JPS60119899A - Joining method of sinking embedded case - Google Patents

Joining method of sinking embedded case

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JPS60119899A
JPS60119899A JP58224399A JP22439983A JPS60119899A JP S60119899 A JPS60119899 A JP S60119899A JP 58224399 A JP58224399 A JP 58224399A JP 22439983 A JP22439983 A JP 22439983A JP S60119899 A JPS60119899 A JP S60119899A
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憲治 和田
佐々木 理一
伊佐 秀
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(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた
め要約のデータは記録されません。
(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

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【発明の詳細な説明】 本発明は沈埋函の絹′手方法に関するものである。[Detailed description of the invention] The present invention relates to a silk method for sinking boxes.

運河、港湾等を横断しC水底にトンネル等を構築力る揚
台、地上で製作した函体〈沈埋函)を順次水中接続して
建設する沈埋工法が丘白りる。
The immersion construction method, in which a lifting platform is used to construct tunnels on the bottom of C water that cross canals, ports, etc., and boxes manufactured on the ground (submerged boxes) are successively connected underwater is now available.

本工法において、沈設に続いて行われる函体相互の接合
作業は、潜水作業を主とし1こ仮締切工法、パネル工法
などが採用されているが、大水深での施工には限界があ
る。
In this construction method, the work to join the boxes together after they are sunk is mainly carried out under water, and the single cofferdam method, panel construction method, etc. are used, but there are limits to the work in deep water.

また、沈埋函の継手箇所は水圧に十分対抗できるだ()
の高い水密性を確保しなけれ(Jならない。
Also, the joints of the submerged box can sufficiently withstand water pressure ()
High watertightness must be ensured (J).

本弁明はこの様な事情に鑑み成されたもので、水深に制
限を受tJ fに水密性、作業性に優れた沈埋函の組手
の接続方法を提供りる事を目的とづ−る。
This defense was made in view of the above circumstances, and the purpose is to provide a method of connecting clasps for immersed boxes with excellent watertightness and workability for tJf with limited water depth. .

?Jなわら、本発明は接合端に止水パルプ室を右づる伸
縮4山造の♀Ii設函を既設間に対向させて沈設し、止
水バルブ室の端を引奇ぜC既設間の端に接合し、既設間
と新設函の接合部に内在する水を+Jl出して新設函と
既設間の圧着を図り、新設函の後退を阻止して新設面内
の水を初出した後、埋戻工を行う事を特徴と覆る、沈埋
函の継手方法に関するものである。
? However, in the present invention, a telescopic four-way ♀Ii construction box with a water-stop pulp chamber right at the joint end is sunk between the existing installations facing each other, and the end of the water-stop valve chamber is pulled out between the existing installations. After connecting the edges and draining the water present at the joint between the existing box and the newly installed box to create a crimp bond between the new box and the existing box, preventing the new box from retreating and draining the water within the newly installed surface for the first time, it is buried. This relates to a method of joining immersed boxes, which is characterized by the need to perform back work.

次に本発明の一実施例について図面を参照しつつ説明づ
る。
Next, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[イ]既設函 拘〕1図において1は既設函である。[B] Existing boxes Note: In Figure 1, 1 is the existing box.

この既設函1の尾端はバルクヘラ1〜′11で閉塞しで
あり、底部を鉛直ジ−ツキ12等で仮支承し゛C水底に
固定しである。
The tail end of the existing box 1 is closed with bulk spatulas 1 to '11, and the bottom is temporarily supported by vertical jacks 12 or the like and fixed to the bottom of the water.

既設画用ハルクヘツ1−11の中心部には後述Jる新設
函2を引き寄せる為の引寄せジヤツキ13を設【プる。
A pulling jack 13 is installed in the center of the existing drawing box 1-11 to pull the newly installed box 2, which will be described later.

既設函1の尾端周縁部には周縁ひさし1j3を突設し、
そのひさし15には全周に渡ってガスケツ1−14を取
(=Jける。
A peripheral eaves 1j3 is provided protruding from the peripheral edge of the tail end of the existing box 1,
Put gaskets 1-14 all around the eaves 15 (=J).

