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In this issue of T&TI, we focus mostly on linings and trenchless tunnelling with some consideration also given to advances in transport tunnel safety and operations. There are also previews of upcoming events where information can be shared and heard. The starters, the BTS conference is being held on 6-7 October in London. We have three features on linings
consider new technological advances or applications: a new mechanised shutter system with pressure- injected lining, with versions for new build and re-lined tunnel projects; expanding use cases for steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC); and a briefings on a selection of papers on loading and materials research for linings that were at the recent World Tunnel Congress. Also from WTC 2026, briefings
on two forthcoming guidance documents for the tunnelling industry – one on assessing face stability, the other providing recommendations on numerical modelling. Moving on from construction
and materials, another feature considering increased data flow to help safety in road tunnel
operations and lifecycles; this is a more dynamic possibility given the increasing quantity of data being collected in real-time and the astounding computing power more easily available to handle so much – serving the needs of the moment, as well as condition monitoring for planned maintenance interventions. On trenchless tunnelling, we
brief on: the ITA guidance on small diameter tunnelling, with a focus on pipejacking and segmental tunnels; and key lessons from the construction challenges faced on a Canadian project for an HDD bore that had to, with repeated reaming, overcome a large elevation difference across the alignment plus difficult ground. Many events and opportunities for
information sharing on new ways and means are coming up, starting with, as noted, the BTS conference in early October and then the BTSYM holds its own gathering in late October. Elsewhere in Europe, there will be events in Austria, France, Turkey and Norway, and a number in Asia and North America.
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