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Day 3, November 11 th , 2009
9 am – 12.30 pm - Post Forum Workshop A
Mastering The Challenges Of Effective Microtunneling
– Key Design And Optimisation Techniques
If you are involved with microtunneling or are planning to be involved, this short
workshop is a must-attend event to obtain the latest technical information to ensure
a successful project. Microtunneling involves a suite of disciplines and topics
that must be considered when planning or constructing a project. The workshop
will take an in-depth look at the subjects that can impact your job on a day to day
basis including:
• Step by step project evaluation and preparation - choosing the correct microtunneling
method
• Assessing and selecting appropriate equipment to reduce surface disruption –
balancing flexibility and economy
• Challenges during implementation
• Technical support needed to minimize operational risks
• Engineer planning and risk management
• International and regional case studies
Led By Expert Course Leaders
Moosa Damerchie, ConShield Technologies, Inc.
Managing Director/International
Meet Your Expert Speaker Faculty
Dr.-Ing. Bert Bosseler studied Civil Engineering at Bochum University, Germany and at the University
of Campinas, Sao Paulo. He was employed with one of the largest water and waste water management
companies in Germany, the Emschergenossenschaft. In 2000 he was appointed Research Director of
IKT – the Institute for Underground Infrastructure, Germany (www.ikt.de). Moreover, since 2006, he
lectures at Hannover University on sewer and pipeline construction, maintenance and rehabilitation.
Nod Clarke-Hackston received a B.Sc (Hons) degree in Mineral Exploitation from
University College Cardiff 1974 and undertook research towards a Ph. D also at
University College Cardiff. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Member of the IMMM.
He worked in the Oil industry throughout the Middle East, Far East, Africa and the
USA specializing in Directional Drilling form offshore platforms. In 1987 he migrated
to the tunnelling industry where he joined ZED Instruments as their International Sales
Manager for the supply of laser based guidance systems for tunnel boring machines.
Since leaving ZED Instruments in 1998 he has worked for VMT GmbH also as their
International Sales Manager for the supply of laser based guidance systems for tunnel boring machines.
The company has now extended its activities to include the precision measurement of tunnel related
items such as segment moulds and the segments themselves, and now the guidance of partial face
excavation machines.
Martin Knights has been the President of the International Tunnelling Association
from 2007— 2010. He has spent 35 yrs within the industry and is a Civil Engineering
Graduate plus research in Geo Eng. Martin is also currently the Director of Operations
for Jacobs Engineering and is currently involved on:
• London Crossrail --client UK Treasury /DTp .Risk Management /Tunnelling
• Peer Reviewer for Thames Water London Tideway Tunnels
• London Underground Review of Infrastructure Risks
• Managing procurement of hv cable transmission/waste /tunnel projects
• Led International Tunnelling Association work with International Insurers
Group (ITIG) on drafting Code on Risk Management of Tunnel Projects
Robert Marshall has been the Programme Manager for the STEP since CH2M HILL
were appointed as Programme Manager in February 2008. Prior to moving to Abu Dhabi,
Robert spent 7 years in Singapore where he was the Project Director for the CH2M Hill
and Parsons Brinckerhoff joint venture who provided programme management for the
deep tunnels portion of the Singapore Deep Tunnel Sewerage System programme. Robert,
a CH2M Hill employee, has over three decades of experience in the programme management,
design and construction of hard and soft rock tunnels worldwide. He was formerly
Head of Tunnelling at Brown and Root, UK. His past project involvements include the
Singapore DTSS, UK Channel Tunnel, various Hong Kong tunnels and the Dinorwic Pumped Storage Scheme
in the UK. Robert is a UK Chartered Engineer and a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers
Dr.-Ing. Robert Stein is the Managing Director of Stein & Partner GmbH. His business
activities include planning services as well as the expert supervision of defects. In this
connection he has been involved in a multitude of jacking projects. By order of the federal
government he was in charge of the project management for the planning check, supervision
and back up of the authorising bodies within the scope of the approval process of the
Emscher Sewer, (approx. 52 km wastewater sewer DN 1400 to DN 2800). This sewer
project is regarded as the one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Dr. Stein was also involved
in the development of new design concepts to safeguard the quality of jacking projects as
well as in the development of new joint concepts for jacking pipes to expand the range of curved jackings.
