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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241126T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241126T190000
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SUMMARY:Ground freezing below a river estuary
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nA new 1.48km road tunnel has been excavated beneath the Świna straits in northwest Poland using a 13.46m slurry TBM. To overcome the challenges posed by low overburden and complex geology\, artificial ground freezing was implemented to enable safe excavation for the emergency egress structures required for motorway operations. This presentation will focus on the design and execution of the ground freezing process\, including analysis of construction phase monitoring data and key lessons learned from this challenging project. \nLearning outcomes \nAttendees will learn about ground freezing under river estuaries. \nTimings \n17:30 – 18:00 – Registration \n18:00 – 18:50 – Presentation \n18:50 – 19:00 – Questions \nIf attending online\, please log in at 17:55. \nSpeaker \n \nAnastasios Konstantinou \nDesigner\, Systra \nAnastasios (Tassos) is a seasoned geotechnical engineering specialising in underground infrastructure design. With a strong background in TBMs\, NATM\, cut and cover structures\, deep excavation as well as soil and rock slope stability\, Tassos brings a comprehensive skill set to his role. Originally from Greece\, Anastasios joined the SYSTRA team in 2018 and is currently the design package lead for the TBM Tunnel Segmental Lining design on the Suburban Rail Loop East\, Work Package C based in Melbourne.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ground-freezing-below-a-river-estuary-save-the-date/
LOCATION:EA Brisbane Office\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St (EA Office)\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241107T180000
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SUMMARY:ATS technical session: Design of large underground caverns for pumped hydro projects
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis webinar will be focused on the design of large underground caverns\, a crucial topic with the current development of multiple Pumped Hydro schemes. The main speaker will be Mousa Hazrati Aghchai\, who has a PhD in rock mechanics and a solid background in geotechnics/rock mechanics in Tunnelling\, Hydropower\, and Dam engineering with 20 years of experience. \nLearning outcomes  \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nKey aspects of large underground caverns design for pumped hydro projects.\nMain risks to consider when designing this kind of high-complexity structures.\nCase studies of real projects.\n\nAbout the speaker \n \nMousa Hazrati Aghchai\nTechnical Director Tunnels & Underground Space\, GHD \nMousa has a degree in Rock Mechanics\, and a Masters and PhD both in Rock Mechanics as well. He has been in GHD for 2 years. Mousa has 20 years of experience in the design of surface and underground excavations applied in Civil Engineering such as Tunnel engineering including Roadway\, Railway and water conveyance tunnels both in conventional (drill and blast) and mechanized methods\, Dam engineering\, Hydropower projects\, and Pump storage power plants. As a special expertise\, he has designed several large caverns and deep shafts. Having a solid technical background\, he has extensive experience in empirical\, analytical\, and numerical methods in Tunnel engineering. He has also experience in solving challenges during design\, construction\, and operation periods. Mousa has been involved in design and execution of several national and international projects.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-technical-session-design-of-large-underground-caverns-for-pumped-hydro-projects/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241017T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241017T190000
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CREATED:20241009T022629Z
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SUMMARY:Geological challenges of Brisbane’s Cross River Rail Project
DESCRIPTION:Event overview \nThe Cross River Rail project is a new 10.2 km rail line in Brisbane comprising 5.9 km of twin running tunnels and four new underground stations at Boggo Road\, Woolloongabba\, Albert Street and Roma Street. This presentation describes the wide range of ground conditions encountered\, and how they required the consideration of geotechnical variability and uncertainty during design\, and verification of conditions during construction. It describes the approaches adopted during design and construction to manage some of the more challenging ground conditions \nTimings \n17.30 Networking/refreshments \n18.00 Presentation \n18.45 Q&A \n19.00 Close \nLearning Outcomes \nIn this presentation you will: \n\nGain an understanding of the ground conditions encountered on the Cross River Rail project in the Brisbane CBD\nLearn how the wide range of ground conditions were considered in the design and validated during construction\nGain insight on how some of the more challenging ground conditions were dealt with in design and construction.\n\nSpeaker \n \nRalph Cammack\nPrincipal\, PSM \nRalph Cammack is a Principal Engineering Geologist with PSM. He has over 20 years of consulting experience including geotechnical investigations\, modelling\, analysis\, design and construction phase support for a wide range of mining\, tunnelling and civil infrastructure projects in Australia and internationally. Ralph was a Design Manager for PSM on the CRR project and was involved in the Construction Phase Support for the tunnelling and surface works.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/geological-challenges-of-brisbanes-cross-river-rail-project/
LOCATION:Jacobs Office\, Level 7\, 32 Cordelia Street\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241011T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241011T170000
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Achieving\, demonstrating and accepting appropriate fire safety in Australian tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this half-day workshop in Brisbane.\nWorkshop summary \nThe ATS has established a diverse\, representative Working Group to progress an updated revision of Australia’s tunnel fire safety standard AS4825.  It is proposed to be titled “Fire in Tunnels”\, covering fire safety and asset resilience.  The governance around how an appropriate level of fire safety is demonstrated and accepted for a tunnel is an extremely important topic to be covered by such a standard.  Australia has unique legal and political requirements\, and Australian fire engineering practice has a diverse set of approaches\, there is a need to ‘ventilate’ and share views on the approaches applied\, and learn what we can from other jurisdictions. \nThis workshop will provide a forum for working group members\, industry stakeholders and fire engineering practitioners to engage on the issue.  It is not primarily a training session\, although it will certainly be informative\, and worth attending for that purpose alone. It will be a wide-ranging discussion / debate\, presenting and challenging ideas\, with an outcome of consensus as to how\, out of the options\, a standard should give guidance on this matter for the Australian context.  A position paper will be produced\, that will also inform the drafting of the new standard. \nThe panellists\, who bring leading experience in tunnel fire engineering in Australia and internationally\, will each make short presentations\, curated with the goal of eliciting technical discussions\, and suggestions topics for inclusion or exclusion for the updated draft standard. \nOverseas panellists will join online.  Australian participants are strongly encouraged to attend in person. \nModerator: Nigel Casey \nNigel is a careful\, accurate thinker\, whose career has seen him ponder the issues on fire risk acceptance in major underground road and rail projects\, from a government perspective.  He has been active on the Austroads Tunnel Taskforce\, and in raising and prosecuting risk-related development projects. \nRapporteur: Diane Mather \nDiane is the driving force of AS4825 revision\, taking on the task of capturing the outcomes. \nPanelists: \n\nBernhard Kohl\, foremost practitioner in tunnel safety and risk analysis\, based in Austria but practicing globally\, including on the Australasian DG method with Conrad Stacey.\nMichael Beecroft\, leading the contributions to AS4825 from fire brigades (AFAC)\, a fire safety engineer working for the Queensland Fire Department\, with experience working in private industry and consulting.