Tunnelling

Online Training Program on Tunnels & Tunnelling

This online training program aims at imparting an in-depth knowledge pertaining to all aspects of tunnels and tunnelling pertaining to hydro and transport projects at a single platform.

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  • Last updated 09/2023
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Course Description

Tunnelling is integral to infrastructure development and this online training program aims at imparting an in- depth knowledge pertaining to all aspects of tunnels and tunnelling pertaining to hydro and transport projects at a single platform.

Spanning the entire spectrum from planning to operations & maintenance stages, the program with 100 pre-recorded lectures ensures that each and every aspect like survey & investigation, design, and construction of a tunnel is addressed.

As a unique offering, the program comprises a set of 51 lectures in the Core Segment, addressing aspects of general interest, and allows the participants to choose from the remaining lectures in the Optional Segment depending upon their requirement. With the twice-a-week release of the lectures, interspersed with interactive sessions with the faculty, the training program is designed for a schedule spanning 25-weeks.

Who should attend this course

This training program shall benefit professionals, engineers, geotechnical engineers and geo- scientists dealing with tunnelling projects. The program shall be of value to owners of the tunnelling projects while hiring services for planning, investigating, designing, constructing, and operating their projects. The participants of the program will be able to contribute and add value in the accelerated and economic development of tunnelling projects.

Contents

The broad list of topics are listed in the curriculum section. It also gives a full glimpse of the program to the participant at the time of program announcement and helps him choose the lectures of his choice.

What you’ll learn

Course comprising following Modules spanning the full spectrum of a tunnelling project from inception to O&M. These shall be divided in to 2 packages, viz. core and optional

  • Introduction
  • Formulating a project
  • Survey & investigation
  • Design
  • Tender and contract management
  • Tunnel construction

Core Segment

Introduction to Tunnels

 

Preliminary appraisal for tunnels

 

Preliminary Geological appraisal for tunnels

 

Selection of options for method of execution - TBM, DBM

 

Topographical surveys : development of contour plans

 

Development of topographical plans and DTMs using GIS techniques

 

Surface geological mapping 1

 

Surface geological mapping 2

 

Rock Mechanics inputs : Laboratory tests on rocks 1

 

Rock Mechanics inputs : Laboratory tests on rocks 2

 

Rock Mass Classification: 1

 

Rock Mass Classification: 2

 

Rock Mass Classification: 3

 

Rock Mass Classification: 4

 

I - System : Index of Ground - Structure A Comprehensive Classification and characterisation system for ground (rock and soil) - Part 1

 

I - System : Index of Ground - Structure A Comprehensive Classification and characterisation system for ground (rock and soil) - Part 2

 

Geological logging : drill holes

 

Geological logging: Drifts & Shafts

 

Hydrogeological studies for tunnels

 

Seismic design parameters

 

Rock stresses in tunnel design

 

Preliminary geological modelling

 

Geophysical Surveys 1

 

Geophysical Surveys 2

 

Directional Core Drilling

 

Laboratory tests for soils

 

Rock- excavation testing for TBM Tunnels Part -I

 

Rock- excavation testing for TBM Tunnels Part -II

 

Environment Appraisal for Tunnels

 

Geological inputs for DPR & Feasibility Reports

 

Geological base line reports : GBR, GDR, GIR, GFR

 

Layout optimisation, dimensioning and tunnel shape profiling of Highway Tunnels

 

Layout optimisation for tunnel alignment and adits of Hydro Tunnels

 

Dimensioning and tunnel shape profiling of Hydro Tunnels

 

Geotechnical design aspects of Metro Tunnels

 

Design Philosophy for rock support

 

Rock and rock mass failure criteria :Mohr-coulomb, Hoek-Brown etc

 

Wedge Analysis/ Kinematic Analysis

 

Stability analysis of tunnels - Unwedge

 

Empirical methods to assess squeezing potential of tunnels in rocks

 

Empirical Methods of tunnel support design

 

FEM for rock support design

 

Numerical Tools for rock support design- 1

 

Numerical Tools for rock support design- 2

 

Equipment planning for DBM tunnels

 

Equipment planning for TBM tunnels

 

New Austrian Tunnelling Method

 

Norwegian Method of tunnelling (NMT)

 

(I)-TM : An Intelligent Tunnelling Method & underground design approach

 

DBM tunnels - Blast design - Control of pull in different rock mass classes

 

Instrumentation of tunnels

 

Optional Segment

Ventilation & Lighting during construction of Tunnels

 

Rock Mechanics inputs : Laboratory tests on rocks 3

 

Rock Mechanics Inputs : Shear strength of intact rocks

 

Rock Mechanics Inputs : Shear strength of joints

 

Rock Mechanics Inputs : Shear strength of rock mass 1

 

Rock Mechanics Inputs : Shear strength of rock mass 2

 

Advanced exploration techniques (Geophysics)

 

Aeromagnetic surveys

 

In-situ rock mechanics tests 1

 

In-situ rock mechanics tests 2

 

Stability analysis of tunnel portals - Swedge, RocPlane, RocTopple

 

Options for selection of rock support elements : rock bolts, rock anchors, cable anchors, RRS, Lattice girders, precast concrete segments, shotcrete etc.