また、新設函2を既設函1に引寄けた場合に、既設函1
と新設函2の間に形成されるチトンハ33内にJ′3(
〕る排水及びエアーの供給か可能なようにバルクヘッド
11を円通して外部に間1]シた給Jjl水管、給排気
管を設ける。
In addition, when the newly installed box 2 is brought to the existing box 1, the existing box 1
J'3 (
A water supply pipe and a supply/exhaust pipe are provided externally through the bulkhead 11 to enable drainage and air supply.

[口]新設函 新設函2は図示するように既設函1の断面と同形の固定
画22と、固定画22にタ1]シcスライ1〜自在のス
ライド函21により、l、i、j成りる。
As shown in the figure, the newly installed box 2 has a fixed image 22 having the same shape as the cross section of the existing box 1, and a slide box 21 that can freely move l, i, j. It will happen.

づなわち、新設函2はスライド函21ど固定画22を同
軸線lニに配置し、止水−t!lを保ちながらスライド
函21かスライドできるよう構成づる。
In other words, in the newly installed box 2, the fixed image 22 such as the slide box 21 is placed on the coaxial line l, and the water stops! The structure is such that the slide box 21 can be slid while maintaining the l.

そのl〔めスライド函21の外周には両回方向に帯状の
突起帯26を突設し、一方固定函22の一端はこの突起
帯26に係止づる寸法の拡大部を形成して外装し、両者
21.22の摺動部分には止水ゴム29を介在し、−ス
ライド函21が既設函1方向にスライドした際に、スラ
イド函21の外周と固定画22の内周面との間に蜜月さ
れた空間4が形成されるよう構成りる。
The outer periphery of the sliding box 21 is provided with a band-shaped protruding band 26 that protrudes in both directions, and one end of the fixed box 22 is exteriorized by forming an enlarged part with a size that locks onto the protruding band 26. A waterproof rubber 29 is interposed between the sliding parts of both 21 and 22, so that when the slide box 21 slides in one direction of the existing box, the gap between the outer periphery of the slide box 21 and the inner circumferential surface of the fixed image 22 is The structure is such that a honeymooned space 4 is formed.

この空間4内にモルタル等を閣内から?4]人でさるよ
うフライ1〜函21に注入孔43を開孔する。
Mortar etc. from inside the cabinet in this space 4? 4] Open the injection holes 43 in the flies 1 to 21 by hand.

新設函2の内部にはスライド函21の両端に設りだバル
クヘッド23.24の他に、スライド函21を外装置る
側の端に設(プたバルクヘッド27を有し、バルクヘッ
ド2/I、27間にチャンバ28を形成する。
Inside the new box 2, in addition to bulkheads 23 and 24 provided at both ends of the slide box 21, there is a bulkhead 27 provided at the end on the side where the slide box 21 is placed outside. A chamber 28 is formed between /I and 27.

フライ1へ函2′1の内部にはバルクヘッド23.24
て仕切られたハラストタンク(図示せず)を収納りる止
水バルブ空25を形成り゛る。
There is a bulkhead 23.24 inside the box 2'1 to the fly 1.
A water stop valve space 25 is formed which accommodates a harast tank (not shown) partitioned by a water stop valve.

さらに、新設函2の内部には、バルクヘッド間を貴通し
て連結室41を配置し、スライド函21ど固定画22内
の空間を連通づる。
Further, inside the newly installed box 2, a connecting chamber 41 is disposed through the bulkheads, and the space inside the fixed picture 22 such as the sliding box 21 is communicated.

また、チトンバ28内に注水管、排水管d3よび、エア
ーバルブの一端を連絡して、注水、1ノ1水等を行える
、J、う(14成りる。
In addition, a water injection pipe, a drain pipe d3, and one end of an air valve are connected to the inside of the chitonba 28 to perform water injection, one-on-one water, etc. (14 pieces).

なお、以上とは逆にスライド函21の端縁が固定画22
の外周に外装づる形状に(1η成ツる事もてきる。
In addition, contrary to the above, the edge of the slide box 21 is the fixed image 22.
(1η can also be formed) such that the outer circumference of the

次に1と続方法について説明づる。Next, I will explain how to continue with 1.

