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SUMMARY:Geomechanics of pressure tunnels and shafts - a critical review of existing knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nHydropower and pumped storage projects are becoming increasingly appealing as environmentally friendly energy sources and large-scale energy storage solutions. \nPressure tunnels/shafts are among the primary components of such projects. Although the design of these pressure tunnels and shafts has been well-established for decades\, during the peak of hydropower project development\, particularly prior to the 90s\, the transfer of knowledge has been adequately made only in developed countries that went through a period of reduced activity in hydropower and pumped hydro projects. \nThe design of the lining of pressure tunnels and shafts is a challenging engineering endeavour which deals with the complex coupled hydraulic-mechanical interaction between the lining and the surrounding rock mass. The lining of pressure waterways should be designed to limit head losses within the conduit to acceptable limits; control excessive leakage and risk of rock hydraulic fracturing/jacking; and ensure long-term structural capacity and serviceability during filling-up\, operation and dewatering stages. \nThis presentation will offer a brief overview of the key design factors that need to be taken into account for pressure tunnels\, including the risk of hydraulic fracturing\, hydraulic jacking\, and landslides or slope instabilities due to excessive seepage. \nFurthermore\, we will delve into the historical development\, limitations\, misconceptions\, and gaps in the commonly employed methods used to evaluate the concrete lining’s resistance to cracking in pressure tunnel and shaft designs. Finally\, we will explore the significance of filling and dewatering strategies for pressure tunnels and their impact on tunnel behaviour. \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nlessons learned for the design of underground structures embodied in hydropower projects\nkey design factors for pressured tunnels\nrisk identification relating to hydraulic fracturing\, hydraulic jacking\, and slope instabilities associated with excessive water pressure.\n\nProgram – in person \n\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking  – light refreshments will be served.\n6:00 PM – 6:05 PM: Introduction of the speaker and the topic\n6:05 PM – 6:50 PM: Presentation\n6:50 PM – 7:00 PM: Q&As\n\nProgram – online (Teams link) \n\n6:00 PM – 6:05 PM: Introduction of the speaker and the topic\n6:05 PM – 6:50 PM: Presentation\n6:50 PM – 7:00 PM: Q&As\n\nPresenter \nMahdi Zoorabadi\, Technical Principal \n \nMahdi Zoorabadi (BSc\, MSc\, PhD) has 22 years of experience in consultancy and research in a broad range of tunnelling and rock engineering fields. Mahdi has been involved in site investigations and design of tunnelling\, underground structure\, dams and hydropower projects in Australia and overseas. He has extensive experience in preliminary and secondary ground support design for underground structures through empirical and numerical modelling techniques\, optioning and design of pressure tunnels\, field rock testing\, rock stress measurement\, groundwater studies\, monitoring\, and instrumentation. He won David Sudgen Award (2013) from the Australian Tunnelling Society. Mahdi is actively involved in research activities through collaboration as Adjunct Associate Professor with UNSW Sydney\, supervising PhD and Master students. Mahdi is currently serving as the Deputy-Chair of ATS VIC Chapter.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/geomechanics-of-pressure-tunnels-and-shafts-a-critical-review-of-existing-knowledge/
LOCATION:SMEC\, Tower 4\, 727 Collins St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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SUMMARY:ATS VIC - North East Link Tunnel Project Industry Updates by Paul\, Ken and Hayley
DESCRIPTION:Type: hybrid event  \n\nOnline link – Webinar Link\nVenue – Sky Park\, One Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia.\n\nTime and date:  \n\n6th September 2023\, Wednesday\n5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Networking over refreshments\n5:30 PM – 6:20 PM: Presentation\n6:20 PM – 6:30 PM: Q&As and Closing Comments\n\nOutline  \nThe North East Link (NEL) is the largest road project in Victoria\, Australia\, and represents the ‘missing link’ in Melbourne’s transport network. The project aims to connect the M80 with the Eastern Freeway linking key growth areas in the north and south-east of Melbourne metropolitan. This massive program of works is carefully planned with the primary and secondary packages in an engineered timeframe so the whole project can open in 2028. The North East Link Primary Package is the largest component of the NEL project\, Victoria’s biggest road project\, and Australia’s largest Public Private Partnership (PPP). The Primary Package includes 15.1 m wide three-lane twin TBM tunnels\, four-lane SEM twin tunnels with 260 m2 in cross-section area\, and cut and cover tunnels connecting to split interchanges. North East Link Program (NELP) awarded this package to the Spark consortium comprising WeBuild\, GS E&C\, CPB\, and CCO\, in June 2021. \nNow two years after the contract award\, the team has made significant advances in constructing this urban reshaping project. Paul Thomas\, Ken Muir and Hayley Bester will provide an update on the progress of the works and the vast underground spaces already created to replace one of the most congested roads in Melbourne metropolitan. \nSpeakers \n \nPaul Thomas \nPaul Thomas is the Construction Director for NELP’s North East Link Primary Package. Paul is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Professional Manager with more than 30 years of experience in the Civil Engineering industry\, with more than 25 years spent in the tunneling and underground construction discipline\, primarily in the design and construction of mass transit\, hydro-power\, and deep sewer projects\, in Hong Kong\, Singapore\, India\, and Australia. \nPaul has extensive experience in TBM tunnels\, drill and blast tunnels\, diaphragm walls\, deep piling\, and design/construction of major underground structures and design development/planning and delivery of major underground infrastructure.\nPaul is NELP’s lead in the project’s Engineering and Construction Delivery aspects\, working closely with Spark JV and Project Co. \nKen Muir                           \nKen Muir is the Technical Director for North East Link Project Co (Project Co)\, having over 30 years of experience in mining and heavy underground civil work in both developed and developing countries. His specialties include Subterranean excavation and lining of shafts\, tunnels\, and caverns\, Drill and Blast with mechanised or hand-held equipment\, TBMs (Slurry\, EPB\, and Gripper)\, Road header\, Shaft sinking using explosive and non-explosive techniques\, and pipejacking. \nKen is NEL Project Co’s lead in the project’s Engineering and Construction Delivery aspects\, working closely with NELP and Spark JV. \nHayley Bester                   \nHayley is a communications and engagement professional with almost 15 years  experience working across State and Federal Governments and private industry on a wide rage of communications and media strategies. She currently leads the Communications and Community Engagement team for the major infrastructure project – the North East Link Tunnels. Hayley’s team support construction by working with the community for tunnelling to commence in 2024. During the time Hayley has been with Spark\, the team has developed a range of tools and incentives to ensure they are working alongside the construction team to get the job done. Prior to Spark\, Hayley worked within the Victorian Premier’s office for seven years. During this time she was responsible for communications and media in the infrastructure space. \nThese experiences have given her extensive experience working with highly influential stakeholders in the business and community sectors\, as well as working within government at the most senior level – liaising with politicians\, industry and advisers from all political backgrounds. \nSponsor \nATS acknowledge the sponsorship provided by ARUP
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-vic-north-east-link-tunnel-project-industry-updates-by-paul-ken-and-hayley/
LOCATION:Sky Park\, One Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
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SUMMARY:Tunnel systems: planning assets today for the future
