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13 pictures reveal incredible scale of HS2 project in the West Midlands
By Arie van den Broek in the group HS2 Project (High Speed 2) Replies (1) Last reply by Arie van den BroekNew images reveal the scale of the HS2 project as it makes its way into the West Midlands. https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/transport/2024/02/19/13-pictures-reveal-incredible-scale-of-hs2-project-in-the-west-midlands/
Norway: Follobanen (Follo Line) tunnel has serious deficiencies to fight a possible fire, says the report
By Jørn Madsen in the group Safety and Environmental Sustainability in Underground Works Replies (1) Last reply by Jørn MadsenIn addition to everything this project hit so far. Water leakages, corrosion of cables causing fire risks and now comes yet another bad news for the Follobanen's 19,5 kilometers long Blix Tunnel. This time, a report by the Oslo Fire...
Finland: General planning of Helsinki harbour tunnel is being completed – greatest differences in price and construction start time
By Raalfu Leinonen in the group Tunnel Building News (tenders, building progress news, etc) Replies (1) Last reply by Raalfu LeinonenTwo general plans with an equal level of comprehensiveness have been created for the harbour tunnel based on two route...
NHAI has no plan for tunnel from Panipat to IGI Airport as reported earlier: Sanjeev Arora
The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari mentioned that no such proposal for construction of tunnel from Panipat to Delhi Airport is under...DTU paper - Greenfield settlements due to tunnelling using tunnel boring machine (TBM) in layered soils: a parametric study
Greenfield settlements due to tunnelling using tunnel boring machine (TBM) in layered soils: a parametric study Jyoti Agarwal Civil Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur Main Bawana Road, Delhi, 110042,...DTU paper - Greenfield settlements due to tunnelling using tunnel boring machine (TBM) in layered soils: a parametric study
Greenfield settlements due to tunnelling using tunnel boring machine (TBM) in layered soils: a parametric study Jyoti Agarwal Civil Engineering Department, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur Main Bawana Road, Delhi, 110042,...
Stonehenge's archeological problems in Dutch media
By Ari G.J. van der Dijk in the group Stonehenge Tunnel Project Replies (1) Last reply by Ari G.J. van der DijkAgain discussion about tunnel at Stonehenge, 'archaeologically of great importance' https://nos.nl/artikel/2509472-weer-discussie-over-tunnel-bij-stonehenge-archeologisch-van-groot-belang
Italy: Webuild to build World's first operating prototype of hyperloop transport system
By Gianluca Gallota in the group Hyperloop CentralWebuild Feasibility Study for futuristic Hyper Transfer project in Italy World’s first operating prototype of high-speed transport system Contract in JV with Leonardo. Hyperloop TT, Hyperloop Italia and...Italy: Webuild to build World's first operating prototype of hyperloop transport system
Webuild Feasibility Study for futuristic Hyper Transfer project in Italy World’s first operating prototype of high-speed transport system Contract in JV with Leonardo. Hyperloop TT, Hyperloop Italia and...Canada: Webuild Joint Venture awarded Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations Progressive DB contract
Estimated total value of approximately €700m - €1.3 billion Final contract value to be determined by the detailed design Webuild will lead a joint venture to develop the project for the...Italy: Webuild starts with the construction of the perimeter walls at a record depth of the new Museum Station in Rome
By Gianluca Gallota in the group Tunnel Building News (tenders, building progress news, etc) Replies (1) Last reply by Gianluca Gallotahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW4Gn7oCyKs "Hydro-Milling Machine" works built to excavate at record depth at Piazza Venezia Station in Rome at Metro C construction site begin Rome, February 15, 2024 – During these days the...
United Kingdom: London’s super sewer Tideway getting ready for testing to protect the River Thames from pollution
By Coert Klomp in the group Tunnel Building News (tenders, building progress news, etc) Replies (1) Last reply by Coert Klomphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekm88lK9Yiw The team behind London’s super sewer is getting ready to start commissioning one of the UK’s largest new infrastructure projects. The Thames Tideway Tunnel is a 25km tunnel which has been...
Norwegian Public Roads Administration studies show battery-electric machines in tunnels present even less fire risk than the conventional machines
By Paul K. Madsen in the group Safety and Environmental Sustainability in Underground Works Replies (1) Last reply by Paul K. MadsenTwo independent reports by Statens vegvesen (The Norwegian Public Roads Administration) conclude that the use of battery-electric machines in tunnels presents as little or less risk of fire as conventional machines. To read the news is in...This is how Norway plans to save billions of kroners in construction costs of 233 km long tunnels and in renovation of existing ones
By Paul K. Madsen in the group Tunnel walk and talkAn expert group in the Statens vegvesen (the Norwegian Public Roads Administration) thinks it is possible to save about NOK 5.4 billion at the building tunnels in a simpler but adequate manner, in 20 national roads. The expert group has...This is how Norway plans to save billions of kroners in construction costs of 233 km long tunnels and in renovation of existing ones
By Paul K. Madsen in the group Risk Management In Tunnel ConstructionAn expert group in the Statens vegvesen (the Norwegian Public Roads Administration) thinks it is possible to save about NOK 5.4 billion at the building tunnels in a simpler but adequate manner, in 20 national roads. The expert group has...This is how Norway plans to save billions in construction costs of 233 km long tunnels and in renovation of existing ones
An expert group in the Statens vegvesen (the Norwegian Public Roads Administration) thinks it is possible to save about NOK 5.4 billion at the building tunnels in a simpler but adequate manner, in 20 national roads. The expert group has...Tunnel breakthrough at Bergåstunnel, Helgeland, Norway
Tunnel breakthrough at Bergåstunnel on 7 February 2024. Watch the last volley go off (multiple camera angles, normal and slow motion): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rr0l_L3JKQ Statens vegvesen says; Only half a year late, the...Norway: Breakthrough in the loose mass tunnel on Helgeland (Bergåstunnel)
Statens vegvesen says; Only half a year late, the contractor and developer were able to celebrate success in the Bergåstunnel. 70 meters of loose material did not stop the tunnel specialist from Andøy. Last year, LNS AS became the...
Melbourne Metro Tunnel // How will it change the network?
By Panos Samothrakis in the group Tunnel walk and talkThis video looks at those changes, as well as some claims made by the official government website for the project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp5A4gRFHhMMumbai explores 11 tunnels amid surface constraints
More underground utilization is the goal. https://www.constructionworld.in/transport-infrastructure/highways-and-roads-infrastructure/mumbai-explores-11-tunnels-amid-surface-constraints/51012
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