\nCraig Hiscock\, a tunnel fire safety and tunnel systems technical director with design delivery and design review experience.\nAmer Magrabi\, Society of Fire Safety Representative and former AS 4825:2011 committee member.\nDavid Radcliffe\, Rail industry ‘wise elder’ and Strategic Adviser to Suburban Rail Loop\, representing owners and operators.\nIngo Riess\, a leading Zurich-based tunnel ventilation and safety consultant\, with experience in Australia and many other countries.\nConrad Stacey\, Chair of the AS4825 Working Group\, well known in the underground ventilation and fire engineering industry internationally.\nArnold Dix\, Australia’s celebrity tunneller\, barrister and International Tunnelling Association President\, keeping us on a sound legal basis.\n\nParticipants: \nYou (we very much hope)\, particularly if you want to contribute. \nDetails: \nDate:  11 October 2024 \nTime: 1 pm to 5 pm\, with breaks\, followed by refreshments and erudite discussion till late. \nCost: Free in person (also free on-line\, but you don’t get any post-event refreshments or erudite discussion that way). \nLocation: eVENT Space\, 4/35 Limestone St\, Darra\, Queensland\, 4076.  On-street parking is available.  eVENT Space is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Darra train station\, which has direct services from the city and indirect services from Brisbane airport\, with transfer at one city station.  Pickup and drop-off at the station will also be arranged for anyone requesting it. \nThe session is supported by the Australian Tunnelling Society and by the Society of Fire Safety. It is sponsored by Stacey Agnew through their eVENT Space. \nRegistration: \nTo register your interest to attend please click here. To make other enquiries\, email event@staceyagnew.com.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/workshop-achieving-demonstrating-and-accepting-appropriate-fire-safety-in-australian-tunnels/
LOCATION:eVENT Space\, 4/35 Limestone St\, Darra\, Queensland\, 4076\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
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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/Brisbane:20240627T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
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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/Brisbane:20240613T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
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SUMMARY:High pressure water mist in tunnels - SHORT NOTICE EVENT - REGISTER NOW!
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nGain insights from recent full-scale tunnel fire tests showcasing the performance of water mist systems in real-world scenarios.  Explore case studies of successful installations of water mist systems in tunnels\, such as the refurbishment project of the Hugh Carey Tunnel (formerly Brooklyn Battery Tunnel) in New York City and the deployment in the Ismailia Tunnel beneath the Suez Canal in Egypt.  Uncover key findings from the SUVEREN research project\, including comprehensive fire tests involving batteries. Learn about the project’s contributions to advancing tunnel safety through innovative technologies. Join us for a deep dive into the latest advancements in tunnel safety and the critical role of water mist systems. \nLearning outcomes \nBy attending this event\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the criteria for determining when a water mist system is suitable for integration into both new and existing tunnel projects\, considering factors such as tunnel design\, location\, and potential fire risks.\nIdentify circumstances where a water mist system may not be the optimal choice for a tunnel project\, recognizing limitations and constraints that may impact its effectiveness or feasibility.\nEvaluate the potential ofwater mist systems to compensate for existing deficits in tunnel safety measures\, exploring their capacity to mitigate fire hazards and enhance overall safety standards.\nAnalyse the firefighting performance of water mist systems in tunnels through examination of testing results\, gaining insights into their efficacy in controlling and suppressing tunnel fires.\nGain knowledge of the technical layout parameters of water mist systems\, including design considerations\, installation requirements\, and operational functionalities\, to facilitate informed decision-making and effective implementation in tunnel projects.\n\nEvent program  \nIn-person:  \n\n5:00 pm AEST – Registration and refreshments\n5:30 pm AEST – Event begins\n6:30 pm AEST – Event concludes\n\nOnline: \n\n5:30 pm AEST – Event begins\n6:30 pm AEST – Event concludes\n\nAbout the speaker \n \nArmin Feltmann \nBusiness Manager for Tunnel System\, FOGTEC Fire Protection
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/high-pressure-water-mist-in-tunnels/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Hybrid,Queensland
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240611T160000
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SUMMARY:Site visit - Roma Street station fitout and commissioning
DESCRIPTION:The ATS invites all members\, non-members\, young engineers and students to join us for the site visit at the Cross River Rail Roma Street station.  \nYou will have the opportunity to see all the mechanical and electrical equipment (electrical rooms\, fan rooms\, fire control centres\, etc) that support operating the underground station and have to be accommodated in underground spaces at Roma Street station. The project is transitioning to the commissioning phase while construction goes into completion mode. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to see all the ancillary equipment that is typically not visible to the public and learn from the people responsible for the day-to-day work. \nThis event will be held in person and capped to a maximum of 30 people. \nPPE required for the site visit: high-vis long sleeve shirt\, pants\, safety boots\, safety gloves and safety glasses. Hard hats and cap lamps will be provided. \nThank you to CBGU D&C JV and Cross River Rail Delivery Authority for facilitating this event. \nPlease note: This is a registration to enter the draw for the site visit. Due to the limited number of attendees permitted\, registration does not guarantee a place on the site visit itself. Once registered for the draw you will receive a calendar invitation for the site visit\, this is a Teams default and should be treated as pending until the draw has taken place. A separate confirmation email will be sent to successful applicants after the draw has taken place. \nSpeakers \n \nChris Baker \nDesign Manager\, UGL Pty Limited \n \nBrad Sandford \nDelivery Manager for Tunnels at Cross River Rail Delivery Authority \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-roma-street-station-fitout-and-commissioning/
LOCATION:Roma Street Station\, 171 Roma Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240430T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20240318T010720Z
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SUMMARY:Site visit – Transurban road tunnel control room – Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Join the ATS and Transurban in an immersive exploration into the nerve centre of tunnel systems with a site visit to a road tunnel control room in Brisbane. \nOverview \nTransurban control rooms are the pulsating brain behind the seamless operation of tunnels. These control rooms stand as the guardians of safety\, efficiency\, and operations in the bustling underground arteries of transportation networks. This visit to the Road Tunnel Control Room offers a unique opportunity for new engineers and experts alike to delve deep into the intricate workings of these vital facilities. Serving as the centre of monitoring\, management\, and response\, control rooms play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth flow of traffic and maintaining the utmost safety standards within tunnels. \nLearning outcomes \n\nIntroduction to Control Room Operations: experienced operators will provide insights into the primary functions and responsibilities of control room teams.\nEquipment Review: Witness firsthand the technology and equipment that empower control room operators to uphold efficiency and safety standards.\nInsights from Industry Experts: Benefit from the expertise of professionals as they share insights from years of experience in tunnel management and control room operations.\n\n  \nLocation \nAPL Office and Control Room\nNote: Street parking is available near the office. Press intercom at gate at front for access to site.  \n \nTiming \nArrive for 10am \nNote: PPE will not be required for this site visit.  
