From facilitating transportation and housing utility networks to enabling mining and excavation activities, tunnels are ubiquitous. They enhance connectivity, efficiency, and sustainability in our modern world.
AECOM, as the world’s trusted engineering and design consultant, will be demonstrating our expertise at handling complex, mega projects and industry recognized contribution to tunneling at the prestigious World Tunnel Congress. Our aim is to drive positive change through our innovative, world class tunneling solutions.
April 19-25, 2024
Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center
Booth D24, Hall 17
Technical Visit | Technical Papers | Technical Sessions
AECOM provides a full range of tunneling and underground structure design and management services serving clients in both the public and private sectors. Our team has established expertise in the design of different tunnel types and is experienced in the application of various international codes and guidelines from Europe, the U.S., Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, India and many other places. We have expertise in specialized areas such as seismic and blast-resistant designs and ground improvement methods. AECOM has been involved in many award-winning signature projects widely recognized by the industry, and brings transformational outcomes to our communities.
At this congress, you will have the opportunity to discover our global tunneling projects through a virtual showroom display at our booth D24 in hall 17, and engage in discussions with our line-up of international experts. Additionally, over 20 technical papers will be presented, and AECOM experts will serve as chairpersons in various technical sessions, covering topics ranging from operational safety to construction practices in the field of geology.
Technical Visit to Hong Kong Trunk Road T2 and Cha Kwo Ling Tunnel
| Date: | April 25, 2024 (Thursday) |
| Time: | 7:00am – 1:00pm or 12:00nn – 6:00pm |
| Registration: | World Tunnel Congress 2024 |
List of AECOM Technical Papers
| Paper Title | Region | Authors |
|---|---|---|
| A Broad Review of Cavern Engineering Approach in Sedimentary/Meta-Sedimentary Rock in Northern Hong Kong | Asia | J. Wong, L. Tsang, H. Suen, D. Mak, F. To, G. Ho |
| A Modified Approach to Assess Tunnel Excavation Stability | ANZ | S. Anwar, G. Charlesworth |
| A Study of Digital Quantitative Evaluation System for Safety Management in an Urban Rail Transportation Hub Project | Asia | W. Mou, D. Gao, W. W. Yang, R. Wen |
| A Systematic Deformation Control Methodology for Underground Space Construction in Close Proximity to Existing Metro Station | Asia | J. Li, R. Wen, W. W. Yang, W. Mou |
| Comparison of Carbon Footprint Emissions in Tunneling Projects Using Innovative Methods | US / Canada | P. Jarast, V. Nasri |
| Design of Precast Bolted Universal Segmental Tunnel Lining for the London Power Tunnels 2 Contract | Europe | A. Simic, O. Brown, J. Ellis |
| Design of the REM Aéroport de Montreal’s P5 Ventilation Shaft | US / Canada | M. Mains, J. Lee, V. Nasri |
| Design of Toronto’s Ontario Line South TBM Tunnels | US / Canada | M. Bakhshi, V. Nasri |
| Developments in Large Diameter Subaqueous Tunnels | Asia | O. Ozgur, T. Ma, J. Cheung |
| Excavation-induced Assessment in Sydney Area | ANZ | G. Alvarado, S. Sadeghian, Y. Dong |
| Geotechnical Risks Management Associated with a Tunnel Launch in Complex Geological Conditions | Asia | C. L. Ng, C. M. Khoo, N. A. Abdul Rahman |
| Ground Characterisation of the Sydney Basin for Tunneling Works | ANZ | D. Och, G. Gutierrez, N. Walker |
| Ground Movement due to Shaft Construction and Dewatering at Bengeworth Road for the London Power Tunnels 2 Project | Europe | O. Brown, A. Simic, J. Ellis |
| Karangahape Station MC21 Junction – Collaborative Solutions for Complex Geology and Geometrical Constraints | ANZ | A. Sarathchandran, G. Charlesworth, R. Graafhuis |
| Large Diameter Slurry TBM Tunnels With Very Low Cover | US / Canada | M. Mains, S. Sánchez, L. Içik, C. Mora |
| Mt Eden Mined Tunnels – Collaborative Design | ANZ | H. Toi, R. Gong, D. Wang, G. Charlesworth |
| Numerical Analysis of Two Deep Circular Shafts at a Former Gas Works Site on the London Power Tunnels 2 Project | Europe | J. Ellis, O. Brown, A. Simic |
| Pawtucket CSO Tunnel Design Build – From Managing Risk and Quality to Design and Construction Innovations | US / Canada | I. Halim, S. Polycarpe |
| Practical Considerations of Shale Swelling Impact on Underground Structures Liner Design for Ontario Line Transit Project in Toronto, Canada | US / Canada | M. Rahjoo, V. Nasri |
| Risk Assessment and Large Diameter Segmental Lining Design in Swelling Ground | US / Canada | S. Sánchez, M. Mains, C. Álvarez, E. Barrouillet, C. Garrido, M. Ferreres |
| Rock Bolt Design A Parametric Study | ANZ | S. Anwar, A. Mann, S. Sadeghian |
| Tunnels and Stations Design of Montreal Blue Line | US / Canada | V. Nasri |
Technical Sessions to be Chaired by AECOM
| Session | Time & Date | Chairperson |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Methodology (I) | 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m., Apr. 22 | Verya Nasri Senior Vice President, Engineering |
| Planning of Tunnels and General Aspects (I) | 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m., Apr. 22 | Giuseppi Gaspari Vice President, Tunnel Practice Leader, Canada, US East, Latin America |
| Contractual Practices and Risk Management (II) | 3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Apr. 23 | Ozturk Ozgur Executive Director, Highway, Transportation, Asia |
| Innovations in Mechanized Tunneling (III) | 3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Apr. 23 | Sergio Sanchez Head of Ground Engineering, Spain |
| Geotechnics, Geology and Geophysical Prospecting (I) | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Apr. 24 | Guy Bridges Executive Director, Geotechnical, Hong Kong |
| Operational Safety, Maintenance and Repair (II) | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Apr. 24 | Mike Wongkaew Americas Tunnel Practice Leader |
| Instrumentation and Monitoring / Testing and Inspection (I) | 2:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m., Apr. 24 | Giovanny Alvarado Major Projects Delivery Director, ANZ |
| Machine Learning | 3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Apr. 24 | Sajjad Anwar Technical Director, Geotechnical Engineering, Australia & New Zealand |
| Mechanized Tunneling in Challenging Conditions (IV) | 3:50 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Apr. 24 | SW Lee Executive Director, Geotechnical, Hong Kong |
As a global leader in engineering and infrastructure solutions, AECOM is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable tunneling projects that shape a better world. We are excited to welcome industry professionals and collectively delve into the most recent trends, challenges, and opportunities within the tunneling industry at the congress.
Register here now and discover how AECOM is tunneling for a better world at the congress!
For further information, please visit 2024 WTC website here.