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SUMMARY:The 21st International Symposium on Aerodynamics\, Ventilation and Fire in Tunnels
DESCRIPTION:Coming to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 30th November – 2nd December 2026\nANNOUNCING 20% DISCOUNT FOR ATS MEMBERS! \nWhat is ISAVFT? \nThe International Symposium on Aerodynamics\, Ventilation and Fire in Tunnels (ISAVFT) is the world’s longest‑running and most authoritative conference series dedicated exclusively to tunnel aerodynamics\, ventilation\, fire safety\, and underground environmental control. For over 50 years\, ISAVFT has been the forum where the hardest tunnel safety problems are debated\, tested\, and advanced. \nDeep Technical Focus \nISAVFT is unapologetically technical and rigorously applied. Core themes include: \n\nTunnel aerodynamics (pressure waves\, piston effect\, comfort\, high‑speed rail) Ventilation systems (longitudinal\, transverse\, jet fans\, energy optimisation)\nFire and smoke dynamics (critical velocity\, evacuation\, suppression systems) Air quality & pollution control\nOperations\, maintenance & real‑incident lessons\nAdvanced modelling (CFD\, digital twins\, full‑scale testing)\nFuture transport (electric & hydrogen vehicles\, automation\, ultra‑high‑speed systems)\n\nAcademic Rigor\, Industry Relevance \n\nFull peer review of all technical papers\nKeynotes from global leaders in tunnel safety and fluid mechanics\nStrong mix of research\, design guidance\, case studies\, and failure analysis\nTrusted by those who design\, approve\, operate\, and insure tunnels\n\nISAVFT bridges academia and real‑world consequence. \nGlobal Pedigree \nFirst symposium held in Canterbury\, UK (1973)\, rooted in British hydromechanics research\, ISAVFT is held every 2–3 years across Europe\, USA\, Australia\, and beyond. Recent editions hosted in Lyon\, Athens\, Copenhagen\, Melbourne\, and other global centres. Organised under the ISAVFT / BHR lineage\, maintaining continuity with its original scientific foundations. \nThe Bottom Line \nISAVFT is the global benchmark conference for tunnel aerodynamics\, fire\, and ventilation. Five decades. Peer‑reviewed. Incident‑driven. Open knowledge. Permanently citable. \nWhen tunnels matter\, ISAVFT leads. \nThe Sir Alan Muir Wood Prestige Lecture is a flagship\, invited lecture held to honour Sir Alan Muir Wood\, widely regarded as the father of modern tunnelling. \nSir Alan Muir Wood (1921–2009) was a pivotal figure in underground engineering: a leading consultant on the Channel Tunnel\, founding President of the International Tunnelling Association (ITA‑AITES)\, former President of the Institution of Civil Engineers\, and a driving force behind the modern\, risk‑based approach to tunnelling design and delivery. \nThe lecture is reserved for internationally recognised thought leaders and provides a platform for: \nStrategic reflection on tunnel engineering practice \nLessons from major projects and failures \nInnovation\, uncertainty management\, and future direction of underground construction \nIt reflects Sir Alan’s central belief that engineering judgement\, innovation\, and understanding of risk—not prescriptive rules alone—are key to safe and economic tunnelling. \nWithin ISAVFT\, the Sir Alan Muir Wood Prestige Lecture represents the highest‑profile intellectual contribution of the symposium\, reinforcing ISAVFT’s role as a forum for: \n\nLong‑term thinking\, not just technical detail\nCross‑disciplinary insight across aerodynamics\, ventilation\, fire\, and operations\nKnowledge transfer between generations of tunnel engineers\nThe lecture is typically sponsored\, formally presented\, and positioned as a prestige event within the symposium programme.\n\nLectures are archived and published\, forming part of the permanent technical record of the profession\, consistent with Sir Alan Muir Wood’s commitment to open knowledge\, professional leadership\, and engineering excellence.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-21st-international-symposium-on-aerodynamics-ventilation-and-fire-in-tunnels/
LOCATION:Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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SUMMARY:ATS Short Course - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:ATS Short Course: Melbourne 1-2 December 2026\nThe ATS Short Course 2026 is a two-day event designed to provide an introduction to the world of tunnelling and underground space engineering.  \nEvent content will closely align with the latest edition of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline and is a must for early career tunnelling professionals. \nEvent overview\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 early career and new tunnelling professionals\, including design principles\, construction fundamentals\, sustainability\, fire life safety and project case studies. \nWho should attend\n\nEarly career tunnelling professionals\nAnyone considering a shift into this exciting field of engineering\n\nEarly bird registration costings\n\nATS/EA Member: $770\nNon-Members: $1020\nATS Young Member: $470\nStudent Member: $170\nVTC Site Visit: $50\n\nEarly bird registrations close 31 October \nRegular Fees (from 1 November) \n\nATS/EA Member: $870.00\nNon-Member: $1120.00\nATS Young Member: $570.00\nStudent Member: $270.00\nVTC Site Visit: $50\n\nEvent sponsors\n      \nTo come on board as one of the event sponsors\, please review our ATS Short Course Sponsor Prospectus. We can’t run our programs without your help so look forward to hearing from you soon. \nProgram  \n \nVictorian Tunnelling Centre Site Tour \nMorning of 3 December 2026 \nA half day visit departing from the city to the Victorian Tunnelling Centre (VTC) to learn about the industry’s state-of-the-art training facilities\, including: \n\nVirtual reality simulators\nReplica mined and TBM tunnels\nSprayed concrete simulator\nWorking refuge chamber\n\nTransportation to and from the VTC will be provided. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-short-course-melbourne/
LOCATION:Melbourne Engineers Australia office\, Level 6\, 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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