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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172010
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - The Kitanomine Tunnel: A SEM Case Study
DESCRIPTION:Join the Australian Tunnelling Society Victoria Division for a presentation by Kensuke Date on the challenges faced in using the Water-tight Sequential Excavation Method (SEM) for Tunnel Construction with Difficult Ground Conditions in the construction of the Kitanomine Tunnel. \nThe Kitanomine Tunnel is a 2928 m long tunnel in Furano City\, as part of the Asahikawa-Tokachi Road running N-S in central Hokkaido\, Japan. The sequential excavation method (SEM) was used for the watertight tunnel construction.  However\, the geology of the Kitanomine Tunnel mainly comprised of mudstone\, welded tuff and alluvial fan deposits\, causing additional challenges for construction. The area was also rich in water resources and the alluvial fan deposits were found to be predominantly throughout the tunnel alignment with an identified active fault crossing the alignment. Effective grouting around the tunnel to mitigate the environmental impact was also a remarkable feature of the project. \nThe presentation by Kensuke will address the following: \n\nGeological challenges that were faced in implementing the tunnelling plan\nTunnel excavation and support strategies implemented\, including the use of tanked sections\nGrouting techniques which were developed for water tightness in rock\nImplementation of Field Testing to prove the effectiveness of the ground improvement\nGroundwater recovery after the tunnel excavation\n\nKeynote Speaker\nKensuke Date\nDeputy General Manager\,Kajima Technical Research \n \nKensuke Date has 25+ years of experience in Tunnelling and geotechnical engineering. He graduated from the University of Tokyo and then has worked for Kajima Corporation\, one of the largest construction companies in Japan. He has published a lot of peer-reviewed papers on tunnelling in journals and international conferences. He has served as a tunnelling specialist and design manager in challenging projects\, including the Kitanomine tunnel passing through an artesian aquifer with watertight tunnel support. \nKensuke is currently working at Kajima Technical Research Institute in Singapore as Deputy General Manager.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-the-kitanomine-tunnel-a-sem-case-study/
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210421T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20210421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172010
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - Australian Tunnelling Society - 2021 Update
DESCRIPTION:Please join this ATS session where some of the leadership team will take time to describe some current initiatives. \nPlease join ATS President Harry Asche\, Victorian Chair Richard Buckingham and Victorian committee member Nadine Makin for this technical session. \nThe session will include a presentation from Harry on initiatives underway at executive level that aim to provide improved value to ATS members and improved visibility and quality of the offering that we provide to our valued ATS sponsors. Members are encouraged to participate in the initiatives. \nBoth Richard and Nadine will give an update on aspects of the ATS2020+1 conference which is due to be held in Melbourne from May 10th to 13th. Richard will give an overview of the conference and describe some key activities in the program. Nadine will introduce the newly establish Women in Tunnelling award. \nHarry Asche\, BE(Civil)\, PhD\, MIEAust\, CPEng\, MICE\, CEng\, RPEQ\nPresident\, Australian Tunnelling Society\nDesign Director\, Tunnels\, Aurecon \nRichard Buckingham\nVice President\, Australian Tunnelling Society\nProject Development Manager\, John Holland Group \nNadine Makin\, BE (hons)\, BSc\, MIEAust\nProject Development Manager\nTechnical Director\, Ground and Underground Engineering\,\nAurecon \nClick here to see flyer
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-australian-tunnelling-society-2021-update/
CATEGORIES:National,Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210311T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172010
CREATED:20210218T040650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T065631Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - Directional Drilling for Tunnel Investigation
DESCRIPTION:Please join The Australian Tunnelling Society (QLD Chapter) for a presentation on Directional Drilling for Tunnel Investigation\, presented by Dr. Ian Gray\, Managing Director of Sigra. \nIn shallow tunnels with predominantly vertical variation in geology\, vertical drilling is generally the most effective approach. However\, when either the proposed alignment is deep\, the surface inaccessible\, or where the geology changes rapidly through the tunnel alignment\, there are good reasons to consider directional drilling in the alignment of the tunnel. \nThis presentation will examine the suitable directional drilling options available for tunnel site investigations. It will also examine the different drilling methods\, borehole survey systems and testing that may be conducted within the hole for lithology\, ground fluid and geomechanical parameters. The use of open hole drilling coupled with suitable borehole geophysics will be compared with core drilling. The issues of drill string mechanics and drilling hydraulics will be considered. The latter is frequently the limitation in shallower boreholes. \nSpeaker\, Ian Gray will comment on the cost and risk of directional drilling vs. traditional boreholes\, as this usually governs which investigation techniques should be used. \nSpeaker\n \nDr Ian Gray\nManaging Director\, Sigra Pty Ltd \nIan started work as a civil engineer in New Zealand in 1977 and then came to the UNSW in Australia in 1978 to study for a Master’s in hydrogeology and engineering geology. From 1979 to 1982 he worked for Australian Coal Industry Research Laboratories based on mine sites in Queensland\, during which time he worked on outbursts\, gas drainage and rock mechanics. He completed his PhD while working in this role. He then worked as a geotechnical engineer for the Hong Kong Government on slope stability\, foundations\, groundwater and tunnelling until the end of 1988 when he returned to Australia. \nHis initial job when back in Australia was to supervise the installation of the first gas drainage system at Central Colliery and then went on to work as Senior Geotechnical Engineer with D J Douglas and Partners. In 1990 he became Principal Engineer\, Mining Research\, with the Safety In Mines Testing and Research Station of the Department of Resource Industries of the Queensland Government. In this role he worked on frictional ignitions\, mine explosions\, windblasts\, gas drainage and directional drilling including the first surface to in-seam operation in the country in 1991. \nIn 1994 he started Sigra. Since then the company has grown under his guidance to span mining\, gas and civil geotechnical work. Sigra provides services\, solutions and products. The work it has undertaken includes gas exploration\, mine design and hydroelectric power investigation spanning such diverse locations as Arctic Russia to Patagonia. \nSigra’s products include its own instrumentation including stress measurement tools\, drill stem test tools and drilling equipment. On the heavier equipment side it manufactures well control systems and packers. It has its own gas and geomechanics laboratories. \nIan has some 86 publications on such diverse topics as reservoir engineering to piling. He also has multiple patents covering such varied items as mining systems to cyclonic separators. \nCPD hours: 1 \nWebinar Start time: 7.00pm AEDT | Brisbane Auditorium start time: 6.00pm AEST (please arrive 15 minutes earlier)
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-directional-drilling-for-tunnel-investigation/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172010
CREATED:20201108T232327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201126T022519Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD – National Tunnelling Day Celebratory Dinner 2020
