| Wednesday 27 April | 8:30 - 12:00 |
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| Room 130 |
Planning, Finance,
and Site Investigations
| 8:30 |
Risky Business: Repackaging a Critical Contract to Move a Program Forward
C. Purcell, Mott MacDonald and M. Pujdak, AECOM |
| 8:50 |
Advanced Planning for Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District's Clean Lake Program Yields Cost Savings and Reduces Risks - A Case Study in Balancing Hydraulic Performance and Tunnel Engineering Challenges
K. Rotunno and D. Lopata, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District; T. O'Rourke and K. Vander Tuig, Wade Trim and D. Dobbels and R. Vincent, McMillen Jacobs Associates |
| 9:10 |
Procurement, Program Management, Risk, and Financing of Underground Projects: Changing the Paradigm
M. Wone, DC Water; D. H. Corkum, McMillen Jacobs Associates; C. M. Ray, DC Water and W. W. Edgerton, McMillen Jacobs Associates |
| 9:30 |
Istanbul Strait Road Tunnel Project - From Concept to Operation
B. Arioglu, Yapi Merkezi; S. Jae Seo, SK&EC and M. Tanriverdi, Yapi Merkezi |
| 9:50 |
Large-scale Renovation Work to Improve Operation in the Tokyo Subway Network Plans to Improve Turn-back Facilities Between Iidabashi Station and Kudanshita Station
Y. Arai and A. Numata, Renovation & Construction Department |
| 10:40 |
Comparison Between Bored Tunnel and Immersed Tunnel Options Developed for the Silvertown Tunnel beneath the River Thames
J. Baber, Mott MacDonald Ltd; J. Saldanha, Transport for London and A. Evans, Mott MacDonald Ltd |
| 11:00 |
Geotechnical Investigations and Preliminary Design for the LBNF Far SiteConventional Facilities
J. Hurt and S. Pollak, Arup; M. Havekost and J. Schick, McMillen Jacobs Associates and D. Vardiman, Sanford Underground Research Facility |
| 11:20 |
Ground Investigation and Tunnel Design for the Liantang / Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works
G. Bridges, O. Ng, E. Ko, G. Chang, and R. Anderson, Aecom Asia Co Ltd. and C. Ting Ning, The Government of the HKSAR |
| 11:40 |
The 3D geological Model of the Karavanke Tunnel, Using Leapfrog Geo
T. Živec and M. Žibert, Elea iC d.o.o. |
| 12:00 |
Recent Swedish Studies on the Extent of Blast Damage after Excavation
H. Ittner, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB) and Luleå University of Technology; U. Åkeson, Swedish Transport Administration (TRV); R. Christiansson, Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company (SKB); M. Olsson, EDZ-consulting AB and D. Johansson, LuleÃ¥ University of Technology |
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Erika Moonin
Harvey Parker / ITA Past President / USA |
| Room 131 |
Risk Management and Contracting Practices
| 8:30 |
Resolving Difficult Public Transportation Tunneling Problems Through the Conduct of Industry Peer Reviews
M. P. Schroeder, American Public Transportation Association |
| 8:50 |
Risk Management in Tunneling: A Review of Current Practices and Needs for Future Development from the Designe's Perspective
P. Grasso, M. Pescara and L. Soldo, Geodata Engineering |
| 9:10 |
Multiphase Risk Management Method (MRMM) and its Application in Quasi Rectangular Shield Tunnel in China
A. Chen and Y. Bai, Tongji University; Y. Zhu and G. Li, Xiangdong, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co, Ltd., L. Hu, Tongji University |
| 9:30 |
Use of Numerical Modelling and GIS to Analyse and Share the Risks Related to Urban Tunnelling Greater Paris - Red Line – South Section
