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SUMMARY:ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series – Part 1: Introduction and General Approach\, Design Methods in Tunnelling (Chapters 1 & 2)\nThe ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series will bring together the authors of the guideline to discuss in detail the chapter contents. The ATS Tunnel Design Guideline was released in September 2020 and this webinar series has been established to provide readers with further context to the material included. \nThe first in a series of five presentations from authors of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline will focus on chapters one and two which covers the introduction\, general approach and design methods in tunnelling. \nATS National President\, Dr Harry Asche will provide an introduction covering the genesis of the design guide including a background to the working group and their goals. Simon Brinkmann and Brodie Aitchison will then cover chapter two of the guideline on design methods in tunnelling. \nThis event is suitable for students\, graduates and anyone working or interested in the design of tunnels. \nThe presentation will be recorded and uploaded to the ATS website to provide additional context and content for the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline. \nSessions will run for approximately 40 minutes with 20 minutes of Q&A. You will have direct access to the authors of the relevant chapters and the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation. \nThis guide has been produced by a team of skilled and enthusiastic practitioners from the Young Members  of the Australian Tunnelling Society. We hope that this guide will help with your journey in the exciting world of tunnel design. \nThe guideline is available for download via the members section of the ATS website under ‘technical papers.’ This document has been developed and funded by the ATS and its members.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-tunnel-design-guideline-presentation-series-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Construction of the Forrestfield-Airport Link trackslab
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe $1.86 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link project jointly funded by the Australian and WA governments comprises twin bored tunnels adding 8.5km to the rail network with three new stations—Redcliffe\, Airport Central and High Wycombe\, two of them underground. In April 2016 the PTA awarded the design\, construct and maintenance contract to Salini Impregilo – NRW Joint Venture. \nThe design of the tunnel track slab evolved from a conventionally reinforced concrete design to a macro synthetic fiber reinforced concrete track slab\, enabling significant construction efficiencies and program savings. Further efficiencies were observed in the method of placement\, which eliminated a significant amount of in-tunnel truck movements by pumping the track slab concrete from the top of each station box along the tunnel alignment. This meant that in some sections of the tunnel\, concrete was being pumped almost two kilometers. \nThe talk will start with a discussion on trackslabs in general as well as some background on concrete pumping considerations to lay the foundation for an in-depth look at the construction of the Forrestfield-Airport Link trackslab concentrating on aspects such as the pumping the concrete mix design\, and the field trials leading up to the final record-breaking pump of almost 2000 meters. \n  \nSpeaker\nDes Vlietstra\nDes has a MSc Eng in Advanced Concrete Technology and a Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering. He started his career in underground mining and rock mechanics which somehow evolved into concrete. He has a special interest in concrete pumping and sprayed concrete which is essentially pumped concrete applied pneumatically. He is an EFNARC nozzleman examiner for robotically applied sprayed concrete and a certified ACI-ICT EN Standards Concrete Field-Testing Technician. Des is a member of the Institute of Concrete Technology and sits on the executive committee of the Australian Shotcrete Society as well as the WA committees of the Concrete Institute of Australia and the Australian Tunnelling Society. Apart from being passionate about concrete and underground space he also enjoys photography.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/construction-of-the-forrestfield-airport-link-trackslab/
LOCATION:Public Transport Centre\, 116 West Parade\, East Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211111T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211111T193000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20211116
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SUMMARY:Climate Smart Engineering Conference
DESCRIPTION:Climate Smart Engineering (CSE) is an immersive two-day engineering conference curated to delivering a line-up of powerful speakers and insightful discussions on climate smart engineering.   \nHeld on November 16-17\, CSE will demonstrate the pivotal role of engineering in providing sustainable solutions\, systems and efficiencies\, which in turn provides the pathway by which business and government may avoid serious climate consequences. \nThis conference will enable engineers to explore the relevant risks and opportunities\, to network and to hear first-hand from business\, finance\, government and engineering leaders.  \nEngineers will be pivotal in both mitigating and adapting to the challenges posed by climate change\, and the associated expectations of investors\, voters\, employees and the wider community.  \nCSE is being held the week after the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference – a globally recognised event which is being described by US Climate Envoy John Kerry as ‘the last best chance the world has’ to act. We will use the international climate agenda as a springboard for our discussion.  \nEngineers across all disciplines need to understand both the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of mitigating and adapting to climate change\, as well as how to meaningfully measure\, and report on\, progress. This conference will provide a platform for learning\, making new connections across disciplines and sectors\, and for discussing ideas. There will be opportunities to share and explore case studies and practical examples of best practice.  \nPlenary speakers include former US Vice-President Al Gore\, ARUP Director Fiona Cousins and Steam Plains Capital Managing Director Brett Mitsch. \nFind out more information on the CSE website.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/climate-smart-engineering-conference/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211117T140000
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SUMMARY:ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series – Part 1: Introduction and General Approach\, Design Methods in Tunnelling (Chapters 3 & 4)\nThis session will run from 12-1 pm AEST (1-2 pm AEDT).\nThe ATS Tunnel Design Guideline Presentation Series will bring together the authors of the guideline to discuss in detail the chapter contents. The ATS Tunnel Design Guideline was released in September 2020 and this webinar series has been established to provide readers with further context to the material included. \nThis is the second in a series of five presentations from authors of the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline will focus on chapters 3 and 4 which covers the Rock Classifications\, Empirical Methods and the Beam-Spring Method. The presentation will be delivered by the authors of chapters 3 and 4\, Renee Shi and  Chris Rees. \nThis event is suitable for students\, graduates and anyone working or interested in the design of tunnels. \nThe presentation will be recorded and uploaded to the ATS website to provide additional context and content for the ATS Tunnel Design Guideline. \nSessions will run for approximately 40 minutes with 20 minutes of Q&A. You will have direct access to the authors of the relevant chapters and the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation. \nThis guide has been produced by a team of skilled and enthusiastic practitioners from the Young Members  of the Australian Tunnelling Society. We hope that this guide will help with your journey in the exciting world of tunnel design. \nThe guideline is available for download via the members section of the ATS website under ‘technical papers.’ This document has been developed and funded by the ATS and its members.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-tunnel-design-guideline-presentation-series-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Gold Coast Seaway Project—ASTT Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology is holding its final webinar of the year on 25 November\, on the subject of The Gold Coast Seaway Project – Works Design Challenges and has again kindly extended the invitation of the free webinar to ATS members. \nThe webinar will be a joint presentation by Barnabas Ilko\, Principal Structural Engineer and Trevor O’Shannessey\, Principal Geotechnical Engineer from Golder Associates. It will be held on Thursday 25 November from 1-2 pm AEDT. \nPresentation overview\nThe City of Gold Coast required an upgrade of the existing recycled water release system at the Southport Seaway\, to accommodate continuing population growth. The project solution included a pipe capable of transferring 6\,300 l/s of recycled water from the mainland across the Broadwater seaway via a marine pipeline to an outfall located off South Stradbroke Island. \nIn order to protect the waterways from environmental impacts\, an alternative construction method to the original dredged pipeline plan was proposed by the builder John Holland and their specialist subcontractor Bothar Boring and Tunnelling Australia (Bothar). This alternative adopted trenchless construction using micro tunnelling methods. \nThe project involved the tunnelling of two  separate drives\, the first being a 1385m length of bored tunnel beneath the Broadwater Seaway between Quota Park on the mainland and South Stradbroke Island. It included the construction of two deep shafts and a 2.5m (OD) reinforced concrete carrier pipe that was installed with pipe jacking techniques. \nThe second drive involved a trenchless 617m crossing between Quota Park and O’Connell Park\, including a section beneath Biggera Creek that was constructed using pipe jacking and micro tunnelling using a 1.94m (OD) glass-reinforced plastic pipe. \nGolder was engaged by Bothar to join the project team and provide temporary works design support\, design services for the tunneling works\, construction support that included site attendance across both drives. This presentation will discuss some of the challenges from the designer’s perspective. \nAs an online attendee\, you will be able to attend the webinar from anywhere and will be able to submit questions that will be answered at the end of the presentation. \nView the webinar using this link.\nIf you experience difficulties in joining this free event\, then please email Jeff Pace\, ASTT Secretary on secretary@astt.com.au for assistance.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-gold-coast-seaway-project-astt-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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