DESCRIPTION:The Queensland Chapter of the  Australian Tunnelling invites members and guest to attend the National Tunnelling Day Celebratory Dinner on Friday 4 December the Feast Day of St. Barbara at the Waterloo Hotel. \nThis networking-focused event will recognise the achievements of tunnelling projects and their engineers around the country\, and will promote the industry \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. \nThe celebration will be held in the function rooms of The Waterloo Hotel the ticket price includes a three-course dinner and refreshments. \nPlease note that this event will be limited to 50 attendees – so book in quickly to ensure you don’t miss out.  \nPlease note: \nThis event is face-to-face only. Bookings are compulsory and Engineers Australia will not provide entry to anyone who shows up without proof of booking. The health and safety of our members\, guests and staff is our highest priority and a range of measures are being implemented in-line with\, and in addition to\, the QLD Government WHS regulations and COVID-19 policy to ensure everyone’s wellbeing. \nPlease adhere to the following when visiting the space: \n\nPlease use the sanitiser stations provided at reception upon arrival\nPlease then fill out the guest register using the QR code provided\nPlease maintain the 1.5 metre physical distancing rule\nStay home if you are sick\, have been advised to self-isolate or travelled from overseas in the last 14 days or returned from a Government determined hotspot\nAvoid close contact with any with cold of flu-like symptoms.\n\nSponsors: \n\nPhotos from last year’s celebrations:
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-national-tunnelling-day-celebratory-dinner-2020/
LOCATION:Waterloo Hotel\, Cnr Ann St and Commercial Rd\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201204T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20201203T194410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201203T194525Z
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SUMMARY:ITAym 24-hr Zoom for World Tunnel Day
DESCRIPTION:Friday the 4th of December is St Barbaras Day and #WorldTunnelDay! The ITAym is hosting a 24-hour virtual hangout to celebrate the day\, make connections and showcase the activities from ITA-AITES member nations. \nA general introduction and social will kick off from 11AM AEDST with an Australian focus starting from Noon AEDST. This session will include content on the developing #ThinkDeep initiatives in Australia\, the 2020 David Sugden Award-winning paper and an overview of the recently released ATS Tunnel Design Guideline. \nTo join the meeting click through the following link. \nLaunch Meeting – Zoom (bit.ly) \nHappy tunnelling & we hope to see you online! \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/itaym-24-hr-zoom-for-world-tunnel-day/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201119T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20201119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20201110T034249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T034606Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - Tunnelling Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please click here for a flyer invitation to the “Tunnelling Webinar” which will be held on the following dates: \n\nThursday\, 19 November at 5:00pm AEDT\nThursday\, 26 November at 5:00pm AEDT\n\nThe speakers include: \n\nRichard Buckingham – Victorian Chair\, Australian Tunnelling Society\nPeter Chamley – CEO\, Arup Australiasia\nRichard Graham – Project Director\, SI-NRW JV\, Forrestfield Airport Link\nPaul Thomas – Deputy Director\, Road Projects Victoria\, Tunnels and Stations\nDavid Gibson – CEO\, DGA Group
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-tunnelling-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Victoria,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20201007T073057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T073057Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - Large Diameter EPB Operation to Control Settlement
DESCRIPTION:Explore the scope and risks associated with large diameter EPD machines\, including the specific requirements for large diameter TBM’s and the operational requirements to achieve tight settlement control. \nThe use of mega TBM’s for road tunnels or combined road and rail tunnels with an external diameter of greater than 14m is rapidly increasing. Up to 2019\, there have been 39 tunnelling projects worldwide using mega TBMs. There is also a worldwide trend to use EPB machines\, including in large diameter tunnels. There are a number of issues in scaling TBM operations from standard metro machines to mega TBM’s of greater than 14m. This presentation will cover specification requirements for the large diameter TBM’s as well as operational requirements to achieve tight settlement control. \nSpeaker\n \nTom Ireland | Major Projects Director\, Aurecon NZ \nTom has over 28 years’ experience and has worked on projects in the UK\, Middle East\, Hong Kong\, Australia and New Zealand. He is currently located in Auckland\, New Zealand and is the Principal Technical Advisor on the $4.4B\, 3.5km underground City Rail Link Project. \nTom has extensive experience in the design and construction supervision of segmentally lined tunnels\, including Independent Checking Engineer on several international metro and highway tunnels. His mega TBM experience includes Waterview Connection\, Auckland; Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Lung Shan Tunnel\, Hong Kong; and segmental lining design lead for the West Gate Tunnel in Melbourne.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-large-diameter-epb-operation-to-control-settlement/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Queensland,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201019T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200923T232118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T232118Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - Use of Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) in Precast Segmental Tunnel Linings in Asia - Focus on QA/QC
DESCRIPTION:Join the Australian Tunnelling Society as they present the Use of Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) in Precast Segmental Tunnel Linings in Asia – Focus on QA/QC. \nFRC has been used in precast segmental tunnel linings in Asia since 2005 beginning with Singapore in temporary segments. In 2012\, the first permanent use of FRC in precast segmental tunnel linings finally began with Contract 933 in the Downtown Line Phase 3 in Singapore. Since then\, FRC in precast segmental tunnel linings has been used for projects in Malaysia\, Hong Kong\, Japan and Singapore. The number of projects adopting FRC in precast segmental tunnel linings are growing. This talk will discuss three topics related to the use of FRC in precast segmental tunnel linings with a focus on QA/QC. \nThe session will include: \n\nDesign of FRC\nQA/QC of FRC\nDurability of FRC.\n\nSpeaker: Mr. Gan Cheng Chian  \n \nMr. GAN Cheng Chian graduated from The University of Singapore in 1989 and has worked in the construction industry for 31 years. He is working for Bekaert Singapore as Technical Manager since 1998. He has been involved in many prestigious underground projects and construction projects around Asia: including Qinling Railway & Highway Tunnel Xian\, China; Mandai Underground Cavern Singapore\, BMW Shenyang\, China\, Daimler Chrysler Beijing\, China\, Busan International Exhibition & Convention Center\, South Korea and Jurong Rock Cavern Singapore. He has been involved in over 20 projects featuring fibre reinforced sprayed concrete linings and over 15 projects featuring fibre reinforced concrete precast segmental tunnel linings. Since Jan 2019\, he was one of the members of the working group drafting the Singapore Standard on Design of Fibre Concrete Structures. In March 2019\, he was appointed as the Domain Expert for Sprayed Concrete and in Jan 2020\, he was appointed as Domain Expert for Fibre Reinforced Concrete under iNPQS (Intelligent National Productivity and Quality Specifications Singapore).