S. Mahdi and F. Houmymid, SYSTRA and E. Chiriotti |
| 9:50 |
Risk Management – Correlation and Dependencies for Planning, Design and Construction
P. Sander, RiskConsult GmbH; A. Moergeli, Moergeli Consulting, llc. and J. Reilly, John Reilly International |
| 10:40 |
Risk Management of Long and Deep Tunnels The European Experience
Y. Boissonnas and M. Bettelini, Amberg Engineering Ltd |
| 11:00 |
Risk Management for Soft Ground Tunnels in New York
A. Thompson and F. Perrone, Mott MacDonald |
| 11:20 |
Avoiding Disputes on Challenging Ground Conditions in the Lake Mead Intake No. 3 TBM Starter Tunnel
J. Nickerson, Salini-Impregilo, S.A. Healy and M. Jensen and E. Moonin, Southern Nevada Water Authority |
| 11:40 |
Risk Sharing Principles in Tunnel Contracts
E. Grøv, SINTEF/NTNU |
| 12:00 |
Road Testing the ITA Contractual Practices Checklist
A. Hodgkinson, SoftXS GmbH; D. Caiden, Arup and P. Fortsakis, Deutsche Bahn International |
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John Reilly
Arnold Dix/ITA WG3 Animateur /Australia |
| Room 132 |
Ground Improvement and Shafts
| 8:30 |
Construction of the SR-99 TBM Recovery Shaft
J. Starcevich, L. Rasband and R. Hanke, Malcolm Drilling Company Inc |
| 8:50 |
Inclined Shafts Drilled by a Raise Boring Machine and MGS Magnetic Guidance Equipment - Paratrack II
M. Cortinovis and G. Gelmi, Edilmac dei F.lli Maccabelli Srl |
| 9:10 |
Slurry Walls, Tiebacks, and Tiedowns: Maximizing the Efficiency of Underground Station Space
J. Parkes and J. Wisniewski, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff |
| 9:30 |
Ground Treatment for Risk Mitigation during Tunnelling at the Port of Miami
R. Storry, Dragages Hong Kong Ltd; D. Bruce, Geosystems, L.P and A. Hochart, Bouygues TP |
| 9:50 |
Measurement of Grout Injection Pressure in Situ
L. Tunbridge, A. Aaset and E. Tønnesen, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute |
| 10:40 |
Breaking Through: Shaft Design and Construction Considerations from Miami's Norris Cut Project
B. Caro Vargas, Nicholson Construction Company and R. Giffen and T. Carroll, Arup |
| 11:00 |
Ground Freezing to Repair Leaks in a Slurry Wall Shaft
S. P. Coughlin, Moretrench American Corporation; J. Leonardo Tello del Pino, Odebrecht Infraestructura and M. A. Schimmenti, Moretrench American Corporation |
| 11:20 |
Ground Freezing for Construction at the Port of Miami Tunnel
R. Storry, Dragages Hong Kong; O. Martin, Bouygues Travaux Publics; D. Harris, D I Harris Geotechnics and A. Hochart, Bouygues Travaux Publics |
| 11:40 |
Conventional Excavation of Connecting Tunnels in C13 Metro Station (Poland-Warsaw-Line 2) - The Complex History of the Construction of Three Connecting Tunnels
M. Bringiotti, F. De Angelis, and M. Aurelio Piangatelli, CIPA S.p.A. |
| 12:00 |
Combined Ground Freezing Application for the Excavation of Connection Tunnels for Centrum Nauki Kopernik Station - Warsaw Underground Line II
A. Balossi Restelli, Studio Ingegneria Balossi Restelli e Associati; A. Pettinaroli, Studio Ing. Andrea Pettinaroli s.r.l. and E. Rovetto, Studio Ingegneria Balossi Restelli e Associati |
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Paul Schmall
Chungsik Yoo/ITA WG2 Animateur/ South Korea |
| Room 133 |
Soft Ground TBMs - Prediction, Operation, and Analysis
| 8:30 |
Rheology of Foam-conditioned Sands in EPB Tunneling
M. Galli, Ingenieurbüro Dipl.-Ing. H. Vössing GmbH and M. Thewes, Institute for Tunnelling and Construction Management |