 

Design of tunnel Portals

 

Types of lining - Plain, Reinforced concrete lining, Shotcrete lining, Steel lining - Special membranes

 

Design of Lining

 

Drainage and Waterproofing of Tunnels

 

Contract Formulation for Tunnels - 1

 

Contract Formulation for Tunnels - 2

 

Geological Risk Assessment

 

Risk Sharing Machanism - 1

 

Risk Sharing Machanism - 2

 

Contract Management at Tala hydroelectric project, Bhutan

 

Tunnel Construction Scheduling

 

Overall planning for tunnel construction

 

Choice of conventional Tunnelling method : Case Study

 

Technological advancements in Rock TBMs : Case Study

 

Dewatering during construction of Tunnels

 

ViD: Vibration induced Damage assessment for underground structure

 

TBM bored tunnels Part-1

 

TBM bored tunnels Part-2

 

Tero-technological aspects and disc cutter refurbishment

 

Necessity & efficacy of pre-grouting

 

Installation / placement of Primary support

 

Special support elements in weak strata - Forepolling, RRS, Lattice girder, Pipe roofing

 

Deformation monitoring and optimization of rock support system

 

Control of section and alignment - Use of lasers

 

Record keeping and documentation

 

Construction of a DBM tunnel: Case Study, Tala Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan

 

Placing the lining - Choice of the system- Number & length of gantry

 

Practical problems vis-à-vis design assumptions - Kerb and related issue

 

Grouting behind concrete linings and treatment of joints in tunnel linings

 

Lining in TBM bored tunnels - Related issues and grouting

 

As built Geology & support Installation

 

Dewatering of tunnels for repair - limitations and practices

 

Geophysical Investigations for existing Tunnels

 

Monitoring: Surface observations - Measurements by targets; Piezometers and water pressure measurements

 

O&M aspects of Hydro Tunnels

 

O&M aspects of Highway Tunnels

 

O&M aspects of Metro Tunnels

 

Course Instructors
(names are in alphabetical order of surname)
ARORA, Neeta
ARORA, Neeta

Director-Renewables-SACA SMEC International Pty Ltd

BHASIN, Rajinder
BHASIN, Rajinder

Technical Expert / Regional Manager Asia, NGI, Norway

BILGIN, Prof. Dr. Nuh
BILGIN, Prof. Dr. Nuh

Chairman, Turkish Tunnelling Society, Formerly head, Mining Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University

CHATTOPADHYAYA, Somnath
CHATTOPADHYAYA, Somnath

Associate Professor – IIT (ISM)

DEVA, Yogendra
DEVA, Yogendra

Director, DDAG Pvt. Ltd. Vol. Retd. Director, Geological Survey of India

DHAWAN, Dr. Gopal
DHAWAN, Dr. Gopal

Founder & Chairman, DDAG Pvt. Ltd. Formerly, CMD, MECL Executive Director, (Geo Tech) NHPC

GOEL, (Dr.) Rajnish. K
GOEL, (Dr.) Rajnish. K

Formerly Chief Scientist and Scientist-in-Charge of CSIR-CIMFR

HOSS, Dr Bineshian
HOSS, Dr Bineshian

Principal, Director (Technical) Amberg Engineering AG

IVERSEN, Nils Ivar
IVERSEN, Nils Ivar

Managing Director, Aziwell AS, Norway

JAIN, Anil Kumar
JAIN, Anil Kumar

Executive Director, NHPC

JAIN, Sumit
JAIN, Sumit

Project Director, Rishikesh Karnaprayag New Rail Line Project of RVNL

KHALI, Rakesh Kumar
KHALI, Rakesh Kumar

Vice President - Tunnel Operations, GR Infra Projects Limited

KHAN, Sharique
KHAN, Sharique

Senior Design Manager, Atkins India

KHAZANCHI, Rajinder Nath
KHAZANCHI, Rajinder Nath

Formerly Executive Director NHPC, MD, PHPA I & II and MD, Tala Hydroelectric Project, Bhutan

KUMAR, Vipin
KUMAR, Vipin

Formerly Chief (Environment & Sustainability), NHPC

MADAN, M. M.
MADAN, M. M.

Formerly Executive Director (NHPC), Formerly President & CEO (Hydro) - Jindal Power, Advisor (Power & Tunnelling) ASSOCHAM

MISHRA, Arvind Kumar
MISHRA, Arvind Kumar

Managing Director, Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority Bhutan

MISHRA, Binay K
MISHRA, Binay K

Geotechnical Expert, Kanpur and Agra Metros, TYPSA India, Formerly with NHPC, Reliance Infrastructure, Reliance Power, SMEC India and L&T Construction

MISRA, Ramesh Narain
MISRA, Ramesh Narain

Advisor & Faculty DDAG, Formerly Adjunct Prof. IIT, Roorkee Formerly CMD, SJVN Limited, Formerly Honorary Advisor, Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad

MURTHY, Prof. V.M.S.R.
MURTHY, Prof. V.M.S.R.

