tunnels

SABIHA GOKCEN AIRPORT KDAK TUNNEL

location Istanbul, TURKEY

Client

Prota Eng. Prj. and Consultancy Serv. Co.

Design Code

AASHTO-LRFD 2014
(with 2016 Interims)

2. Runway of Sabiha Gökçen Airport earth fill is located on the Kemiklidere River. A triple tube, semi-circular tunnel with 5.370 ft. length, 83 ft. width and 35 ft. height is designed for 150 ft. overburden depth according to cut&cover construction method in order to arrange river flow through the earth fill from North to South.