| 8:50 |
A Model to Predict the Performance of EPB-TBMs in a Complex Geology in Istanbul
N. Bilgin, Istanbul Technical University; M. Namli, Medeniyet University and H. Copur, C. Balci, A. Shaterpour Mamaghani, Istanbul Technical University |
| 9:10 |
Pressure Distribution Along the TBM Body in EPB Tunneling
B. Hagan, E. Alavi, G. Frank and M.A. DiPonio, JayDee Contractors, Inc and L. Mori and M. Mooney, Colorado School of Mines |
| 9:30 |
Analysis of Effect of Waterhead on Stability of Excavation Face of Slurry Balanced Shield
Z. Yang, Qingdao University of Technology; Q. Liu, West Coast Railway Transportation Co, Ltd and M. Zhang and X. Guan, Qingdao University of Technology |
| 9:50 |
Shield Tunnelling in Pure Sands - Merging the Application Fields of EPB and Slurry Shield Technology
U. Maidl and M. Comulada, Maidl Tunnelconsultants and A. Mahfuz Monteiro, C. Henrique Turolla Maia and J. Claudio Di Dio Pierri, Constructora Norberto Odebrecht, Brazil |
| 10:40 |
Study of Wear in Conditioned Granular Soil by Using a New Test Device
C. Oñate Salazar, D. Martinelli, C. Todaro and D. Peila, DIATI and A. Boscaro, UTT, Mapei SpA |
| 11:00 |
Earth Pressure Balance TBM Soil Conditioning: It’s About the Pressure
M. Mooney, Y. Wu , L. Mori and R. Bearce, Colorado School of Mines, and M. Cha, Texas A&M University |
| 11:20 |
Performance Optimization in Clogging Soils Through Process Controlling
U. Maidl, M. Comulada and J. Stascheit, Maidl Tunnelconsultants |
| 11:40 |
Transient Face Support in Slurry Shield Tunneling Due to Different Time Scales for Excavation Sequence of Cutting Tools and Penetration Time of Support Fluid
M. Thewes, B. Schoesser and Z. ZIZKA, Ruhr-University Bochum |
| 12:00 |
Assessment of EPB Soil Conditioning on Two TBMs by Using Apparent Density
L. Mori and M. Mooney, Colorado School of Mines and E. Alavi, G. Frank and M. DiPonio, JayDee Contractors Inc |
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Dennis Ofiara
Damian Mc Girr/ITA WG 20 Vice Animateur/UK |
| Room 121/122 |
TBM Tunnels and
Alternative Approaches
| 8:30 |
DSU TBM for Vishnugad Pipalkoti - TBM Design Development for Large Diameter Rock Tunnels Under the High Covers of the Himalaya
R. Grandori, SELI Overseas Spa |
| 8:50 |
Comparison of Shear Elements for Cross Passages in TBM-tunnels
B. Ring, Maidl Tunnelconsultants |
| 9:10 |
Jinhae Geoje Subsea Tunnel TBM Design and Performance Evaluation
D. Young Kim, E. Farrokh, K. Chang Hyun and J. Ho Lee, Hyundai Engineering and Construction |
| 9:30 |
Encapsulated Oil Additive Application in Earth Pressure Balanced (EPB) Tunneling - A Case Study
L. Mori, Colorado School of Mines; E. Alavi, JayDee Contractors Inc and C. Baratta, T. Dobbs and B. Sullivan, Solazyme Inc |
| 9:50 |
Experimental Study on the Effects of High-concentrated Loads Exerted by TBM Hydraulic Jacks
A. Conforti, G. Tiberti and G. Plizzari, University of Brescia and S. Moro, BASF Construction Chemicals Italy |
| 10:40 |
DCCR Case Study on Guidelines for Achieving an Extended Design Life in CSO Projects
C. Caruso, Z. Spera and T. Hennings, McMillen Jacobs Associates; J. Kantola, JCK Engineering; R. S. Kinchen Protecht Consulting and W. Levy and M. Wone, DC Water |
| 11:00 |
120-year Design Lifetime of Plastics
S. Lemke, Sika Services AG and M. Eckl and M. Londschien, Sika Technology AG |
| 11:20 |
Challenges in the Design of Segmentally Lined Tunnels for Combined Sewer Outfalls