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-use-of-fibre-reinforced-concrete-frc-in-precast-segmental-tunnel-linings-in-asia-focus-on-qa-qc/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201014T140000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T000153Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - Hydrogeology in Underground Design and Construction
DESCRIPTION:The importance of the groundwater in underground construction is sometimes underestimated\, but is one of the most important aspects to consider in planning\, design and construction.  Characterising groundwater behaviour in rock is difficult\, because of the variability that is often seen in test results. This variability can be described using simple statistical techniques. The presentation describes the issues that arise from groundwater in underground techniques. One technique that is used to control these issues is pre-grouting; the presentation describes a methodology for predicting some of the key parameters. \nHarry Asche  BE(Civil)\, PhD\, MIEAust\, CPEng\, MICE\, CEng\, RPEQ\nDesign Director\, Tunnels\, Aurecon \nAdjunct Professor\, School of Civil Engineering\, University of Queensland \nPresident\, Australian Tunnelling Society \nHarry Asche is Aurecon’s Design Director – Tunnels.  He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Queensland and is the President of the Australian Tunnelling Society.    Harry has worked on tunnels and caverns in Australia\, New Zealand\, Hong Kong and the UK.  He worked on the South Island Line\, Contracts 901 and 904\, and carried out the groundwater inflow analysis and the 3D cavern design for both of these projects.  More recently\, Harry has been the tunnel discipline leader for the 9km WestConnex 2 project in Sydney and the hydrogeology advisor for the 2km Central Kowloon Route in Hong Kong.  In 2018\, Harry was Queensland’s Engineer of the Year and was awarded the Roads Australia Technical Excellence Award in 2018.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-hydrogeology-in-underground-design-and-construction/
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201008T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200916T211228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200923T205255Z
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SUMMARY:Future Proofing and Unlocking Auckland’s Rail Network - City Rail Link Project Update
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Tunnelling Society in conjunction with the NZ Tunnelling Society\, the Australian Geomechanics Society and the NZ Geotechnical Society will co-host a presentation on the City Rail Link Project\, Auckland\, New Zealand. Overall project outline and key challenges will be discussed. A project update on the design and construction of the 3.45 km twin tunnel underground rail scheme will be presented.\nThe City Rail Link (CRL) Project is a 3.45km twin-tunnel underground rail link allows the Auckland rail network to at least double rail capacity. The detailed design and construction contract C3 commenced in 2019. The C3 Contract comprises two new underground stations\, a redeveloped surface station\, two bored running tunnels and two mined junction caverns. Nearly 1.5 years into the Alliance Contract\, a project update on the detailed design and construction of the underground works is presented\, including: \n\nGeological features along the tunnel alignment \nChallenges associated with ground conditions \nDesign philosophy and methodology to get over difficulties\nConstruction challenges – time frame\, interfaces in an urban area\, impact on existing structures\, and so forth.\n\n  \nSpeakers  \n \nWataru Okada: Tunnel Discipline Lead\, Link Alliance City Rail Link (New Zealand) \nWataru is currently the Tunnel Discipline Lead on the City Rail Link C3 Contract and has 23 years’ experience in design and construction of large civil construction and underground works in New Zealand\, Australia\, Japan and Singapore. Earlier in his career\, Wataru worked as a site engineer on the construction of Tokyo Metro Oedo Line Kagurazaka station and tunnels\, and Singapore MRT North East Line trackworks and design coordination. Since 2000\, Wataru has been working on a wide range of infrastructure projects in NZ and abroad in the consulting environment. His recent project involvement includes the Waterview Connection (NZ)\, City Rail Link C2\, C3 and C6 Contracts\, Forrestfield to Airport Link (WA)\, Toowoomba Range Clearance Upgrade (QLD)\, WHBLT (NSW) amongst other major underground projects in Australia. \n \nFlorent Detraux: Tunnel Construction Manager\, Link Alliance City Rail Link (New Zealand) \nFlorent Detraux is currently the Tunnel Director on the City Rail Link Project. He has extensive experience in EPB-TBM\, slurry TBM\, variable density TBM and hard rock TBM as well as traditional excavation drill and blast\, design and build works. He has worked on numerous challenging projects including\, the Lötschberg basis tunnel in Switzerland\, the Liefkenshoek Tunnel in Antwerp and the Saverne Tunnel which formed part of the high-speed rail line connecting Paris to Strasbourg and has been involved in all large bridges and viaducts of the South Europe Atlantic High speed line between Tours and Bordeaux. Florent has recently worked as the Tunnel Director on Phase 3 of Cairo Metro Line 3\, where two TBMs will be used to accelerate progress on this 16 km complex project\, include one stretch running beneath the River Nile.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/future-proofing-and-unlocking-aucklands-rail-network-city-rail-link-project-update/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201007T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20201007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200922T230905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T091359Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WA - Epping Main Sewer Pipejack - Challenges and Resolutions
DESCRIPTION:Epping Main Sewer Pipejack – Challenges and Resolutions\nOverview\nThe Epping/Kalkallo Main Sewer project comprises 3.5 km of 1600mm and 1800mm internal diameter sewer at depths ranging from 15m to 42m. Five manholes were installed after the completion of the tunnel drives. The alignment connects the Epping Branch Sewer to the Merri Creek Main Sewer\, and services the Northern Growth Corridor removing the need for existing temporary pump stations and allowing for the future growth of Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs. The tunnel alignment crosses under the Hume Freeway and Merri Creek\, before crossing near the Merri Creek to connect to the Merri Creek Main Sewer at the downstream end. The alignment predominantly passes through public open space\, including the Barry Road Grassland and Whittlesea Gardens\, with some sections traversing privately owned land. \nThe pipejacking/microtunnelling works comprises of 6 straight drives\, 400m\, 570m\, 610m\,730m and two 580m in length. Each tunnel drive faced unique challenges on the project including tunnelling through high strength Basalt formation; mixed geology of Melbourne Formation\, Paleo Clay and Basalt; creek crossing with shallow overburden and launching and jacking from a 40m shaft. \nSpeaker – (Aziz) Jiang Aizezi\, Senior Project Engineer – Infrastructure Projects\, Downer\nAziz has obtained extensive technical knowledge\, engineering\, finance and management skills in the tunnel and trenchless industry\, supporting multiple complex projects from planning phase through to delivery. This includes optioneering\, constructability analysis\, concept design\, tender analysis\, design assessments\, site/project engineering\, forecasting and problem solving. \nHe has been involved and contributed to successful delivery of trenchless projects involving diverse trenchless techniques including: microtunnelling\, pipe jacking\, auger boring\, pilot boring and horizontal directional drilling. \n\n\n\n\nDate\nWednesday\, 7th October 2020\, Arrive 5:30pm for networking and refreshments\, for 6:00pm start.  Event concludes approx. 7:00pm \nFinger food\, beer\, wine and soft drinks will be provided. \nVenue\nPTA Lecture Theatre\, Public Transport Centre\, West Parade\, Perth\, WA 6004\n(Meet at ground floor reception/security desk for escort to the lecture theatre) \nFor those unable to attend in person\, a Microsoft Teams session will allow you to attend remotely with this link \nCost\nThis is a complimentary event for members. \nRegistration required to assist with catering and planning.  Maximum attendance of 52 to allow for social distancing. – Register Here \nClick here to see flyer
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-wa-epping-main-sewer-pipejack-challenges-and-resolutions/
LOCATION:PTA Lecture Theatre\, Public Transport Centre\, West Parade\, Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201002T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20201002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200901T215843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T042830Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD – 2020 RBWH Charity Golf Day (POSTPONED)
DESCRIPTION:The QLD Golf Day that was scheduled on Friday\, 2 October has unfortunately been postponed for a date in early 2021.  We will update you with the new date as soon as they are confirmed. \nThank you for your understanding. \n\nGrab your clubs because the Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS) annual Charity Golf Day is on soon. Come along to enjoy a great day of golf and raise funds for Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital’s (RBWH) world leading medical and clinical research and patient care. \nFunds raised by the ATS will be donated to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation who’s efforts ensure the hospital’s doctors\, nurses\, researchers and allied health professionals are able to achieve optimal patient outcomes by providing them with the knowledge\, skills and technology which may not otherwise be afforded to them due to budgetary constraints. \nMoney raised by the RBWH Foundation is used to fund research on the campus\, purchase vital pieces of equipment and enable key health professionals to attend additional training programs\, conferences and seminars. \nSee registration link for tickets and sponsorship options. We look forward to seeing you there! \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-2020-rbwh-charity-golf-day/
LOCATION:St Lucia Golf Links\, Carawa Street\, Indooroopilly
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200929T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200909T033709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200924T013259Z
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SUMMARY:ATS WEBINAR - BIM and TBM Tunnel Project Along the Lifecycle