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/site-visit-transurban-road-tunnel-control-room-brisbane/
LOCATION:APL Office and Control Room\, 1 Clarence Road\, Kedron\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20231128T014750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T014750Z
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SUMMARY:Considerations for designers and constructors to deliver practical operation and maintenance outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nGain insight into tunnel maintenance as the presentation contrasts key considerations for designers/constructors with maintenance regimes over tunnel operational service life. \nFocusing on the interface between tunnel systems is key to meeting design life requirements and ensuring a maintainable fit-for-service underground space. \nThe presentation will look at case studies both locally and internationally\, as well as provide insight into what systems are in place for tunnel maintenance after a project is handed over to the operator. \nLearning outcomes \nYou will gain insights on the general complexities with writing O&M manuals for civil aspects. This includes consideration for durability\, access\, frequency\, interpretation of design intent\, defining what is reasonable for maintenance and determining whether it can be reasonably completed. \n\nTunnel linings\, seepage and anchors.\nCable trays and infrastructure.\nVent stations.\nCut and cover areas.\nDrainage systems (groundwater and stormwater).\n\nAbout the speaker \nKaylah MacIntosh\, Technical Services Manager\, John Holland \n \nBased in Brisbane\, Kayla Macintosh is a Mechanical Engineer with a Masters in Geophysics working for John Holland as a Technical Services Manager. Kaylah is an experienced underground space engineer with design\, construction and maintenance experience in tunnelling & infrastructure spanning over 10 years. Kaylah has previously held roles in operational road tunnel capital works delivery\, which she leverages to drive improved Operation and Maintenance outcomes through smart tunnel system design solutions on in-flight projects. 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/considerations-for-designers-and-constructors-to-deliver-practical-operation-and-maintenance-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online and in person at: Level 9\, 340 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231201T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20231201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20231101T044200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T233450Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - St Barbara's Day dinner - 1 December
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nJoin the Queensland Chapter of the ATS for our annual end-of-year celebration and get together. \nThis informal networking-focused event will provide the opportunity for tunnelling professionals and friends to celebrate St Barbara’s Day. \nWe are also delighted to announce that we will also be presenting the award to the winner of the David Sugden Young Members Writing competition. \nThe event is one of the most highly regarded events in the tunnelling calendar. \nThe night 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. \nEvent program \n\n6.00 pm AEST: Registrations open and event commences\n6:30 pm AEST: QLD Chair 2023 Address and sponsor acknowledgement\n6:45 pm AEST: Dinner is served\n8.00 pm AEST: Drinks and networking\n10.00 pm AEST: Event concludes
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-st-barbara-day-dinner-1-december/
LOCATION:The Charming Squire\, 3/133 Grey Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
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;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
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SUMMARY:Mt Coot-tha Quarry Site Visit - Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW – Limited Places \nFollowing the success of the Mt Coot-tha Quarry site visit in 2020\, ATS Queensland is again excited to invite members to Quarry Day 2023 on 31 August 2023 proudly supported and sponsored by our prime sponsor DESOI. \nThe day is aimed at graduate and early career professionals and will cover a range of equipment and technical demonstrations. These will feature: \nRock fissure and crack injection – DESOI \nShotcrete pumping and application – JEMNA \nLithium battery exposed to high temperature – STACEY AGNEW \nUse of drones in a construction setting – UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND \nRock drilling – OPTIONX \nRock drilling – VERMEER \nMASTER BUILDERS SOLUTIONS + BLUEY TECHNOLOGIES ANZ \nProducts – BluCem HS200 RMX\, BluCem HS200\, MasterSeal 345 \nBluCem HS200 RMX\, is a ready mix product which arrives pre-mixed in concrete agitators on site to form an ultra-flow cementitious grout. BluCem RMX HS200 is a pumpable\, high strength product suitable for civil engineering applications. BluCem RMX HS200 incorporates advanced additives to form a cementitious grout which is free of alluminate and metallic expansion agents or methocel based additives providing a product suitable for 100 year design life applications. \nBluCem HS200\, is a one component powder product which requires only the addition of water to form an ultra flow cementitious grout. BluCem HS200 is a pumpable\, high strength product suitable for civil engineering applications. BluCem HS200 incorporates advanced additives to form a cementitious grout which is free of alluminate and metallic expansion agents or methocel based additives providing a product suitable for 100 year design life applications. \nA coffee van in the morning available in the quarry (kindly supported by the exhibitors). \nNote: All delegates will be required to wear long pants\, closed toe safety boots and a long sleeve shirt. Reasonable fitness and mobility is required as the tour involves walking through a working quarry. \n  \nSchedule \nThe day will be split into two parts: \nSession 1 – Commence 0800 Induction. \nIn the quarry with a chance to meet the supplier and see hands on demonstrations; \nLunch – Mt Coo-tha Cafe; and \nSession 2 – Presentations from the demonstrators and suppliers covering the morning’s activities with the opportunity for Q&A. \nFinish 1530 \nNote that demonstrations and presentations are subject to change on the day. \n\n Prime Sponsor \n \nIS YOUR PARTNER FOR INJECTION TECHNOLOGY
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/mt-coot-tha-quarry-site-visit/
LOCATION:Mt Coot-tha Quarry site visit\, Brisbane\, QLD
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230824T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20230417T225105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T102700Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - Discrete fracture network approach for underground support design optimisation
