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Description:This presentation attempts to answer the question, "Why does geology matter for tunneling?" To this end, several tunneling case studies from around the world are presented. In each case, the key geological factors that influenced the tunneling process are highlighted. Issues related to in-situ stress, rockmass heterogeneity, and simply ...more
This product is available as a print book, eBook, USB, or a bundle. Take advantage of a 25% discount when you purchase the bundle. The hallmarks of tunneling professionals include adaptability, resiliency, optimism, and management of change. Every two years, industry leaders and practitioners from around the world gather at the Rapid Excavation...more
The hallmarks of tunneling professionals include adaptability, resiliency, optimism, and management of change. Every two years, industry leaders and practitioners from around the world gather at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC), the authoritative program for the tunneling profession, to learn about the most recent advance...more
Description:Written by international experts in the field, these proceedings are a collection of technical and academic papers presented at the World Tunneling Congress (WTC) 2016. The collection of papers addresses relevant tunneling topics such as: Safety in Design and ConstructionSEM and CavernsUnderground Support - Controlling the GroundTunnel...more
Being an UCA Professional member will connect you with a worldwide network of professionals who are the technology experts, leaders and educators in the tunneling and underground industry. Your membership will allow you to take advantage of exclusive access to material on the UCA of SME Website, including Mining Engineering online daily, Tunneling ...more
Description:Speaker: Daniel Maine, Brierley Associates, Austin, TexasAging infrastructure and increasing demand on sewer systems in San Antonio, TX is driving utilities to be bigger, deeper, and along more challenging alignments. Design for the replacement of a 54-inch sewer line through Lackland Air Force Base with a 104-inch sewer, via tunneling ...more
Established to encourage undergraduate and graduate academic pursuits and careers in the field of tunneling and underground construction and associated disciplines involved in the development, planning, design and construction of underground infrastructure. ...more
This product is available as a print book, eBook, or a bundle. Take advantage of a 25% discount when you purchase the bundle. Description:The North American Tunneling Conference is the premier biennial tunneling event for North America, bringing together the brightest, most resourceful, and innovative minds in the tunneling industry. It underscores...more
This product is available as a print book, eBook, or a bundle. Take advantage of a 25% discount when you purchase the bundle. Description:The North American Tunneling Conference is the premier biennial tunneling event for North America, bringing together the brightest, most resourceful, and innovative minds in the tunneling industry. It underscores...more
George A. Fox: 20 Years of Contributions to the Underground Industry Ed Plotkin_x000D_ Ed Plotkin will give an overview of his planned 2022 presentation that provides some unique insight on who George A. Fox was and how he influenced our industry. Ed will also discuss some of the major advancements in the tunneling industry that have occurred over ...more
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