1 Statistics on Tunnels under Construction 2010/2011 As in previous years, the STUVA also undertook a survey of current tunnelling projects in Germany at the turn of the year 2010/2011. The outcome is...
The application of shotcrete is something inextricably linked with tunnelling. In this report innovative methods for investigating the performance of wet shotcrete as well as the effect of cement and concrete technological influences as well as those governed by the environment are presented.
In May and June 2011 more than 30 major fire tests were carried out on water mist fire suppression systems in conjunction with fire ventilation in road tunnels to establish their efficacy for the...
Preparations are in full swing for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Apart from sports facilities and accommodation, an ultra-modern and efficient traffic infrastructure is also being built....
Monitoring TBM cutter wear without accessing the cutting face was once something discussed as a future goal in tunneling. This advancement is now near reality with a new remote cutter monitoring...
STUVA Conference 2011 Correction regarding early Registration In the last edition of STUVA News in tunnel 3/2011 (May issue) an error crept into the list of Conference fees. The reduced Conference...
Protective Objectives and Fire-Scenarios Fire-safety in tunnels has always posed special challenges to planners and tunnel operators. Depending on the length of the tunnel section, it is, as in so many...
The next STUVA Conference will be held from December 6 to 8, 2011 (the General Assembly and Executive Council session, which are not open to the public, will take place on December 5) at the Berlin...
STUVA Conference ´11 The next STUVA Conference is to be held at the Berlin exhibition centre from December 5 to 8, 2011 under the umbrella motto of „Underground Engineering for Sustainable...
The two-track Eierberge Tunnel with a length of 3,756 m is a part of the new line between Ebensfeld and Leipzig (with a total of 22 tunnels, altogether 41 km long accounting for 38 % of the route). It...
The installation of the rail technology in the western bore has begun at the south portal of the Gotthard Base Tunnel – between Bodio and Faido. The roughly 16 km long part-section will be completely...
