Tunnel support practice in small hydropower tunnels in the Himalayas through observational approach

• Published in: IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science Vol. 1037; no. 1; pp. 12063 - 12077
• Main Authors: Karki, Sujan, Chhushyabaga, Bimal, Khadka, Shyam Sundar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.06.2022
• Subjects: Case histories; Hydroelectric power; Lesser Himalayas; Mountains; observational approach; squeezing; support practice; Support systems; Tunnel construction; Tunnel supports; Tunnels; Weak rock; Himalaya Mountains; Nepal

Abstract With the high mountains, steep terrain and fast flowing river, the Himalayan region has a great opportunity and potential for hydropower development. In Nepal, many hydropower projects have been constructed and many are under construction among which majority of the project are small to med...