DESCRIPTION:BIM is the digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a building\, piece of physical infrastructure or environment. BIM serves as a shared knowledge resource for information about an asset throughout its lifecycle—supporting decision making—from strategic appraisal and planning\, design and construction to operation\, maintenance and renewal. \nBIM enables a collaborative way of working using digital processes to enable more productive methods of planning\, designing\, constructing\, operating and maintaining assets through their lifecycle. \nGovernments in Australia recognise the importance of BIM in the delivery and management of infrastructure assets as it offers many benefits throughout the asset lifecycle and has the potential to drive efficiency\, value for money\, productivity\, innovation and safety. (source: QLD Gov – Digital Enablement for Queensland Infrastructure). \nSpeakers\n \nJordan Haimes | Community Engagement Officer\, Cross River Rail \nJordan is currently working as a Community Engagement Officer with the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority on the delivery of the $5.4B Cross River Rail project. In this role\, he assists with project management and the fit out of the Cross River Rail Experience Centre. \n \nVincenza Floria | Design and Project Manager \, Geodata Eng \nVincenza is a Civil Engineer with 28 years’ experience\, out of which over 18 are matured at Geodata and 10 on Digital Engineering and R&D. She became a specialist in numerical modeling starting from her M.Sc. thesis and she is now lecturer at the II level Master ‘”Tunnelling and TBMs” Politecnico di Torino (course: Numerical Design). At Geodata\, she brought her experience in numerical modelling into the design of international infrastructure projects. Since 2015\, Vincenza has been involved with some important projects in Australia (Perth\, Melbourne and Brisbane). She is currently Design Manager for Geodata Eng. of TBM tunnel and cross-passages in CRR project in Brisbane. \n \nNeil Tyson | Business Development Manager\, Deswik Group \nWith business development and strategy at the core of his role\, Neil has key interests in safety leadership and complex systems risk management which are vital for effective catastrophic risk management\, and to improve from the current plateau in safety performance in the mining industry. \nJurij Karlovsek | Lecturer\, University of Queensland \nJurij has experience both in industry and academia\, with his road area of expertise lying in Geotechnical Engineering – specifically\, conventional and mechanised tunnelling\, construction information technology and non-destructive testing in tunnels. As a representative of the University of Queensland\, he works hard to engage with the community by creating and implementing associations that seek to inform\, educate and empower young professional tunnelling engineers.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-webinar-hydrogeology-in-underground-design-and-construction-2/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Online,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200721T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200714T045724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T053350Z
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SUMMARY:Recent Innovations in Ground Support in Sydney Road Tunnels
DESCRIPTION:This event is a joint presentation by the ATS and the Australian Geomechanics Society. Click through the link on the right to register. \nOverview\nThe increased demand to future-proof tunnel projects with respect to long term traffic predictions has led to the proposal of some exceptionally large span tunnels in recent road projects in Australia. For example\, some of the current projects have main line tunnels with continuous excavated spans up to 22 m\, besides other enlarged sections and Y-junction caverns that approach 34 m in span.  These projects do not come without their challenges particularly when they are also combined with a very tight construction programme. David and Mark will present some of their experiences in recent projects in Australia and how some of these challenges were tackled via innovative design solutions. The presenters will discuss developments around design delivery strategies\, spaceproofing\, excavation sequences\, ground support for large tunnels\, shotcrete design and its associated quality control challenges\, and more. \nSpeakers\nDavid Oliveria | Jabobs – Technical Director\nDr David Oliveira is a Technical Director for Asia Pacific and Global Subject Matter Expert in Hard Rock Tunnelling at Jacobs Engineering Group. He has over 20 years in the civil\, geotechnical and tunnelling industry and has been involved on a broad range of projects varying from complex open pit and deep and highly stressed underground mines to major infrastructure projects in a variety of ground conditions and challenging urban environments. \nMark Sheffield | Aurecon – Technical Director\nMark is a Technical Director for the Infrastructure Group at Aurecon. He has over 30 years in tunnelling and heavy civil engineering. He has been involved with major underground projects around the world from feasibility and concept design through to implementation and construction systems in a variety of ground conditions and challenging urban environments. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/recent-innovations-in-ground-support-in-sydney-road-tunnels/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:New South Wales,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200707T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200707T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200613T020726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T034644Z
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SUMMARY:Numerical modelling of shallow tunnels to mitigate ground-borne hazards
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nThis webinar presents an extensive case study undertaken to mitigate the risk of damage to existing buildings and infrastructures due to critical and challenging TBM excavations for the Metro Cityringen in Copenhagen. The TBM tunnel alignment passes under historic buildings at shallow depths\, which poses risks of ground subsidence.\nThree-dimensional models were analysed for the stretch between Marmorkirken and Kongens Nytorv adjacent to masonry buildings dating back to the late 17th century. The numerical models also examined the intersection between the new tunnels and the existing metro lines set only 1.50 m beneath the new ones.\nThe presentation includes the site conditions\, geological features\, geotechnical/construction risks identified\, outline of TBM\, tunnelling sequence and numerical models developed.\nThe takeaways include how numerical models can clarify complex soil-structure interactions when a tunnel is bored in the vicinity of existing structures and assist in resolving technical problems happening at a tunnelling project in the forest of buildings. \nSpeaker:\nJaeseok Yang is a principal geotechnical engineer\, and has over 20 years of research and consultancy experiences in the field of finite element analysis in geotechnical and civil engineering. He started working for MIDAS IT in 2004 as a product planner\, and shifted his focus towards giving user support\, lectures and workshops in 2005. Since 2011\, he is now an international course coordinator\, and lecturing courses on numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering in UK\, Europe\, Russia\, USA\, Middle East\, Singapore and Malaysia.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/numerical-modelling-of-shallow-tunnels-to-mitigate-ground-borne-hazards/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200610T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200517T225545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200517T225545Z
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SUMMARY:Modelling for ground conditions and BIM tunnel design in the Melbourne Formation
DESCRIPTION:Join the Australian Tunnelling Society and the Australian Geomechanics Society to hear about the Melbourne Formation and applications of BIM in tunnel design. \nModelling incorporates computer-based systems such as BIM and working simplifications of geological conditions. At this session\, speakers will outline the geological conditions typical of the Melbourne Formation and the way these conditions can be simplified into a working model. The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in tunnelling will also be presented through the work of an RMIT Masters student who is currently completing a one-year research project on the application of BIM in tunnelling. \nSpeakers\n \nJohn Smith | Associate Professor\, Discipline Leader\, Geotechnical & Infrastructure Engineering\, RMIT University \nJohn V. Smith has 28 years’ experience in teaching and research in science and engineering at universities in Australia and Japan. His research has been funded by a range of sources including the Australian Research Council. From 2008 to 2013 John worked as principal consultant at Coffey International. John is currently Discipline Leader\, Geotechnical & Infrastructure Engineering in the School of Engineering. John continues his involvement in engineering industry as a Fellow of the College of Civil Engineers and as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia. \n  \n  \n \nYijian Fan | Student\, MEng Civil\, RMIT University \nYijian is a graduate student in RMIT\, holding BSc and ME degrees. He focuses on the development of ground models using BIM techniques under the guidance of Dr Smith.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/modelling-for-ground-conditions-and-bim-tunnel-design-in-the-melbourne-formation/
CATEGORIES:Victoria,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200609T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200526T222817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T222854Z
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SUMMARY:2019 David Sugden Award - Sentilnath GT
DESCRIPTION:The David Sugden Award was launched in 2004 as a way of promoting the art of technical writing with young tunnellers. The winning paper prize includes attendance to the following years WTC. For more details click through the link below. \n \nThis webinar presents design and construction issues of two pedestrian tunnels from Thomson Line metro in Singapore which were built below two operating metro lines. Two tunnels with cross-sectional area ranging from 50m2 to 85m2 are excavated below an existing operational rail tunnel (with vertical clearance of less than 2.7m) and below an operational metro station. The tunnel excavation below the operational metro tunnel is carried out using pipe roof method and the tunnel excavation below the existing station base slab is carried out by underpinning the structure as the excavation progressed. \nSpeaker\nSentilnath GT | Senior Tunnel Engineering\, GHD\nAs a Chartered civil engineer\, Senthil has 12 years of experience in diversified geotechnical projects such as TBM and SEM/NATM Tunnels\, excavation support system (for mining and urban development projects) and site supervision. He has worked on wide range of tunnelling projects (soft ground\, hard rock\, deep caverns) with project experience in Australia\, Singapore\, UAE\, India\, Malaysia and Indonesia. \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/2019-david-sugden-award-sentilnath-gt/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:National,Online,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200526T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200526T133000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200517T223621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200518T215645Z
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SUMMARY:Segmental Linings - What's New
DESCRIPTION:Discover new developments and implementations of segmental linings in this informed presentation by Jacobs’ Technical Director for Tunnels\, Anthony Harding. \nThousands of kilometres of precast concrete segmental linings are erected behind TBMs every year. The industry is full of suppliers\, designers\, and contractors looking to use them in new ways\, to reduce costs\, and improve performance. Jacobs’ Technical Director for Tunnels Asia-Pacific\, Anthony Harding has recently teamed up with Arup’s Jon Hurt in New York to compile a list of some of the most important developments in this field\, gathering some experiences of implementing them. \nSpeaker\n  \nAnthony Harding | Technical Director for Tunnels Asia-Pacific at Jacobs \nGaining his degree and PhD from Edinburgh University\, Anthony joined Halcrow (now part of CH2M) in London in 2000where he worked on a wide range of tunnel projects across the road\, rail\, power and water industries. His experience covers TBM and conventional tunnelling\, including the design of new tunnels and assessment of existing tunnels and other assets impacted by tunnelling. \nAnthony has acted in roles as technical manager and reviewer for multidisciplinary designs\, usually within design-build environments. He has a particular interest in TBM tunnelling and has been involved in over 25 TBM tunnelling projects\, including more than five large-diameter tunnels\, many of which have been steel fibre reinforced.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/segmental-linings-whats-new/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Register via the link to join!