Professor, Centre of Rock Excavation Engineering, Department of Mining Engineering, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad

NAGAR, Vipul
NAGAR, Vipul

Senior Manager (Geophysics), NHPC Limited

NAGARAJAN, Maj Gen (Dr) B
NAGARAJAN, Maj Gen (Dr) B

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur Formerly permanent Commissioned Officer, Indian Army

PANDE, Dr. Prabhas
PANDE, Dr. Prabhas

Consultant & Faculty (Earthquake Engineering, Disaster Management & Engineering Geology), DDAG, Formerly Addl. Director General, Geological Survey of India

RAINA, Dr. Avtar K
RAINA, Dr. Avtar K

Senior Principal Scientist @CSIR-CIMFR & Professor @ AcSIR

RANA, Dr. Sanjay
RANA, Dr. Sanjay

Professional Geophysicist, Geophysics Trainer Founder & Manageing Director, Parsan Overseas (P) Limited Chairman, Aqua Foundation

RASTOGI, Vijay Kumar
RASTOGI, Vijay Kumar

Country Head of Geodata Austria in India

SAYEED, Imran
SAYEED, Imran

Senior Consultant Eng.Geology, Formerly Chief General Manager (Geotech), NHPC

SETHI, Rajeev
SETHI, Rajeev

Sr. Vice President – Civil Design, EIPL, formerly General Manager - Civil Design, NHPC

SINGH, Dr. (Prof) Mahendra
SINGH, Dr. (Prof) Mahendra

Professor, Department of Civil Engineering IIT Roorkee, Roorkee

SINGH, Dr. Rajbal
SINGH, Dr. Rajbal

Consultant & Faculty (Rock Mechanics and Concrete Technology), DDAG, Top Level Expert, WAPCOS Ltd. Formerly Joint Director & Head of Rock Mechanics, CSMRS

SINGH, Kanwar
SINGH, Kanwar

Consultant & Faculty (Contract Management & Dispute Resolution), DDAG, Formerly Director (Civil), SJVN & Executive Director, NHPC, Member, CIAC

WAGNER, Dr. Harald
WAGNER, Dr. Harald

Consulting Engineer Underground Infrastructure for Global Society

Frequently Asked Questions

This training program shall benefit professionals, engineers, geotechnical engineers and geo- scientists dealing with tunnelling projects. The program shall be of value to owners of the tunnelling projects while hiring services for planning, investigating, designing, constructing, and operating their projects. The participants of the program will be able to contribute and add value in the accelerated and economic development of tunnelling projects.

The course will be delivered through Learning Management System (LMS) where pre-recorded lectures, videos, presentation, reading material etc. will be uploaded enabling participants go through these at their own pace, within the stipulated time frame.

The course is designed for a schedule spanning 25 weeks with two lectures released every Monday and Thursday of each week. The lectures are released for the core segment followed by the optional segement. Each lecture is of 20-25 minute duration.

Interactive sessions with faculty shall be convened every four-week, wherein participants can directly interact with experts and get their concerns resolved. Preferred mode of receiving concerns and queries would remain through email, enabling development of a comprehensive Q&A.

Certificate of completion from AF Academy and Gopal Dhawan Academy shall be awarded on completion of the course. An assessement test shall be conducted on completion of all the core segment modules.

Certificate of completion from AF Academy and Gopal Dhawan Academy shall be awarded on completion of the course. An assessement test shall be conducted on completion of all the core segment modules.
Fee Structure

Indian Participants
International Participants
Full Program
(Core and Optional Segments)
INR 10,000.00
USD 200.00
Core Segment Only
INR 6,000.00
USD 120.00
Optional Lecture (each)
INR 150.00
USD 3.00

Before purchasing individual optional modules, the core segment must be purchased.
GST will be charged extra as applicable. (present rate of GST is 18%)

Indian Participants
International Participants
Full Program
(Core and Optional Segments)
INR 17,000.00
USD 350.00
Core Segment Only
INR 10,000.00
USD 200.00
Optional Lecture (each)
INR 250.00
USD 5.00

Before purchasing individual optional modules, the core segment must be purchased.
GST will be charged extra as applicable. (present rate of GST is 18%)

Indian Participants
International Participants
Full Program
(Core and Optional Segments)
INR 7,000.00
USD 140.00
Core Segment Only
INR 4,000.00
USD 80.00
Optional Lecture (each)
INR 100.00
USD 2.00

Before purchasing individual optional modules, the core segment must be purchased.
GST will be charged extra as applicable. (present rate of GST is 18%)

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  • Lectures100
  • Videos35+ hours
  • Duration25 weeks
  • Skill LevelAdvanced
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Available fromJune 2022
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