R. D. Aradas, J. M. Fernandez, A. Harding and D. Tsingas, CH2M |
| 11:40 |
Influence of Fibres on the Creep Behaviour of Reinforced Sprayed Concrete
C. Larive, CETU; D. Rogat, Sigma Béton; D. Chamoley, CETU; A. Regnard, Asquapro and T. Pannetier, CETU |
| 12:00 |
Design of Inclined Braceless Excavation Support with Inclined Buttress Applicable to Deep Excavation
Y. Shimada, Obayashi Corporation; K. Nishida, Hokuriku Electric Power Company and Y. Okada, S. Sugie, S. Takahashi, T. Terui, K. Oshiro, and Y. Nakamichi, Obayashi Corporation |
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David Caiden
Elena Chiriotti/ITA WG2 Vice Animateur/France |
| Wednesday 27 April | 14:00 - 16:40 |
|
| Room 130 |
Rehabilitation and Operations & Maintenance
| 14:00 |
National Tunnel Inspection Program Manual for Tunnel Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, and Evaluation
W. Bergeson, Federal Highway Administration |
| 14:20 |
Optic Fiber Structural Monitoring System for Pavoncelli Bis Hydraulic Tunnel
G. Eccher, SWS Engineering S.p.A.; M. Caponero, Enea; R. D'Angelis, Consortium: Vianini Lavori S.p.A. - Ghella S.p.A. - Giuzio S.r.l and P. Cucino, SWS Engineering S.p.A. |
| 14:40 |
Inspection Equipment Study on Subway Tunnel Defects
Y. Sun, Y. Xue, H. Huang and F. Wang, Tongji University |
| 15:00 |
Innovative Rehabilitation Approach for Overstressed Existing Linings Using an Adaptable Yielding Support System
A. G. Nitschke, Shannon & Wilson, Inc; W. Dolsak, DSI Underground Systems, Inc; V. Gall, Gall Zeidler Consultants, LLC; J. Dase, Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper and I. Ossenbühl, BUM Beton - und Monierbau GmbH |
| 15:20 |
Hydraulic Assessment and Rehabilitation of a Deep Stormwater Tunnel
M. Haggerty and B. Barnes, Barr Engineering Co |
| 15:40 |
Life-Cycle Costing - An Economic Approach to Evaluate the Operational Equipment of Tunnels
H. Adden and M. Thewes, Ruhr University Bochum; A. Lehan, Federal Highway Research Institute and J. Schwarz, University Bundeswehr Munich |
| 16:00 |
Rehabilitation of Farnworth Tunnels-Modifying Victorian Tunnels for the 21st Century
E. Murphy and S. Beauchamp, OTB Engineering Ltd and S. Cowell, J Murphy & Sons Ltd |
| 16:20 |
The Four Fates of the 140-Year-Old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel
K. R. Ott, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff; W. A. Prosser, Jr., Amtrak and P. Rice, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff |
| 16:40 |
The Light at the End of a 40-Year-Old Tunnel - Retrofitting of an Existing Tunnel as Part of The New Second Ave Subway Project, New York
M. Trabold, AECOM; R. Giffen, Arup, and P. Lemus, 3EE cruz Co Inc Contractors & Engineers |
|
Mike Rispin
Werner Burger / ITAtech Sub AG Rebuilt Equipment leader / Germany |
| Room 131 |
Future Projects
| 14:00 |
The Shortcut - A Subsea Rail Tunnel Between Sweden and Germany
R. Sturk Skanska Sverige AB, Major Projects and K. O Halvorsen, Deutsche Bahn International GmbH and Coinco e.V. |
| 14:20 |
The Brenner Base Tunnel
R. Insam, Brenner Basetunnel SE (BBT SE) and M. Rehbock-Sander, JV BBT North, Amberg Engineering Ltd |
| 14:40 |
The Planning for Ultra Long Subsea Tunnel Project Under High Water Pressure
S. Kim, K. Kim, E. Hong, C. Kim, Y. Lee, J. Lee and K. Jeong, Yooshin Engneering Co |
| 15:00 |
Design for the Bolted and Gasketed Segment Lining for the Bypass Tunnel with High Head Conditions