CATEGORIES:National,Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200123T073222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T092322Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - Sydney Metro
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URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-sydney-metro/
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200408T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200303T010359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200406T092315Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - M4-M5 Link Tunnels Project Update
DESCRIPTION:Click here to see flyer \nThe M4-M5 Link Tunnels project is the final and most critical component of WestConnex\, featuring twin tunnels between the New M4 at Haberfield and the New M5 at St Peters. Each tunnel will be approximately 7.5 kilometres long and will be able to accommodate up to four lanes of traffic in each direction. \nThis results in the excavation of tunnels of unprecedented size in Australia\, with main line tunnel spans up to 23m in width and Y-junction caverns up to 34m. \nA demanding construction programme adds to this scale complexity and to meet these challenges\, the project will have up to 27 roadheaders operating from three different construction sites at its peak construction. \nOur speakers will present the current progress of the project and some of the challenges associated with both the design and construction of these tunnels as well as some of the innovations adopted with respect to spaceproofing\, ground support and planning. \nIntroducing your interviewees for the evening. \n Mario Buterin\, Construction Tunnelling Director\, LSB JV \nMario is a Tunnelling Director for Bouygues Construction Australia. He has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry and been involved in a large number of tunnel projects in Australia such as the New M5\, part of WestConnex\, Airport Link in Brisbane\, Lane Cove Tunnel\, the original M5 East Tunnels and others. \n  \nMark Sheffield\, Discipline Lead (Tunnels)\, JAJV \nMark is a Technical Director for the Transport Services and Tunnel Engineering at Aurecon. He has over 25 years in the civil engineering and tunnelling industry and has been involved with major underground projects around the world from feasibility and concept design through to implementation and construction systems in a variety of ground conditions and challenging urban environments. \n  \nDavid Oliveira\, Technical Lead (Tunnels)\, JAJV \nDavid is a Technical Director for Asia Pacific and Global Subject Matter Expert in Hard Rock Tunnelling at Jacobs Engineering Group. He has over 20 years in the civil\, geotechnical and tunnelling industry and has been involved on a broad range of projects varying from complex open pit and deep and highly stressed underground mines to major infra-structure projects in a variety of ground conditions and challenging urban environments.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-m4-m5-link-tunnels-project-updatepdate/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200325T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200304T202421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200305T065212Z
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SUMMARY:ATS VIC - North East Link-The biggest road transport project in Victoria’s History
DESCRIPTION:North East Link will finally fix the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network. The project will deliver a massive upgrade to the Eastern Freeway\, Melbourne’s first dedicated busway and more than 25 km of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths. \nVictoria’s biggest road infrastructure project includes that state’s longest road tunnels\, travelling for six kilometres\, protecting sensitive environmental and residential areas. \nFive new interchanges will connect the tunnels with the Eastern Freeway and other major arterial roads\, with the project slashing travel times by up to 35 minutes and taking 15\,000 trucks off local roads. \nMalcolm Short and Evan Stamatopoulos will talk through the state’s Reference Design\, focussing on the tunnels\, as well as discussing the key drivers and benefits for the project and the key project milestones. \n  \nSpeaker Information  \nMalcolm Short \nMalcolm Short is Director – Engineering for the North East Link Project (NELP) and is a Chartered Engineer\, Eng Exec and a Fellow of Engineers Australia. Prior to joining NELP in late 2017 he has had almost 40 years’ experience in roles with contractors and consultants working in Australia\, New Zealand\, the UK\, South East Asia and the Far East. \nMalcolm has had extensive involvement in major transport infrastructure projects including road\, rail\, tunnels and bridges and is currently working in the transaction team for procuring the main Public Private Partnership contract for the project. \n  \nEvan Stamatopoulos \nEvan Stamatopoulos is Principal Project Specialist – Tunnelling\, for the North East Link Project. Evan is a Chartered Professional Engineer and a Member of Engineers Australia\, with 37 years of professional experience as a civil engineer. The majority of Evan’s experience is in the tunnelling field. He has worked on tunnelling projects in Australia\, New Zealand\, South East Asia and Europe and is currently working in the transaction team for procuring the main Public Private Partnership contract for the project. \n \n  \nSponsor
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-vic-north-east-link-the-biggest-road-transport-project-in-victorias-history/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, Vic Division\, Lvl 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200312T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200312T153000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20200105T221053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T213917Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - Site visit Mount Coot-tha Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Click here to see the flyer \nFollowing the success of the Mount Cootha Quarry site visit as part of the 2015 ATS Design and Construction Workshop\, ATS Queensland invites members to another site visit to the Mt Cootha Quarry. \nIn 2020 the Brisbane City Council and Quarry Manager Robert Bell have again kindly allowed access to the Quarry for the site visit. \nAs part of the Brisbane Legacy Way Tunnel project\, an underground conveyor was used to transport spoil from tunnel excavation underneath the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and through to the Mount Coot-tha Quarry. The conveyor tunnel was excavated using drill and blast construction methods. The construction of the spoil conveyor enabled spoil removal 24 hours a day\, seven days a week in line with tunnel boring machine (TBM) operations. This spoil conveyor eliminated the need for 96\,000 truck movements on surrounding roads. \nCoffee vans will be available in the quarry (kindly supported by Ausrocks and ATS). Paper bag breakfast options will be available for purchase. \nAll 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. \nExhibitor Displays:\nActive displays will be carried out by the exhibitors and guides will be provided by Ausrocks Pty Ltd\, Consulting Mining Engineers. Logistic support provided by the BCC quarry operators. \n\nRemote control demolition (Brokk)\nShotcreting (Jemna)\nFire Bus (Stacey Agnew)\nTelebelt Display (Mobile Conveying Services)\nDrill and Blast (Orana)\nBluey\n\nShotcrete supported by: \n\nHolcim  (supply)\nBASF (additives)\nBarChip (fibres)\n\n \n  \n\nAbout the speakers:\n \nJiwoo Ahn GradIEAust\, Geotechnical Engineer – PSM  \nJiwoo Ahn is a Brisbane-based Geotechnical Engineer at PSM. Since joining PSM in 2017 Jiwoo has worked on a variety of civil infrastructure projects including a local rail tunnel project\, a luxury underground hotel\, open cut and underground mining projects. Jiwoo’s presentation is largely based on his honours thesis submitted last year\, which explores probabilistic concepts in determining design rock loads for tunnel support design. \nTopic: Probalisitic Rock Load Determination Using Discrete Fracture Networks for Tunnel Support Design \nThis paper presents a method for determining a design loosening rock load\, by application of a discrete fracture network (DFN). Analyses can be undertaken on a DFN to identify the size and spatial distribution of unstable blocks using limit equilibrium and numerical methods in order to estimate tunnel support requirements.  