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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\, Level 6\, 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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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:20240829T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240829T180000
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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/Brisbane:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240815T190000
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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/Sydney:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240808T183000
DTSTAMP:20240724T050612Z
CREATED:20240723T032219Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240801T200000
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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/Brisbane:20240627T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP: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:20240514T210000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20240514T223000
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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/Melbourne:20240411T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T183000
DTSTAMP:20240404T053605Z
CREATED:20240404T053605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T053605Z
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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/Perth:20240409T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240409T220000
DTSTAMP:20240319T033013Z
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/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Online,Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240409T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240409T200000
DTSTAMP:20240321T002423Z
CREATED:20240320T070423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T002423Z
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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=Europe/Paris:20240409T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240409T150000
DTSTAMP:20240319T015117Z
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=Europe/Paris:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240312T150000
DTSTAMP:20240208T012521Z
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:20240213T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240213T150000
DTSTAMP:20240208T011711Z
CREATED:20240208T011711Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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=Australia/Brisbane:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20230921T070533Z
CREATED:20230921T064258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T070533Z
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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=Australia/Melbourne:20230906T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230906T183000
DTSTAMP:20230901T233801Z
CREATED:20230823T021148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230901T233801Z
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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/Melbourne:20230803T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230803T190000
DTSTAMP:20230801T034022Z
CREATED:20230707T081417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T034022Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230711T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230711T143000
DTSTAMP:20230623T010849Z
CREATED:20230623T004528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T010849Z
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SUMMARY:Occupational health in tunnelling - ITA Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:The episode will feature one lecture and finish with a Q&A session with all speakers. \nOccupational Health and Welfare in Tunnelling – Donald Lamont & Eric Ball.  \nThe Lunchtime lecture series remains free and open to all. \nFor all those that cannot join ‘live’\, please register and you will receive a link to view the episode after the event – this link will be valid for 24 hours. \nIf you have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the ITACET secretariat: secretariat@itacet.org
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/occupational-health-in-tunnelling-ita-lunchtime-lecture-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230420T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230420T190000
DTSTAMP:20230320T005459Z
CREATED:20230313T045324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T005459Z
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SUMMARY:Brisbane Metro Adelaide Street tunnel
