Time saving
    Suitable for urban environment

    Disadvantages
    Suitable for shallow depths
    Requires skilled labour

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