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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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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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SUMMARY:ATS Short Course 2024
DESCRIPTION:The ATS Short Course 2024 is a multi-day event\, designed to provide an introduction to the world of tunnels. Event content will closely align with the latest edition of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline and is a must for tunnelling professionals. Register Now! \nRun every two years since 2007\, the event provides an established platform that delivers a practical introduction to tunnelling to both younger practitioners and those interested in moving into the Australian tunnelling industry. It gives these up-and-coming tunnellers an opportunity to: \n\nLearn new skills and knowledge\,\nDevelop and refresh existing skills and knowledge\,\nGain a competitive edge\,\nInvest in their future\, and\nLearn from and network with industry leaders.\n\nThe course is delivered by experienced professionals from Australian tunnelling who have specialist knowledge in their discipline field. These course presenters are eager to share their knowledge and encourage delegates to develop their understanding and confidence so they can apply the ATS Design Guide across all stages of a tunnelling project. The syllabus is designed to cover relevant topics and ‘must learn’ topics useful to every young and seasoned professional\, including design principles\, construction fundamentals\, sustainability\, fire life safety and project case studies. \n \n  \nRegistration costings \n\nATS/EA Members $850\nNon-Members $1100\nYoung Members $550\nStudent $250\n\nOptional extras \nIn addition to attending the cutting-edge two-day short course\, delegates are encouraged to attend: \n\nSt Barbara’s Day dinner (28th November) – REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW\nQuarry Day at Mount Coot-Tha (29th November) – REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW\n\nThese complementary events provide for both fantastic onsite demonstrations and a great networking event to meet the speakers and industry colleagues respectively. \n* Note that both the Quarry Day and St Barbara’s Day dinner require separate bookings\, but priority will be given to Short Course delegates. \n \n  \nOur generous Short Course Sponsors \n \nSPONSOR WEBSITE LINKS \n\nMC \nAurecon\nBarchip inc.\nBekaert\nDelve Underground\nHerrenknecht\nPINI\nSMEC\nSystra Bamser
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-short-course-2024/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - St Barbara's Day Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ATS QLD Chapter’s St Barbara’s Day end-of-year celebration and get together. \nThis informal networking-focused event – one of the most highly regarding events on the tunnelling calendar – will involve welcome drinks\, followed by a meal\, speeches by the committee and sponsors\, and the lucky door prize draw. \nThe QLD committee looks forward to catching up with you on the night. \nCosting \n$50 per person \nOur generous event sponsors:
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-st-barbaras-day-dinner/
LOCATION:Rose and Crown\, 271 Grey Street\, South Brisbane\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:Mount Coot-tha Quarry site visit and workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the ATS’s annual Mount Coot-tha Quarry Day\, one of the most anticipated events on our calendar. Learn about new technologies\, make connections with exhibitors and participants and see cutting edge demonstrations at this fantastic and inspiring event. Quarry Day will feature: \nQuarry demonstrations:  \nExhibitor Displays: Active displays will be carried out by the exhibitors and guides will be provided with logistic support provided by the BCC quarry operators. \nThe demonstrations will include:      \n\nShotcrete demonstration (The Rix Group)\nDrilling and grouting (The Rix Group)\nFire Systems (Stacey Agnew)\nDrone work in construction (UPG / UQ)\nGrout injection equipment (Desoi)\n\nTicket Inclusions:       \n\nCoffee\nLight Lunch\n\nEvent Program: \n\n8.30AM AEST: Event commences – Induction Demonstrations at Quarry\n1:30PM AEST: Lunch at Botanic Gardens Cafe\n\nPPE Required: \nHard Hat\, Steel Cap Boots\, Long trousers and shirt\, Glasses \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing: \n\nGeneral Admission $50\n2024 ATS Short Course Attendees $40 (Please use the exclusive discount code from your registration email)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOptional extras \n2024 ATS Short Course (27th – 29th November ) – REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW \nSt Barbara’s Day dinner (28th November) – REGISTRATIONS OPEN NOW
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/mount-coot-tha-quarry-site-visit-and-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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