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Adelaide Street tunnel is a critical piece of the Brisbane Metro project that provides additional capacity to Brisbane’s public transport system but requires the construction of a new road only 3.5m below the existing roadway. \nThis presentation will describe the need for the tunnel and the constraints of complex geology\, buried services\, traffic loading\, adjacent heritage structures\, and a demanding construction program with very little support site area. The presentation will describe how these challenging constraints have been met\, including the design and construction of a relatively large span soft ground tunnel\, which involves over 20km of canopy tubes and 19kms of fiberglass face nails installed in a complex construction sequence to minimise surface movements and provide sufficient space for the final bidirectional tunnel. The presentation will also include a brief update of construction progress. \nIn this presentation\, you will learn: \n\nwhat drives shallow tunnelling over cut and cover\n\n\nhow typical urban constraints can be overcome to successfully design and execute a shallow soft ground tunnel.\n\nEvent program\nIn-person:  \n\n5:30pm AEST: Arrival and registrations open.\n\n\n6:00pm AEST: Presentation commences.\n\n\n7:00pm AEST: Presentation concludes.\n\n\n7:00pm AEST: Networking commences.\n\nOnline:  \n\n6:00pm AEST: Presentation commences.\n\n\n7:00pm AEST: Presentation concludes.\n\nWho should attend?\nTunnelling engineers and those interested in this space. \nAbout the speakers\nHenry Unwin FIEAust CPEng\nPrincipal Project Manager at Brisbane City Council \nAfter graduating from Portsmouth Polytechnic in 1984\, he started work with Taylor Woodrow Construction working on projects in the industrial\, commercial\, wastewater\, and nuclear projects across the UK\, and the renovation and extension of the Hunghom Rail Terminus in Kowloon (with 100\,000 passengers per day commuting through the construction works). Henry migrated to Australia in 2008 and worked as Engineering Manager on a number of major infrastructure projects including Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal Expansion; Sydney Metro; Darwin\, Gladstone and Broome LNG projects; Surat Basin Rail and a major 100Ml/d Water Treatment Plant. Henry is currently Principal Project Manager Infrastructure Design & Assurance on Council’s Brisbane Metro project. \nRussell Connors\nSenior Project Engineer\, Acciona \nRussell Connors is a Senior Project Engineer who has worked on several technically challenging and complex tunnelling projects across Australia and Singapore. Russell’s experience includes Earth Pressure Balance and Slurry Shield Tunnel Boring Machines operating in dense urban environments. Russell is currently involved with the planning and execution of the Adelaide Street Tunnel through the heart of Brisbane CBD\, a soft ground mined tunnel with extremely low ground cover close to heritage listed and sensitive structures. Originating from Melbourne\, Australia\, Russell graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and Infrastructure. Russell has also received several awards from Australian and Singaporean tunnelling societies recognising his technical expertise. \nSilvia Ferrero MIEAust CPEng NER\nGeotechnical Engineer at Arup \nSilvia is a geotechnical engineer in Arup with over 20 years’ experience in the design and delivery of small to large scale projects\, from concept design to detailed design. Silvia completed her engineering studies in Italy\, and then moved to the UK where she worked as junior engineer for 4 years\, before joining Arup in the Milan office and then moving to Brisbane in 2011. Silvia’s experience is mostly focused on design and review of geotechnical aspects within multidisciplinary projects\, including infrastructure and building projects. For Brisbane Metro\, Silvia led the geotechnical and structures team\, developing the geotechnical interpretation of the ground conditions and geotechnical design.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/brisbane-metro-adelaide-street-tunnel/
LOCATION:Hybrid – online and in person at Little Shoe\, 1st Floor\, Yagan Square\, Perth
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220915T190000
DTSTAMP:20220714T055157Z
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SUMMARY:Design and construction of immersed tube tunnels
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis type of tunnelling solution is usually favoured for harbour and sub-sea environments due to its shallow depth below the seabed\, that allows shorter tunnel lengths and better connections to the road network at both ends of the subsea section. \nIn addition\, the shape of an immersed tunnel is flexible to fit different projects. This form of tunnelling is where our speaker has spent most of his career as an engineer. He often gets asked how to connect watertight boxes in a chain together\, some nearly as tall as a three-story building\, in waters as deep as 50 metres. \nThis is one of the reasons why CK Tsang enjoys designing immersed tunnels; the seemingly impossible nature of the task\, but the immense benefit it brings to cities by connecting its people between their destinations. Its status really becomes an invisible landmark for a city.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/design-and-construction-of-immersed-tube-tunnels/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, Sydney office\, Mezzanine Floor\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,New South Wales,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220818T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220818T190000
DTSTAMP:20220811T062351Z
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SUMMARY:Tunnel lighting functionality
