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SUMMARY:The missing link: Constructing the WestConnex M4-M8 Link tunnels
DESCRIPTION:How outstanding project leadership and innovation lead to successful delivery of the critical link for the WestConnex project. \nThe WestConnex M4M8 Tunnels is the final link for integrating the overall WestConnex tunnel network\, providing the critical link between the M4 at Haberfield and M8 at St Peters\, and creating the longest continuous underground motorway in Australia. This presentation covers how a strong leadership culture\, along with design and construction innovations\, enabled the team to safely deliver the project ahead of time\, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction. \nWho should attend: Tunnelling & Construction engineers\, and anyone interested in the space. \nHow to attend: This is a hybrid event so you can attend in person or online. \nSpeaker 1 – Emmanuel Clech\, Project Design & Construction Director at Acciona Samsung Bouygues JV \nEmmanuel has over 33 years construction and management experience on international tunnel projects. He has successfully delivered major Infrastructure worldwide. His most recent role has been Project Design & Construction Director for the A$3.25B Westconnex M4-M5 Link Tunnels in Sydney\, Australia. Emmanuel thrives on building highly capable teams with a “one team” culture where everyone is clear on the direction\, openly communicate\, collaborate\, and support each other. He supports his one-team focus with a commitment to providing training\, staff development\, and continuously improving safety across the project lifecycle. \nSpeaker 2 – Andrew Marsonet\, Project Director at Acciona Samsung Bouygues JV \nAndrew has more than 40 years of construction experience\, with a focus on the delivery of large-scale civil infrastructure in brownfield environments. Over the past 20 years Andrew has held senior management positions and assumed accountability for winning and delivering design/construction of major projects. \nHis projects have included the M4–M5 Link Tunnels\, M2 Motorway Upgrade\, major elements of the Sydney Harbour Tunnel and the tunnel packages of the New Southern Rail Airport Link in Sydney. A natural leader with an open and engaging approach\, his collaborative leadership style has contributed to his effectiveness in project and operational management roles. \nSpeaker 3 – Dr. David Oliviera\, Technical Director\, Tunnelling at Aurecon \nDr David Oliveira is a Fellow of Engineers Australia with over 23 years of experience in geotechnical and civil engineering and highly regarded technical competence. He is currently a Technical Director\, Tunnelling with Aurecon and is passionate about innovation and intelligent risk taking\, focusing on delivering the highest levels of service and quality engineering to clients. His most recent experiences in tunnelling include the M4-M5 Link Tunnels\, Sydney Metro West Central Tunnelling Package and Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Plant in the UK. \nThis event is sponsored by Jacobs and Aurecon.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/the-missing-link-constructing-the-westconnex-m4-m8-link-tunnels/
LOCATION:Hybrid – online and in person at Aurecon – Level 11\, 73 Miller St\, North Sydney\, Level 11/73 Miller St\, North Sydney\, New South Wales\, 2060\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Fire testing of tunnel concrete lining segments – requirements and practical advice
DESCRIPTION:This presentation provides a detailed summary of the structural fire testing requirements for concrete used in tunnel infrastructures. \nContrasting with building fires\, tunnel fires are more significant within a few minutes due to the confined space\, which can cause concrete spalling and jeopardise the tunnel supporting capacity. This fire-induced damage should be a substantial concern to designers. The catastrophic European tunnel fire events in 1999 and 2001 led to the development of innovative regulations and recommendations\, including guidelines endorsed by the European Federation of National (EFNARC 132F r3:2006) and Efectis R0695:2020. This presentation provides an overview of these test standards and the tests conducted at the Victoria University full-scale NATA facility. \nPresentation overview \nAs more cities in Australia and overseas dig deep underground to build congestion-busting car and train tunnels\, they are exposed to risks incurred by fire-induced damage to tunnel lining. Spalling occurs when small pieces of concrete explode during fire or mechanical pressure\, weakening the concrete and putting tunnels at risk of collapse. It has been linked to tunnel disasters and deaths overseas\, including the Mount Blanc and St Gottard Tunnels in Switzerland (1999 and 2002 respectively). \nDr Maurice Guerrieri is using his expertise in ‘concrete spalling’ to test how various concrete samples respond to fire. Using the fire testing facilities in Victoria University\, he is working on major tunnel projects to ensure they meet relevant fire-testing standards. \nThe presentation will demonstrate the test results on several concrete samples with various ratios of aggregate rock\, sand\, gravel and cement in temperatures of up to 1300 degrees centigrade to test for spalling since late last year. It offers useful lessons to tunnel designers\, contractors\, project managers\, asset owners\, and so forth. \nSpeaker bio \nProfessor Maurice Guerrieri is a senior Principal research fellow within the Institute of Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities (ISILC) at Victoria University. He is the chief engineer in charge of the NATA Structural Fire Testing Facility located at the Werribee Campus. Maurice’s research interest is centred around the performance of concrete in fire and\, to date\, has undertaken full-scale structural fire testing relating to tunnels for some of Australia’s major infrastructure projects. \n \n 
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/fire-testing-of-tunnel-concrete-lining-segments-requirements-and-practical-advice/
LOCATION:Melbourne Engineers Australia office\, Level 6\, 181 William Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Victoria
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