WTC 2016 Proceedings
These proceedings are a collection of technical and academic papers presented at the World Tunneling Congress (WTC) 2016.
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Recommended Contract Practices
Underground construction is more complex than ever. Demand for space is increasing, new technologies are constantly evolving, and more stakeholders are asserting influence.
Design-Build Subsurface Projects
Design-Build construction has become so widely accepted that owners and their advisors must seriously consider this approach when making decisions about project delivery.
Grouting Equipment Manual
Pressure grouting is an essential construction procedure that is practiced by contractors and engineers around the world. Used since the 19th century, grouting reduces the amount of leakage through rock for dam foundations and underground works.
Geotechnical Baseline Reports for Construction
Geotechnical Baseline Reports for Construction: Suggested Guidelines examines the role of the geotechnical baseline report (GBR) as a means of allocating and managing risks associated with subsurface construction.
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The Venue
The Moscone Center
Moscone Center is known for hosting several large professional gatherings, such as the Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, the Game Developers Conference, the Microsoft's Build conference, the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, Google I/O, JavaOne and public gated events such as WonderCon.
It is the largest convention and exhibition complex in San Francisco, California. It comprises three main halls. The complex was initially built in 1981 by architects Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum and named after San Francisco former mayor George Moscone. The location of the complex in the South of Market area provides easy access to downtown San Francisco's many hotels and restaurants, as well as major transportation systems such as BART and Muni Metro.
The Headquarters
The Marriott Marquis San Francisco
The Marriott Marquis Hotel exudes an essence of modern luxury and the convenience of an extraordinary hotel in downtown San Francisco, CA. Just south of Market Street, this hotel in the SOMA district is next to the Moscone Convention Center and steps away from the Yerba Buena Gardens, renowned museums and cultural attractions, world-class shopping on Union Square, and AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
Renowned as a meeting hotel in San Francisco, this business hotel provides flexible and expansive event venues to accommodate both grand and intimate San Francisco hotel receptions. Whether in town for business or pleasure, experience San Francisco at the Marriott Marquis hotel in San Francisco, CA where you're sure to leave your heart.
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What Attendees and Exhibitors Say
SME takes pride in being recognized as one of the premier professional societies in the world. This level of professionalism and mission will now be applied to WTC2016 so that you will experience and enjoy a truly professional event.
John O. Marsden
2014 President - Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
On behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, I am excited to welcome the members of the international tunneling community for the 2016 World Tunnel Congress being held at the Moscone Center in Downtown San Francisco. You will find San Francisco to be a truly memorable city during your visit, and I hope you have the opportunity to explore and enjoy all that the Innovation Capital of the World has to offer.
Edwin M. Lee
Mayor - San Francisco, CA
We're not the only ones excited thrilled eager about WTC2016...
2,500+ attendees and 200+ exhibitors from more than 100 countries are, too.
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