Risk Management
The aim of this one-day course was to provide an introduction to risk management processes with a general overview of contractual practices.
Mechanized Tunnelling in Soft Soil
Monitoring and control in Tunnelling
Pre WTC training session for continuing education
22-24 April 2016, San Francisco, California.
Monitoring is of crucial importance to any underground project.
Whether in the preparatory phases or during excavation, proper monitoring, data collection and data analysis are essential to insure safety of the excavation work and of the existing structures close to it.
Underground Space Use
“The use of underground space is seen to be vital in a world where more than half of the population now lives in urban areas.
Further concentration in mega-cities is a trend which cannot be stopped.
The use of underground space can contribute to sustainable development, maintaining liveability and preparing the world for the impact of climate change. Creating awareness on the use of underground space in this respect is vital.” *abstract of ITACUS goal
Waterproofing
Tunnelling and Landslides
Riyadh (KSA) Ministry of Transport
The ministry of transport organized with the ITA-CET Foundation, an event intended to raise awareness and further the education of every party involved in transport and infrastructure planning, construction and management. The topics studied included: landslides risk prevision and management in relation with tunnelling, rock falls and protection techniques in relation with transport infrastructures.
Rockfall & Protection Techniques
Riyadh (KSA) Ministry of Transport
The ministry of transport organized with the ITA-CET Foundation, an event intended to raise awareness and further the education of every party involved in transport and infrastructure planning, construction and management. The topics studied included: landslides risk prevision and management in relation with tunnelling, rock falls and protection techniques in relation with transport infrastructures.
Challenges in Undersea Deep Long Distance Tunnels
During the first day, Prof. Bai Yun introduced the audience to the Qiongzhou Strait Tunnel Proposal, a part of the Guangdong - Hainan Project. This session was followed by an open discussion between the lecturers and the audience.
Prof Eivind Grøv from the SINTEF research center then exposed Sub-sea tunneling-present status and future challenges in planning and construction.