Tubbing
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006227
A method of lining mine shafts or tunnels with watertight segments, typically made of cast iron or concrete, to prevent water ingress. These segments are bolted together to form a continuous, impermeable barrier against groundwater. This technique is frequently employed in shafts sunk through water-bearing strata to maintain dry working conditions.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006227 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Schachtausbau; Spanish: entibación; French: cuvelage |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-006227",
"term": "Tubbing",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A method of lining mine shafts or tunnels with watertight segments, typically made of cast iron or concrete, to prevent water ingress. These segments are bolted together to form a continuous, impermeable barrier against groundwater. This technique is frequently employed in shafts sunk through water-bearing strata to maintain dry working conditions.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Schachtausbau",
"es": "entibación",
"fr": "cuvelage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/tubbing/"
}
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