However\, current methods do not consider the adopted risk for a given design load. A method is proposed using binomial probability theory to determine the design rock load in compliance limit state design philosophy. \n\n \nBari Thomas\, Ground and Underground Engineering (GUGE) Leader – Aurecon \nBari is a chartered geologist and is the Ground and Underground Engineering (GUGE) Leader for Aurecon in QLD. With over 20 years international geological and geotechnical experience\, he specialises in the production of engineering geology and geotechnical models for the civil engineering industry. \nTopics: Geology of Brisbane Area \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCraig Wright\, BarChip Australia \nCraig has worked with Barchip Inc. formerly Elasto Plastic Concrete for nearly 12\, as the civil manager for Australia. His involvement in technical sales to the construction industry began over 30 years ago\, following his studies in Horticulture at Gatton College. During this time Craig has been involved in sales \, and managed sales teams with a number of construction materials manufacturers and suppliers. such as Besser\, Pioneer\, ACI\, and Fletchers.  This varied career\, has provided Craig with a wealth of experiences across a wide range of industries and projects\, which he will  draw on when seeking solutions to clients challenges. \nTopic: Preparation and Care of Test Specimens at site trials \nAn important part of any project is the effort that designers\, contractors\, sub-contractors\, and suppliers put into conducting site trials and the testing of concrete specimens in order to obtain results that will best reflect the materials properties and insitu performance. \nThis presentation aims to provide a clear understanding of how correct placement\, compaction\, and curing of shotcrete/concrete material test specimens increases the likely-hood of obtaining results that will provide information that is relevant\, reliable\, and repeatable for the duration of the project. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCharles Howarth\, Herrenknecht Australia Pty Ltd\, Brisbane \nCharles Howarth\, graduated from The University of Newcastle in 1997 with a Bachelor’s of Engineering (Mechanical). \nCharles and has a strong background in mechanical engineering for mining and tunnel construction equipment having worked initially in the underground coal mining sector for OEM’s in Newcastle NSW.  Machine design activities in Europe for Herrenknecht from the late 1990’s through mid-2000’s on major construction projects such as the Swiss Apltransit Projects\, Gotthard Base Tunnel\, Arrowhead Project in California and Hallandsas Project in Sweden. \nMore recently\, Charles has headed up Herrenknecht’s Australian subsidiary as Managing Director responsible for Traffic Tunnelling services and mining business in the region.  Local projects include\, Brisbane Clem 7\,  Airportlink\,  Legacy Way Tunnells.  Bogong Hydropower Tunnell\,  Victorian Desalination Project\,  Auckland Waterview Tunnell Project\,  Perth’s Forrestfield Airport Link\,  Sydney Metro City and Southwest\,  Metro Melbourne\,  West Gate Tunnel Project\,  Snowy 2.0\,  Auckland Interceptor\,  Auckland City Rail Link and Brisbane Cross River Rail. \nTopic: Successful Completion of Major Large-Scale Tunnel Infrastructure Projects in the Southern Hemisphere with XXL Machines \nWhen considering large-scale infrastructure projects special attention has to be paid to the large diameter tunnel construction projects that were successfully completed in the Southern Hemisphere. The projects highlighted in this presentation are of large-scale infrastructure transport projects focusing on road tunnel projects that were constructed in Australia and New Zealand using mechanized tunnelling technology. The tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that were reliably applied to these projects all in the range of large to very large diameter TBMs. Two Double Shielded Hard Rock TBMs (Ø12.35 meters) were used for the construction of the Clem Jones Tunnel in Brisbane crossing beneath the Brisbane River\, then reused for the excavation of a 4.3km long two-lane highway tunnel for Legacy Way in Brisbane creating a new traffic artery towards the city centre. Two EPB Shields (Ø12.48 meters) excavated and lined the twin-tube road tunnel for the Brisbane Airport Link. The Earth Pressure Balance Shield (Ø14.41 meters) involved in the Waterview Connection Project in New Zealand. \n\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAlan Robertson\, Director – Ausrocks \nAlan has been involved in Mining\, Quarrying and Tunnelling projects for the last 40 years and currently owns and operates Caged Rock Pty Ltd. Alan is a past Australian Chairman of the\nATS and has a passion for innovation in Tunnelling and Underground Space. \nTopic: Quarrying and Tunnelling Project Synergies \n\nSupported by \nGold Sponsors: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSilver Sponsors: \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nMeeting Point: \n \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-site-visit-mount-coot-tha-quarry/
LOCATION:Mt Cootha Quarry\, Mt Cootha Rd\, Toowong\, QLD\, 4066\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200226T200000
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SUMMARY:ATS VIC - Melbourne's Metro Tunnel: It begins to take shape
DESCRIPTION:The Metro Tunnel Project is a major Enhancement to Melbourne’s Rail Network\, it is being procured through a number of separate procurement packages the largest of which is the Tunnels and Stations Works Package. \nThe Tunnels and Stations Works Package includes 9km of new rail tunnels\, five underground stations\, station fit-out\, mechanical and electrical systems and specific maintenance services for the infrastructure delivered by the package and commercial opportunities at the new stations. Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) awarded this package to Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) consortium comprising Lendlease Engineering\, John Holland\, Bouygues Construction and Capella Capital in December 2017. \nNow two years after contract award the team has made significant advances into constructing this city shaping project. Paul Thomas will provide an update on the progress of the works and the vast underground spaces already created under our bustling city. \nSpeaker\nPaul Thomas\nPaul Thomas is the Deputy Director for Rail Project Victoria’s Tunnels and Station Works Package. Paul is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Professional Manager with 30yrs experience in the Civil Engineering industry. 25yrs spent in the tunnelling and underground construction discipline\, primarily in the design and construction of mass transit\, hydro-power and deep sewer projects\, in Hong Kong\, Singapore\, India and Australia. \nPaul has extensive experience in TBM tunnels\, drill and blast tunnels\, diaphragm walls\, deep piling and design/construction of major underground structures and design development/planning and delivery of major underground infrastructure\nPaul is RPV’s lead in the Engineering and Construction Delivery aspects of the project working closely with CYP.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/melbournes-metro-tunnel-it-begins-to-take-shape/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, Vic Division\, Lvl 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200213T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20191208T213325Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - SNOWY 2.0 Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Click here for event flyer \nSnowy 2.0 will supercharge the Snowy Scheme’s existing hydro-electric generation and large-scale storage capabilities. The fast-start\, on-demand generation of pumped-hydro and Snowy 2.0’s massive storage capacity will be vital as more intermittent\, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar come online and coal-fired power stations retire. Snowy 2.0 will add 2\,000 megawatts of energy generation and provide 175 hours of storage for the National Electricity Market (NEM)\, enough to ensure the stability and reliability of the system during prolonged weather events\, such as wind or solar ‘droughts’. \nSnowy Hydro already plays a critical role in ensuring system stability and at times of peak demand\, we keep the lights on. Snowy 2.0 will enhance our existing capability and ensure that we can continue to provide increased stability and security to the energy market well into the future. \nMeet our Speakers:\n \nDave Evans\, Director of Engineering\, Snowy 2.0\, Snowy Hydro Limited \nDave Evans is the Director of Engineering on Snowy 2.0 and has been working on the project since its inception in April 2017. Prior to joining Snowy 2.0\, Dave was the Australia