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Guide for water protection and drainage of underground structures – Booklet 16 – GT9.C16A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)BOOKLET 16: Owner Feedback and maintenance costs
Thematic : Grouting and waterproofing
Digital publishing (May 2026)
AFTES Working Groups and Recommendations
FREEPresentation of AFTES Working Groups (GTs) and list of peer-reviewed recommendations covering all aspects of underground works, and the open knowledge databases. The GTs, currently numbering 28, bring together more than 300 engineers and specialists from across the profession, working on establishing all these documents.
Wet-Mix Spayed Concrete for Permanent Application in Underground Structures – Principles and Specification Guide – GT6.R5A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Digital Edition (May 2026)
Theme: Conventional supports and linings
Anglo-French Glossary of Underground Civil Engineering
FREEThis French–English Glossary of underground civil engineering is a collective work produced by a small working group established by the Publications Committee of AFTES.
Guide for water protection and drainage of underground structures – Booklet 9 – GT9.C9A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)BOOKLET 9: Connections to existing structures
Thematic : Grouting and waterproofing
Digital publishing (Avril 2026)
Mechanical ventilation for underground structures during construction and rehabilitation – GT27.R1A2
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT27.R1A2
Thematic: Transversal tasks (quality, security, logistics …)Guide for water protection and drainage of underground structures – Booklet 7 – GT9.C7A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)BOOKLET 7: Design of technical returns for internal waterproofing systems
Thematic : Grouting and waterproofing
Digital publishing (December 2025)
Guide for water protection and drainage of underground structures – Booklet 11 – GT9.C11A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)BOOKLET 11 : Compartmentalization of GBR-P and GBR-B
Thematic : Grouting and waterproofing
Digital publishing (December 2025)
Guide for water protection and drainage of underground structures – Booklet 1 – GT9.C1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)BOOKLET 1 – Presentation of Water Protection Methods, Drainage Systems and their On-Site Inspection
Thematic : Grouting and waterproofingDigital publishing (October 2023)
Selection process for closed-mode tunnel boring machines – GT4.R8A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Selection process for closed-mode tunnel boring machines
Thematic : TBM, shields and segments
Guide for water protection and drainage of underground structures – Booklet 10 – GT9.C10A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)BOOKLET 10 – Waterproofing of integrated structures
Thematic : Grouting and waterproofingDigital publishing (February 2025)
Shallow shafts – GT28.R2A1 (Prepublication)
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)This text is primarily intended for the various parties involved (contractors, project managers, design offices, contractors, etc.) in the construction of what is known as shallow shafts.
Recommendation approved on 25 May 2023
Geological, Hydrogeological and Geotechnical Investigations required for the Design of Underground Structures – GT24R3A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Thematic : Ground Conditions and Soil-Structure Interaction
Radial rock bolting in tunnels – Design and sizing guide – GT30.R1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendation approved on 18/05/2017
Theme : Conventional support and liningReview of developments in TBMs and their capabilities over the period 2000-2019 – GT4R6A2
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Digital publishing, 23/05/2019
Thematic : TBMVibrations generated by blasting determination of vibration thresholds during preliminary design studies – GT3R7A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendation approved 23/01/2020
Thematic: Conventional ExcavationOrganisation of emergency services and related resources during underground works – GT12R11A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT12R11A1
Organisation of emergency services and related resources during underground works (works subject to Health & Safety coordination)Technical Risks Integration in the Design of Underground Structures Projects for the Purpose of Tender Documentation Drafting – GT32R3A2
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendation GT32R3A2
Technical Risks Integration in the Design of Underground Structures Projects for the Purpose of Tender Documentation DraftingEffects caused by excavation on neighbouring structures in the design and construction of underground works – GT16R2A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT16R2A1
Effects caused by excavation on neighbouring structures in the design and construction of underground worksHydrophilic swelling gaskets for tunnel lining segments – Gasket assessment and quality control procedures – GT9R9A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)The use of PVC washers to fasten tunnel membranes – GT9R7A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Watertightness of precast concrete lining segments – GT9R6A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Thematic : – Grouting and Waterproofing – TBM, Shields, and Segments
The use and installation of extruded seals to partition a synthetic geomembrane lining system (GLS) – GT9R5A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Segmental gaskets – GT9R4A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Segmental gaskets – GT9R4A1
The establishment of quality assurance plans for watertightness works – GT9R3A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Thematic : Grouting and waterproofing
Presentation of new AFTES recommendations on waterproofing treatments in underground structures – GT9R1F3/A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT9R1F3/A1-R-FREN
Presentation of new AFTES recommendations on waterproofing treatments in underground structuresSpecific recommendations relating to behaviour in a fire and health protection when installing waterproofing systems in a confined environment – GT9R18A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Waterproofing roofs of buried structures with asphalt and bitumen-based systems – GT9R14A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)The convergence-confinement method – GT7R6A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT7R6A1
The convergence-confinement methodThe use of plain concrete in tunnels – GT7R5A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT7R5A1
The use of plain concrete in tunnelsThe choice of geotechnical parameters and tests useful to the design, dimensioning and construction of underground structures – GT7R4A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT7R4A1