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nIn this session\, we will explore examples of tunnels that have undergone significant refurbishment\, upgrade\, or change to their systems\, both locally and internationally. \nWe will examine some of the lessons learned and challenges overcome. Our objective is to look at how these lessons might be applied to tunnel systems today to better support our changing needs. Additionally\, we will examine the trends that might inform how we best plan for the future state\, including human factors\, developments in technology\, and how we can better shape the reliability and serviceability of these systems as they go through these changes. \nFurther information \nAustralia has experienced a revolution in underground transport infrastructure over the past three decades as the population of our cities has grown. Some of our major transport tunnels are now approaching lifecycle milestones\, and in particular\, some tunnel systems are approaching the end of their economic life. Many tunnels have already undergone retrofits of new system technologies and repurposing to different transport functions\, such as the conversion of rail to metro. These changes require significant modifications to the existing tunnel systems\, which might not have been foreseen at the time of construction. The need to make significant changes to tunnel systems for upgrades or repurposing is not a new concept. \nIn countries with more established underground infrastructure\, this reality has been experienced multiple times. There are also notable examples of tunnels for more specialized purposes that have undergone radical changes to support new functions. Looking back\, we can see that there are needs for these tunnel systems today that would have been hard to imagine at the time of their construction. Changes to the climate\, resources\, the way we work and how we use and transmit information are all factors that have contributed to this. Considering the current rate of change\, it may be even more difficult to imagine what we will expect of these systems in 30 years’ time. \nEvent program \nIn person: \n\n5:30 pm AEST: Registration and arrival\n6:00 pm AEST: Event commences\n7:00 pm AEST: Presentation concludes and Networking\n8:00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nOnline: \n\n6:00 pm AEST: Event commences\n8:00 pm AEST: Event concludes\n\nAbout the speaker \n \nTom Starling\nPrincipal Mechanical Engineer\, Worley \nTom is a mechanical engineer with 17 years’ of experience\, half of that in major transport infrastructure projects\, working in a variety of roles\, from technical advice in financing and partnerships\, through to testing and commissioning. Being involved at the earliest and latest stages of tunnel system design and construction\, Tom has experience in blue sky planning for possible future usage scenarios\, and has also developed solutions to enable and execute the upgrade\, retrofit and repurpose of existing tunnel systems. The balance of his experience is in a range of sectors; buildings\, water\, defence and resources\, both surface and underground\, which face similar and different challenges to transport tunnel infrastructure. \n  \nMC \n \nTeresa Sandum\nSenior Fire Safety Engineer \nTeresa is a Senior Fire Safety Engineer with 7 years of experience on a range of infrastructure and building projects in Victoria\, New South Wales\, Queensland and New Zealand. Teresa is currently part of the Tunnel System Fire and Life Safety team at WSP and currently working Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project\, North-East Link (NEL) and Southern Program Alliance (SPA) for Level Crossing Removal. \nTeresa have extensive experiences in CFD simulations using Fire Dynamics Simulation for station building\, airports\, and shopping centres. She also specialises in dynamic egress modelling using advanced crowd-based simulation software\, MassMotion for Melbourne Metro and the new Adelaide Street Tunnel for Brisbane Metro. She also provided fire and life safety strategy and evacuation strategy on the existing MURL works as part of the breakthrough interface between the new State Library Station (Melbourne Metro) and Melbourne Central Station (MURL).
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-systems-planning-assets-today-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240213T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240208T011711Z
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SUMMARY:Sprayed concrete use
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on ‘Sprayed concrete use.’ \nThe episode will feature four lectures and will finish with a Q&A with all speakers. \n\nIntroduction – Karl Gunnar Holter\nAn overview of sprayed concrete methodology – Catherine Larive\nSustainability & Application – Ross Dimmock\nMaterial properties and design – Karl Gunnar Holter
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/sprayed-concrete-use/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240208T012521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T012521Z
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SUMMARY:Conventional tunnelling in an urban setting: design and construction considerations
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on ‘Conventional tunnelling in an urban setting : design and construction considerations’. It will begin at 13:00 CET. \n\nThe episode will feature three lectures and will finish with a Q&A with all speakers. \n\nChallenges of tunnelling in urban Areas – Nasri Munfah\nConventional tunnelling in urban Areas – Vojtech Gall\nThe Gateway program – putting the pieces together for urban setting in New York – James Morrison
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/conventional-tunnelling-in-an-urban-setting-design-and-construction-considerations/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240319T015117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T015117Z
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SUMMARY:New developments in BIM
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE EVENT \nThis instalment of the lecture series will focus on ‘New developments in BIM.’ It will begin at 13:00 CET. \nThe episode will feature five lectures and will finish with a Q&A with all speakers. \n\nIntroduction – ITA-AITES WG22 activities – Florent Robert\nDigital Engineering – applications and approaches – Alessandro Menozzi\nSustainable tunnelling projects using BIM – main concepts and opportunities – Rita Sanfilippo\nIFC standard for underground infrastructure projects (IFCTunnel) – Michel Rives\nBIM: Vision of the future – Galina Paskaleva
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/new-developments-in-bim/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240409T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240320T070423Z
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SUMMARY:ATSym Industry Night - Welcome Future Tunnellers
DESCRIPTION:The ATSym invites all members\, non-members\, and students to join us for an engaging panel discussion\nfeaturing firsthand experiences from three tunnelling professionals at different stages of their careers. They\nwill provide insights into working in Australia’s tunnelling industry. \nThis is your chance to hear from and gain valuable guidance on career paths\, industry trends\, and\nchallenges faced by tunnelling professionals from various sectors\, including consultants and contractors.\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gather wisdom from diverse perspectives and discover the exciting possibilities that await you in the world of tunnelling. \nThis event is organized by ATSym and Monash BEST and will be held both online and in person. \nClick here for the event flyer. \nRegistrations are essential. \nA special thank you to our event sponsors Arcadis and Aurecon! \nAgenda \n5:30pm-6:00pm – Networking & Refreshments \n6:00pm-6:45pm – Presentation \n6:45pm-7:15pm – Panel Discussion \n7:15pm-8:00pm – Networking \nSpeakers
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/atsym-industry-night-welcome-future-tunnellers/
LOCATION:Monash University Clayton Campus\, Green Chemical Futures Building - Level 4 Auditorium\, Clayton\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240319T031227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T033013Z
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SUMMARY:BP KWOL Pipeline Relocation - Largest Brownfield Trenchless Relocation in Australia
DESCRIPTION:ATS/AGS/ICE/ASTT jointly presents this in person and online Hybrid Technical Event. \nOverview \nThornlie Cockburn Link (TCL) project consists of a new railway line between the Armadale and Mandurah lines via the Thornlie and Cockburn Stations. The track extension from Thornlie to Cockburn is approximately 14.50 km. \nTo make way for the major construction works\, a 12.6km of existing BP KWOL (Kewdale White Oil Line) required to be relocated which is situated within the narrow brownfield railway corridor.  The works consists of 11.5km of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)\, two 50m microtunnelling/pipejacking crossing operational PTA passenger and Arc freight rail\, 1km of open trench\, 120m steel truss river crossing\, 2 pigging stations and 12 valves and associated valve pits. \nThis presentation will dive into how the determined team have overcome several design and construction challenges and safely delivered the project; these includes: \n\nResolved design issues and obtained stakeholder approval on key design elements of the project including Design package submission in compliance to the railway requirement\, narrow right of way within the active railway corridor\, Canning River Pipeline Crossing\, Cathodic Protection and Voltage Mitigation\,\nCompleted 12 Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) drill shots up to length of 1.4km and depth of 25m within the railway corridor parallel to the operational rail\, in many cases near residential properties\, 12 months of drilling works included eight months of 24/7 works with two drill rigs\,\nRecovery of stuck drilling operation\, using two drill rigs from either end\,\nRecovery of a Micro Tunnel Boring Machine (MTBM) during the Easter break un-der the existing Thornlie Passenger Line and live Arc Infrastructure freight rail\,\nInstallation of a truss bridge over the environmentally and culturally sensitive Canning River site during night-time PTA passenger rail possessions in October 2022\, using a 750T crane and specially manufactured remote-controlled counter-weight\,\nInstallation of 12 Main Line Valve (MLV) pits along the alignment with some of them as close as 500mm to the existing bp KWOL pipeline.