[イ1新設函の沈設 新設函2をクレーンや沈設用パージ(ポンツーン)等で
運搬し沈下させ、既設函1の尾端と夕・J向りる位置に
配置した後鉛直ジせツキ12等を使用して仮支承する。
[1] Submerging the new box 2 The newly installed box 2 is transported and lowered by a crane or purge (pontoon), etc., and placed in a position facing the tail end of the existing box 1 and the vertical jib 12 etc. Use temporary support.

新設函2の沈設の際、既設函1どフライ1〜函21の外
周に公知の例えは超音波イイ装置測定器51等を配置し
て新設函2の沈設位置を11苔正りる。
When sinking the new box 2, a known ultrasonic measuring device 51 or the like is placed on the outer periphery of the existing boxes 1 and 1 to 21 to correct the sinking position of the new box 2.

新設函2のヂせシバ28内の水は沈設前から外水位ど同
じ状態て入っ−Cいる。
The water in the drain 28 of the newly installed box 2 enters at the same level as the outside water level before it is submerged.

新設函2の沈設を完了したら、フライ1〜函21と固定
画22を一体に固定しCいたホル1〜を取外す。
After completing the sinking of the new box 2, the flies 1 to 21 and the fixed image 22 are fixed together and the holes 1 to 1 are removed.

[ロ]フライド函の引寄U(第2図) 次に既設函1側に取り(=JすCある、引iIL’−シ
せツキ13の先端をフライ1〜函2′1η)バルクヘラ
1〜23に固定して、フライ1−雨21を既設141i
 1に引寄ける。
[B] Pulling the fried box U (Fig. 2) Next, pull the tip of the fly box 1 to the existing box 1 side (= JsuC, pull iIL' - pusher 13) and pull the bulk spatula 1 ~23 and fly 1-rain 21 to the existing 141i
Draw to 1.

この11,1、フライ1へ函21を既設函1側に引寄氾
る作業と並行しCfj=ンハ2B内l\の注水を続りる
At 11,1, in parallel with the work of pulling the box 21 to the existing box 1 side and flooding it, continue pouring water into Cfj = Nha 2B.

これはブ17ンハ2ε3内(J注水を?jわないでスラ
イド函21を引寄せる事は、丁度注a=J器の注入部を
閉塞した状態で注13=I器に内挿された棒体を引っ張
る場合に相当大きな力を必要どするのど等しく、そのた
めこのブ臼7ンバ2ε3内に水を汀入りることにJ、っ
てJ−トンハ28内の圧力と周囲の水圧の相殺を図つC
,重量のみて引寄Iを行うためである。
This is inside the block 17 and 2ε3. It requires a considerable amount of force to pull the body, so we decided to let water enter this chamber 2ε3 to offset the pressure inside the body 28 and the surrounding water pressure. C
, This is to perform pull-in I based on the weight.

その結果、スライド函21のみ既設間1方向にスライド
して、スライド函21に外装りる固定画22の内面との
間に空間4が形成される。(第5図) 引寄Uられたスライド函21は、既設間1の端部のガス
ケツ1−14と圧着して、バルクヘッド間に水を充)−
1したチャンバ3か形成される。
As a result, only the slide box 21 slides in one direction between the existing slide boxes 21 and a space 4 is formed between it and the inner surface of the fixed image 22 mounted on the slide box 21. (Fig. 5) The slide box 21 that has been pulled up is pressed against the gasket 1-14 at the end of the existing gap 1, filling the space between the bulkheads with water.
1 chamber 3 is formed.

[ハ]ヂレンパの排水(水圧接合)(第3図)′f17
ンバ33内の排水を開始り−るど、ヂVンハ3内の気圧
が低くなりスライド函21ど固定画22間のヂVンハ2
8内に残存゛する水j王に押ハれて、スライド函21が
、J:り既設間1に圧着される。
[C] Drainage of the derempa (hydraulic joint) (Fig. 3)'f17
When the water in the chamber 33 is started, the air pressure inside the chamber 33 becomes low, and the pressure inside the chamber 33 decreases, causing the pressure inside the chamber 33 to drop.
The slide box 21 is pressed against the existing space 1 by the water remaining in the space 8.

