The following companies joined the STUVA during the second half of 2016:
Rücker und Schindele Beratende Ingenieure GmbH, Munich
(Germany)
StekoX GmbH Abdichtungstechnik, Magstadt (Germany)
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Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht accepted the Werner von Siemens Ring – one of the most prestigious technical engineering awards – on December 13, 2016 in the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of...
On December 9, 2016, the Swiss Federal Council appointed Renzo Simoni, CEO of the AlpTransit Gotthard AG (ATG), to represent the state in the governing board of the partially privatised Swisscom...
The 4 km long “S-Bahn” urban rapid transit link to Gateway Gardens is part of the infrastructure development programme “Frankfurt Rhein Main plus”, which is being implemented by the State of Hesse, the region, the City of Frankfurt am Main, the Rhein-Main transport combine and the DB AG. It comprises the construction of an rapid transit line between Frankfurt-Stadion and the Frankfurt Airport regional station, with about 50 % running underground, as well as the building of a new underground station. Construction on the 2 km long, twin-track rapid transit railway tunnel started on 10 November 2016
In Quito one of the highest metro systems in the world is currently being built. The first line will run over a distance of 22 km through the capital of Ecuador. At an altitude of more than 2800 m above sea level, two recently completed Herrenknecht EPB Shields are set to work their way through the volcanic ground, starting in spring 2017.
MC-Bauchemie has introduced a new environmentally friendly, mineral oil-based concrete release emulsion onto the market in the form of Ortolan Extra 772 KS with integrated corrosion inhibitor....
Following up the successful event in 2014, the 2016 Forum on Injection Technology brought together clients, designers, responsible contractors and the supply industry over two days. The accompanying trade fair attracted 20 exhibitors and sponsors this time around, providing details on latest developments. The high relevance of the topic of injection technology can be seen from the outstanding level of participation. The organisers – the Research Association for Tunnels and Transportation Facilities (STUVA), the Bauverlag and the consultants IBE Ingenieure – were able to welcome 185 participants to the Maternushaus in Cologne on November 9 and 10.
As in previous years, the STUVA also undertook a survey of current tunnelling projects in Germany at the turn of the year 2015/2016. The outcome is compiled in tabular form for the month of December 2015 and subsequently assessed. The table follows up its predecessors published for the years 1978 to 2015.
After an Onsite First Time Assembly (OFTA) of 2.5 months, Atlanta Georgia’s newest TBM, dubbed “Driller Mike”, made its initial startup on October 13, 2016 and ramped up to full production two weeks later. The 3.8 m diameter Robbins Main Beam TBM is now boring the 8.0 km Bellwood Tunnel after being walked forward 30 m into a starter tunnel. The Bellwood Tunnel path will travel from an inactive quarry and run below a water treatment plant and reservoir before ending next to the Chattahoochee River.
On 11 November 2016, the 45th Geomechanics Colloquium took place in Freiberg, Germany, with 230 participants from 17 countries. This traditional event is organised by the Chair of Rock Mechanics of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg in the proven successful collaboration with the Association of Freiberg Geotechnicians (VGF) and the IfG Leipzig. This year, the Central South University, China, was a co-organiser.