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss the various types of tunnel lighting and the development of tunnel lighting in Australia using case studies from various tunnel projects in Australia will describe the types and functionality of tunnel lighting systems. Tunnel lighting functionalities include: – Normal lighting that provides appropriate visibility for users\, both day and night – Safety lighting that provides minimum visibility for users\, to enable them to leave the tunnel in their vehicles in case of power outage. – Egress lighting to guide tunnel users on foot in the event of an emergency. During this sessions you will receive an overview of: – Different types of tunnel lighting – Tunnel lighting functionality – Tunnel lighting zones – Egress lighting – Different lighting systems used on Tunnels in Australia. \nPlease see speakers for the event below: \n\n \nShilpa Charegaonkar\nFIEAust CPEng\nTechnical Director\, Energy Mott MacDonald \nTechnical Director\, Electrical engineer with 20 years of experience in technical design and delivery of complex multi-discipline industrial engineering and infrastructure projects. Experience includes delivering a range of engineering solutions\, including concept planning\, design development\, safety identification and mitigation\, process improvement solutions\, potentially explosive atmosphere engineering\, project management and energy management systems. Power and lighting design\, documentation\, and construction phase services for various projects. With excellent communication and relationship building skills\, Shilpa is results focused and takes pride in ensuring the needs of stakeholders are met throughout the project and a high level of quality is maintained. \n\n \nAdrian Sterritt\nAssociate Director\, Lighting WSP \nWith over 30 years of designing lighting Adrian brings his lighting design experience to WSP. His understanding of the lighting techniques\, coupled with his management skills\, makes him an asset to any project. Adrian is the Melbourne Specialist Lighting Team Leader and as one of the senior project leaders on many diverse projects\, Adrian is able to apply his skill and design experience to any project. Working with all aspects of lighting he can find the best lighting outcome for any project. With experience in road\, rail\, retail\, urban realm theatre and heritage projects. \n\n \nJohn Rogers\nPrincipal Lighting Engineer WSP \nJohn Rogers has over 50 years’ experience in the lighting industry in various roles. He has special experience in roadway\, tunnels and public space lighting from a background in lighting design\, luminaire manufacturing and lighting project management. Joining WSP in 2010 he has been involved on numerous projects as lighting designer or in an advisory or verification capacity as well as conducting in house training on public lighting and tunnel/underpass lighting design with particular regard to the application of and compliance with relevant Australian Standards in the design procedure.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-lighting-functionality/
LOCATION:Mott MacDonald L17\, Tower One\, Collins Square 727 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3008\, Mott MacDonald L17\, Tower One\, Collins Square 727 Collins Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220428T190000
DTSTAMP:20220421T090238Z
CREATED:20220404T225758Z
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SUMMARY:ATS 50th celebrations - legends panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:There’s never been a better time to be a tunneller in Australia. \nWith billions worth of upcoming tunnelling projects in the next decade\, we’ve assembled a panel of three legends of the industry to help us navigate the challenges and opportunities we face during this exciting time in the industry. \nThe event will be held as a face to face and webinar hybrid event across several Engineers Australia offices around the country and online. \nThe Legends Panel will comprise 3 individuals who are all regarded as well-respected ATS ‘legends’ in the tunnelling industry. The panel will take the form of a facilitated conversation chaired by Rachael McCarrison. \n  \n\nProf. Arnold Dix \n \n\nProfessor Arnold Dix is a barrister\, mediator\, dispute adjudicator\, consultant and expert on all matters relating to tunnelling\, underground infrastructure\, fire and disasters\, as well as broader civil planning and environmental disputes. His career over the past 30 years has celebrated a unique hybrid of engineering\, geology\, law and risk management matters. Arnold’s key strength is in his ability to bridge the gap between the legal and technical dimensions of a problem\, risk assessment or dispute.\nArnold’s approach in legal matters is practical and commercially minded\, appreciating the many factors that are intrinsic to complex disputes to do with tunnelling\, mining\, engineering and underground works. He has niche high level experience and a considered appreciation of the issues at hand\, as well as the many stakeholder interests to be taken into account\nArnold is the current Vice President of the International Tunnelling Association (Consultative Status to United Nations).\n\n\nDr Bill Bamford \n \n\nDr Bill Bamford is recognised as a world leader in the field of specialised rock testing with a lifetime of experience and research devoted to the area. He has established a fine team at BRTS – highly qualified young testing engineers\, an experienced Laboratory Manager and a competent administrator.\nIn 1967\, Dr Bill Bamford commenced lecturing\, performing research and managing a rock testing laboratory at the University of Melbourne.