P. M. Brion, New York City Department of Environmental Protection and Z. B. Sozer, McMillen Jacobs Associates |
| 15:20 |
Espejo de Tarapacá - An Innovative Pumped Hydro Storage Facility in Chile with Many Challenges from a Rock Mechanical Point of View
T. Marcher, SKAVA consulting ZT-GmbH; S. Bauer, SKAVA Consulting S.A.; C. Mathiesen, Poch S.A. and M. Allende, SKAVA consulting S.A. |
| 15:40 |
Digging to the Beach: The Final Design of the JWPCP Effluent Outfall Tunnel Project
D. Haug, Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County; D. Yankovich and J. Kaneshiro, Parsons Corporation and G. Hughes, McMillen Jacobs Associates |
| 16:00 |
Planning and Construction of Tunnels Below the Suez Canal in Very Soft Soil Conditions Under Complex Circumstances
R. Trunk, Y. Boissonnas, J. Vesely and M. Imbach, Amberg Engineering Ltd, Switzerland |
| 16:20 |
Design of the Underground Structures of the Railway Link between the Town of Thumrait and the Port of Salalah: Segment 4c of the "Oman National Railway Project"
P. Ezio Michele and M. Dahir Holad, Italferr SpA |
| 16:40 |
Advanced Technical Studies for Tunnel Enlargement in Hong Kong
R. Storry, D. Altier and V. Tricot, Dragages Hong Kong Ltd. |
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Brett Campbell
Antonia Cornaro / ITACUS Vice Chair /Switzerland |
| Room 132 |
Environmental and Urban Planning
| 14:00 |
Turning Gray into Green - Emphasizing the Sustainable Benefits of Tunnel Projects
B. Gettinger, A. Noronha and J. Schlaman, Black & Veatch |
| 14:20 |
Service Life Prediction for the Ohio River Bridge East End Crossing Tunnel
W. Chen, Jacobs Engineering |
| 14:40 |
The Crossrail Experience
B. Tucker, Bechtel Ltd. and M. Black, Crossrail Ltd. |
| 15:00 |
Copenhagen Cityringen Project: Urban Mining Challenges in Contaminated Ground
V. Violo, A. Raschilla and L. Cicinelli - Seli Tunneling Denmark |
| 15:20 |
Spoil Management at AlpTransit Ceneri Base Tunnel - Key Elements for a Successful Natural Resource Management
P. Lanfranchi and E. Catelli, Pagani + Lanfranchi SA, Bellinzona; M. Petitat, Betontechnologie und Materialbewirtschaftung B+ G AG and P. Vicentini, AlpTransit San Gottardo SA |
| 15:40 |
On the Vibration Induced by Shield Tunneling Through Gravel Formations
K. Shou and P. Chen, National Chung-Hsing University |
| 16:00 |
High Quality Rebuilds for Ensuring Resource and Ecological Efficiency in Tunnelling
O. Kraft and O. Kortz, Herrenknecht AG |
| 16:20 |
Planning the Underground - How Underground Solutions Can Inform Contemporary City Urban Design
S. Ceccotto, MSAUD, LEED AP BD+C and E. Trussoni, Geodata S.p.A. |
| 16:40 |
Challenges in Metro Construction in India
P. Nicholas, AECOM and R. Gottumukkala, AECOM India |
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Ray Sterling
Laetitia d'Aloia /ITA WG 21 Vice Animateur / France |
| Room 133 |
Soft Ground TBMs - Urban Challenges
| 14:00 |
The First EPB TBM Tunneling Application in New York City and Its Completion Through Superstorm Sandy
A. Cho, C. Moon and R. Flanagan, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff and B. Larsen, New York City Economic Development Corporation |
| 14:20 |
The Second Metro Line in Warsaw - Lessons Learned
M. Mitew-Czajewska and A. Siemińska-Lewandowska, Warsaw University of Technology |
| 14:40 |
Port Mann Main Water Supply Tunnel - Ground Freezing the TBM face Under the Fraser River
J. A. Sopko, Moretrench and B. Khorshidi and B. McInnes, McNally Construction Inc |
