9. Operations, risk analysis and safety control
The above presupposes that the tunnels will fit in well with the surrounding environment, which is not always the case, and that sufficient space will be available, which is uncertain in the case of upgrades to existing tunnels whose civil engineering cannot be greatly modified.
Finally, tunnel operation, and in particular traffic monitoring and equipment control, are major elements of safety. For this reason, a second article will deal with these issues, including :
how to improve an existing tunnel ;
justification for the admission of dangerous goods traffic;
operating conditions, including traffic regulations;
accident, incident and fire response and rescue arrangements, including the definition of minimum operating...
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Bibliography
Websites
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French Tunnel and Underground Space Association – AFTES
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Center d'études des tunnels – CETU
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Regulations
Law no. 2002-3 of January 3, 2002 on the safety of transport infrastructures and systems, technical investigations following sea, land or air transport accidents or incidents, and underground storage of natural gas, hydrocarbons and chemicals.
Decree no. 2005-701 of June 24, 2005 for the application of law no. 2002-3.
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