[二]ブロッキング用モルタルト1人 フライド函21を既設間1に圧着させたのら、今度は空
間4内にスライド函21内からモルタルを注入してスラ
イド函21と固定画22を一体に固定りる。
[2] After crimping the blocking mortar one-person fried box 21 to the existing space 1, pour mortar from inside the slide box 21 into the space 4 to fix the slide box 21 and the fixed image 22 together. Ru.

さらに仮支承していた既設間1及び新設間2の底部と水
底間にM ladモルタルを打設する。
Furthermore, M lad mortar will be placed between the bottoms of the existing space 1 and new space 2, which were temporarily supported, and the water bottom.

その結果、各函体は一体に接合される。As a result, each box is joined together.

[ボ1排水(第4図) 最後に、ヂA・ンハ28内の水をIJI水する。[Bo1 drainage (Figure 4) Finally, drain the water in JiA・Nha 28.

チトンバ28内の高圧水を排水りると、チVンバ28内
の圧力か他のヂt・ンハ3内の圧ツノど等しくなり、そ
れまでスライド函21を既設間1に押イNJ【ノていた
圧着力か弱jUる心配が出てくるが、スライド函21を
スライドさけて発生した空間4内にモルタルを充填して
固定したので、スライド函21は後退せずに既設間1ど
の圧着を保つ事ができる。
When the high-pressure water in the chamber 28 is drained, the pressure in the chamber 28 becomes equal to the pressure in the other chamber 3, and until then the slide box 21 is pushed into the existing gap 1. However, since the space 4 created by sliding the slide box 21 was filled with mortar and fixed, the slide box 21 could not be moved back and the crimping force between the existing ones could be reduced. can be maintained.

また、空間4内に注入したモルタルは、止水効果を発揮
して新設間2の摺動部分の水密性を著しく向にさけるか
でさる。
Moreover, the mortar injected into the space 4 exhibits a water-stopping effect and significantly reduces the watertightness of the sliding portion of the newly installed space 2.

[へ1埋戻工 各函体内のバルクヘットを撤去Jるとともに函体内に埋
設し−CあるPCケーブルを接続して腎張を与えC一体
化した後、埋戻工を行う。
[Backfilling] After removing the bulkheads from each box, burying them inside the box, and connecting the PC cables to give tension and unifying the cables, backfilling is performed.

「ト1その他の実施例 前記実施例は、既設間1に圧着させたスライド函21の
戻りを防止する為に空間4内にモルタル注入を行ったが
、そのほか次のような方法も考えられる。
1.Other Examples In the above embodiment, mortar was injected into the space 4 to prevent the slide box 21 crimped into the existing space 1 from returning, but the following methods may also be considered.

(1)コンクリートを打設覆る方法 固定画22どスライド函21の間の内壁面に型枠を配置
してフライ1〜函21を既設間1側にスライドさ1!/
こ後にコンクリ−1〜を打設して両者21.22を一体
に固定刃る。
(1) Method of pouring and covering concrete Place the formwork on the inner wall between the fixed picture 22 and the slide box 21, and slide the fly 1 to box 21 to the existing space 1 side! /
After this, concrete 1 to 2 is poured to fix both parts 21 and 22 together.

この場合、♀11設函2内に配置づるハ゛ノ枠どしては
例えば蛇腹状の折り畳み式型枠を使用づる事ができる。
In this case, a bellows-shaped collapsible formwork, for example, can be used as the metal frame placed in the #11 box 2.

(2)rf−縮月に支承させる方法 フライ1〜函21と一イ4−て鋼棒を設けておき、固定
画22とスライド函21の間に鋼棒を圧縮材として配置
して両者21.22間を突っ張る事も可能である。
(2) Method of supporting on the RF contracting method A steel rod is provided between the fly 1 to the box 21, and the steel rod is placed between the fixed image 22 and the slide box 21 as a compressed material. It is also possible to stretch between .22 and 22.