| 15:00 |
Soft Ground Tunneling Under a Major Provincial Highway in Ontario - Sheppard East LRT, Toronto
H. Mahdavi and V. Nasri, AECOM and K. Akbarpour, CH2M |
| 15:20 |
From Building Information Modeling to Real time Simulation in Mechanized Tunneling an Integrated Approach Applied to the Wehrhahn-line Düsseldorf
A. Alsahly, V. E. Gall, A. Marwan, J. Ninić, G. Meschke, A. Vonthron and M. König, Ruhr-University Bochum |
| 15:40 |
TBM Operation Challenges at DTL3 C931 Project in Singapore
E. Farrokh, D. Young Kim, B. Kyung Sim and J. Won Lee, Hyundai Engineering and Construction |
| 16:00 |
Influence of EPB-TBM Heading Confinement Pressure on Surface Settlements: Comparison Between 3D FE Numerical Predictions and in Situ Measurements
J. P. Janin, Terrasol ; P. Renier, EDF and A. Bergère and H. Le Bissonnais, Terrasol |
| 16:20 |
Experiences Gained in Heterogeneous Ground Conditions at the Twin Tube EPB Shield Tunnels in São Paulo Metro Line 5
M. Comulada and U. Maidl, Maidl Tunnelconsultants; M Peixoto Silva and G. Aguiar, Consórcio Linha 5- Lilás and A. Ferreira, Metro Sao Paulo |
| 16:40 |
Impact of Tunneling on Pile Structures Above the Tunnel Experimental Study on a 1g Reduced Scale Model of TBM
J. Bel, D. Branque and H. Wong, Université de Lyon and G. Viggiani and N. Losacco, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' |
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Kellie Rotunno
Colin Lawrence |
| Room 121/122 |
Complex Projects in Rock and Related Technology II
| 14:00 |
TBM Technology for an Australian Coal Drift: The Grosvenor Project
E. Dal Negro, MAPEI S.p.A.; R. Schulkins, Mapei Far East PTE LTD and R. Marks, Mapei Australia & New Zealand |
| 14:20 |
Hard-Rock TBM Cutter Life Evaluation: A Case Study of NS3 Project Mixshield TBM
K. Chang Hyun, E. Farrokh, D. Young Kim and S. Bo Kyung, Hyundai Engineering and Construction |
| 14:40 |
Double Disc Cutter Consumption of an EPB TBM in Tuzla Wastewater Tunnel
U. Gumus and U. Altay, Nas-Akad Construction Joint Venture; A. Rüfai Bilgin, Istanbul Water and Sewage Authority (ISKI) and E. Bostanci and H. Copur, Istanbul Technical University |
| 15:00 |
Aged Hard Rock TBM Proves its Value for Second Avenue Subway Project in New York City
T. Kim and C. Moon, WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff and A. Parikh, MTACC-NYC |
| 15:20 |
Subsea Tunnels Supply Water to the Driest Place on Earth
S. O'Connell, C. Hirner, R. Webb and D. Lopez, Black & Veatch |
| 15:40 |
The Follo Line Project - A large Project That Includes a Complex Excavation of the Longest Railway Tunnel in Norway
A. K. Kalager, The Follo Line Project, Norwegian National Rail Administration |
| 16:00 |
Lake Mead Intake No. 3 - The TBM Tunneling Experience
R. Schuerch and P. Perazzelli, ETH Zurich; J. Nickerson and C. Cimiotti, JV Salini-Impregilo S.p.A and S.A. Healy Co and G. Anagnostou, ETH Zurich |
| 16:20 |
Study of TBM Performance Prediction Using Rock Mass Classification
A. Salimi and C. Moormann, University of Stuttgart and J. Rostami, Pennsylvania State University |
| 16:40 |
MDC's Hartford, Connecticut South Tunnel Project: Integrating Site Investigation Technology, Geology and Geotechnical Engineering for Effective Ground Characterization
R. Dill, L. Martin and W. Song, AECOM and A. Perham, The Metropolitan District Commission |
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Brett Zernich
Magali Schivre/ITA WG17 Vice Animateur/France |