New Zealand Hydropower and Dams Manager at SMEC and has been involved as a designer and expert review in international hydropower projects in Australia\, Nepal\, Papua New Guinea and Kenya. \n  \nDamon Miller\, Associate Engineer – Dams & Hydro\, SMEC \nDamon Miller has worked on Snowy 2.0 since the project commenced with SMEC and Snowy Hydro in April 2017. Damon was the Design Manager for the Snowy 2.0 Feasibility Study and has been the Civil Design Lead for the Reference Design and Tendering for the 2000 MW pumped storage hydropower project. \n  \n  \nHelen Barbour-Bourne\, Associate Engineering Geologist – GHD \nHelen Barbour-Bourne is an Associate Engineering Geologist with GHD Sydney with a strong background in Project Managing and delivery of large scale complex and specialised site investigations from overseas projects at London Olympics 2012 and Crossrail\, to Oxley Highway to Kempsey and Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway Investigations. She has been Project Manager for the Snowy 2.0 Geotechnical Investigation Project since October 2017\, drawing together\, a specialist and skilled team of up to 80 people on site from across Australia\, New Zealand and Canada\, to deliver this amazing and challenging project. \n  \nDaniel Kamphorst\, Geotechnical Engineer – GHD \nDaniel Kamphorst is a Geotechnical Engineer\, responsible for managing the Snowy 2.0 Geotechnical Investigation program on site since October 2017\, more recently become the Site Investigation Manager. With a strong focus on highly specialised geological and geotechnical field work\, from PNG\, and across Australia. He has been critical to the execution of the complex scope required by the investigation which  includes three methods of insitu stress testing\, down hole geophysical logging and deep directional drilling\, essential to the delivery of the project.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-snowy-2-0-presentation/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191107T050853Z
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SUMMARY:ATS VIC - Latest developments in mechanized tunneling focusing on worldwide case studies
DESCRIPTION:Note this event is on Monday. Networking starts at 6pm\, talk at 6.30pm. \nOverview: \nThe presentation highlights the challenges and global trends in mechanized tunneling with some case studies. There are many challenges and each project faces its own obstacles like higher face pressure\, bigger diameter\, long tunnel routes\, ground conditions\, lower overburdens and in addition the local restrictions and standards around the world. \nSpeaker:      Mr. Thorsten Gaertner\, General Manager-Field Service Melbourne Projects \nThorsten Gärtner graduated from the FH Mainz University with a degree in Civil Engineering and then joined the Herrenknecht Company in 2000. \nHe started his career as a project engineer in the Field Service department\, working on various project sites\, in the Netherland\, Hong Kong\, Austria\, Switzerland\, Australia and California USA\, with some time in between spent back in Germany at the Headquarter. In 2005\, he was appointed as the Field Service Manager in Singapore to take care of the circle line project. After 3 years working in Singapore he returned to the Headquarter in Germany for 2 years before coming to Hong Kong to take on the role of Country Manager of Herrenknecht Hong Kong in 2009 until 2018. In 2019 he moved to Melbourne as General Manager- Field Service Melbourne Projects.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-vic-latest-developments-in-mechanized-tunneling/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, Vic Division\, Lvl 31\, 600 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20190924T203633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T013822Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD – National Tunnelling Day Celebratory Dinner 2019
DESCRIPTION:ATS Queensland invites members and guests to celebrate National Tunnelling Day. \nThe aim of this networking event is to celebrate the great achievements of tunnelling projects and tunnelling engineers in Australia and to promote the industry and its many professions to students\, graduates and members of all ages. \nThe celebration will be held in the upstairs function rooms at The Charming Squire\, Southbank. Your ticket includes a three course dinner (vegetarian options available) and refreshments. \n\nA short presentation will be given by Mates in Construction. MATES in Construction is a charity established in 2008 to reduce the high level of suicide among Australian construction workers. It is owned and controlled by the Australian Building and Construction Industry. \n\nRegistrations close 23 November 2019 (or when all tickets are sold out). Be sure to register soon to avoid missing out. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday 4 December 2019 \nTime: 6.00pm to 9.00pm \nVenue: \nThe Charming Squire\n3/133 Grey Street\n\nSouth Bank\, Queensland\, 4101\n\nCost: $70 for Members & Students/$120 for Non-Members \nEvent Contact: EAQEvents@engineersaustralia.org.au \nClick here to see flyer \nClick here to register \nSponsors:
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-national-tunnelling-day-celebratory-dinner-2019/
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191107T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20191002T022307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191017T054044Z
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - Water Ingress in long TBM tunnels: its mitigation and control
DESCRIPTION:The 15km headrace tunnel for the Uma Oya project in Sri Lanka was excavated by double shield TBM and intersected large quantities of water. The study of this project with regards to better understanding the effects of the tunnel on the hydrogeology of the area\, identifying relevant in-tunnel investigation techniques\, and developing better pre-excavation and post excavation grouting systems is relevant to other long hard rock TBM projects. \nThe presentation will address why we need to limit the water ingress into tunnels under construction with regards to the potential effect on the environment with dewatering of surface and near surface aquifers\, the effect on the construction and its schedule\, and the methods available for prediction and control of ground water during tunnel excavation. \nThe paper will also present examples from other projects around the world – past completed projects\, projects under construction and future planned projects\, detailing how such hazards have been or will be treated. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDavid Lees has over 35 years experience in the design and construction of underground works\, both in mining and civil tunnelling\, with particular expertise in grouting and ground treatment. He has worked in over 14 countries around the world as both consultant and contractor. From August 2015 to August 2018 David was Chief Site Supervisor on a 15km TBM tunnel in Sri Lanka. The project had enormous projects with water ingress – up to 1000l/s from the face – causing heavy delays to the project and widespread social and environmental problems. David joined the project halfway through and took the opportunity whilst on the project to prepare a thesis for a PhD through the local university of Peradeniya. The presentation is based on his PhD thesis. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 7 November 2019 \nTime: 5.30pm to 7.30pm \nVenue: Hawken Auditorium\, Engineering House\, 447 Upper Edward St\, Spring Hill QLD 4000 \nCost: Free for Members & Students/$30 for Non-Members \nEvent Contact: EAQEvents@engineersaustralia.org.au \nClick here to see flyer \nClick here to register \n\nKindly Sponsored by:
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-qld-water-ingress-in-long-tbm-tunnels-its-mitigation-and-control/
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191102T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20190319T224206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T224206Z
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SUMMARY:AGS NSW - Engineering Geology Course 2019
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URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ags-nsw-engineering-geology-course-2019/
CATEGORIES:New South Wales
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191031
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20190214T050346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191023T230652Z