DESCRIPTION:Ground support design for underground rock engineering projects often adopts empirical methods\, which were mostly developed in 1960s and 1970s. While these methods have provided a useful tool to aid design\, they have typically been based on a limited database of project experience and so their results need to be interpreted in the context of local experience and engineering judgement. Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) model allows inclusion of site-specific discontinuities data to be stochastically quantified and explicitly adopted as design input. Combined with 3D Distinct Element Method\, this approach offers a more quantifiable\, verifiable and reproduceable method to assess rock mass quality & behaviour in underground excavation projects. \nThis presentation demonstrates benefits gained from this integrated approach in ground support design for large span rock caverns using a case study. The use of DFN and explicit modelling has allowed ground support to be optimised based on site-specific and more realistic anticipated ground conditions. Ivan is the David Sugden Award winner for 2022 and will present his award-winning paper in person entitled: Discrete Fracture Network Approach in Ground Support Design Optimisation for Large Span Cavern in Jointed Rock Mass. The David Sugden Award was initiated by the ATS in 2004 to encourage young engineers to develop the art of technical writing. The competition is open to all ATS members and university students under 35 years of age. \nLearning Outcomes\nIvan is the David Sugden Award winner for 2022. He will present his award-winning paper in person. This presentation\, so-called’ David Sugden Award Road Show’ is one of the annual events organised by ATS. Key takeaways will include: \n\ninterpretation of discontinuities in rock mass using DFN application of the advanced analytical method to understand rock mass behaviour\nactual large cavern design case.\n\nEvent Program\n\n5.30pm: Welcome and light refreshments\n6.00pm: Presentation commencement\n7.00pm: Networking and drinks\n7.30pm: Event concludes\n\nTicket Inclusions\n\nLight refreshments\nCanapes\nNon-alcoholic beverages\nAlcoholic beverages\n\nAbout the speaker\n \nIvan Haryono\, MIEAust CPEng NER\nSenior Associate Geotechnical Engineer\, WSP \nIvan Haryono is Chartered and Registered Professional Geotechnical Engineer with over 12 years of experience on large scale tunnelling and deep excavation projects in Hong Kong\, Canada\, Australia\, Singapore\, and the Netherlands in different project stages; from tender & detailed design\, construction phase services\, forensic analysis and claims\, and independent review. He has worked on various Drill & Blast tunnels\, TBM tunnels\, deep shafts in both soft ground and rocks; for metro railway & stations\, highways\, wastewater treatment plants\, and mines. He is experienced in advanced numerical analysis for soil or rock mechanics and ground-structure interaction problems\, including finite element\, finite difference\, & distinct element methods\, and discrete fracture network modelling.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/discrete-fracture-network-approach-for-underground-support-design-optimisation-2/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230420T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20230313T045324Z
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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:20221201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20221009T225408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T051126Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - St Barbara Day dinner 2022
DESCRIPTION:This event will be held in Australian Standard Time (AEST). This means minus one hour from AEDT time shown on this listing.  \nThis is the yearly celebration and get together for the Queensland Chapter of the ATS\, with a selected charity and raffle being held on the night. We will\, per usual\, seek sponsors for the night. \nThis networking-focused event will recognise the achievements of tunnelling projects and their engineers around the country and will promote the industry. The event is one of the most highly regarded events in the tunnelling calendar. The night will involve welcome drinks\, followed by a Christmas meal\, speeches by the committee and sponsors\, and the lucky door prize draw. \nThe evening will raise funds for Retina Australia by donating a portion of the ticket price to the charity. Retina Australia funds world-leading research into treatments and cures for blindness caused by inherited retinal disease and cares for people and families through peer-to-peer support services. Through education and advocacy Retina Australia works tirelessly to empower around 15\,000 Australians who are living with blindness or vision impairment. \nEvent program\n6.00 pm AEST: Registrations open and event commences \n6:30 pm AEST: Presidents 2022 Address and sponsor acknowledgement \n6:45 pm AEST: Dinner is served \n8.00 pm AEST: Drinks and networking \n10.00 pm AEST: Event concludes \nSponsors
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-st-barbara-day-dinner-2022/
LOCATION:The Charming Squire\, 3/133 Grey Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221006T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20221006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20210216T062933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T230741Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - One Day Workshop Showcase of Queensland Tunnel Projects
DESCRIPTION:The Queensland Branch of the Australian Tunnelling Society invites members and guests to join us for a one-day workshop showcase of tunnel projects in Queensland. This event will showcase a diverse collection of Queensland tunnelling projects: \n\nSmall to large scale\nRoad\, rail\, and utilities\nRange of technical solutions and commercial arrangements\n\nSpeakers\nArran McGhie\nKidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project—North Queensland \nPresentation: Arran will give us a detailed overview of this exciting green project being developed by Genex Power Limited\, focusing on the project’s configuration and construction. \nArran has more than 20 years experience in project delivery of large underground mine development and urban infrastructure projects\, in Australia and overseas including Malaysia\, Indonesia\, Singapore and Hong Kong.  Arran acquired a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) from the University of Queensland in 1994 and Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Australian Securities Institute in 1998. \n  \nPatrick Kidd\nPrincipal Engineering Manager\, ARTC on Inland Rail \nEngineering Manager\, Gowrie to Kagaru section of Inland Rail \nPresentation: Patrick will discuss the Gowrie to Kagaru Public Private Partnership with a focus on the three tunnels. \nAt its core\, Inland Rail is a 1\,700km rail line\, which will provide a fast freight backbone between Brisbane and Melbourne\, and connect into the east-west Trans-Australia line and many other regional lines in the country. \nPatrick is a Principal Engineering Manager at ARTC on Inland Rail and the Engineering Manager on the Gowrie to Kagaru section of Inland Rail. Patrick has over 28 years of experience in professional consulting and project and design management. Patrick has broad experience in the management of geotechnical\, geological and civil engineering throughout the entire project life cycle. He is focused on providing innovative\, cost-effective\, safe\, maintainable\, resilient infrastructure for his clients. He also is highly experienced in technical design review\, construction supervision and asset management. Patrick is a chartered professional engineer in civil and