The 13th Annual Breakthroughs in Tunneling Short Course is Going Virtual

Topics

Monday, October 5

Planning, Geotechnical Investigations, Tunnel Design and Risk Mitigation

• Geotechnical Investigations and Risk in Tunneling – Greg Raines, Stantec
• Baseline Reports, Project Means and Methods – Don Del Nero, Hatch
• Tunnel Planning, Design and Constructability – Gary Brierley, Dr. Mole
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Tunneling – Bob Goodfellow, Aldea Services

Tuesday, October 6

Innovations and Latest Developments in Hard Rock, Soft and Mixed-Ground Tunnel Construction

• Latest Developments in EPB Machines
• Innovations in Slurry and Hybrid TBMs
• Developments in Hard Rock TBMs – Levent Ozdemir, Ozdemir Engineering
• NATM/SEM Design and Construction – Vojtech Gall, Gall Zeidler

Wednesday, October 7

Challenges and Opportunities in Super-Large Diameter Tunnel Design and Construction

• Planning for Super Large Diameter Tunnels – Anthony Bauer, HNTB and Ronak Naik, VTA
• Design and Construction Challenges for Large Diameter Tunnels
• Design and Operational Challenges in Super Large Diameter TBMs
• Large Tunnel Case History- Hong Kong TM – CLK Project – Bob Frew, AECOM

Thursday, October 8

Innovations in Ground Improvement and Support Precast and Final Lining Design and Construction

• Latest Ground Improvement and Grouting Techniques – Dennis Boehm, Hayward Baker
• Innovations in Ground Probing and Pre-Excavation Grouting – Nils Kofoed, Kiewit
• Innovations in Segmental Liner Design and Construction
• Tunnel Portal and Shaft Design and Construction – Glen Boyce, McMillen Jacobs

Friday, October 9

Tunnel Instrumentation, Settlement Control, Process Optimization and Cost Estimating

• Tunnel Instrumentation and Settlement Control – Zwangwei Ning, Sixsense
• Tunnel Process Control and Data Management – Lars Babendererde, Babendererde Engineering
• Tunneling Challenges in Urban Areas – Nasri Munfah, AECOM
• Tunnel Achievement Award: L.A. Metro Regional Connector