\nSuccessful completion of the works leading up to the pipeline cut over date com-mitted 6 months in advance and carried out the critical golden welds during the shut ensuring the successful commissioning of the new line and handover of the new asset.\n\n  \nEvent schedule: \nNetworking and light refreshments: 17:30 – 18:00 (AWST). \nTechnical presentation: 18:00 – 19:00 (AWST). \nQ&A and networking: 19:00 – 20:00 (AWST). \n  \nSpeaker \n\n(Aziz) Jiang Aizezi\n\nArea Manager – Utilities and Tunnels\n\n\nJiang is a Chartered Professional Engineer with a wealth of technical knowledge\, engineering expertise\, and management skills in the construction industry. He has contributed to the successful delivery of construction projects involving a variety of civil\, trenchless and tunnelling techniques\, including road and rail tunnels\, microtunnelling\, pipe jacking\, auger boring\, horizontal directional drilling\, Oil and gas pipeline construction\, conventional pipeline construction (Drainage\, Water\, Sewer\, Telcom\, Power)\, piling\, and heavy lifting operations. Jiang excels at managing stakeholders with competing interests and resolving complex issues. He creates an open forum for discussion to drive outcomes that benefit all parties. He has worked some a few iconic trenchless\, tunnel and infrastructure projects in Brisbane\, Sydney\, Melbourne and Perth. This includes: Legacy way tunnel\, Maroochydore HDD sewer relocation\, Caltex fuel line Brisbane River crossing\, Sydney metro tender\, Melbourne Metro\, Epping main sewer\, O’Shannassy Reservoir inlet tunnel\, Denny Ave level crossing removal\, Serpentine Trunk Main rail crossing\, BP KWOL pipeline relocation and Thornlie Cockburn Link\,.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/bp-kwol-pipeline-relocation-largest-brownfield-trenchless-relocation-in-australia/
CATEGORIES:Online,Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
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SUMMARY:Tunnel Systems Education at the Victorian Tunnelling Centre - Online Presentation
DESCRIPTION:About the VTC \nThe Victorian Tunnelling Centre (VTC) at Holmesglen Institute’s Drummond Street campus trains and upskills thousands of workers in underground construction and tunnelling. Training up to 5\,000 learners annually\, the Australian-first tunnelling facility ensures that Victorians are leaders in underground construction\, operations and workplace health and safety. \nWho should attend this presentation? \nAnyone with interest in tunnelling education\, from students learning useful skills\, to operators training their staff\, to contractors that need a facility dedicated to tunnelling education. This presentation will give you many insights into what is available and the opportunities to explore. \nWhy should you attend? \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn what the VTC does and how it can extend your skills and career. You will also learn more about a workshop planned for later this year specifically designed for tunnel systems. \nThe VTC is in constant communication with industry. Working with construction companies on their training model well in advance\, during the pre-tender phase\, helping employers understand the REAL cost of skilling. VTC is building robust\, mature\, trusting relationships that help all stakeholders understand what’s happening in the industry. \nPresenter \nRoss Digby \nAssociate Director\, Centre for Energy & Infrastructure\, Holmesglen Institute\, \nRoss thinks that listening closely to industry unearths the pain points\, and solutions can come with combinations of accredited and non-accredited programs that align with organisational practice. Anyone can pick and mix what they need. He is passionate about training and wants to ensure that workers are fit for the roles they’re doing.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-systems-education-at-the-victorian-tunnelling-centre-online-presentation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240514T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240514T223000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240502T040530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T040530Z
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SUMMARY:Logistics in long and deep tunnels
DESCRIPTION:ITA Lecture Series #35  \nThis episode will feature three lectures: \n\nLogistical aspects of deep tunnelling – Magali Schivre\, Animator of ITA WG17 – INCAS Partners – France\n\nGeneral presentation highlighting the main specificities and challenges relating to the logistics to be implemented in a long\, deep tunnel\, with a presentation of the latest guideline published by WG17. \n\nQuiling mount water conveyance: Logistical challenges and solutions – Yang Jinjun\, China Railway Tunnel Group Co.\, Ltd. (CRTG) – China\n\nIllustration of the issue through a hydraulic project highlighting the logistical challenges and solutions based on a major hydraulic project in China\, a finalist in the ITA Award 2023 (major project category). \n\nLogistics issues specific to the Brennero project – Antonio Voza\, Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) – Italy\n\nFor a major rail infrastructure project crossing the Alps\, illustration of the project owner’s point of view on the logistical aspects and solutions implemented on this project. \nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters. \nThis lecture series remains free and open to all. For all those that cannot join ‘live’ online\, please register and you will receive a link to stream the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours only. After these 24 hours\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch. \nRegister for the events here: https://www.itacet.org/sessions/forthcoming
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/logistics-in-long-and-deep-tunnels/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240627T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240531T040507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T000226Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Addressing Gender Pay Disparities in Engineering - REGISTER NOW!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW! \nPanellists consisting of industry leaders\, academia experts\, and engineering professionals will have an open discussion on the current state of the gender pay gap\, the policies driving change\, and the initiatives aimed at closing the gap in the engineering sector. \nThe forum aims to foster dialogues on multiple perspectives from existing policies to recent legislative developments\, to gender equality criteria in tender processes. With engaging discussion\, the forum aims to benefit a broad audience on understanding where we are at approaching a more equitable and inclusive future for all professionals in the field. \nBy joining this event\, you will:  \n\nUnderstand current landscape of the issue and policies designed to address it\nGain insights into practical initiatives and strategies for closing the gender pay within tender and procurement processes\nIdentify actionable steps that can be implemented within one’s own organisation\nBe equipped with the latest statistics\, transparency tools\, and benchmarking standards to monitor and report disparities.\n\nSpeakers \n \nKaren Whelan \nAssociate Dean\, Learning & Teaching | Faculty of Engineering | Queensland University of Technology \nKaren is a materials engineer and engineering educator with over 25 years of experience in the higher education sector. Her research is on gender diversity and inclusion in engineering education and engineering practice. As Associate Dean\, Learning and Teaching she has strategic oversight of course and curriculum development and teaching quality\, in the QUT Faculty of Engineering\, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in nine engineering disciplines\, as well as in architecture and the built environment. In 2023 and 2024 QUT introduced an innovative and contemporary set of new degree programs including integrated vertical degrees\, giving students the opportunity to study for a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and a Masters degree in one of the following areas: Robotics and AI\, Advanced Manufacturing\, Sustainable Infrastructure\, and Renewable Energy. Karen is Chair of the Engineers Australia Women in Engineering Queensland Committee\, and a member of the EA National Committee for Women in Engineering. She also leads a Diversity and Inclusion Special Interest Group in the Australasian Association for Engineering Education. \n \nDr Melinda Laundon \nSenior Research Fellow from the Australian Cobotics Centre and Centre for Decent Work and Industry\, Queensland University of Technology \nDr Melinda Laundon is a Senior Research Fellow from the Australian Cobotics Centre and Centre for Decent Work and Industry\, Queensland University of Technology. Melinda has a longstanding interest in gender equity at work and has researched fair pay\, pay transparency\, and flexible work. Her recent and current research projects include reward and recognition in the Australian finance