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SUMMARY:Tunnel Fire Safety - short course
DESCRIPTION:A one-day course by Dr Ricky Carvel from the University of Edinburgh\nCOURSE FULL – REGISTRATIONS CLOSED \nSummary: \nWorld renowned fire science researcher and educator\, Dr Ricky Carvel will present a one-day course intended as a primer for engineers or fire professionals entering\, or wanting more erudite exposure to\, the field of tunnel fire safety. \nIt covers basic fire concepts for non-fire people and basic tunnel concepts for non-tunnel people\, and then puts these together to explain how fires behave in the tunnel environment. Real tunnel fire behaviour is explored through case studies\, and topics such as fire suppression\, fire fighting\, egress and rescue. \nThe course will enable staff members of tunnel owners\, operators and responders to better understand the design\, operational and emergency response issues around fire-safe tunnels and systems and encourage designers and contractors to think more deeply than the standard answers. \nCourse syllabus: \nCarvel Tunnel Fires Australia 2023 \nThe presenter: \n \nRicky graduated in 1992 as a chemist and physicist\, with work in fire and explosion research in a private fire consultancy before completing a PhD in civil engineering in 2004 at Heriot-Watt University. Ricky’s research then continued at the University of Edinburgh\, and in 2013 morphed into lecturing on combustion and fire dynamics. \nHis work led him to co-edit the Handbook of Tunnel Fire Safety with Alan Beard (2005). For the second edition in 2011\, Ricky authored 5 chapters. \nWith a 28-year career researching and teaching about fire behaviour\, and with a particular focus on tunnels\, Ricky is uniquely qualified to deliver this course. \nTimings: \nCourse: 10 am to 5 pm \nCourse dinner (venue TBC): 6 pm – late \nCost:   \n\nCourse and dinner (includes teas/coffees\, lunch and course dinner): AU$810\nPlus a copy of the Handbook of Tunnel Fire Safety: AU$1\,040\n\nPayment: by invoice after registration. \nLocation: \neVENT Space\, 4/35 Limestone St\, Darra\, Queensland\, 4076. \nOn-street parking is available. eVENT Space is a 10 to 15 minute walk from Darra train station\, which has direct services from the city and indirect services from Brisbane airport\, with transfer at one city station. Pickup and drop-off at the station can also be arranged. \nWith the interactive nature of such a day-long course\, and the benefit of interactions with the presenter and attendees over tea breaks\, lunch and dinner\, it will be delivered as a face-to-face course only\, with no online option. \nThe course is supported by the Australian Tunnelling Society and by the Society of Fire Safety.  It is sponsored by Stacey Agnew through their eVENT Space. \nTo register your interest to attend\, confirm dietary requirements\, or make other enquiries\, email event@staceyagnew.com
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/tunnel-fire-safety-short-course/
LOCATION:eVENT Space\, 4/35 Limestone St\, Darra\, Queensland\, 4076\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Geomechanics of pressure tunnels and shafts - a critical review of existing knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nHydropower and pumped storage projects are becoming increasingly appealing as environmentally friendly energy sources and large-scale energy storage solutions. \nPressure tunnels/shafts are among the primary components of such projects. Although the design of these pressure tunnels and shafts has been well-established for decades\, during the peak of hydropower project development\, particularly prior to the 90s\, the transfer of knowledge has been adequately made only in developed countries that went through a period of reduced activity in hydropower and pumped hydro projects. \nThe design of the lining of pressure tunnels and shafts is a challenging engineering endeavour which deals with the complex coupled hydraulic-mechanical interaction between the lining and the surrounding rock mass. The lining of pressure waterways should be designed to limit head losses within the conduit to acceptable limits; control excessive leakage and risk of rock hydraulic fracturing/jacking; and ensure long-term structural capacity and serviceability during filling-up\, operation and dewatering stages. \nThis presentation will offer a brief overview of the key design factors that need to be taken into account for pressure tunnels\, including the risk of hydraulic fracturing\, hydraulic jacking\, and landslides or slope instabilities due to excessive seepage. \nFurthermore\, we will delve into the historical development\, limitations\, misconceptions\, and gaps in the commonly employed methods used to evaluate the concrete lining’s resistance to cracking in pressure tunnel and shaft designs. Finally\, we will explore the significance of filling and dewatering strategies for pressure tunnels and their impact on tunnel behaviour. \nIn this presentation you will learn: \n\nlessons learned for the design of underground structures embodied in hydropower projects\nkey design factors for pressured tunnels\nrisk identification relating to hydraulic fracturing\, hydraulic jacking\, and slope instabilities associated with excessive water pressure.