Tunnelling is among the most technically demanding fields in civil engineering, where engineers work against ground, water, and risk to create the underground arteries of modern cities. This program equips civil and geotechnical engineers with the methods and principles of tunnelling and underground construction, from ground assessment and excavation techniques to support and safety.
As cities expand underground to relieve surface congestion, tunnelling expertise is a specialised and well-rewarded skill in sustained demand. This course combines ground engineering with practical tunnelling methods and introduces emerging trends in mechanised tunnelling and underground monitoring.
Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this program, attendees will be able to:
- Understand tunnelling principles and applications
- Assess ground conditions for tunnelling
- Apply tunnel geotechnical investigation
- Compare tunnelling methods and selection
- Apply cut-and-cover construction
- Apply drill-and-blast methods
- Apply tunnel boring machine (TBM) methods
- Apply the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM)
- Design tunnel support and lining
- Manage groundwater and ground stability
- Apply ground improvement for tunnels
- Manage tunnel ventilation and safety
- Monitor ground movement and settlement
- Manage tunnelling risk and hazards
- Apply relevant standards and best practice
- Apply emerging trends in mechanised tunnelling and monitoring
Course Outline
- Module 1: Tunnelling Principles & Applications
- Module 2: Ground Conditions for Tunnelling
- Module 3: Geotechnical Investigation for Tunnels
- Module 4: Tunnelling Methods & Selection
- Module 5: Cut-and-Cover Construction
- Module 6: Drill-and-Blast Methods
- Module 7: Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM)
- Module 8: New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM)
- Module 9: Tunnel Support & Lining Design
- Module 10: Groundwater & Ground Stability
- Module 11: Ground Improvement for Tunnels
- Module 12: Tunnel Ventilation & Safety
- Module 13: Ground Movement & Settlement Monitoring
- Module 14: Tunnelling Risk & Hazard Management
- Module 15: Emerging Trends: Mechanised Tunnelling & Monitoring
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for civil, geotechnical, and structural engineers, and construction professionals involved in tunnelling and underground construction projects. A civil engineering foundation is recommended.
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