sector\, the impact of emerging technologies on workers and organisations\, and university teaching and learning. Melinda’s career prior to academia was in the Australian Public Service. \n \nMaria Koutsimpisis \nProject Controls Manager – Southern Program Alliance (Level Crossing Removal Project) – Acciona AU & NZ \nMaria has had over 20 years’ experience in complex\, capital-intensive multinationals\, leading large cross-functional teams on multi-year\, billion-dollar projects. She is the Project Controls Manager at Southern Program Alliance and Regional Project Controls Manager for ACCIONA and prior to this had a successful international executive automotive career with General Motors. She has an MBA from the Melbourne Business School and BEng(Mech) Hons/ BSc(Mathematics) from the University of Melbourne. She is an EngExec and Fellow with Engineers Australia and is Chartered in Leadership & Management and Project Management. She is the Chair of the National Committee for Women in Engineering\, a Non Executive Director with ANCAP and an Advisory Board Member with Power of Engineering. \n \nCathy Sanders \nHR manager\, Acciona \nCathy has been in civil construction for last 7 years\, having started her career in education and training over 20 years ago. As a secondary teacher by trade\, her passion for learning pathways quickly evolved into career pathways within human resources. Cathy is an advocate for the opportunities transferrable skills can bring into the construction industry\, especially for women\, and she demonstrates that both within her role with Acciona and through volunteering on the NAWIC Education and Mentoring Committee. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/bridging-the-gap-addressing-gender-pay-disparities-in-engineering-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240801T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240723T040732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T044457Z
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SUMMARY:Rozelle Interchange Project - Presentation and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Overcoming the complex geometry and geology during design and construction of the Rozelle Interchange tunnel network\nTHURSDAY 1 AUGUST – REGISTRATION LINK NOW AVAILABLE!\nRozelle Interchange was the final stage (Stage 3b) of the WestConnex project. As stated in the project title\, ‘Interchange’\, this project linked the M4 East and M4-M8 Link projects with the future Western Harbour Tunnel project. To achieve these connections and minimise surface impacts\, complex road and underground ventilation alignments were needed. This presentation covers design and construction challenges to overcome the complex road alignment (including 50 tunnel over tunnel crossovers) and equally complex geology. \nTimings\n5:30 – 6:00 – Networking and snacks \n6:00 – 7:00 – Presentation and Q&A \n7:00 – 8:00 – Networking \nLearning outcomes\n\nUnderstand the Rozelle Interchange Tunnel.\nLearn how complex geology coupled with complex road geometry\, including 4 levels of tunnels was safely constructed.\n\nSpeakers\n \nBeatriz Estrada\nPrincipal\, PSM \nBeatriz is a Principal Engineering Geologist at PSM. She has worked as part of the design and construction teams of numerous tunnel projects. She has been the technical lead for the development of the geotechnical models for multiple tunnel projects in Sydney including Rozelle Interchange\, Sydney Metro City and Southwest and Western Harbour Tunnel\, Southern Tunnel Works. \n  \n \nMark Trim\nPrincipal Tunnel Engineer\, Delve Underground \nMark is the Underground and Tunnels Practice Lead for Delve Underground’s Australian and New Zealand Region. He has 26 years of experience working as a design engineer and design manager specializing in permanent and temporary underground structures. He has in-depth knowledge of empirical and numerical modelling methods and has designed tunnels using SEM\, tunnel boring machines and cut-and-cover excavation techniques.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/rozelle-interchange-project-save-the-date/
LOCATION:EA Sydney Office\, Mezzanine Level\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240808T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240723T032219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T050612Z
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SUMMARY:Road tunnel ventilation optimisation using 1D modelling
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis event offers invaluable insights into improving road tunnel ventilation systems. \nHear first-hand from experts who collaborated with Australian road tunnel operators to enhance their ventilation using advanced simulation tools. Learn how Ventsim DESIGN\, a 1D network flow simulation tool with a 3D graphical user interface\, was adapted for tunnel-specific challenges like jet fan pressure and vehicle piston effects. \nDiscover the detailed process of building validated models\, calibrated with real-time sensor data\, and how these models were used to trial and implement successful changes. Key topics include reducing power consumption\, optimising fan use and modifying emission requirements. \nBy attending\, you’ll gain practical knowledge applicable to tunnel ventilation and other engineering challenges\, witnessing the real-world impact of these innovations. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with industry professionals and stay ahead with cutting-edge ventilation solutions. \nLearning outcomes \nIn this presentation\, you will learn about: \n\nThe approach taken in modelling ventilation in operational road tunnels\, informed by experience in underground mine ventilation and model calibration.\nVarious approaches taken in mining and how they may or may not be applicable to tunnel ventilation.\n\nAbout the speakers \n\nFlorian Michelin\nBrisbane Manager\, Howden Ventsim\n\nFlorian Michelin is the Howden Ventsim Brisbane Manager. Florian Michelin is a mechanical engineer\, specialising in computational fluid dynamics. They started as a software developer at Chasm Consulting (now owned by Howden)\, developing new features and improving simulation algorithms in Ventsim™. This led to the development of Pumpsim\, a software for liquid pipe flow simulation\, and Florian became the product manager for Pumpsim\, as well as trainer and consultant using Ventsim and Pumpsim. Now\, they are the manager for Howden Ventsim Australia\, responsible for development\, sales\, training\, and consulting activities for Ventsim and Pumpsim products.\n\n\n\nDr Martin Griffith\nSoftware Team Leader\, Howden Ventsim\n\nDr Martin Griffith is the Howden Ventsim Software Team Leader. He has worked in ventilation network modelling software development and consulting projects at Howden Ventsim for seven years. Prior to this\, he worked for a decade in fluid dynamics research at Monash and Swinburne Universities. He has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/road-tunnel-ventilation-optimisation-using-1d-modelling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240805T022141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T013813Z
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SUMMARY:DAARWIN-GEMINI A novel tool to predict advance rate of a TBM in real-time
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nSAALG Geomechanics\, in collaboration with ACCIONA\, has developed DAARWIN-GEMINI\, a software system designed to optimize the performance of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) using machine learning-based techniques. The system key features include an advanced architecture for querying and processing data from the TBM database\, big data analysis and visualization in a web browser\, a ground-machine interaction model to predict the TBM advance rate and operation anomalies detection via machine learning algorithms to enhance the efficiency and reliability of tunnel excavation operations. The system has been validated in the Mularroya (Spain) hydraulic tunnel (small diameter shield TBM) in fractured rock mass with faulted and sheared zones\, and implemented in a larger diameter tunnel with EPB in Sao Paulo (Brazil) in weathered granite materials. In both cases\, the ground-machine excavation model was trained with excavation data from each tunnel and the model was deployed to provide real-time predictions of the penetration rate during the TBM operation. \nThis is an in-person and online event. \nLearning outcomes\nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nHow machine learning is being applied within the tunnelling industry to improve productivity and reduce risk.\nA statistical approach to a ground-machine interaction model to predict the penetration rate of a TBM from performance parameters and geotechnical parameters.\nArchitecture and workflow of a system capable of providing predictions of the penetration rate at ring level and perform geotechnical back-analysis to assess spatial variability of ground parameters.\nLessons learned from the implementation of the system in two case studies\, a small diameter hydraulic tunnel in Spain and a metro tunnel in Brazil.\n\nEvent program\n\n5:30 pm AEST:  In-Person event registration opens\n6:00 pm AEST:  Event commences (online event starts here)\n7:00 pm AEST:  Event concludes\n\nAbout the speaker\n \nIgnasi Aliguer \nCTO and Co-Founder\, SAALG Geomechanics \nIgnasi Aliguer is Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at SAALG Geomechanics\, a software company and engineering firm focused on advanced digital tools for geotechnical engineering problems. Ignasi worked as a Research Engineer at Tech. University of Catalonia\, focusing on hydraulic fracture numerical simulations working with a major oil company. He also served as a Visiting Research Scholar at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He then joined Petrabytes\, a software company providing data solutions and visualization tools for the oilfield industry. Ignasi then co founded SAALG\, where he leads the team in charge of developing DAARWIN.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/daarwin-gemini-a-novel-tool-to-predict-advance-rate-of-a-tbm-in-real-time/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240829T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240829T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240806T045319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T045409Z
