Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Support of the cavity and settlement

3. Construction and design methods

4. Excavation tool and excavation process

5. Muck removal

6. The tunnel lining

7. Shield tail sealing, grouting works

8. Open shields

9. Compressed air shields

10. Slurry shields

11. Earth pressure balance shields

12. Convertible shields or multi mode machines

13. Special shields and special processes

14. Guided microtunnelling processes

15. Surveying and steering

16. Workplace safety

17. Partnering contract models and construction

18. Process controlling and management

19. DAUB recommendations for the selection of tunnelling machines