The choice of geotechnical parameters and tests useful to the design, dimensioning and construction of underground structuresUse of steel ribs in underground works – GT7R3A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT7R3A1
Use of steel ribs in underground works
Considerations on the usual methods of tunnel lining design – GT7R2A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT7R2A1
Considerations on the usual methods of tunnel lining designChoice of tunnel support – GT7R1A2
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT7R1A2
Choice of tunnel supportRock Bolting Technology – GT6R4A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT6R4A1
Rock Bolting TechnologyDesign of tunnels bored with TBMs with respect to the arrival of public rescue service and self-rescue of workers during the worksite phase – GT4R5A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT4R5A1
Design of tunnels bored with TBMs with respect to the arrival of public rescue service and self-rescue of workers during the worksite phaseSlurry for use in slurry shield TBM – GT4R4A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations – Special Issue – GT4R4A1
Slurry for use in slurry shield TBMConstruction time analysis and coefficient of utilisation of tunnel boring machines – GT4R2A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations – Special Issue – GT4R2A1
Construction time analysis and coefficient of utilisation of tunnel boring machinesPractical guide for taking the radon risk into account in the design and execution of underground construction work – GT42R1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT42R1A1
Practical guide for taking the radon risk into account in the design and execution of underground construction workRail tracks and track beds in tunnels – GT40R2A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT40R2A1
Rail tracks and track beds in tunnelsRoad pavements in tunnels – GT40R1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT40R1A1
Road pavements in tunnelsUse of explosives : sensitized emulsions pumped directly at the workface – GT3R6A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT3R6A1
Use of explosives : sensitized emulsions pumped directly at the workface
A code of practice for risk management of tunnel works – GT39R1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT39R1A1
A code of practice for risk management of tunnel worksDesign, dimensioning and execution of precast steel fibre reinforced concrete arch segments – GT38R1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendation GT38R1A1
Design, dimensioning and execution of precast steel fibre reinforced concrete arch segmentsGeometry, concrete, formwork and concreting of tunnel linings : Construction defects – GT36R1A1 Appendix 1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT36R1A1
Appendix 1 – Geometry, concrete, formwork and concreting of tunnel linings : Construction defectsGeometry, concrete mixes, formwork and concrete pouring practice – GT36R1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT36R1A1
Geometry, concrete mixes, formwork and concrete pouring practiceManagement and use of excavated materials – GT35R1A2
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendation GT35R1A2
Management and use of excavated materialsCharacterisation of geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical uncertainties and risks – GT32R2A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendation GT-32R2A1-EN
Characterisation of geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical uncertainties and risksVentilation of underground works during construction – GT27R1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT27R1A1
Ventilation of underground works during construction
Cost control and forms of contract – GT25R3A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT25R3A1
Cost control and forms of contractForward probing ahead of tunnel boring machines
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendation GT-24R2A1-EN
The purpose of this recommendation is to provide an addition to the text of the recommendation “Recognitions for advancement” WG n ° 24 – TOS n ° 209 – September – October 2008 applicable to mechanized methods using a tunnel boring machine.Earthquake design and protection of underground structures
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendation GT22R1A1
The purpose of the seismic recommendations is to reduce the seismic risk through the construction of structures capable of withstanding, under good conditions, earthquakes of a certain level of intensity.Quality process in underground engineering
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT21R1A1
Quality process in underground engineeringDesign of sprayed concrete for underground support
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT20R1A1
Design of sprayed concrete for underground supportCharacterization of rock masses useful for the design and the construction of underground structures – GT1R1A1
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Characterization of rock masses useful for the design and the construction of underground structures – GT1R1A1
The design, sizing and construction of precast concrete segments installed at the rear of a tunnel boring machine (TBM)
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations Special Issue – GT18R1A1
The design, sizing and construction of precast concrete segments installed at the rear of a tunnel boring machine (TBM)Contract practice in tunnel construction – Contract for the supply of tunnelling machines
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations Special Issue – GT17R1F1
Contract practice in tunnel construction – Contract for the supply of tunnelling machinesSettlements induced by tunnelling
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT16R1A1
Settlements induced by tunnelling
Method to assist in asset management for underground structures
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT14R8A1
Method to assist in asset management for underground structuresOperations prior to acceptance of grouting works for rehabilitation of underground structures
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations Special Issue GT14R6A1
Operations prior to acceptance of grouting works for rehabilitation of underground structures
Grouting for rehabilitation of man-entry underground structures
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT14R5A1
These guidelines deal with grounting for the rehabilitation of underground structure large enough for men to enter.Diagnosis methods for lined tunnels
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations GT-14R4A1-EN
This AFTES recommendation deals with diagnostic methods for lined tunnels.Catalogue of disorders in underground structures
30,00€ (30,00€ Excluding tax)Recommendations Special Issue GT14R7A1
Catalogue of disorders in underground structures
