tunnelman
Tunnelman is a term used to describe a professional who constructs or maintains tunnels. In English, it may refer to workers who perform excavation, support, and lining of tunnels in civil engineering, mining, and related industries. More common synonyms include tunneler, tunnel worker, or underground construction worker.
Key responsibilities include site surveying, rock reinforcement, excavation, and installation of lining. Methods vary by project
Equipment and tools commonly used include TBMs, drill rigs, blasting equipment, sprayers for shotcrete, steel set
The tunnelman workforce operates in a range of environments, from urban subway and road-tunnel projects to
Etymology and usage vary by region. The term "tunneler" is more common in some places, while "tunnel
See also tunnel engineering, tunnel boring machine, tunneling, mining.