Short CV for Lars Rosengren - bergkonsult.se

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Short CV for Lars Rosengren
Education
M.Sc., Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering.
Current Employer and responsibilities
Rosengren Bergkonsult AB, President
Previous Employments
1999-2000 Swedish National Rail Administration (Head Office)
1988-1999 Itasca Geomekanik AB (Manager of the local office in Borlänge)
1986-1988 Viak AB
1985 University of Luleå, Department of Rock Mechanics
1984 Boliden Mineral AB (Udden Mine)
1980-1981 SKANSKA AB (Contractor)
Area of Expertise
Geomechanics and rock mechanics including rock mass classification, design of rock reinforcement in
underground mines, caverns and tunnels. Numerical modelling of different types of geomechanics problems,
including thermal, fluid and fully dynamic analyses. Technical specifications and control programmes of
underground openings.
Assignments
Uncertainties in rock prognoses for infrastructure tunnels – Extended study (Bergab/Trafikverket, 2012). Coarse
on rock mechanics for geologists (Bergab, 2011). Load bearing capacity of steel pipe piles in rock (Ruukki
Sverige AB, 2011). Review of NDA report (WSP, 2011).Technically responsible for the detailed design of the
City Link railroad tunnel, contract 9523 “Norrströmstunneln” and 9515 “Norrmalmstunneln” (WSP, 2008-2011).
Review of calculations, design and procurement documents for a new outlet tunnel at Bergeforsen´s electrical
power plant (The Swedish Transport Administration, 2011). Review of IEG (Implementation Commission of
European Geotechnical Standards) national implemtation guidelines for Eurocode 7 (BeFo, 2010). Rock
mechanical guidance and evaluations for the Northern Link road tunnels (SWECO VBB/Vägverket, 2007-2008).
Design of the Tvärbanan light rail extension (Alvik-Solna) in Stockholm (WSP/SL, 2007-2008). Car parking
garage at Liljeholmen, Stockholm (WSP/JM, 2007, 2011). Development of a general generic investigation
programme for the construction and operation of the deep repository for spent nuclear waste (SKB, 2007). 3D
Numerical analyses of explosion loads in rock tunnels (SveBeFo, 2006/2007). Review of IEG (Implementation
Commission of European Geotechnical Standards) reports (WSP, 2006). Development of control programme for
the construction of the deep repository for spent nuclear waste (SKB, 2006). Guidelines for the design of the
City Link rock tunnels (WSP, 2006). Preliminary estimation of permanent support using rock bolts and shotcrete
for the Khoramabad – Polezal freeway project, Iran (Itasca Geomekanik AB/Betongsystem Skandinavien AB,
2006). Review of stability analyses of the City Link exits at the City station (SWECO, 2006). 3D Numerical
stability analyses of the Northern Link road tunnels at the ramp connections near KTH (SWECO, 2006). Review
of R&D project concerning numerical modelling of shotcrete (Vattenfall Power Consultant, 2006). Preliminary
design of the City Link railroad tunnel (WSP, 2004, 2005 and 2006). Review of design (step D1) of deep nuclear
waste repository at Forsmark (SKB, 2005). Design calculations of typical rock reinforcement for main tunnels in
the Northern Link project (SWECO, 2004). Identification of validity of previous design calculations for the
Northern Link tunnels (SWECO, 2004). Factors for success in underground construction (Swedish National Rail
Administration and Swedish National Road Administration, 2003). Updating of design documentation for the
intersection between the Göta Tunnel and the Great Harbour Canal in Gothenburgh (Tyréns, 2003). Systematic
management of design requirements for deep repository underground facility (SKB, 2003). Review of pilot
design of deep repository underground facility at Forsmark (SKB, 2003).

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Management of R&D progamme (Swedish National Rail Administration, 2003). Development of design
requirements for the design of the Swedish underground repository for spent nuclear waste (SKB, 2003).
