The German Research Association for Tunnels and Transportation Facilities (STUVA – Studiengesellschaft für Tunnel und Verkehrsanlagen e. V.) has the same problems as many, celebrating a birthday in...
The following companies joined the STUVA during the first half of 2020:EJ Deutschland GmbH, Boppard (Germany)Feldhaus Bergbau GmbH & Co. KG, Schmallenberg (Germany)iC Consulten GmbH, Freilassing...
If a tunnel is driven by a TBM, the so-called annular gap remains between the ground and the tunnel lining, which must be filled during the tunnel drive. The essential process for the grouting...
Darda GmbH – a German subsidiary of Brokk AB, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote controlled demolition robots from Sweden – manufactures the C20 rock splitter, a carrier-operated attachment...
With the increasing length of tunnel projects, it is increasingly necessary for tunnel boring machines (TBM) to be capable of working in different geologies along the intended alignment. Modern hybrid...
In July the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) and the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) jointly announced that WTC 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia will be moved to...
Darda GmbH – a German subsidiary of Brokk AB, the world’s leading manufacturer of remote controlled demolition robots from Sweden – manufactures the C20 rock splitter, a carrier-operated attachment...
The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) has informed the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) that World Tunnel Congress 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is cancelled.
The east tunnel of the Swiss Lötschberg base tunnel has already had to be closed three times this year due to water and mud ingress: In February, March and most recently at the end of April 2020. The...
Rail and road tunnels have to meet rigorous ventilation standards in terms of air quality and fire safety. Utilising variable frequency drives can help to ensure their maximum uptime and energy...