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SUMMARY:Geocomposite Tunnel Invert Drainage - Online technical presentation
DESCRIPTION:Presentation abstract:  \nCavidrain Invert geocomposite systems are used to form a drainage layer beneath the road pavement of tunnel floors. The use of Cavidrain Invert offers a number of advantages over more traditional methods (which use crushed stone and pipes) such as: (i) reduced excavation (as they form a much thinner layer compared to crushed stone layers\, requiring less excavation thus accelerating the construction process); (ii) faster installation (they can be quickly laid down\, reducing installation time compared to traditional methods); (iii) lower costs (achieved through the reduction of excavation and the acceleration of the construction process); (iv) improved drainage (as they provide larger void to facilitate a better water flow compared to crushed stone and thus ensuring effective drainage); (v) reduced mineral scale buildup (by mitigating problems caused by mineral deposits that can clog traditional drainage systems). This presentation demonstrates the use of Cavidrain Invert in projects such as the Cross River Rail and how these projects integrated this system into the design and construction. \nSpeak Bios: \n \nGoran Erak \nCivil engineer with 33 years of experience in the UK\, Europe\, Africa and Middle East\, working on a number of challenging projects within a variety of sectors\, including environmental\, tunnels\, highways\, rail\, water\, mining\, structural and residential. \nResponsible for the ABG Geosynthetics Civils division globally\, including monitoring design output for specific projects in this sector and dealing with civil engineering consultancies\, contractors\, government organisations and coordinating research projects with universities. Providing specialist geosynthetic design solutions on unusual or difficult civil engineering applications. Managing research and development projects for advanced geosynthetic applications. \n \nAmir Shahkolahi \nMEngSc (Civil Engineering)\, Fellow member of Engineers Australia\, National Deputy Chair of the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS)\, Board member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)-Australian Section\, Member of the Standards Australia Technical Committee CE/032-Reinforced fill structures working group\, Representative of Engineers Australia in the Standard Australia Technical Committee for Geosynthetics and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee ISO/TC 221\, Industry Board member of the Australian Pavement Research Hub\, Elected Council member of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)\, Chair of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Asia Pacific Regional Committee\, Leadership team of the International Geosynthetics Society Technical Committees for Barriers (TC-B)\, Member of the International Geosynthetics Society Technical Committees for reinforcement (TC-R) and Stabilisation (TC-S)\, and Member of the ASTM Technical Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and Committee E60 on Sustainability. \nEvent sponsor \n \nglobalsynthetics.com.au \nGlobal Synthetics is a Gold supporting member of the ATS
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/geocomposite-tunnel-invert-drainage-online-technical-presentation/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240910T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240910T223000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240716T032759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T032923Z
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SUMMARY:ITA Lecture - EPB tunnelling: environmental aspects and re-use opportunities of the conditioned muck
DESCRIPTION:The rapid development of mechanised tunnelling in the last decades has increased the tunnelling community’s focus on the environmental aspects of tunnel construction. The excavation carried out by using EPB (Earth Pressure Balance) machines often requires the use of foaming agents\, specific products that are added to the medium intended to be excavated\, in order to make the excavation process possible. The produced muck can be considered more than a simple “landfill material” and its re-use is strongly suggested in view of sustainable excavation and circular economy principles. However\, the correct management process should be followed. This process should take into account the presence of the used additives in the mucking itself. \nThis instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on ‘EPB tunnelling: environmental aspects and re-use opportunities of the conditioned muck’ in collaboration with ITA-AITES WG15. \nThis episode will feature three lectures: \n\nThe conditioning phase in EPB tunnelling and the issue of muck disposal – Prof. Carmine Todaro\nEnvironmental aspects of the conditioning phase\, chemical profile of foaming agents and the biodegradation process: the Italian approach before muck re-use – Dr. Anna Barra Caracciolo\nThe muck as a raw ingredient for industrial production\, its physical transformations and treatment\, including examples from construction sites – Prof. Robert Galler\n\nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters\, with discussion and Q&A moderated by Dr. Nikolai Bobylev \nThe Lunchtime lecture series remains free and open to all. For all those that cannot join ‘live’ online\, please register and you will receive a link to stream the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours only. After these 24 hours\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-epb-tunnelling-environmental-aspects-and-re-use-opportunities-of-the-conditioned-muck/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240829T023634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T041735Z
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SUMMARY:Hobsons Bay main Yarra crossing duplication project
DESCRIPTION:The Hobsons Bay Main Sewer (HBMS)\, constructed in the 1960s\, transfers approximately 30 per cent of Melbourne’s wastewater to the Western Treatment Plan at Werribee. \nThe sewer alignment has a single sewer crossing under the Yarra River\, which has deteriorated to a point where it requires rehabilitation and/or replacement. The Hobson Bay main Yarra crossing duplications project is the construction of a new sewer alongside the current HBMS to ensure there are no disruptions to the critical sewer network and will allow for the future uninterrupted rehabilitation of the existing crossing. \nThis presentation covers the design and construction of the new sewer; tunnelling and excavating shafts in difficult ground conditions\, constructing shafts over the critical live sewers\, completing the live connections and bringing the new sewer successfully into service. \nATS Platinum Sponsor John Holland. \nProgram\nOnline: \n\n6.00 pm AEST: Presentation and Q&A\n\nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEST: Guest arrival\, registration\, networking\n6.00 pm AEST: Presentation and Q&A\n7.00 pm: Event ends\n\nAbout the speaker\n\n\n\nNick Cox\nConstruction Manager\, John Holland\nBiography\nNick is a Construction Manager at John Holland. During his 16 years as a civil engineer with John Holland\, Nick has specialised in major road\, rail and water infrastructure tunnelling projects in Victoria\, NSW and Queensland. \nHis expertise includes TBMs\, pipejacking\, mined tunnelling\, ground treatment and shaft sinking in both hard and soft ground. Nick has been at the forefront of implementing key project innovations such as the use of glass-reinforced plastic linings and manholes and the development of mechanical flumes for live sewer diversion works.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/hobsons-bay-main-yarra-crossing-duplication-project/
LOCATION:Melbourne Engineers Australia office
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241008T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241008T233000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240920T003551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T003634Z
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SUMMARY:ITA Lecture - Practical Aspects of Segmental Tunnel Lining Design
