by AF Academy
Online Training Program on Tunnels & Tunnelling
About the Program
Tunnelling is integral to infrastructure development and this online training program aims at imparting an in-depth knowledge pertaining to all aspects of tunnels and tunnelling pertaining to hydro and transport projects at a single platform.
Spanning the entire spectrum from planning to operations & maintenance stages, the program with 100 pre-recorded lectures ensures that each and every aspect like survey & investigation, design, and construction of a tunnel is addressed.
As a unique offering, the program comprises a set of 51 lectures in the Core Segment, addressing aspects of general interest, and allows the participants to choose from the remaining lectures in the Optional Segment depending upon their requirement. With the twice -a-week release of the lectures, interspersed with interactive sessions with the faculty, the training program is designed for a schedule spanning 25-weeks.
Who Should Attend?
This training program shall benefit professionals, engineers, geotechnical engineers and geo- scientists dealing with tunnelling projects. The program shall be of value to owners of the tunnelling projects while hiring services for planning, investigating, designing, constructing, and operating their projects. The participants of the program will be able to contribute and add value in the accelerated and economic development of tunnelling projects.
Benefits
The program will enable the participant to derive maximum information from investigation program and help them design the right investigation program for a particular project requirement. It will also enable them to choose the right combination of techniques for varied geological conditions. Participants of the program will be able to contribute towards accelerated and economic development of projects.
Core Segment
Module.1: Introduction
1. Introduction to Tunnels
Module.2: Formulating a Project
2. Preliminary appraisal for tunnels
3. Preliminary Geological appraisal for tunnels
4. Selection of options for method of execution –TBM, DBM
Module.3: Survey & investigation
5. Topographical surveys: development of contour plans
6. Development of topographical plans and DTMs using GIS techniques
7. Surface geological mapping 1
8. Surface geological mapping 2
9. Rock Mechanics inputs: Laboratory tests on rocks 1
10. Rock Mechanics inputs: Laboratory tests on rocks 2
11. Rock Mass Classification: 1
12. Rock Mass Classification: 2
13. Rock Mass Classification: 3
14. Rock Mass Classification: 4
15. I – System: Index of Ground -Structure A Comprehensive Classification and characterisation system for ground (rock and soil)-1
16. I – System: Index of Ground -Structure A Comprehensive Classification and characterisation system for ground (rock and soil)-1
17. Geological logging: drill holes
18. Geological logging: Drifts & Shafts
19. Hydrogeological studies for tunnels
20. Seismic design parameters
21. Rock stresses in tunnel design
22. Preliminary geological modelling
23. Geophysical Surveys 1
24. Geophysical Surveys 2
25. Directional Core Drilling
26. Laboratory tests for soils
27. Rock- excavation testing for TBM Tunnels Part -I
28. Rock- excavation testing for TBM Tunnels Part -II
29. Environment Appraisal for Tunnels
30. Geological inputs for DPR & Feasibility Reports
31. Geological base line reports: GBR, GDR, GIR, GFR
Module.4: Design
32. Layout optimisation, dimensioning, and tunnel shape profiling of Highway Tunnels
33. Layout optimisation for tunnel alignment and adits of Hydro Tunnels
34. Dimensioning and tunnel shape profiling of Hydro Tunnels
35. Geotechnical design aspects of Metro Tunnels
36. Design Philosophy for rock support
Optional Segment
Module.6: Survey & investigation
52. Rock Mechanics inputs: Laboratory tests on rocks 3
53. Rock Mechanics Inputs: Shear strength of intact rocks
54. Rock Mechanics Inputs: Shear strength of joints
55. Rock Mechanics Inputs: Shear strength of rock mass 1
56. Rock Mechanics Inputs: Shear strength of rock mass 2
57. Advanced exploration techniques (Geophysics)
58. Aeromagnetic surveys
59. In-situ rock mechanics tests 1
60. In-situ rock mechanics tests 2
Module.7: Design
61. Stability analysis of tunnel portals – Swedge, RocPlane, RocTopple
62. Options for selection of rock support elements: rock bolts, rock anchors, cable anchors, RRS, Lattice girders, precast concrete segments, shotcrete etc.
63. Design of tunnel Portals
64. Types of lining – Plain, Reinforced concrete lining, Shotcrete lining, Steel lining – Special membranes
65. Design of Lining
66. Drainage and Waterproofing of Tunnels
Module.8: Tender and Contract Management
67. Contract Formulation for Tunnels – 1
68. Contract Formulation for Tunnels - 2
69. Geological Risk Assessment
70. Risk Sharing Mechanism - 1
71. Risk Sharing Mechanism - 2
72. Contract Management at Tala hydroelectric project, Bhutan
Module.9: Tunnel Construction
73. Tunnel Construction Scheduling
74. Overall planning for tunnel construction
75. Choice of conventional Tunnelling method: Case Study
76. Technological advancements in Rock TBMs : Case Study
77. Ventilation & Lighting during construction of Tunnels
78. Dewatering during construction of Tunnels
79. ViD: Vibration induced Damage assessment for underground structure
80. TBM bored tunnels Part-1
81. TBM bored tunnels Part-2
82. Tero-technological aspects and disc cutter refurbishment
83. Necessity & efficacy of pre-grouting
84. Installation / placement of Primary support
85. Special support elements in weak strata –Fore-polling, RRS, Lattice girder, Pipe roofing
86. Deformation monitoring and optimisation of rock support system
87. Control of section and alignment – Use of lasers
88. Record keeping and documentation
89. Construction of a DBM tunnel: Case Study, Tala Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan
90. Placing the lining – Choice of the system-Number & length of gantry
91. Practical problems vis-à-vis design assumptions – Kerb and related issue
92. Grouting behind concrete linings and treatment of joints in tunnel linings
93. Lining in TBM bored tunnels – Related issues and grouting
94. As built Geology & support Installation
95. Dewatering of tunnels for repair – limitations and practices
96. Geophysical Investigations for existing Tunnels
97. Monitoring: Surface observations –Measurements by targets; Piezometers and water pressure measurements
98. O&M aspects of Hydro Tunnels
99. O&M aspects of Highway Tunnels
100. O&M aspects of Metro Tunnels
Course Price From
₹4,000.00 / $80.00