Segmental Linings – What’s New
Webinar Register via the link to join!Discover new developments and implementations of segmental linings in this informed presentation by Jacobs’ Technical Director for Tunnels, Anthony Harding. Thousands of kilometres of precast concrete segmental linings are erected behind TBMs every year. The industry is full of suppliers, designers, and contractors looking to use them in new ways, to reduce costs, and improve [...]
2019 David Sugden Award – Sentilnath GT
Webinar Register via the link to join!The David Sugden Award was launched in 2004 as a way of promoting the art of technical writing with young tunnellers. The winning paper prize includes attendance to the following years WTC. For more details click through the link below. This webinar presents design and construction issues of two pedestrian tunnels from Thomson Line metro [...]
ITAym 24-hr Zoom for World Tunnel Day
Webinar Register via the link to join!Friday the 4th of December is St Barbaras Day and #WorldTunnelDay! The ITAym is hosting a 24-hour virtual hangout to celebrate the day, make connections and showcase the activities from ITA-AITES member nations. A general introduction and social will kick off from 11AM AEDST with an Australian focus starting from Noon AEDST. This session will [...]
ATS WEBINAR – Australian Tunnelling Society – 2021 Update
Please join this ATS session where some of the leadership team will take time to describe some current initiatives. Please join ATS President Harry Asche, Victorian Chair Richard Buckingham and Victorian committee member Nadine Makin for this technical session. The session will include a presentation from Harry on initiatives underway at executive level that aim [...]
2020+1 Australasian Tunnelling Conference
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition CentreATS2020+1 IN MELBOURNE IS NEARLY HERE! The Australasian Tunnelling Conference (ATS2020+1), our premier industry event, will be held in Melbourne on the 10th – 13th May 2021 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC). The organising committee is actively working to make ATS2020+1 a fantastic event and one that the industry can be proud [...]
Challenges of tunnelling in an urban area with shallow cover
Join 2019 David Sugden award winner Senthilnath GT for an Australian Geomechanics Society webinar on the challenges of tunnelling in an urban area with shallow cover. With 13 years of international consulting experience across Australia, Singapore, India and the UAE Senthilnath has been involved in many major projects. During this talk he will draw pm [...]
Design and construction of immersed tube tunnels
Engineers Australia, Sydney officeLearn about underwater tunnels which are towed to the tunnel alignment and then sunk into place.
Digitalisation and automation in tunnels
OnlineAt this in-person and online event you will gain an understanding of how BIM enables a collaborative way of working using digital processes to enable more productive methods of operating and maintaining assets through their lifecycle.
The missing link: Constructing the WestConnex M4-M8 Link tunnels
Hybrid - online and in person at Aurecon - Level 11, 73 Miller St, North Sydney Level 11/73 Miller St, North Sydney, New South WalesHow outstanding project leadership and innovation lead to successful delivery of the critical link for the WestConnex project. The WestConnex M4M8 Tunnels is the final link for integrating the overall WestConnex tunnel network, providing the critical link between the M4 at Haberfield and M8 at St Peters, and creating the longest continuous underground motorway [...]
Water mist suppression for road tunnels
Various venues (PLEASE SEE EVENT PROGRAM OPPOSITE FOR CORRECT VENUES AND TIMINGS)Overview Water mist suppression systems are an established and approved technology in many high-risk and/or special hazard applications are increasing in popularity for overseas road tunnels. This presentation will discuss differences between water mist and deluge and consider implementation and interaction with other systems and structural design. Water deluge systems have remained the established [...]
Tunnelling Risk Management on the Forrestfield Airport Link Project (FAL), Perth
Hybrid - online and in person at Little Shoe, 1st Floor, Yagan Square, PerthOverview The Australian Tunnelling Society and Institution of Civil Engineers invite you to an evening of knowledge sharing, Q&A, and networking. Synopsis The talk will briefly describe the successful soft ground tunnelling project and lessons learnt, including strategies used to manage geotechnical risk, ground conditions, TBM tunnelling and cross passage construction. Some of the [...]
Getting the most out of the International Tunnelling Association
Various venues in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and SydneyFrom current President Arnold Dix to the Working Groups that produce guidance to the industry, Australian engineers are helping shape global tunnelling through their involvement in the International Tunnelling Association. Find out what they've been doing, what it means for you, and how you can get involved in this one-hour presentation. Arnold will provide [...]
Inclusion, Everybody Matters
Hybrid - webinar and in person at AECOM's office in Sydney Level 21 420 George Street, Sydney, NSWJoin the Diversity in Tunnelling Sub Group for our National event "Inclusion, everybody matters'. An enlightening event where members of our community with differing abilities share their personal experiences and perspectives from working within the Australian civil engineering industry. This hybrid gathering will explore the transformative power of engagement and inclusion, with a focus on [...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day – Unveiling the Stories of Senior Professionals in Tunnelling
Arup Offices - Sky Park 1 Melbourne Quarter, 699 Collins Street, Docklands, VictoriaWednesday 6th of March, 2023 Come join us in real life (if you are in Melbourne) or online for a dynamic hybrid event that celebrates the journeys and experiences of senior professionals within the tunnelling industry!! Three distinguished speakers will share their personal stories, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A on industry trends, [...]