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Practical Aspects of Segmental Tunnel Lining Design \nAfter several decades of continuous progress\, mechanized tunnelling has now become the main method applied in almost all types of geology\, all sizes\, and in increasingly shorter lengths. The predominant excavation support system for TBM tunnels consists of a one-pass precast concrete segmental liner which in addition to typical use in soft ground contexts is also increasingly applied in competent rock settings to better manage the geotechnical and hydrogeological risks. The first presentation of this lecture covers necessary details for analysis and design and provides in-depth information allowing tunnel engineers to start designing tunnel segmental linings. The required elements of concrete technology are presented in the second presentation and the last presentation describes the use of fiber for reinforcing segmental linings which has become the preferred solution for most cases. \nThis instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on practical Aspects of Segmental Tunnel Lining Design. \nThis episode will feature three lectures: \n\nBasic Principles of Tunnel Segmental Liner Analysis and Design – Verya Nasri\nTechnology challenges to meet sustainability goals of concrete used for tunnel segmental linings – Barzin Mobasher\nUse of Fiber for Tunnel Segment reinforcement – Benoit De Rivaz\n\nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters. \n  \n \nVerya Nasri\, AECOM \n \nBenoit De Rivaz\, Bekaert Underground Solutions \nThe Lunchtime lecture series remains free and open to all. For all those that cannot join ‘live’ online\, please register and you will receive a link to stream the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours only. After these 24 hours\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch. \nRegister for the events here: https://www.itacet.org/sessions/forthcoming
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-practical-aspects-of-segmental-tunnel-lining-design/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online only
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241022T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240913T022033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T052641Z
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SUMMARY:North East Link SEM Ventilation Tunnel and Adit Construction
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThe construction of the North East Link (NEL) tunnels is well underway! The largest transport infrastructure project in Victorian history consists of 6.5 km tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen\, and it will complete Melbourne’s orbital freeway network. The presentation will provide an overview of the recently constructed ventilation tunnel and adits using Sequential Excavation Method (SEM). The key topics include primary support types and selection criteria\, construction sequence and methodology\, observational ground behaviour and support optimisation on site. This presentation offers an exclusive look into the mega project\, detailing the entire timeline from design to construction. It provides a unique opportunity to showcase the comparison between tunnel design considerations and field observations\, with the intention to bridge the gap between theory and practice. \nLearning outcomes \nThis presentation you will learn: \n• Regional geology and how the project classifies the rock mass for tunnel support selection. \n• The roles and responsibilities of the CPS team in the field and how they provide advice on “as required” support installation. \n• An overview of the detailed design process and how the North East Link team are bridging the gap between design and construction through design and constructability optimisations. \nTimings \nOnline: \n6:00pm AEDT: Presentation and Q&A \n7:00pm AEDT: Webinar ends \nIn-person: \n5:30pm AEDT: Guest arrival\, registration\, networking \n6:00pm AEDT: Presentation and Q&A \n7:00pm AEDT: Event ends \n  \nSpeakers \n \nBrooke Carnes \nSenior Project engineer\, DELVE Underground \nBrooke is a Senior Project engineer at Delve Underground with 10 years of experience in tunnelling on a wide range of transportation and water projects\, both in Australia and internationally. She has design experience in metro rail\, road tunnel and large-scale underground structures. Brooke was the SEM mainline tunnel Package Lead on the North East Link Program Detailed Design Phase and is now working as a Field Professional providing Construction Phase Services to SPARK for the construction of the SEM scope on this project. \n \nHeather Hughes-Adams \nProfessional geotechnical engineer\, DELVE Underground \nHeather Hughes-Adams is a professional geotechnical engineer with 6 years of experience in the industry. She joined Delve Underground in Vancouver in 2021\, where she has used her background in site investigation and trenchless construction engineering to support her work in trenchless technology\, including the design and construction of horizontal directional installations and pipe rammed crossings. Since joining the Melbourne office last year\, Heather has begun working on large scale transportation tunnels\, starting with the North-East Link project where she works full time on Construction Phase Services.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/north-east-link-sem-ventilation-tunnel-and-adit-construction/
LOCATION:Delve Underground\, Level 15 / 385 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240813T015744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T020450Z
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SUMMARY:ATS technical session: Design of large underground caverns for pumped hydro projects
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis webinar will be focused on the design of large underground caverns\, a crucial topic with the current development of multiple Pumped Hydro schemes. The main speaker will be Mousa Hazrati Aghchai\, who has a PhD in rock mechanics and a solid background in geotechnics/rock mechanics in Tunnelling\, Hydropower\, and Dam engineering with 20 years of experience. \nLearning outcomes  \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nKey aspects of large underground caverns design for pumped hydro projects.\nMain risks to consider when designing this kind of high-complexity structures.\nCase studies of real projects.\n\nAbout the speaker \n \nMousa Hazrati Aghchai\nTechnical Director Tunnels & Underground Space\, GHD \nMousa has a degree in Rock Mechanics\, and a Masters and PhD both in Rock Mechanics as well. He has been in GHD for 2 years. Mousa has 20 years of experience in the design of surface and underground excavations applied in Civil Engineering such as Tunnel engineering including Roadway\, Railway and water conveyance tunnels both in conventional (drill and blast) and mechanized methods\, Dam engineering\, Hydropower projects\, and Pump storage power plants. As a special expertise\, he has designed several large caverns and deep shafts. Having a solid technical background\, he has extensive experience in empirical\, analytical\, and numerical methods in Tunnel engineering. He has also experience in solving challenges during design\, construction\, and operation periods. Mousa has been involved in design and execution of several national and international projects.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-technical-session-design-of-large-underground-caverns-for-pumped-hydro-projects/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241112T230000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241113T003000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20241106T045246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T045246Z
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SUMMARY:ITA Lecture Series - Face Stability Issues
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on practical Face Stability Issues.\nThis episode will feature three lectures: \n• Examples of tunnel face instability on site – Elena Chiriotti\n• Overview of mechanisms and methods to evaluate tunnel face stability – Nicolas Berthoz\n• Case of deep tunnels in a clay medium – Thomas Pferdekamper \nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters\nThe Lunchtime lecture series remains free and open to all. For all those that cannot join ‘live’ online\, please register and you will receive a link to stream the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours only. After these 24 hours\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-series-face-stability-issues/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online only
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241113T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20241023T002909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T002909Z