geotechnical engineering in Australia and the UK\, RPEQ and a Fellow with Engineers Australia. Patrick has been fortunate to have worked on many large-scale multidisciplinary projects for a wide variety of infrastructure in several countries and environments. \n  \nUlrike Pelz\nPresentation: Urlike will present the design of the precast tunnel segments for the running tunnels and other associated tunnel design works. \nUlrike is a Chartered Engineer and RPEQ\, currently working for GHD as Senior Technical Director\, Tunnels & Major Projects. Over the last 27 years\, Ulrike has gathered substantial experience working on major infrastructure tunnelling projects in Europe\, Asia and Australia. Her experience covers all aspects of project delivery including design\, design management and construction management. She has been fortunate to work with diverse teams in different cultures and is focussed on building good relationships with all parties to work together to achieve optimal solutions and project outcomes. \n  \n\nTai Luong\nCross River Rail—Brisbane \nPresentation: Currently the largest infrastructure project in Queensland\, Tai is the Stations and Development Delivery Manager for Tunnels and will present an overview of the planning and construction of the Woolloongabba station as well as the delivery of the 5.9km twin tunnels from Boggo Road to Normanby. \nPrior to joining the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority in 2018\, Tai has gained more than 25 years of experience in the design and construction of major infrastructure projects\, both locally and internationally. \n  \nRoger Ness-Wilson\nKings Engineering \nPresentation: Roger discusses Kings Engineering approach to their work — quality\, timely and cost effective roadheader rebuilds to support major tunnelling projects. \nRoger is the Operations Manager at Kings Engineering\, a leading NSW Engineering business that works in tunnelling and infrastructure\, along with other sectors. He has more than 20 years of experience in mining\, transport and major infrastructure projects. \n  \nHarry Asche\nBrisbane Rail Tunnels and S1 Sewer \nPresentation: 2022 marks thirty years since the construction of the Brisbane Rail Tunnels commenced\, and twenty years since the construction of the S1 Sewer was completed. The presentation will describe some of the tunnelling details of both projects. The Brisbane Rail Tunnels were the first major tunnels in Brisbane for many years\, the first use of roadheader technology in Brisbane\, and they kick-started the tunnelling work which has followed. The S1 tunnel was one of the projects which followed and was the longest TBM drive in Brisbane until CRR. The S1 project overcame some significant challenges in its construction. The presentation will also reflect on improvements to technology since. \nHarry Asche is the President of the ATS and the Design Director – Tunnels at Aurecon. He was closely involved in\, and learned so much from\, both projects. \n  \nAndrew Scarr\, Thierry Candito\, Felipe Villafrade\, Stephen Harding\nBreakfast Creek Trunk Sewer Augmentation Project – Brisbane \nPresentation: The Breakfast Creek Trunk Sewer has a sagged section where it passes under the Inner-City Bypass (ICB) and Airport Link on-ramp. This sagged section of sewer has an unclearable blockage and is at risk of collapse. The section consists a 98-year-old unreinforced concrete pipe\, which due to poor ground conditions\, has experienced a vertical settlement in the alignment. Urban Utilities proposes to construct a 1050 metre long OD2150 sewer main between Perry Park\, Bowen Hills and Lutwyche Road\, Windsor using micro-tunnelling trenchless technology. \nAndrew has more than 20 years’ experience in the water and wastewater industry as a seasoned Senior Project Manager who has progress to Construction Manager in recent years.  His intimate knowledge of trenchless techniques\, and his extensive experience with water and waste water infrastructure construction from the front end to hands-on management of procedures and process improvement has allowed him to successfully deliver increasingly complex utility infrastructure projects including construction of gravity and pressure sewer mains\, various civil structures (including deep shafts and concrete caissons) throughout Australia. As Construction Manager\, Andrew provides ongoing and consistent guidance to his construction teams to ensure the success of multiple projects. Andrew has strong technical capability covering many areas of civil construction including but not limited to conventional open trench excavation\, trenchless tunnelling methods such as micro-tunnelling\, deep shaft excavation\, construction of concrete structures and caissons as well as detailed mechanical and electrical work for water and wastewater infrastructure. \nThierry has more than 20 years’ experience in the tunnelling industry leading technically complex engineering projects. His expertise of mechanised excavation using tunnel boring machine and his experience of tunnel construction has allowed him to successfully deliver technically challenging projects. Starting his career as a Plant Engineering in Hong Kong on the KCRC Lok Ma Chau rail line in 2002\, he has since contributed to high profile tunnel projects within Australia and New Zealand. These includes the Brisbane Clem 7 project\, the Brisbane Legacy Way project\, the Perth Forrestfield Airport Link project\, the Auckland Waterview Connection project and more recently the Brisbane Cross River Rail project as the Underground Tunnel Plant Manager. Thierry’s passion for tunnelling and project management has now led him to the next stage of his career in project managing tunnel construction from the design phase through to construction and delivery. \nFelipe is Fulton Hogan Utilities’ Project Manager for the Breakfast Creek Trunk Sewer augmentation project; Felipe has 14 years of experience delivering projects in Australia and over the last 2 years he has been working under the Urban Utilities Wastewater Metropolitan and Metropolitan Treatment Plants programs. \nStephen is Urban Utilities’ Project Manager for the Breakfast Creek Trunk Sewer Augmentation Project who has over 20 years’ experience as a Project Manager with 10 years at Urban Utilities delivering wastewater projects with a number of trenchless projects successfully completed throughout Brisbane. \n  \nColin Ginger General Manager Precast Concrete Group\nPresentation: Case study on the manufacture of 21\,000 tunnel segments for the Gold Coast Desalination Tunnels. The presentation will cover the process from shop drawings\, building moulds\, concrete mix design\, casting\, curing\, gasket fit\, storage\, delivery and installation. \nSponsor
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-one-day-workshop-showcase-of-queensland-tunnel-projects/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220615T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20220606T021059Z
