The Geology of the Route of SANYO SHIN KANSEN

Abstract

The route for SANYO SHIN KANSEN (New Sanyo Line) between Okayama and Hakata was selected as to connect every significant cities along the line with straight lines and as aconsequence it includes many tunnels amounting to 218km of the total distance of 400km. According an outline of the project for construction is described laying emphasis on geological problems relating to tunnel construction.