46th Annual Conference

Comparison of Ground Vibrations vs. Frequencies to Strain Rates from Blasting Operations at the Tennessee Capitol Corridor in Nashville, TN (Room Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Session 14 - Blast Design 2

Speaker(s): Thomas Pallua

The Tennessee Capitol Corridor connects the Cordell Hull Building to the State Capitol in Nashville. To construct this connection, two existing elevator shafts and a new stairwell were extended. A pedestrian tunnel was built using blasting techniques to connect to the Cordell Hull Building. Extensive monitoring was required during construction.