\nDr Bamford is currently an honorary Principal Fellow and Associate Professor in the Melbourne School of Engineering in the University of Melbourne. His specialisations include rock mechanics\, mine design\, geotechnical engineering. He held the position of Vice-President for the International Society for Rock Mechanics for 8 years. Other appointments include being the National Chairman of the Australian Geomechanics Society and of the Australasian Tunnelling Society.\n\n\nDiane Mather \n \n\nDiane Mather is a Design Manager for the Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) $15.5 billion Inland Rail Program. She is responsible for the design management of the Gowrie to Heldion (G2H) section of the a Public Private Partnership Project and the technical lead for the three tunnels within the Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K project) scope the most technically complex sections of the Inland Rail alignment. The tunnels technical lead scope covers tunnel design and construction\, tunnel systems and fire life safety\, key features for the safe service offering of the project.\nDiane has more than 20 years’ experience in design and construction of civil infrastructure and mining projects\, and has successfully developed\, managed and delivered a wide range of design and construction programs across many disciplines. Prior to joining ARTC\, Diane delivered a range of design and construction work packages on several major projects including Clem7 (NSBT)\, Airport Link\, City Rail Link\, Westconnex M5East\, Westgate\, Sydney Metro\, Melbourne Metro and Brisbane Cross River Rail. Diane is a UK and Australia-registered chartered professional engineer and the winner of the inaugural Australian Tunnelling Society 2021 Women in Tunnelling Award.\n\n\nEvent program \nWebinar \n6.00 – 7.00 PM: Webinar \nIn-person event \n5.30 – 6.00 PM: Arrival and registration\n6.00 – 7.00 PM: Presentation\n7.00 – 7.30 PM: Networking \nEvent locations \nBrisbane \nEngineers Australia Hawken Auditorium\nLevel 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane QLD \nMelbourne (speakers presenting live from this location) \nWhite & Case \nLevel 32\, Rialto Towers \n525 Collins Street\, Melbourne VIC \nSydney \nEngineers Australia Harricks Auditorium\nMezzanine Level\, 44 Market Street\, Sydney NSW
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-50th-celebrations-legends-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Online,Queensland,South Australia,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220414T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220414T180000
DTSTAMP:20220311T025726Z
CREATED:20220311T025033Z
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SUMMARY:Thames Tideway Tunnel
DESCRIPTION:Presentation outline\n \nThis presentation will give an overview of the different soft ground tunnelling techniques used on the Thames Tideway Project. The main focus will be on the west section of the Thames Tideway Tunnel in London\, where an earth pressure balance tunnel boring machine and sprayed concrete lining methods were employed. The talk will explore specific characteristics of the project and some of the challenges the team faced. \nThe overall Tideway scheme is a significant new combined sewage storage and transfer system that will help protect the River Thames by tackling the problem of overflows from the capital’s Victorian sewers. The main tunnel\, a major component of the system\, runs from Acton in west London to Abbey Mills Pumping Station in east London; controlling the most polluting combined sewer overflows by intercepting\, storing and conveying the discharges\, which currently flow into the river. \nSpeaker\n \nChristina Trigle is a civil engineer working in London and a member of the British Tunnelling Society Young Members (BTSym). She graduated from Imperial College London and has spent most of her career to date delivering the Thames Tideway Tunnel project\, working for BAM Nuttall. She is currently seconded to Ramboll\, working within their tunnels and underground space team. \nReminder: CPD records cannot be automatically recorded for this event and will need to be recorded by participants.  After registration for the event you will receive an email with and .ics file which will need to be opened to add the event to your calendar.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/thames-tideway-tunnel/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220401T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220401T000000
DTSTAMP:20221003T023840Z
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SUMMARY:Impact of building construction on existing tunnels: one-day seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-day seminar in April 2023 on the impacts that building construction has on tunnels. There is an increasing demand for the assessment of the potential impact of new building construction\, including new tunnels\, on existing tunnels and other underground infrastructure. \nThere are limited resources both on the approvals side and for developers to carry out these assessments and particularly in a timely manner. \nThe purpose of this seminar is for presentations\, papers and a panel discussion to provide useful information for the broad range of participants involved. Particularly referring standards and guidelines including applicability of structural and geotechnical assessment criteria. \nThe tunnels involved could be road\, rail\, sewer\, or water supply. Topics could also include analysis case studies\, monitoring methods and data\, dilapidation surveys\, the