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SUMMARY:BrisBIM Gathering – June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Dear ATS members \nThe BrisBIM group is hosting a live event in Brisbane about infrastructure and assessment management. \n  \n\nCatch up for some beers and talk about BIM. Get some new insights from leading BIM presenters. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nArrive from 5:00pm \n5:30pm – Event Start – Introductions & Announcements \n5:40pm – Sponsor Address \n5:45pm – BIM Advances in Transport and Main Roads – (Bryan A McSweeney\, TMR) \n6:05pm – Inland Rail: Project Delivery and the Tyranny of Distance– (Matthew Freeburn\, ARTC) \n6:25pm – Capturing of in-tunnel condition data in Transurban Queensland– (Evan Lo\, Transurban) \n6:45pm – Q & A with the speakers \n7:00pm – Presentation Completion\, networking\, beers and food. \n8:00pm – Event Close \nAs usual this is a free event! \nSponsored by
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/brisbim-gathering-june-2022/
LOCATION:QUT Kindler Theatre\, 2 George Street\, Gardens Point Campus\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220602T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - Spaceproofing for tunnels
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by the ATS Tunnel Systems group and is a joint session with ITEE. \nSpaceproofing is a critical early activity required to inform the design and construction of tunnels and underground spaces. \nIt is important to get the sizing for tunnels right. Too small; the tunnel may not be able to function or be operated as intended. Constructing a tunnel that is too big; you are wasting your money. \nSpaceproofing ensures that all required functions can be accommodated within the planned tunnel volume. This can be a challenge for tunnel design\, which involves reconciling the functional space needs of a large number of stakeholders and resolving many complex physical interfaces early in the design process. \n \n \nEvent program\n5.30pm — In-person registration & networking (catering)\n6.00pm — Webinar commencement\n7.30pm — Webinar conclusion & in-person networking\n8.00pm — In-person conclusion \nSpeakers\n \nTony Peglas BEng\, CPEng\, RPEQ\nPrincipal Aurecon \nTony is a Principal at Aurecon with over 20 years’ experience in the tunnelling industry and has worked on many large-scale tunnelling infrastructure projects including the Inland Rail Project\, West Gate Tunnel Project\, WestConnex New M5 and M4-M5 Link\, NorthConnex\, Airport Link Project\, Clem7 and Cross City Tunnel. Tony is the Australasian Tunnelling Society (ATS) representative on the Austroads Tunnels Taskforce which undertakes research on new technologies and best practice for road tunnel projects. \n \nTom Starling\nAssociate Principal – Mechanical ECI \nTom Starling is a mechanical engineer with 16 years of experience in process\, industrial\, mining\, infrastructure\, water and defence sectors. \nTom works for EIC Activities\, a member of the CIMIC group. Tom has worked with tunnel space-proofing strategies all around Australia and overseas\, in transport\, power and mining applications with sister companies CPB\, Thiess\, Leighton Asia\, and their joint venture partners. Tom’s background is in delivery of design and technical services\, but his role at EIC Activities sees him advising a wide audience of engineers\, stakeholders\, operators and financers in all phases of project development\, approaching issues from a range of perspectives. \n \nChris Baker \nTunnel Systems Design Manager – UGL Brisbane \nChris is an engineering design manager with UGL and works within the Major Projects Underground Infrastructure team designing road and rail tunnels within Australia\, with recent detail design experience on M6 in Sydney and Cross river rail in Brisbane.  He has a degree in mechanical engineering\, a master degree project management and an MBA.  Chris has a very board experience of mechanical and electrical tunnel systems including Fire and Life Safety and Security in design and enjoys the challengers that come with Major Projects. \nPrior to working on road and rail tunnels\, Chris worked on tunnels in the mining industry focusing on services design and gained construction and commission experience.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-spaceproofing-for-tunnels/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20220404T225758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T090238Z
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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:QLD
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Online,Queensland,South Australia,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220331T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220331T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
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:QLD
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Online,Queensland,Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220324T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220324T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20211207T041624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220130T215722Z
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SUMMARY:Management and maintenance of challenging tunnel sewer cleans
DESCRIPTION:In-person (Brisbane) and online \nWhilst the glamourous rail and road tunnels are visible and exciting to the public in the modern era with ample space to perform maintenance activities\, the forgotten world of utility tunnels are just as important in keeping our societies operating since the first millennium BCE. \nUtility tunnels are smaller than their larger transport cousins\, and with the added issue of noxious gas environments makes maintaining these tunnels inherently more difficult. Veolia undertakes routine maintenance activities on drainage networks including sewer tunnels. It is important to share the challenges faced with the management\, and maintenance of these tunnels after construction is completed. \nSpeaker\nLee Gnezdiloff  \nLee is currently a Project Manager for Veolia Network Services delivering challenging and complex maintenance projects within SEQ. With more than 20 years’ experience in the water and construction industry and as an RPEQ since 2007 he has been the engineer responsible for conveyance network designs from concept through to IFC drawing packages. \nAs a project manager\, Lee has managed teams to deliver network pipelines and pumping infrastructure\, and supporting infrastructure including civil buildings and structures\, dams (raw and tailings)\, creek diversions\, roads both flexible and rigid\, and bridges and culverts across various locations in Queensland. Lee has worked for various private and public clients\, specialising as a superintendent’s representative under the contract for conveyance networks and civil infrastructure construction projects for the past 10 years. \nEvent overview\nArrival and registration: 5.30pm – 6.00 pm AEST\nWebinar / presentation: 6.00pm – 7.00 pm AEST\nNetworking: 7.00pm – 7.30pm AEST
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/management-and-maintenance-of-challenging-tunnel-sewer-cleans/
LOCATION:Brisbane
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211203T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20210216T060439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T003612Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD – End of Year Celebration - Feast of St Barbara 2021