(3)中壁のコンクリートブロッつて支承さゼる方法(
第6図) 固定画22の内壁面に対向して−」ンクリートブ]」ツ
ク5を配冒し、両コンクリートブロック5の尾端にシャ
ツ1Gを配■して」ンクリー1へブロック5を既設間1
方向に押出し、この状態でブロック5の背面に早強コン
クリ−h !:51等を打設してフロック5を固定画2
2に固定刃る方法も採用する事かCさる。
(3) How to support concrete blocks on the inner wall (
Figure 6) Place concrete block 5 facing the inner wall surface of fixed block 22, place shirt 1G at the tail end of both concrete blocks 5, and move block 5 to concrete block 1 between existing construction space 1.
In this state, place early-strength concrete on the back of block 5. : Cast 51 etc. and fix flock 5 2
2. Also adopt the fixed blade method.

本yB明L−1以」−説明したJ、うになるから次のよ
うな効果を期待づる事がてきる。
From the book yB Ming L-1 onwards, the following effects can be expected from the explanation.

(イ〉新設間を141設由に圧j1さUた後に新設間の
摺動部分を固定刃る。
(B) After applying pressure to the newly installed gap to 141 degrees, fix the sliding part between the newly installed gap.

従つC、チャンバ内の最終的な排水を行ってちフライ1
〜函は逆戻りをせザ、圧着が維持されて沈埋函を良りr
に接続C゛きる。
Follow C, perform final drainage in the chamber and fly 1
~The box can be reversed, and the crimp is maintained, making it easier to bury the box.
Connect to C.

・、[1〉♀Ii設函の沈設以外、リヘての作業は面内
で行う事がCぎる。。
・,[1>♀Ii Other than sinking the installed box, rehetting work can only be done in-plane. .

従つ−C,深度が大きい現場でも水深に制限を受(プる
ことなく安全かつ容易に施Tできる。
Therefore, T can be applied safely and easily even at sites with large depths without being subject to water depth restrictions.

〈ハ〉新設間の摺動部分にモルタルを注入する方仏を採
用した場合、止水効果が著しく向−1ニする。
<C> If a method of injecting mortar into the sliding parts of the new construction is adopted, the water-stopping effect will be significantly improved.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第1図:本発明の一実施例の説明図 第2〜4図:♀Ji設函の接続方法の説明図第5図ニス
ライ1〜後のフライI〜函と固定画の摺動部分の断面拡
大図 第6図:で−の他の実施例の説明図 1:既設函 2:新設向 3:チャンバ11:狙)i肖
ジヤツキ 13:弓I奇Vシトツキ21ニスライド函 
22;固定画
Figure 1: An explanatory diagram of one embodiment of the present invention Figures 2 to 4: An explanatory diagram of the connection method of the ♀Ji box Figure 5 Cross section of the sliding part of the fly I after Nislay 1 and the fixed image Enlarged view Figure 6: Explanation of other embodiments Diagram 1: Existing box 2: New installation 3: Chamber 11: Aim)
22; Fixed image

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】 接合端に1lzl<パルプ室を有する伸縮構造の新設函
を既設間にλ・i面さu″′C′C沈設1水パル’7 
’I’:の端を引笥°けで既設間の端に接合し、 既KfJ jl’iと新設函の接合部に内在Jる水を(
)1出して新設函と既設間の圧着を図り、 新設函の後)目を111111:して新設面内の水をI
JI出し!ご 後 、 埋戻二1−を行う小を特徴どする、 沈埋函の継手方法。
[Claims] A new box with a telescopic structure having a pulp chamber at the joint end is installed between the existing λ・i surface u'''C'C and 1 water pal'7
Connect the end of 'I' to the edge of the existing box by pulling it in place, and remove any water present at the joint between the existing box and the new box.
) 1 to crimp between the new box and the existing box, and after the new box)
JI out! A method for joining immersed boxes, which is characterized by the step of backfilling after filling.
JP58224399A 1983-11-30 1983-11-30 Joining method of sinking embedded case Granted JPS60119899A (en)

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