approval process\, predictions of impacts verses actual impacts and any economic\, property or legal issues. \nCall for abstracts \nAbstracts are requested for the One-day Seminar by 31 October 2022. Final papers are to be submitted by the 30 January 2023 and notification of acceptance of papers will be given by the end of February 2023. \nAbstracts should be no more than 400 words. Preferably they should be based on actual case studies that the author(s) or their organisation has had direct experience with. They can be about projects from anywhere in Australia or from overseas. Authors can submit more than one paper. \nThe lodgement of this abstract does not indicate automatic inclusion in the one-day seminar program. Please note that the main presenting author must be the one to submit the abstract. The format of the paper will be provided to the authors. There is a maximum of 10 pages for each paper. \nAbstracts must be submitted by completing our online form. \nAuthors will be notified of abstract status by mid-November 2022
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/impact-of-building-construction-on-existing-tunnels-one-day-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220331T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220331T190000
DTSTAMP:20220321T035035Z
CREATED:20220317T052749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T035035Z
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SUMMARY:Tunnel systems: three decades of Australian tunnel systems operation stall and axial fan parallel operation
DESCRIPTION:This event will be held online and in-person (Sydney\, Melbourne\, Brisbane). \nPresentation outline\nThis is the first technical session of the ATS Tunnel Systems Group. This technical session will be in three parts. \nPART 1\nThree Decades of Australian Tunnel Systems Operation Bob Allen\, General Manager Sydney Harbour Tunnel. Bob’s 30 years operating then managing SHT means that he has had a hand in almost the complete lifecycle of a tunnel\, missing only tunnel decommissioning. His insights on maintenance\, systems upgrading\, and process improvement are built over three major systems upgrade cycles\, understanding the approaches\, what is important and what works well. Through those 30 years\, societal approaches to safety have also moved on\, and SHT has been a leader in the change in tunnel operations\, driven in no small part by Bob. \nBob will lead us through some of the changes that have been made to SHT in tunnel systems\, operations\, and operational safety\, drawing lessons where applicable for road tunnels more generally. \nPART 2 \nLee Brown will discuss Stall & Axial Fan Parallel Operation. Lee has been to be involved with the majority of major Australian and New Zealand Road and Metro Tunnel infrastructure projects. Directly involved with the design and supply of Jet & Axial Fans\, Fire Dampers and Sound Attenuation. \nPART 3 \nThe technical session will Finish with an Update from Conrad Stacey on the AS4825 work of ATS the update of the Tunnel Fire Design Standard \nLocation\nThis event will be held in multiple locations: \n\nSydney: Aurecon Office\, Level 5\, 116 Military Road\, Neutral Bay\, NSW\nArrival and registration 5.00pm AEDT\nBrisbane: Stacey Agnew Office\, Unit 4\, 35 Limestone Street\, Darra\, QLD\nArrival and registration 4.00pm AEST\nMelbourne: Engineers Australia\, Level 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, Melbourne VIC\nArrival and registration 5.00pm AEDT\n\nImportant note: CPD records cannot be automatically recorded for this event and will need to be recorded by participants. \nSpeakers\nBob Allen\nGeneral Manager Sydney Harbour Tunnel\nBob started as a tunnel controller three months prior to the opening of Sydney Harbour Tunnel in August 1992\, becoming Operations Manager in August 1993. At the end of the concession period in August 2022\, Bob will finish up with the Sydney Harbour Tunnel Company\, having spent the last 23 years as its General Manager. Bob’s leadership within the tunnel community was instrumental in starting the Australian Tunnel Operators Group and in formalising training and qualification of tunnel operators. Bob’s initiatives on tunnel operations and safety come up in many conversations in the tunnel community\, with his philosophies and knowledge on tunnel operation and safety recognised internationally. \nLee Brown\nTunnel & Metro – Business Manager\nInvolved with ventilation for nearly 25 years\, with companies Fan Systems UK\, Witt & Sohn Germany\, Fantech Australia and more recently as Director of TROX Australia. Since moving to Australia\, Lee has been to be involved with the majority of major Australian and New Zealand Road and Metro Tunnel infrastructure projects. He is directly involved with the design and supply of Jet & Axial Fans\, Fire Dampers and Sound Attenuation\, with his first project being the Auckland Waterview Tunnel supplying the complete ventilation solution of Jet Fans\, Axial Fans\, Fire Dampers\, Sound Attenuation and transition ducts. \nConrad Stacey\nDirector Stacey Agnew\nConrad is the director of Stacey Agnew experienced in Tunnel Fire life safety and ventilation. Conrad is leading the ATS AS4825 working group
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-systems-three-decades-of-australian-tunnel-systems-operation-stall-and-axial-fan-parallel-operation/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Online,Queensland,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220203T140000
