International Seminar on Tunnels and Underground Works

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International Seminar on Tunnels and Underground Works


Time

Title

Lecturer

Content

Thursday, 29th of June

9:30

Visions in Planning of Tunnels and Underground Space

Harvey Parker, EUA
ITA President

Abstract , Paper

10:15

The International Tunneling Association - Objectives, Actions and Outputs

Claude Berenguier, France
ITA Secretary-General

11:15

The Porto Metro – an Overview of the Underground Construction

A. Pinto da Cunha, CPT President, Portugal
J. L. Machado do Vale, CPT Vice-President, Portugal

Abstract , Presentation

12:00

Requirements for Deep and Long Tunnels

Piergiorgio Grasso, Italy
Member of ITA Executive Council

Abstract , Presentation

14:15

Lessons from Brazilian Underground Structures excavated in Rock by Conventional Tunnelling

André Assis, Brazil
ITA Past-President

Abstract , Presentation

15:00

TBM in the Madrid Metro Extension Program

Felipe Mendaña, AETOS, Spain

Abstract , Paper , Presentation

16:15

High-speed Railway Tunnels in Austria – Design and Construction Experiences with Conventional Tunnelling
il

Harald Wagner, Austria
Vice-President of ITA Executive Counc

Abstract , Presentation

17:00

Tunnel Design and Construction in Madeira Island

J. Mateus de Brito, V. Baião, A. Ambrósio, Cenorgeo, Portugal

Presentation1 , Presentation2 , Presentation3

Friday, 30th of June

9:15

Portuguese Case Studies of Long Term Geotechnical Monitoring

C. Dinis da Gama, IST, Portugal

Presentation

10:00

The Loetschberg Base Tunnel: First Lessons after the Tunnel Construction

François Vuilleumier, Switzerland
Member of ITA Executive Council

Abstract , Presentation

11:15

Shotcrete for Underground Support – Different Approaches for Applications

Tarcísio Celestino, Brazil
Animateur of ITA Working Group on Shotcrete Use

Abstract , Presentation

12:00

Ground Improvement and Modelling

Carlos Oteo, AETOS, Spain

Abstract , Presentation

14:15

Aspects of the Lisbon Metro, Red Line extension

Francisco Sécio, António Mineiro, Portugal

Abstract1 , Abstract2 , Presentation1 , Presentation2

15:00

Modern Design Aspects of Segmental Lining

Fritz Gruebl, Germany
Member of ITA Executive Council

Abstract , Paper

16:15

Experiences of Ground Improvement for Urban Tunnels in Difficult Conditions

Akira Koshima, Brazil
President of the Brazilian Tunnelling Commission

Abstract , Paper

17:00

Are we Managing Risks in Tunnelling Projects?

Martin Knights, UK
Vice-President of ITA Executive Council

Abstract , Presentation