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R&D


Student-led initiative Christoph Ott, Swissloop Tunneling


Fresh from winning the ‘Not-a Boring Competition’, in Texas, the ETH Zurich student team discuss their MTBMs.


Buyers’ Guide


Listing the companies and services for the tunneling market across North America, from large diameter to trenchless, from design to construction, from equipment to materials.


Technical: Mechanized


Tunneling Low carbon backfill grout Mike A. Sposetti, Sika Group AG


Launch of a new low carbon backfill grout for TBM tunneling projects and able to work with existing as well as ‘green’ machines.


Technical:


Surveying Not in the dark Mary Jo Wagner, freelance


Automation and data synchronization light the way for tunnel survey success using Amberg Technologies’ systems on a challenging project.


Data Measures count Seequent on industry handling and management of geoscience data, and what can be learned, considering various underground works sectors.


Education & Training: BTS


Design & Construction All tunnelers are welcome to the UK’s flagship Design & Construction course, offered by the BTS, in July.


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