CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES AND TBM TECHNOLOGY IN CHINA
中国的地下水利水电工程建设及TBM技术

This paper deals with the construction of underground hydraulic structures and TBM technology in China--past,present and future. China ranks number one in the world in water power. But,the ratio of developed to potential hydropower is only about 20%. The exploitable water power in West China,where is featured by high mountain and complex geology,accounts for 83% of the total for China. Most of the project structures have to be located underground. The projected length of hydraulic underground openings per year is about 180 km. Several underground projects completed,under execution and planned are highlighted in this paper. Finally,general information about the development of TBM technology in hydraulic construction in China is outlined.