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SUMMARY:ATS VIC - Groundwater and Tunnelling in Melbourne – considerations\, complexities and a recent project example and 2019 Australian Tunnelling Society Victorian Group Annual Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Groundwater and Tunnelling in Melbourne: considerations\, complexities and a recent project example \nRegistrations: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/event/2019/10/groundwater-and-tunnelling-melbourne-considerations-complexities-and-recent-project \n  \nThe hydrogeology of Melbourne is highly variable. The intersected and surrounding ground conditions of tunnelling projects will strongly influence the groundwater response and consideration for required groundwater control. This presentation will provide an overview of Melbourne’s hydrogeology as well as relating this to challenges in tunnelling projects. The example of groundwater assessment and control measures adopted for the EastLink project will be presented\, along with discussion on the implications for environmental and performance requirements for current tunnelling projects. \n  \nThe EastLink tunnels were constructed in an ecologically sensitive environment in eastern Melbourne. The project adopted strict tolerances on groundwater drawdown and tunnel ingress. In permanent design a fully tanked tunnel design option with compartmentalisation of the tunnel using cut-off and grout curtain was adopted which was a first in Australia. \n  \nBios: \n  \nPeter Campi \nPeter Campi has over 20 years of experience as a geologist\, engineering geologist\, and geotechnical engineer and is a graduate from RMIT. His experience spans both the mining and civil industries including underground and open pit mines\, civil road/rail/water tunnels\, and caverns and surface excavations. His underground experience in Melbourne include EastLink and most recently Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project. Peter is a Principal with Coffey. \n  \nBrigid Moriarty \nBrigid Moriarty has 15 years experience as a hydrogeologist and has a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science from The University of Melbourne. Brigid has worked across the groundwater resources\, mining\, oil and gas and transportation and civil infrastructure sectors including road\, rail and water tunnels. She currently leads the specialist groundwater studies and input to the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project for the Tunnel and Stations PPP package. Brigid is a Principal with Coffey. \n  \n2019 Australian Tunnelling Society Victorian Group Annual Special Meeting \nThe event will start with 2019 Australian Tunnelling Society Victorian Group Annual Special Meeting. The approximate duration of the ASM is 15min with the following agenda: \n\nApologies\nMinutes of 2018 ASM\nMatters Arising\nChairman’s Report\nFinancial Report\nElection of Committee\nOther Business\n\n  \nPlease forward nominations for membership of the committee\, and any business to be raised in the ASM meeting\, to anthony.bennett@aurecongroup.com by Tuesday 29th October 2019. \n  \nIf you would like to discuss Committee membership\, please feel free to contact: \nRichard Buckingham 0439 369 317 richard.buckingham@jhg.com.au \nTony Bennett 0412 529 028 anthony.bennett@aurecongroup.com \nRequirements for Committee membership are\, an interest in tunnelling and financial (or student) membership of the Australian Tunnelling Society. Your commitment will be to attend about six Committee meetings a year. Recently\, these have been held at 5 pm at Engineers Australia\, timed to precede an ATS Technical Session. However\, these arrangements can be changed to suit the new Committee membership. \n  \nThe rules for election are: \n\nATS is required to re-elect the local Committee every two years. On that basis\, we are now calling for nominations for eight vacancies in the general positions to form a new local Committee in Victoria. (four members are continuing their current terms).\nIf you would like to nominate yourself (or someone else with their agreement and details as follows)\, please provide your name as well as a brief statement about what you do and why you would be a good Committee member (refer to the guide below). Nominees must be financial members of the ATS.\nNominations must be received by the returning officer anthony.bennett@aurecongroup.com no later than Tuesday 29th October 2019. Late applications will not be eligible for election.\nIf eight or fewer general nominations are received; a Committee will be formed without a ballot. However\, if more than eight nominations are received\, we shall proceed to a ballot of the members present on the evening to elect the Committee.\n\n  \nSo that the Group functions effectively\, the expected contribution of the elected Committee members includes: \n1)            Organising at least one Technical Session per year\, individually or jointly. (Note that the venue booking and publicising is carried out by the Committee with Engineers Australia). \n2)            Attending the Committee meetings or sending apologies (and a report when needed) if unable to do so. \n3)            Assisting in the forming of sub-committees with at least four to six committee members\, plus others (industry representatives etc.) who could add value to the event when we are due to hold a conference or short course. \n4)            Actively participating in other activities. \n5)            Promoting and supporting the ATS within the tunnelling industry.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/ats-vic-groundwater-and-tunnelling/
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191028T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172011
CREATED:20190619T062638Z
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SUMMARY:2019 SA-NT Seminar - Tunnelling under Adelaide
DESCRIPTION:The SA-NT Chapter of the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) and the Australian Tunnelling Society (ATS) are pleased to announce the 2019 Seminar titled “Tunnelling under Adelaide”\, which is to be held on Monday 28th October 2019. \nThe Seminar forms part of the continuing program of technical events organised by the SA-NT Chapter of the AGS and aims to provide the engineering profession with a comprehensive introduction to the geotechnical aspects of tunnelling in soil in urban areas\, including best practice techniques and recent developments. \nThe South Australian Government is currently considering the viability of tunnelling options for the two remaining sections of the strategic North-South Corridor between River Torrens to Anzac Highway and Anzac Highway to Darlington and plans to submit a business case that includes tunnel options to Infrastructure Australia for review. Design and construction of the remaining sections will be the biggest single infrastructure project in South Australia’s history. \nThe seminar will bring together professional engineers\, researchers\, specialist contractors\, regulators\, educators and students to share and discuss their experiences on the topic of the geotechnical aspects of the design and construction of TBM tunnels and their associated challenges and opportunities. \nThis seminar will present overviews of current design practice\, state of-the-art practices\, novel technologies and innovative solutions\, and case studies demonstrating applications of advanced techniques and cost-effective solutions in the design and construction of TBM tunnels in clay\, with a focus on the geotechnical challenges associated with the completion of the North-South Corridor between the River Torrens and Darlington. \nThe seminar will cover the following topics: \nPlanning and Investigation\n\nContract models\nRisk management and Health & Safety\nGround investigation strategy and techniques\nTunnel alignment design\nGround hazards\n3-D geotechnical models and digital engineering\nGeotechnical Baseline Reports\n\nGeotechnical Design\n\nSegmental and shotcrete lining design\nTunnel induced ground movements and their impacts on existing infrastructure\nInstrumentation and monitoring\nGround treatment\n\nExcavation and Construction Methods\n\nTBM selection and performance\nCross passage design and construction\nShaft sinking\nCrossover structures\nTBM launch and reception pits\nGroundwater control\nThe role of tunnel engineers during construction and the use of the observational method\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Monday 28th October 2019Time:8:30am – 5:00pm \nVenue:National Wine Centre\nCnr Botanic & Hackney Rds\nAdelaide \nCost: Please refer to flyer for registration fees \n\nClick here for flyer \nClick here for sponsorship opportunities
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/2019-sa-nt-seminar-tunnelling-under-adelaide/
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