User talk:Frediculous biggs
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[edit] Undersea Tunnel
Undersea tunnel is a tunnel which is partly or wholly constructed under a body of water. They are often used where buildign a bridge or operating a ferry link is impossible, or to provide competition (or relief) for exisiting bridges or ferry links). There are many reasons for building an undersea tunnel over a bridge or a ferry link.
[edit] Advantages of an undersea tunnel
[edit] Over Bridges
One such adavantage would be that a tunnel would still allow shipping to pass, as a low bridge would not do this (the public may feel a high bridge would be unsightly). Also, a low bridge would need to be an opening or swing bridge to allow shipping to pass and this can cause congestion on the traffic that would pass over the bridge (vehicles, trains, people etc). Tunnels also do not need such huge access ramps to gain the high needed to pass over the expanse of water. Although they may still need to decend deep underground, the tunnel would be able to start inland, without causing too much damage to the area above the tunnel's path.
Bridges may also be closed during periods of high winds and this can also affect the traffic able to use the connection.
Tunnelling will generate soil that has been excavated and this can be used to create new land, as was done with the spoil of the Channle Tunnel.
The most obvious advantage, is of course the fact that bridges cannot be used over very large expanses of water, such as the English Channel.
[edit] Over Ferry Links
As with bridges, albeit with more chance, ferry links will also be closed during adverse weather. Strong winds, or the tidal limits may also affect the workings of a ferry crossing. Travelling through a tunnel is significantly quicker than travelling using a ferry link, shown by the times for travelling through the Channel Tunnel (75-90 minutes for Ferry[1] and 21 minutes on the Eurostar[2]).
[edit] Disadvantages of an undersea tunnel
[edit] Over Bridges
Tunnels require far higher costs of security and construction than bridges. This may mean that over short distances bridges may be constructed rather than tunnels (for example Dartford Crossing). As stated above, bridges may not allow shipping to pass, so solutions such as the Oresund Bridge have been constructed.
[edit] Over Ferry Links
As with Bridges, ferry links are far cheaper to construct and operate than tunnels.
[edit] List of a few prominent undersea tunnels
[edit] References
[edit] RfA
Hiya. I've removed your RfA from the WP:RFA page for the moment - you still need to fill in some sections - most importantly your user name!! Can I help you with it at all? Pedro : Chat 20:40, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
As it's been removed there seems no point now, but thank you VERY much for the offer! Very kind. I wasn't 100% sure (or even 10% sure!!!) what to do, but I'm sure I'll be better next time I try. As, I said, thank you for the offer!Frediculous biggs (talk) 20:59, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Thanks for considering RfA
Hello. While I applaud enthusiasm, I'm afraid you do not yet possess sufficient knowledge/experience to become an admin.
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- Please read WP:Admin
- Please read the admin reading list. Pleae review dispute resolution.
- Generally, It has been my experience that takes at least 3,000 edits in a variety of areas to learn policy and guidelines well enough to attempt adminship. Also, noms returning after an unsuccessful RfA should wait at least another 3,000 edits and 3 months before trying again. You will need to show the ability to contribute a number of significant edits to build the encyclopedia. You will also do well to gain experience in such areas as WP:AIV, WP:AFD, WP:CSD.
- My suggestion would be to withdraw and try again in another 3 months and 3000 edits.
- Please read User:Dlohcierekim/On RfA for an idea of what I look for in a nom and my philosophy on evaluating a nom.
Cheers, Dlohcierekim 20:49, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
Okay, thanks. Sorry for the trouble! Frediculous biggs (talk) 21:39, 31 January 2008 (UTC)