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SUMMARY:North East Link Project update and Australian Tunnelling Society annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Contrary to what it says on the Engineers Australia registration page\, this event is completely free to ATS members. Please make sure you register using your ATS email address and the discount will be applied as you move through the registration process.  \nEvent summary \nExplore this year’s key tunnelling developments at the Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS) Victorian Chapter Annual Special Meeting\, where you’ll also witness the election of the 2025 ATS Victorian Committee. \nFollowing these formalities\, this year’s technical session spotlights the latest progress on Melbourne’s North East Link project\, a pivotal tunnelling initiative. \nThe technical session will explore how advancements in Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) techniques address complex geological conditions like Silurian bedrock and Yarra River deposits\, along with improved excavation methods and real-time progress monitoring. \nYou’ll also gain insights into the use of digital engineering to enhance safety\, as well as strategies for environmental management and minimising urban disruption. \nLearning outcomes \nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nhow TBM and SEM techniques are integrated to optimise tunnelling in complex geological and urban environments\nthe impact of digital engineering on design accuracy\, construction efficiency and coordination\nthe role of advanced monitoring systems in real-time operational adjustments and environmental management.\n\nProgram \nIn-person: \n\n5.30 pm AEDT: networking\n6.00 pm AEDT: refreshments\n6.30 pm AEDT: meeting and technical presentation\n7.20 pm AEDT: event ends\n\nOnline: \n\n6.30 pm AEDT: meeting and technical presentation\n7.20 pm AEDT: event ends\n\nAbout the speakers \n\nKen Muir\nTechnical Director\, Project Co\, the North East Link Project Central Package\nBiography \nKen Muir is a Chartered Engineer with 40 years of experience in underground works. Currently serving as Technical Director for PCo on the Central Package of the North East Link Project\, Ken’s diverse career spans continents and industries. He began in South African mines before contributing to the Channel Tunnel in the UK. \nHis expertise extends to hydropower projects in Malaysia and Peru\, mine development in Ireland\, and mass transit projects in Spain and Southeast Asia. For the past 18 years\, Ken has been based in Melbourne\, where he has been involved in tendering and working on a wide range of projects both in Australia and Southeast Asia. \n  \n \nPaul Thomas\nDirector\, D&C Central\, North East Link Program\nBiography \nPaul Thomas is a Chartered Engineer with 35 years of experience in underground/tunnelling and heavy civil engineering projects. Currently the Director D&C Central for NELP (State Delivery Authority)\, Paul’s career began in 1988 in South Wales\, UK. \nHis international experience\, spanning 22 years\, includes work on mass transit and hydropower underground/tunnelling projects across Singapore\, Hong Kong\, New Delhi\, Riyadh\, and Australia. In 2015\, Paul transitioned to a role with the State Government as Deputy Director for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel\, bringing his extensive global expertise to bear on local infrastructure projects. \nThis event is supported by ARUP.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/north-east-link-project-update-and-australian-tunnelling-society-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Online and in person at Arup Melbourne\, Sky Park 1\, Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Victoria\, 3008
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241126T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20240909T043528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T032035Z
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SUMMARY:Ground freezing below a river estuary
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nA new 1.48km road tunnel has been excavated beneath the Świna straits in northwest Poland using a 13.46m slurry TBM. To overcome the challenges posed by low overburden and complex geology\, artificial ground freezing was implemented to enable safe excavation for the emergency egress structures required for motorway operations. This presentation will focus on the design and execution of the ground freezing process\, including analysis of construction phase monitoring data and key lessons learned from this challenging project. \nLearning outcomes \nAttendees will learn about ground freezing under river estuaries. \nTimings \n17:30 – 18:00 – Registration \n18:00 – 18:50 – Presentation \n18:50 – 19:00 – Questions \nIf attending online\, please log in at 17:55. \nSpeaker \n \nAnastasios Konstantinou \nDesigner\, Systra \nAnastasios (Tassos) is a seasoned geotechnical engineering specialising in underground infrastructure design. With a strong background in TBMs\, NATM\, cut and cover structures\, deep excavation as well as soil and rock slope stability\, Tassos brings a comprehensive skill set to his role. Originally from Greece\, Anastasios joined the SYSTRA team in 2018 and is currently the design package lead for the TBM Tunnel Segmental Lining design on the Suburban Rail Loop East\, Work Package C based in Melbourne.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ground-freezing-below-a-river-estuary-save-the-date/
LOCATION:EA Brisbane Office\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St (EA Office)\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250114T230000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250115T003000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20241216T231300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T231300Z
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SUMMARY:ITA Lecture Series #42 - The seismic design of tunnels and underground structures
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on ‘The seismic design of tunnels and underground structures’ in collaboration with ITA AITES WG9. \nThe episode will feature three lectures and will finish with a Q&A with all speakers. It will begin at 13:00 CET. \n\nOverview of seismic design – Conrad Felice\nThe international earthquake risk\, the risk to ITA member nations\, and the role of Working Group 9. Specific concerns to be addressed in a seismic design for tunnels and underground structures in earthquake-prone areas will be presented\, along with examples of systems that have been damaged by past earthquakes.\nFramework for seismic design & analysis of underground structures – Youssef Hashash\nSpecific procedures and analysis practices required to design a tunnel or underground structure in a seismic environment. Available methodologies will be presented\, including both empirical and numerical methods\, and specific areas of concern will be highlighted compared to traditional static analysis.\nCase studies – Angel Del Amo & Carlos Jaramillo\nThe seismic analysis of a fault-crossing tunnel\, emphasizing the critical understanding of seismic hazards and their implications for tunnel design and safety.\n\nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters. \nThe Lunchtime lecture series remains free and open to all. For all those that cannot join ‘live’ online\, please register and you will receive a link to stream the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours only. After these 24 hours\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch. \nRegister for the events here: Lunchtime lecture series #42 | Itacet
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-series-42-the-seismic-design-of-tunnels-and-underground-structures/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250211T230000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250212T003000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20250210T022112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T022156Z
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SUMMARY:ITA Lecture Series   #43 - Contractual tools for good project management
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on contractual tools for good project management. This episode will feature three lectures: \n• Good contracts need good tenders – Matthias Neuenschwander\n• Project delivery through partnership – Neil Paynter\n• BIM in UGW contracts – Rita Sanfilippo \nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters \nThe Lunchtime lecture series remains free and open to all. For all those that cannot join ‘live’ online\, please register and you will receive a link to stream the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours only. After these 24 hours\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-series-43-contractual-tools-for-good-project-management/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online only
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20241218T002732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T003014Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative water management for underground constructions