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the feast day of St Barbara Day and World Tunnel Day the ATS Queensland chapter invite members and guests to a celebratory dinner in Brisbane\, Friday 3rd December 2021. \nThis networking-focused event will recognise the achievements of tunnelling projects and their engineers around the country\, and will promote the industry. The event is one of the most highly regarded events in the tunnelling calendar. \nWe look forward to welcoming back the Tunnelling community for this celebratory event which will give us the opportunity to celebrate international tunnelling day together. The night will involve welcome drinks\, followed by a Christmas meal\, speeches by the committee and sponsors\, and the lucky door prize draw. \n \nThe evening will raise funds for Retina Australia by donating a portion of the ticket price to the charity. Retina Australia funds world-leading research into treatments and cures for blindness caused by inherited retinal disease and cares for people and families through peer-to-peer support services. Through education and advocacy Retina Australia works tirelessly to empower around 15\,000 Australians who are living with blindness or vision impairment. We will also hold a raffle on the night ($5  per ticket) so make sure you bring some cash! \n  \nThe ATS would like to thank BarChip and Mapei for sponsoring this event. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-end-of-year-celebration-feast-of-st-barbara-2021/
LOCATION:The Charming Squire\, 3/133 Grey Street\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211111T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20210901T010233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T003824Z
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SUMMARY:Technology advancement of tunnel boring machines in Europe
DESCRIPTION:In-person (Brisbane) and webinar—this session will be livestreamed at the Engineers Australia Brisbane office with drinks and light refreshments. Those from around the country can join the webinar. \nIn this presentation\, Dr Remo Grandori will present a series of innovative technologies developed in recent years to make the execution of large underground tunnel projects faster and safer. He will illustrate these technologies from his extensive experience\, bringing practical examples of completed works\, including long railway tunnels in the presence of asbestos\, under high cover in squeezing ground and high water pressures. \nOutline\nIn this presentation\, Dr Remo Grandori will present a series of innovative technologies developed in recent years to make the execution of large underground tunnel projects faster and safer. He will illustrate these technologies from his extensive experience\, bringing practical examples of completed works\, including long railway tunnels in the presence of asbestos\, under high cover in squeezing ground and high water pressures\nThe QLD Chapter will hold the annual meeting from 5.45 pm prior to the presentation – arrival from 5.30pm. We’ll be recapping the year and some changes in the committee\, and provide the opportunity for feedback and nominations. This is your opportunity to have your say in how your local chapter is run. \nSpeaker\nDr Remo Grandori\nWeBuild \nDr Remo Grandori gained a PhD in Industrial Mechanical Engineering from the University La Sapienza of Rome in 1984. With a thesis on TBM excavation and rock cutting technology\, he worked in mechanized tunnelling and was the Technical Director for several tunnel projects executed worldwide. From 1996 to 2007\, he taught a course at the University La Sapienza as a contract professor on mechanised tunnel excavations. \nDr Grandori has been involved in the execution of more than 130 TBM tunnel projects for approximately 1100 km of tunnels bored in a wide variety of geologies and conditions. He has participated in the development of several innovations in tunnel and TBMs design\, acting as a consultant to clients\, contractors and TBM manufacturers. His cooperation with the Webuild group goes back to the late eighties and continues until today\, having been involved in the study and execution of several major TBM projects in North and South America\, China\, Europe\, Africa and lately in Australia. \nEvent program\nOnline \n7.00–8.00 pm AEDT (Sydney time) \nIn-person (Brisbane) \n5.30 pm—Arrival and registration \n6.00–7.00 pm—Presentation \n7.00–7.30 pm—Networking
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/technological-advancement-tbms-europe/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211014T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20210811T023323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T040128Z
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SUMMARY:Crushed waste glass re-use in tunnel shotcrete production
DESCRIPTION:To attend in-person register via the Engineers Australia registration link\, or join the webinar here.\nJoin the Queensland Branch of the Australian Tunnelling Society for a presentation by Dr Mehdi Serati. He will provide an update on the latest results from his industry-sponsored project using crushed waste glass (CWG) to replace sand in shotcrete used to support tunnels and underground spaces. \nAbstract: According to the International Tunnelling Society\, the global demand for underground constructions will boom in the coming years\, with around $42 billion of investment in the tunnelling sector in Australia alone. This trend can be seen already by nine out of 12 current state and federal government infrastructures related to underground road and rail tunnelling projects in Australia. With such an increased demand for tunnelling\, shotcrete has also received increased attention for ground support in tunnels and mines. For example\, in 2018 800\,000 m3 of shotcrete was used in Australia with 500\,000 m3 used in underground constructions\, and 300\,000 m3 in civil basements\, swimming pools and embankments. \nShotcrete (or sprayed concrete) is concrete in nature that needs to be pneumatically projected onto the target surface from a nozzle at a high (typically 20-30 m/s of impact) velocity to generate a dense homogeneous mass. But\, unlike conventional concrete\, shotcrete mixes are rich in sand and require an increased binder content to coat the surface. Shotcrete industries have therefore suffered from a significant rise in the overall cost in recent years\, mainly due to steep hikes in the price of sand. This can be attributed to the widespread use of sand in today’s industries that has made it the second-most consumed resource on earth after fresh water. Recycling local wastes to replace the rapidly reducing natural and quarried sand is therefore becoming of urgent interest in Australia and worldwide in the construction and tunnelling sectors. \nThis presentation will summarise the results of a recent trial project at UQ Civil\, supported by GCP Applied Technologies and Aurecon\, on the applicability assessment of crushed waste glass re-use in shotcrete production. \nGuest speaker\nDr Mehdi SeratiBSc MSc PhD (Geotechnical Engineering) MAusIMM\nAssistant Professor (Lecturer)\nDeputy Manager\, Large Open Pit Project   \nDr Mehdi Serati completed his PhD at The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) through The University of Queensland (UQ) in Brisbane\, Australia in Rock Mechanics and Rock Fracture Mechanics. His main research interests include the design and setup of advanced experiments with diverse engineering materials including pavements\, brittle composites\, ceramics\, hard rocks\, and superbly hard diamond composites. Dr Mehdi is a Lecturer at UQ Civil and Deputy Manage of the Large Open Pit Project (LOP). His areas of work are analytical methods and computational modelling of geotechnical problems\, materials testing\, rock mechanics and rock fracture mechanics.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/crushed-waste-glass-re-use-in-tunnel-shotcrete-production/