\n\nProgram – in person \n\n5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Networking  – light refreshments will be served.\n6:00 PM – 6:05 PM: Introduction of the speaker and the topic\n6:05 PM – 6:50 PM: Presentation\n6:50 PM – 7:00 PM: Q&As\n\nProgram – online (Teams link) \n\n6:00 PM – 6:05 PM: Introduction of the speaker and the topic\n6:05 PM – 6:50 PM: Presentation\n6:50 PM – 7:00 PM: Q&As\n\nPresenter \nMahdi Zoorabadi\, Technical Principal \n \nMahdi Zoorabadi (BSc\, MSc\, PhD) has 22 years of experience in consultancy and research in a broad range of tunnelling and rock engineering fields. Mahdi has been involved in site investigations and design of tunnelling\, underground structure\, dams and hydropower projects in Australia and overseas. He has extensive experience in preliminary and secondary ground support design for underground structures through empirical and numerical modelling techniques\, optioning and design of pressure tunnels\, field rock testing\, rock stress measurement\, groundwater studies\, monitoring\, and instrumentation. He won David Sudgen Award (2013) from the Australian Tunnelling Society. Mahdi is actively involved in research activities through collaboration as Adjunct Associate Professor with UNSW Sydney\, supervising PhD and Master students. Mahdi is currently serving as the Deputy-Chair of ATS VIC Chapter.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/geomechanics-of-pressure-tunnels-and-shafts-a-critical-review-of-existing-knowledge/
LOCATION:SMEC\, Tower 4\, 727 Collins St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online,Victoria
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SUMMARY:ATS QLD - Discrete fracture network approach for underground support design optimisation
DESCRIPTION:Ground support design for underground rock engineering projects often adopts empirical methods\, which were mostly developed in 1960s and 1970s. While these methods have provided a useful tool to aid design\, they have typically been based on a limited database of project experience and so their results need to be interpreted in the context of local experience and engineering judgement. Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) model allows inclusion of site-specific discontinuities data to be stochastically quantified and explicitly adopted as design input. Combined with 3D Distinct Element Method\, this approach offers a more quantifiable\, verifiable and reproduceable method to assess rock mass quality & behaviour in underground excavation projects. \nThis presentation demonstrates benefits gained from this integrated approach in ground support design for large span rock caverns using a case study. The use of DFN and explicit modelling has allowed ground support to be optimised based on site-specific and more realistic anticipated ground conditions. Ivan is the David Sugden Award winner for 2022 and will present his award-winning paper in person entitled: Discrete Fracture Network Approach in Ground Support Design Optimisation for Large Span Cavern in Jointed Rock Mass. The David Sugden Award was initiated by the ATS in 2004 to encourage young engineers to develop the art of technical writing. The competition is open to all ATS members and university students under 35 years of age. \nLearning Outcomes\nIvan is the David Sugden Award winner for 2022. He will present his award-winning paper in person. This presentation\, so-called’ David Sugden Award Road Show’ is one of the annual events organised by ATS. Key takeaways will include: \n\ninterpretation of discontinuities in rock mass using DFN application of the advanced analytical method to understand rock mass behaviour\nactual large cavern design case.\n\nEvent Program\n\n5.30pm: Welcome and light refreshments\n6.00pm: Presentation commencement\n7.00pm: Networking and drinks\n7.30pm: Event concludes\n\nTicket Inclusions\n\nLight refreshments\nCanapes\nNon-alcoholic beverages\nAlcoholic beverages\n\nAbout the speaker\n \nIvan Haryono\, MIEAust CPEng NER\nSenior Associate Geotechnical Engineer\, WSP \nIvan Haryono is Chartered and Registered Professional Geotechnical Engineer with over 12 years of experience on large scale tunnelling and deep excavation projects in Hong Kong\, Canada\, Australia\, Singapore\, and the Netherlands in different project stages; from tender & detailed design\, construction phase services\, forensic analysis and claims\, and independent review. He has worked on various Drill & Blast tunnels\, TBM tunnels\, deep shafts in both soft ground and rocks; for metro railway & stations\, highways\, wastewater treatment plants\, and mines. He is experienced in advanced numerical analysis for soil or rock mechanics and ground-structure interaction problems\, including finite element\, finite difference\, & distinct element methods\, and discrete fracture network modelling.