DTSTAMP:20211220T041900Z
CREATED:20211220T041900Z
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SUMMARY:The Main Range Railway — ATS 50 Year Celebration Series
DESCRIPTION:Webinar\, 1-2 pm AEST \nOverview\nThis webinar will provide the history of the Southern and Western Railway of Queensland which runs from the town of Ipswich to Toowoomba\, a distance of 78 miles\, and divided into two branches\, one running to Dalby\, a distance of 52 miles\, and the other to Warwick\, a distance of 62 miles\, making a total of 192 miles. \nThe ascent of the Main Range from Murphy’s Creek to Toowoomba made this one of the most difficult sections to engineer. It involved steep gradients\, numerous rocking cuttings\, and 11 tunnels—also in rock—which had to be lined with brickwork\, and of which one is 27 chains in length. \nEngineers also faced challenges of twenty iron bridges\, with lattice girders\, 12 feet apart from centre to centre\, and in spans varying from 60 feet to 100 feet\, with an amount of waterway almost unparalleled on a similar length of line. \nSpeaker\nGreg Hallam\nHistorian Queensland rail \nGreg Hallam has been with Queensland Rail since 2000. He is a third-generation member of the Queensland railways\, with a grandfather commencing as a locomotive cleaner in Bundaberg in 1911. Greg is a postgraduate student of the University of Queensland and is a member of the Professional Historians Association of Queensland. Having been active professionally in the community history and cultural heritage field\, his working career has also included being the Queensland Heritage Registrar with the former Department of Environment and Heritage. He has also been published in several journals\, such as Queensland History.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-main-range-railway-ats-50-year-celebration-series/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220127T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220127T183000
DTSTAMP:20220111T024840Z
CREATED:20220111T024655Z
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SUMMARY:ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series – Part 4: Segmental Lining Design\, Ground Movements and Impact Assessment (chapters 7 & 8)\nThis session will begin at 5.30 pm AEST (6.30 pm AEDT). \nThe ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series will bring together the authors of the guideline to discuss in detail the chapter contents. The ATS Tunnel Design Guideline was released in September 2020 and this webinar series has been established to provide readers with further context to the material included. \nThe fourth in a series of five presentations from authors of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline will focus on chapters 7 and 8 which covers Segmental Lining Design\, Ground Movements and Impact Assessment. The presentation will be delivered by the chapter authors\, Senthilnath GT\, Jin Chong and Geoffrey Chan. This event is suitable for students\, graduates and anyone working or interested in the design of tunnels. \nThis event is suitable for students\, graduates and anyone working or interested in the design of tunnels. \nThe presentation will be recorded and uploaded to the ATS website to provide additional context and content for the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline. \nSessions will run for approximately 45 minutes with 20 minutes of Q&A. You will have direct access to the authors of the relevant chapters and the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation. \nThis guide has been produced by a team of skilled and enthusiastic practitioners from the Young Members of the Australian Tunnelling Society. We hope that this guide will help with your journey in the exciting world of tunnel design. \nThe guideline is available for download via the members section of the ATS website under ‘technical papers.’ This document has been developed and funded by the ATS and its members.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-tunnel-design-guideline-presentation-series-part-4/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211118T183000
DTSTAMP:20211116T234107Z
CREATED:20211104T105422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T234107Z
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SUMMARY:ATS VIC - Rock mass parameters estimation for numerical modelling of tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Summary \nIn order to conduct rigorous geotechnical design of underground space\, it is recognized that the impact of scale on the response of the excavated system needs to be well understood. In this regard\, one of the major challenges is to translate the small measured (laboratory) geomechanical properties and those of the joints observed at a larger scale to a scale and stress-dependant strength value for design. . Dr Keneti’s presentation presents a comprehensive review of existing geomechanical data for the Hawkesbury Sandstone and demonstrates an analysis of strength-scale dependency. Large-scale\, Synthetic Rock Mass (SRM) tests have been completed to establish a strength-scale relationship that considers defect spacing. Validation of the SRM sample responses has been completed for both the strength and deformation modulus based on reported and/or commonly accepted characteristics of a tunnel-scale rock mass. The presentation highlights the importance of inputs as well as the process involved in the