Niranjan Swarup graduated as a Civil Engineer with 1st class honours from Regional
Engineering College, Rourkela, Orissa in 1987. Starting his career as a Design Engineer,
he served in various capacities, in number of prestigious organizations, involved in offering
technical consultancy, construction industry projects, Real Estate and housing as well as
overseas trade. In the later part of his career, Niranjan served in senior level positions within
the industry and has expertise in co-ordination, design & development, fund resource
mobilization and project evaluation. He has handled several major projects like EPCE for
KOL Dam Project, LNG Receiving & Degasification Terminal at Dahej, Construction of Dam & Part Head race
Day 3, November 11th 2009
2 pm – 5.30 pm - Post Forum Workshop B
Understanding Successful Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation
And Renovation Methods
Renovation is where Trenchless Technology originally began, way back in the
1970s. Someone came up with the idea of putting a resin impregnated sock in a
sewer, and eventually found a client who didn’t think he was crazy. With perfect
hindsight we know that this technique, now generally referred to as ‘cured-inplace-pipe’
or CIPP, has become the most popular method of sewer renovation
worldwide, and that he wasn’t crazy at all.
But please spare a thought for the early No-Dig proponents whose refusal to be
daunted
by scepticism we can all benefit from today.
This short workshop will take you on a journey through:
• The clear definitions of the 4 ‘Rs’ rehabilitation, repairing, replacing and
renovating
• Understanding rehabilitation processes
• Identifying relevant replacement, renovation and repair technologies in the
ME region
• Effective renovation design systems
• Environmental aspects
and
Dr. Akram Dilaimi, Advanced Pipeline Services Ltd, New
Zealand
Managing Director
tunnel for Dhauliganga Hydroelectric Power Project, Structural Design of U.S. Embassy at Yangoon Myanmar,
Air supported structures for GAIL, Induced draft, Cooling Towers for Combined Cycle Power Project for NEEPCO
etc. He joined in Indian Society for Trenchless Technology in 2002 as the Executive Director and has been
responsible for popularizing the Trenchless Technology in India. The body is promoted by Ministry of Urban
Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Govt. of India and the Indian Affiliate of International Society for Trenchless
Technology.
Dean Trueman oversees all Planning and Permitting on the STEP program, and manages a specialized
team that ensures the programme runs smoothly and that stakeholders are properly engaged. He has
extensive experience in the Middle East, managing large scale, multi-billion dollar projects from start to finish.
Dean has lived and worked in Abu Dhabi since 2004 and has held senior positions on several of the largest
and most ambitious projects in the region, including the 15th Asian Games ($5B), Masdar City ($22B)
and most recently on STEP ($2B). Dean, a CH2M Hill employee, has 15 years of experience in programme
management, marketing communication, planning, permitting and strategy. His expertise includes developing
award-winning stakeholder communication campaigns, developing key messages for a multi-language
audiences and effectually connecting with stakeholders. Dean holds an undergraduate and MBA degree from
Canadian universities.
Roland W. Waniek studied economics at Bochum University (Germany) and
graduated in 1993. He went on to become a research fellow with Bochum University and
a major German institute for economic research and advice. In 1999 he was appointed
Managing Director of IKT – Institute for Underground Infrastructure. His areas of expertise
are economics of underground infrastructure and public utilities.
Supporting Association
International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association – ITA-AITES
Founded in 1974, the ITA is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and counts 55 Member Nations
amongst its membership. The association aims to further the use of underground space
within the context of societal needs, environmental concerns, sustainable development and climate change.
Since its origin, ITA, in order to improve training of technical experts and engineers and arrange international
exchanges, has set up working groups on different topics such as research, contractual practices, health & safety,
immersed tunnels, mechanized or conventional tunnelling. Recently, ITA and its members have identified
three major concerns regarding the future of underground space use and tunnelling. The first concerns the
need for underground operational safety. Only through maintaining the highest safety standards can the use
of underground space be possible. Secondly there is a growing concern regarding the availability of educated
professionals. Thirdly ITA is concerned about the lack of awareness regarding the benefits of underground
space use and also the lack in developing a local vision on using underground space and planning the use. To
address all three concerns, committees have been installed by ITA: the ITA Committee on Operational Safety
of Underground Facilities (ITACOSUF), the ITA Committee on Education (ITACET) and the ITA Committee on
Underground Space (ITACUS).
IKT – Institute for Underground Infrastructure
IKT is a neutral, independent and non-profit research institute. It is oriented towards
practical applications and works on issues surrounding underground pipe construction.
Its key focus is centred on sewage systems. IKT provides scientifically backed surveys and
advice.
IKT’s main activities are:
• research and testing aiming at technical innovative, high-quality, client and environmental friendly,
economically sustainable underground utility infrastructure;
• to provide research results and insights for an environmental and citizen-oriented construction,
renovation and maintenance of public utility networks.
• to help private companies develop new products by way of modern material tests;
• promotion of discussion, exchange of experiences between professionals.
As an independent institute, IKT is a reliable partner for utilities, sewer system operators and the private
water industry. IKT offers highly specialized research and testing. Its testing facilities are at the cutting edge
of modern research equipment. IKT is a non-profit organisation according to German law and has no
commercial objectives.