Other events in preparation
Nigeria - "Introduction to tunnelling – From design to construction" - 17-18 April 2019
India- "Structural use of fibre reinforced concrete in precast segments" - date not yet fixed
Malaysia- "Education and training" - date not yet fixed
Mexico - date not yet fixed
Underground Space Use and Tunnel Project Management
This one-day seminar will provide an introduction to the use of underground space to increase liveability and sustainability in urban areas and in other key public resource regions.
It is aimed at engineers, architects, planners and public administrators.
The seminar will identify key issues that need to be considered when using underground space and and explain how to manage an underground project efficiently.
Operation and Maintenance of Hydro Tunnels
The "Operation and Maintenance of Hydro Tunnels" will be the topic of a one-day training session that will be held in Nepal on 13th December 2018.
This training session, organised by the ITACET Foundation in collaboration with the Nepal Tunnelling Association, aims to provide a global overview of the main issues regarding operation, maintenance and repair of tunnels, shafts and caverns in an underground hydroelectric complex.
Topics covered will include the advantages and disadvantages of different types of lining for hydro tunnels, tunnel performance criteria, structural disorders, monitoring, inspection and repair methods, health and safety issues and asset management strategies.
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WTC2019 Tunnelling 4.0
TUNNELLING 4.0: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND WORKS
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 during construction, in addition to BIM use during maintenance and refurbishment of underground infrastructure.
The second key topic of the course is the use of automation and virtual and augmented reality as tools to improve the tunnel construction process.
Advanced technologies available for geotechnical mapping and exploration, surveying and monitoring will be discussed, together with automation applied to equipment used in underground construction and to quality control and assessment processes.
The course is designed to inform designers, site managers, young engineers and university students how the most recent innovations in information technology can be applied to tunnelling and be used to improve design, construction and maintenance processes.
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To register, please visit: http://www.wtc2019.com/registration/
WTC2019 Communication
TUNNEL DESIGN CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION, COMMUNICATION AND STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT
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 recent years and communication strategies need to be adapted accordingly, whilst making the most of new media.
This course will provide advanced information on communication techniques and approaches that can be applied to foster interaction amongst stakeholders, through the use of new media. It will explain sustainability assessment procedures with a special focus on underground works. Finally, relevant cases histories and examples of best practices will be presented from all over the world.
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To register, please visit: http://www.wtc2019.com/registration/