office of highway safety tunnel inspections and national standards
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Office of Highway Safety
Tunnel Inspections and National StandardsTunnel Inspections and National Standards
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Tunnel InspectionsTunnel Inspections
• No formal tunnel inspections were performed to the ceiling system (January 2003 – July 2006)
• Postaccident inspection revealed displaced anchors
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Tunnel InspectionsTunnel Inspections
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Tunnel InspectionsTunnel Inspections
• Inspection Manual for Tunnels and Boat Structures November 2003
• Inspection manual not used– Develop database– FHWA review of the manual– MTA training
• Tunnel inspections conducted since the accident
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Existing GuidanceExisting Guidance
• 5 years for new tunnels and 2 years for older tunnels
• National Bridge Inspection Program– Not to exceed 2
years
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Tunnel InspectionsTunnel Inspections
• New tunnels are not immune to critical deficiencies
• Had MTA inspected the suspended ceiling between November 2003 and July 2006, the anchor creep would likely have been detected
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Tunnel Finishes StandardsTunnel Finishes Standards
• Surveyed 9 tunnel authorities• Ceiling panel dimensions and
weights• Anchorage systems used
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Survey ResultsSurvey Results
• Adhesive anchors seldom used to support ceiling panels
• Rarely installed in pure tension• Typically support lightweight panels• Mechanical anchors commonly
used
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Existing StandardsExisting Standards
• Manual contains no standards on design of tunnel finishes
• National standards should be developed
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Summary Summary
• FHWA lacks legislative authority• Seek legislation authorizing a
mandatory tunnel inspection program
• Identify critical inspection elements and inspection frequency
• Tunnel design manual ensures uniformity and safety
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