LOCATION:QLD
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210925T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20210908T050238Z
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SUMMARY:Cross River Rail Young Members Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:The ATS QLD chapter would like to invite students and young engineers for a site visit at the Cross River Rail Project Woolloongabba tunnels. The site visit will involve an introduction to the project\, induction\, and tour of either the cavern works\, road header operations or TBM tunnels. \nThe groups will be divided up on the day based on the activities happening on site at the time. We are limited to a maximum of 30 people and registrants will need to be under the age of 35 to attend. Following the site visit the young members invite everyone for some casual networking at a nearby location. \nRequirements: All registrants need to be under the age of 35. On the day of the event\, registrants must bring their white card and be wearing safety boots\, long pants\, a long sleeve shirt\, a hi-vi vest and hard hat with cap lamp (can be provided on request). Safety glasses\, mandatory gloves and ear plugs can be provided by the project. \nMaximum numbers: 30 participants (first in\, best dressed basis). \nTimings: 1pm-4pm site visit \n4-6pm networking at a nearby location
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/cross-river-rail-young-members-site-visit/
LOCATION:867 Main Street\, Woolloongabba Tunnel Site
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210812T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T025921
CREATED:20210629T014844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T014844Z
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SUMMARY:Human Factors in Tunnel Design
DESCRIPTION:In-person and webinar \n \nJoin the ATS for this event where Acmena Senior Human Factors Advisor Dr Keryn Pauley will discuss the importance of considering Human Factors\, a scientific discipline concerned with optimising environments\, systems and technologies to meet the needs of human operators\, in tunnel design. \nTopics will include the Human Factors process\, incorporation of Human Factors into the systems engineering process\, the importance of early identification of end user requirements\, consideration of how the tunnel will be used and maintained during normal\, abnormal\, degraded\, and emergency scenarios\, and some particular Human Factors considerations that are important during tunnel projects. \nGuest speaker\nKeryn Pauley – Senior Human Factors Advisor\, Acmena \n \nDr Keryn Pauley is a Human Factors professional with more than 13 years of experience in providing system design and evaluation\, risk assessment and safety management support in the rail\, healthcare and aviation industries. \nPreviously\, the Principal Human Factors Adviser for Queensland Rail\, she is now a senior Human Factors Advisor with Acmena. With Acmena\, Dr Pauley is consulting to CBGU Joint Venture and Unity and is the Human Factors lead for Cross River Rail Tunnels\, Stations\, and Development and the Rail Integration and Systems packages. Dr Pauley has a strong background in integrating Human Factors into specification\, procurement\, design\, and implementation of complex engineering projects to ensure that user needs are successfully met. \nEvent timings\n5.30–6.00 pm—registration and networking \n6:00PM –7:00PM—presentation and webinar begin \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/human-factors-in-tunnel-design/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD – What does NASA know about building a tunnel?
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Australian Tunnelling Society\, Queensland Chapter for a presentation titled “What Does NASA Know About Building a Tunnel?”\, which aims to describe what systems assurance is and why it matters to tunnelling engineers.\nEngineers are natural problem solvers. Have you ever looked at a tunnel or structure in use and thought ‘If only they had known that was how it would be used\, they could have…?’ \nIf we consider each element of built infrastructure in the context of its sustained intended purpose\, then we have more of a chance of reducing those future challenges in service. We can assure the integration of all parts will create a complete functioning system of civil\, structural\, mechanical\, electrical\, electronic\, software and human elements that can work together to fulfill a need. We can increase the likelihood that our contributions support achieving the complete benefits hoped for if we start out with the end purpose in mind. \nThe presentation will introduce the concept of systems engineering as an approach to assuring a system that meets the needs of the end user and is built correctly\, taking the audience through a brief history of systems engineering as an approach to assure a mission critical system is designed and built right first time for its intended mission. \nThere will be consideration of whole of life challenges\, with specific examples of where a whole of system approach early in the design could have solved those ‘if only’ moments for engineers who must fix things up after the tunnellers have gone. \nThe presentation will discuss the opportunities and challenges of being the early contributors to the overall system design\, and include thoughts of how tunnelling engineers are already using systems engineering processes and techniques to get their tunnel right\, including blast design\, pilot tunnels and modelling. \nSpeaker\nJane Copperthwaite\, BEng (Hons)\, CPEng\, FIEAust\, MIRSE\, RPEQ \nSystems Assurance Manager\, Cross River Rail \n \nJane Copperthwaite is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia. Jane started her career with British Rail in 1991 as a signalling and telecommunications engineer. She gained her ground up rail experience working in rail maintenance and asset management and this gave her a whole-of-life and whole-of-system understanding of the railway. Jane progressed into project engineering management with a rail infrastructure renewal contractor where she was the assurance lead for a number of multi discipline network enhancement projects. In 2007 Jane moved to Australia leaving infrastructure projects to join signalling supplier Ansaldo STS. She was subsequently appointed their Global Head of Systems Engineering. After Ansaldo STS\, Jane took up consulting\, specialising in systems assurance using systems engineering. Over the past four years she has primarily been involved in assignments relating to the Cross River Rail projects and last year was appointed to her current position as Systems Assurance Manager for the CRR Program with the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-what-does-nasa-know-about-building-a-tunnel/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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