estimation of rock mass parameters for FEM/DEM numerical modelling of underground structures. \n       \n  \nSpeaker bio \nAli Keneti (PhD\, PEng) is a senior engineer at McMillen Jacobs (Melbourne) conducting ground-structures interaction studies in Itasca Flac3D and 3DEC for tunnelling projects in AU/NZ regions. Dr. Keneti has 15 years of professional and research experience in geomechanical aspects of Civil and Resources Engineering in North America and Austrasia\, including Tunnelling\, Hydro-Electric\, Mining\, and Pipeline projects. He is co-author of several scientific articles and an invited reviewer for renowned international journals in Geomechanics. \n \nNote: The VIC chapter will hold the annual meeting from 5:00 PM prior to the presentation. Due to the COVID restrictions on Engineers Australia VIC venues\, the annual meeting and presentation both run on the online meeting which can be accessed by clicking the registration link. No fees will be incurred. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/rock-mass-parameters-estimation-for-numerical-modelling-of-tunnels/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T183000
DTSTAMP:20210414T105627Z
CREATED:20210407T054700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T105627Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - The Kitanomine Tunnel: A SEM Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Join the Australian Tunnelling Society Victoria Division for a presentation by Kensuke Date on the challenges faced in using the Water-tight Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) for Tunnel Construction with Difficult Ground Conditions in the construction of the Kitanomine Tunnel. \nThe Kitanomine Tunnel is a 2928 m long tunnel in Furano City\, as part of the Asahikawa-Tokachi Road running N-S in central Hokkaido\, Japan. The sequential excavation method (SEM) was used for the watertight tunnel construction.  However\, the geology of the Kitanomine Tunnel mainly comprised of mudstone\, welded tuff and alluvial fan deposits\, causing additional challenges for construction. The area was also rich in water resources and the alluvial fan deposits were found to be predominantly throughout the tunnel alignment with an identified active fault crossing the alignment. Effective grouting around the tunnel to mitigate the environmental impact was also a remarkable feature of the project. \nThe presentation by Kensuke will address the following: \n\nGeological challenges that were faced in implementing the tunnelling plan\nTunnel excavation and support strategies implemented\, including the use of tanked sections\nGrouting techniques which were developed for water tightness in rock\nImplementation of Field Testing to prove the effectiveness of the ground improvement\nGroundwater recovery after the tunnel excavation\n\nKeynote Speaker\nKensuke Date\nDeputy General Manager\,Kajima Technical Research \n \nKensuke Date has 25+ years of experience in Tunnelling and geotechnical engineering. He graduated from the University of Tokyo and then has worked for Kajima Corporation\, one of the largest construction companies in Japan. He has published a lot of peer-reviewed papers on tunnelling in journals and international conferences. He has served as a tunnelling specialist and design manager in challenging projects\, including the Kitanomine tunnel passing through an artesian aquifer with watertight tunnel support. \nKensuke is currently working at Kajima Technical Research Institute in Singapore as Deputy General Manager.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-the-kitanomine-tunnel-a-sem-case-study/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210421T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210421T170000
DTSTAMP:20210407T055424Z
CREATED:20210407T055408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T055424Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - Australian Tunnelling Society - 2021 Update
DESCRIPTION:Please join this ATS session where some of the leadership team will take time to describe some current initiatives. \nPlease join ATS President Harry Asche\, Victorian Chair Richard Buckingham and Victorian committee member Nadine Makin for this technical session. \nThe session will include a presentation from Harry on initiatives underway at executive level that aim to provide improved value to ATS members and improved visibility and quality of the offering that we provide to our valued ATS sponsors. Members are encouraged to participate in the initiatives. \nBoth Richard and Nadine will give an update on aspects of the ATS2020+1 conference which is due to be held in Melbourne from May 10th to 13th. Richard will give an overview of the conference and describe some key activities in the program. Nadine will introduce the newly establish Women in Tunnelling award. \nHarry Asche\, BE(Civil)\, PhD\, MIEAust\, CPEng\, MICE\, CEng\, RPEQ\nPresident\, Australian Tunnelling Society\nDesign Director\, Tunnels\, Aurecon \nRichard Buckingham\nVice President\, Australian Tunnelling Society\nProject Development Manager\, John Holland Group \nNadine Makin\, BE (hons)\, BSc\, MIEAust\nProject Development Manager\nTechnical Director\, Ground and Underground Engineering\,\nAurecon \nClick here to see flyer
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-australian-tunnelling-society-2021-update/
LOCATION:Queensland
CATEGORIES:National,Online,Webinar
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