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/discrete-fracture-network-approach-for-underground-support-design-optimisation-2/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia QLD\, Level 9\, 340 Adelaide St\, Brisbane\, QLD\, 4000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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SUMMARY:Mt Coot-tha Quarry Site Visit - Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW – Limited Places \nFollowing the success of the Mt Coot-tha Quarry site visit in 2020\, ATS Queensland is again excited to invite members to Quarry Day 2023 on 31 August 2023 proudly supported and sponsored by our prime sponsor DESOI. \nThe day is aimed at graduate and early career professionals and will cover a range of equipment and technical demonstrations. These will feature: \nRock fissure and crack injection – DESOI \nShotcrete pumping and application – JEMNA \nLithium battery exposed to high temperature – STACEY AGNEW \nUse of drones in a construction setting – UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND \nRock drilling – OPTIONX \nRock drilling – VERMEER \nMASTER BUILDERS SOLUTIONS + BLUEY TECHNOLOGIES ANZ \nProducts – BluCem HS200 RMX\, BluCem HS200\, MasterSeal 345 \nBluCem HS200 RMX\, is a ready mix product which arrives pre-mixed in concrete agitators on site to form an ultra-flow cementitious grout. BluCem RMX HS200 is a pumpable\, high strength product suitable for civil engineering applications. BluCem RMX HS200 incorporates advanced additives to form a cementitious grout which is free of alluminate and metallic expansion agents or methocel based additives providing a product suitable for 100 year design life applications. \nBluCem HS200\, is a one component powder product which requires only the addition of water to form an ultra flow cementitious grout. BluCem HS200 is a pumpable\, high strength product suitable for civil engineering applications. BluCem HS200 incorporates advanced additives to form a cementitious grout which is free of alluminate and metallic expansion agents or methocel based additives providing a product suitable for 100 year design life applications. \nA coffee van in the morning available in the quarry (kindly supported by the exhibitors). \nNote: All delegates will be required to wear long pants\, closed toe safety boots and a long sleeve shirt. Reasonable fitness and mobility is required as the tour involves walking through a working quarry. \n  \nSchedule \nThe day will be split into two parts: \nSession 1 – Commence 0800 Induction. \nIn the quarry with a chance to meet the supplier and see hands on demonstrations; \nLunch – Mt Coo-tha Cafe; and \nSession 2 – Presentations from the demonstrators and suppliers covering the morning’s activities with the opportunity for Q&A. \nFinish 1530 \nNote that demonstrations and presentations are subject to change on the day. \n\n Prime Sponsor \n \nIS YOUR PARTNER FOR INJECTION TECHNOLOGY
URL:https://australiantunnellingsociety.com.au/ats-event/mt-coot-tha-quarry-site-visit/
LOCATION:Mt Coot-tha Quarry site visit\, Brisbane\, QLD
CATEGORIES:Queensland
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