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In Civil engineering, Is there a limit in length for a road tunnel to require ventilation?

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Question added by Muhammad Shakeel , CAD Design Manager , M/S zeeruk Intl.
Date Posted: 2015/04/09

The objectives of ventilation for road tunnels are, to dilute the carbon monoxide concentration to accepted levels for the traveling public, to effectively and efficiently manage the smoke and heat during a fire inside a tunnel. The design of a ventilation must consider in addition to length, elevation, grades, width, traffic volume, uni or bi-directional traffic, are pedestrians allowed, and fire conditions.

Muhammad Shakeel
by Muhammad Shakeel , CAD Design Manager , M/S zeeruk Intl.

The problem of ventilation for road tunnels short or long is a complex issue with several variables. The objectives of ventilation for road tunnels are, to dilute the carbon monoxide concentration to accepted levels for the traveling public, to effectively and efficiently manage the smoke and heat during a fire inside a tunnel. The design of a ventilation must consider in addition to length, elevation, grades, width, traffic volume, uni or bi-directional traffic, are pedestrians allowed, and fire conditions. It is suggested that you review the ventilation chapter in the Tunneling Handbook and the National Standard502 National Fire Association for information on how to design your ventilation system, but keep in mind that your design must be approved by the authority having jurisdiction in your country.

Tunnel is always designed for minimum length required so there should be no limit to the length. Vintilation shafts can always be provided as needed.

Under road tunnel need ventilation, to normalized the carbon monoxide, but it only depend the designed and length.

Alex Al Yazouri
by Alex Al Yazouri , General Manager , Al Mushref Cooperative Society

Ventilation is so important in the road tunnels but I don't know if there is really a limit.

I would love to know if there is.

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