Review of design documents for contract L2 at Götatunneln (Swedish National Road Administration, 2003).
Counselling and review of bridge foundation at Svinesund (Tyréns, 2003). Numerical analyses of accidental
explosion loads in tunnels with regard to changes in strength and deformation properties due to damage
(Swedish National Road Administration, 2002). Review of procurement documents for the Malmö City Tunnel
(Swedish National Rail Administration, 2002). Rock and tunnelling R&D program (Swedish National Rail
Administration, 2002). Numerical modelling of foundation for the Svinesund bridge (Tyréns Infrakonsult, 2002).
Counselling and numerical modelling of the load bearing system at the intersection between the Göta Tunnel and
the Great Harbour Canal in Gothenburgh (2002, Tyréns Infrakonsult). Technical review of R&D reports
concerning strategy for a rock mechanics site descriptive model (SKB, 2002). Numerical analyses of dynamic
loads in rock tunnels according to Tunnel 99 (Swedish National Road Administration, 2001). Development of
general tunnel design regulations for railway tunnels (Swedish National Rail Administration, 2001). Numerical
modelling of the intersection between the Göta Tunnel and the Great Harbour Canal in Gothenburgh (Petro
Block AB, 2001) Technical evaluation of tender documentation for the Hallandsås project (Swedish National
Rail Administration, 2000). Review of technical documentation and specifications included in the procurement
document for the Hallandsås project (Swedish National Rail Administration, 2000). Development of design
regulations for tunnels and civil structures for the City tunnel project (Swedish National Rail Administration,
1999). Final review and quality assurance of rock and reinforcement works for railway tunnels and stations at
Arlanda (A-Banan, 1998-1999). Counselling and review of “As built documentation” for railway tunnels and
stations at Arlanda (Luftfartsverket, 1997-1998). Development and calibration of numerical model for dynamic
analyses of buried concrete structures subjected to explosion load at ground surface (Räddningsverket, 1998).
Responsible for rock reinforcement design and specifications for 14 km of road tunnels and connected service
tunnels (in all 1 million m 3 ) of the Northern Link of the Stockholm Ringroad Project (Swedish National Road
Administration, 1993-1997). Design of rock reinforcement at 1100 m depth in the Kristineberg Mine (Boliden
Mineral AB, 1989-1992). Reinforcement design for a 8.5 km long railway tunnel at Hallandsås (1990-1992).
Course on numerical modelling with the distinct element code UDEC (ABV Rock Group, Saudi Arabia, 1993).
Coupled stress flow modelling within the DECOVALEX R&D project (SKB, 1992). Literature study and
evaluation of different surface reinforcement methods (BeFo, 1990). Generic study of fracture mechanisms
caused by tectonic stresses (SKB, 1993). Distinct element modelling of the rock mass response to glaciation at
Finnsjön, central Sweden (SKB, 1990 and 1992). Study of the dynamic interaction between tunnels due to
explosive load (Stockholm´s Street and Traffic Administration, 1992). Rock mechanical studies of water sealed
natrual gas storage at great depth (Swede Gas AB, 1990). Numerical analyses of rock mass and reinforcement
behaviour for an undergroud railway station at shallow depth (Viak AB, 1991). Development and analysis of
rock support methodology for shallow caverns with large spans (FortF, 1993 and 1995). Development of rock
mass classification based on regression analyses (BeFO, 1992). Numerical modelling of stress distribution and
joint behaviour around the ventilation drift at Stripa mine (Clay Technology, 1989). Studies to investigate
stability of an alternative scheme for nuclear waste storage (SKB, 1987). Comparison between Gurit and reduced
ANFO for contour blasting in the Laisvall mine (M.Sc. Thesis, University of Luleå, 1986).
Publications and reports
The author of more than 60 papers, publications and reports (national and international).
Professional Societies
The International Society of Rock Mechanics.
Languages
Swedish, English and some German.