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nWater ingress during underground construction has been known to cause structural instability\, heightened maintenance costs\, and pose an array of safety hazards. These hazards range from the seemingly minimal moisture damage to the more severe cracking.  Traditionally\, solutions such as grouting\, drainage pipes\, and repair injections have been employed. However\, these methods are not only temporary but also prove to be rather costly\, creating a case for an innovative and sustainable alternative.  This webinar will present water management using drainage mesh solutions along with case studies from projects that have pioneered the usage of these mesh solutions. They provide a tangible demonstration of reductions in environmental impact\, lower costs\, and enhanced durability across diverse environments and geologies. \nProgram Timeline \n6.00pm AEST – Webinar commences \n6.45pm AEST – Q&A with speakers \n7.00pm AEST – Webinar concludes \nLearning Outcomes\nParticipants will gain an understanding of how to mitigate water pressure risks using monolithic drainage mesh solutions\, offering a sustainable alternative.\nThrough case studies\, participants will acquire practical knowledge on applying drainage mesh techniques in diverse underground construction scenarios. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\nJohnny Poulsen\nCEO\nDolenco Tunnel Systems \nWith over 25 years of experience of building markets for waterproofing and concrete repair solutions\, he has founded and managed businesses in distribution and subcontracting of a wide range of specialized solutions. Johnny Poulsen has during this time accumulated know how and expertise on tunnel and underground structures on the international market. With his experience\, he has been leading the development of new\, innovative business solutions\, to accommodate the changing needs in underground construction and continues to develop and adapt in the increasingly changing conditions for construction.\n\n\n\n\n\nSergii Tabachnikov\nGeo Technical Engineer\nDolenco Tunnel Systems \nDr. Tabachnikov is Associate Professor at the Department of Geotechnics\, Underground Structures and Hydrotechnical Construction at School of Civil and Environmental Engineering of O.M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv\, Ukraine. He received his Ph.D. in 2015. An active member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering\, he is involved in projects in the area of geotechnical surveys\, including soil investigation. Tabachnikov is researching the interaction of underground structures with the soil base\, including water-saturated ones\, and is a technical consultant in Dolenco Tunnel Systems.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKseniya Onopko\nBusiness Development Manager\nDolenco Tunnel Systems \nWith over 15 years of experience in building markets for construction products\, Kseniya is a specialist in growing business and developing new international networks of partners in many countries. Kseniya has during this time accumulated know how and expertise and adapted it to the international market of the tunnel and underground structures. With her experience\, she has created successful sales and service teams and managed them successfully for businesses.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/innovative-water-management-for-underground-constructions/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online only
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20250214T020143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T013745Z
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SUMMARY:Suburban Rail Loop East: Tunnels North Improving sustainability outcomes in tunnel design and construction
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThe first section of the Suburban Rail Loop\, known as SRL East\, is a fully underground 26 kilometre metro line in Victoria\, stretching from Cheltenham in the south to Box Hill in the east. This segment will feature six stations.\nNew connections will be established with current heavy rail stations at Cheltenham\, Clayton\, Glen Waverley\, and Box Hill\, and new stations will be constructed at Monash and Burwood. Particularly\, Clayton interchange is designed to be a major transport hub\, linking regional travellers to Suburban Rail Loop. These six underground stations will be constructed 17 to 23 metres beneath the surface using a ‘bottom-up’ approach. The entrances to these stations will be conveniently located near existing train stations and key local facilities. \nThis joint presentation with Terra Verde JV\, which was awarded contract for SRL East Tunnels North\, Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) and Arup will cover progress updates on the work packageand sustainability design and initiatives adopted as part of the delivery phase of the project. \nEvent program – in person\n• 5.30 pm AEDT: Networking and light refreshments\n• 6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation commences with Q&A\n• 7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes \nEvent program – online\n• 6.00 pm AEDT: Presentation commences with Q&A (see Teams Workshop link in your registration email)\n• 7.00 pm AEDT: Presentation concludes \nSpeakers \n\nChris Lyons\nDeputy Package Director SRLA\nFabio Ciciotti\nProject Director Terra Verde JV\nLaurent Auvinet\nConstruction Director Terra Verde JV\nMorgan Foster\nArup\, Senior Sustainability Engineer\n\nSponsors\n \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/suburban-rail-loop-east-tunnels-north-improving-sustainability-outcomes-in-tunnel-design-and-construction/
LOCATION:Online and in person at Arup Melbourne\, Sky Park 1\, Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Victoria\, 3008
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250311T230000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250312T003000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20250303T035021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T035316Z
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SUMMARY:ITA Lecture - Mechanised rehabilitation and lining works in tunnelling
DESCRIPTION:This instalment of the Lunchtime lecture series will focus on ‘Mechanised rehabilitation and lining works in tunnelling’ in collaboration with ITA AITES WG14. \n\nTES and LEM – two examples of current developments in mechanised tunnel renewal and installation of precast segmental lining – Volker Breuning\nExperience with the renovation of the Fachinger & Cramberger Tunnel with a mechanised tunnel enlargement system – Ulf Kirsten\nInnovative precast segment lining of a pair of ‘D’ shaped\, road header excavated decline tunnels by using a Lining Erection Machine – Nick Lewis\n\nFollowing the three presentations there will be time for Q&A with the presenters \nThe lecture series remains free and open to all. For all those that cannot join ‘live’ online\, please register and you will receive a link to stream the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours only. After these 24 hours\, anyone wanting to watch the episode can do so by registering for the episode on the ITA website\, but there will be a small fee to watch.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-lecture-mechanised-rehabilitation-and-lining-works-in-tunnelling/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20250306T013843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T020639Z
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SUMMARY:ATSym University Career Information Night
DESCRIPTION:The ATSym invites all members\, non-members\, and students to join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring firsthand experiences from three tunnelling professionals at different stages of their careers. They will provide insights into working in Australia’s tunnelling industry. \nOverview \nThis is your chance to hear from and gain valuable guidance on career paths\, industry trends\, and challenges faced by tunnelling professionals from various sectors\, including consultants and contractors. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather wisdom from diverse perspectives and discover the exciting possibilities that await you in the world of tunnelling. \nFormat \nThis event is organized by ATSym and Monash BEST and will be held both online and in person. \nRegistration \nRegistrations are essential. \nSpeakers \n\nRussell Rooney – Project Director – CPB Contractors\nNadine Makin – Principal – Aurecon\nHung Anh Dau – System Engineer – NEL STC\n\nSponsor \nHuge thanks to our sponsor Herrenknecht. \n \nATSym x Monash BEST Industry Night 2025
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/atsym-university-career-information-night/
LOCATION:ARUP Melbourne\, Sky Park 1\, Melbourne Quarter\, 699 Collins Street\, Victoria\, 3008
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250409T230000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250409T230000
DTSTAMP:20260523T220328
CREATED:20250331T024002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T024148Z
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SUMMARY:ITA WG-23 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Abstract\nAFTES working group 28 has published 2 recommendations regarding shafts design and construction. These recommendations cover deep shafts and shallow shafts\, in order to give the tools for a better understanding of shaft construction projects and the different considerations associated with these structures. The presentation will give a detailed overview of the content of these texts. \nPresented by: Mr. Clément Gaudry\nClément Gaudry is a Project Manager at Arcadis. He has been involved in several shafts design and construction projects\, including the French deep geological nuclear waste disposal project – 5 deep shafts (>500 m depth)\, Grand Paris Express Line 18 – 4 security shafts (25 to 50 m depth)\, and a utility gallery for the Olympic Village (St Denis) – 2 access shafts (20 to 55 m depth\, including one elliptical shaft). He has been actively involved in AFTES and the working Group 28 for 10 years and has recently joined the ITA Working Group 23. As a young professional\, he is part of AFTES Young Members as an event coordinator to promote underground works and sharing knowledge to the new generation of engineers. \nTo join this free Webinar please use the following link from PC\, Mac\, Linux\, iOS or Android:\nhttps://mines.zoom.us/j/95492304262
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ita-wg-23-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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