The objective of this training session is to present the design methods commonly used to assess tunnel stability.Each method is illustrated by an example. Advantages and difficulties when applied to a tunnel project will be highlighted.This course requires no prior knowledge or specific skills in numerical simulation or calculation methods as it is an introduction […]

The objective of this training session is to provide an introduction to Numerical Simulation in Tunnelling. The seminar will provide a general overview of the different calculation methods, outlining the use, advantages and difficulties of numerical simulation, to be followed with more in-depth sessions on the numerical models and the associated parameters. Finally, examples of […]

To provide an introduction to the environmental impacts of tunnel construction and the way to adopt a more eco-friendly and sustainable approach to resource consumption. It will also outline the specific issues of the management of excavated material and give more details about methodologies and tools that can be used to assess environmental impacts, especially […]

Information for Tunnellers on the main principles of Conventional Tunnelling, including necessary site investigation, design, construction, monitoring and contractual aspects.

To provide an introduction to Health and Safety (H&S) in tunnel construction. The seminar would provide a general overview to be followed by more in-depth sessions on the hazards and risk associated with specific tunnelling techniques, generic safety issues affecting all tunnels and generic health issues arising from tunnelling activity.The seminar is aimed at Clients, […]

Design and Construction of Immersed Tunnels.

The seminar is intended to give a fairly detailed overview of some important innovative technologies developed in the European project TUNCONSTRUCT (www.tunconstruct.org). This four-year integrated project, which finished in November 2009, involved 36 partners from industry and academia and had a budget € 25 Million.More intensive workshops may be offered on specific topics of interest.The […]

ntroduction to the process throughout a project cycle from planning, designing, construction and implementation of a road tunnel with specific focus for Owners and Decision Makers, Consulting Engineers, Contractors and others with an interest in Maintenance and Operation activities

To provide an introduction to the safe use and operation of underground infrastructures and space with an emphasis on rail, road and metro tunnels. The seminar will provide a general overview to be followed by more in-depth sessions on the management of operational safety during the life of underground facilities, risk associated with the specific […]

Information for Tunnellers on Mechanized Tunnelling.

Due to the great variability in the ground conditions, monitoring has an essential role in Tunnelling. It is the only effective mean to allow the tunnel design and construction procedures to be adjusted and validated. The course is of interest for owner, designer and construction engineers, supervisors and managers.

To provide design and construction elements to young professionals related to the best practice of tunnel design.

Introduction for engineers, architects, planners and public administrators to the use of underground space to increase liveability and sustainability in urban areas and in other key public resource regions. The seminar will identify key issues that need to be considered when using underground space and will show how these key issues are dealt with on […]

Introduction to the Risk Management process throughout a project cycle from planning, designing, construction and implementation of a tunnel or underground project with specific focus for Owners and Decision Makers, Consulting Engineers, Contractors and others with an interest in risk management activities.

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A short course for  Tunnel Engineers focusing on the present state-of-the-art Software-controlled Methods in virtually all fields of Tunnel Engineering and Construction.

Technical and Practical Aspects on Sprayed Concrete for Underground Structures.

Information for engineers, architects, planners and public administrators on the benefits and logistics involved in the use of common utility tunnels (users) in urban areas.

Information for engineers, architects, planners and public administrators on the benefits and logistics involved in the use of common utility tunnels (users) in urban areas.

There is growing awareness of the need for efficient communication with the populations and the stakeholders involved in the increasing number of underground projects all over the world. Engaging in dialogue is necessary at all stages of ideation, financing, design, construction and operation. There has been a considerable rise in sustainability policies and procedures over […]

The aim of this course is to highlight some of the most advanced aspects of digital and information technology applications in the design, construction, maintenance and refurbishment of underground works. The use of BIM in tunnelling will be presented and discussed, providing students with relevant examples from the design to the “as built” model implemented […]

Benchmarking and sharing experience on construction of long tunnels around the world.

To provide a global overview of all the main issues regarding operation, maintenance and repair of tunnels, shafts and caverns in an underground hydroelectric complex.

To present to students & young professionals the design & construction approaches for tunnelling in urban areas.