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AASHTO publishes LRFD tunnel design and construction guide
USA - New guide specifications on load and resistance factor design (LRFD) and construction of road tunnels have been published by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
USA - New guide specifications on load and resistance factor design (LRFD) and construction of road tunnels have been published by the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Interceptor project sees TBM acceptance
USA - The TBM for the 1.89km Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel has undergone factory acceptance. The 9.26m Robbins machine, a hybrid EPB / hard rock single shield machine was subsequently shipped the 40km from the factory in Solon, Ohio to the worksite in Akron.
USA - The TBM for the 1.89km Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel has undergone factory acceptance. The 9.26m Robbins machine, a hybrid EPB / hard rock single shield machine was subsequently shipped the 40km from the factory in Solon, Ohio to the worksite in Akron.
Joy acquisition
USA – Komatsu America Corporation has completed its acquisition of Joy Global a mining machinery company. Retaining its headquarters in Wisconsin, Joy Global was renamed Komatsu Mining Corporation and is now operated as a subsidiary of Komatsu. The ribbon cutting was held in May.
USA – Komatsu America Corporation has completed its acquisition of Joy Global a mining machinery company. Retaining its headquarters in Wisconsin, Joy Global was renamed Komatsu Mining Corporation and is now operated as a subsidiary of Komatsu. The ribbon cutting was held in May.
Fort Wayne celebrates ceremonial start to tunnel
USA - The mayor, Tom Henry, and members of the Fort Wayne City Council, along with staff from the Utility Advisory Group, and contractors S.A. Healy Company and Salini Impregilo, among others, attended a ceremony to mark ground breaking for tunnelling on June 15.
USA - The mayor, Tom Henry, and members of the Fort Wayne City Council, along with staff from the Utility Advisory Group, and contractors S.A. Healy Company and Salini Impregilo, among others, attended a ceremony to mark ground breaking for tunnelling on June 15.
NY governor orders accelerated tunnel repairs
USA – New York's governor Andrew Cuomo announced June 12 orders to accelerate construction on bridges and tunnels in the region, in anticipation of added traffic due to Amtrak emergency repair work.
USA – New York's governor Andrew Cuomo announced June 12 orders to accelerate construction on bridges and tunnels in the region, in anticipation of added traffic due to Amtrak emergency repair work.
Akron's mayor meets locally-made TBM
US – Akron Ohio’s mayor debuted the completed TBM, manufactured by Robbins, for the Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel (OCIT) on May 25, in Solon, Ohio.
US – Akron Ohio’s mayor debuted the completed TBM, manufactured by Robbins, for the Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel (OCIT) on May 25, in Solon, Ohio.
Atlas Copco opens South Carolina facility
US - Atlas Copco announced May 23 the grand opening of its new production facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 17.
US - Atlas Copco announced May 23 the grand opening of its new production facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 17.
Stone joins HNTB
US - Charles Stone will join HNTB Corporation as principal tunnel engineer on May 30. Stone will be based in the firm's New York City office and work with clients nationwide.
US - Charles Stone will join HNTB Corporation as principal tunnel engineer on May 30. Stone will be based in the firm's New York City office and work with clients nationwide.
Aldea makes Toronto appointment
Canada - Aldea Services announced May 12 the appointment of Angel Del Amo Moreno as senior tunnel engineer in its Toronto office. Angel brings nearly 15 years of engineering and tunnel design experience to his new position, having most recently served as the lead designer on the Istanbul Metro in Turkey.
Canada - Aldea Services announced May 12 the appointment of Angel Del Amo Moreno as senior tunnel engineer in its Toronto office. Angel brings nearly 15 years of engineering and tunnel design experience to his new position, having most recently served as the lead designer on the Istanbul Metro in Turkey.
Tunnel cave in at contamination site
US - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Richland Operations Office declared an emergency at the Hanford Site at approximately 8:30 a.m. May 9 after a cave-in of a 20ft (6m) section of a tunnel used to store contaminated materials.
US - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Richland Operations Office declared an emergency at the Hanford Site at approximately 8:30 a.m. May 9 after a cave-in of a 20ft (6m) section of a tunnel used to store contaminated materials.
Lee to manage tunnel projects for WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
US - WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff announced April 17 Sean Lee, a senior supervising engineer in the New York office, will manage tunnel projects.
US - WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff announced April 17 Sean Lee, a senior supervising engineer in the New York office, will manage tunnel projects.
Officials make recommendation for Hudson River Tunnels
US - The Federal Railroad Administration and New Jersey Transit have identified a preferred alternative for examination in the EIS for new tunnels under the Hudson River, it was announced in early April.
US - The Federal Railroad Administration and New Jersey Transit have identified a preferred alternative for examination in the EIS for new tunnels under the Hudson River, it was announced in early April.
Fort Wayne awards engineering and construction management contracts
US – Fort Wayne City Council approved USD 18.5M in engineering and construction management contracts for the Three Rivers Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel on April 4.
US – Fort Wayne City Council approved USD 18.5M in engineering and construction management contracts for the Three Rivers Protection and Overflow Reduction Tunnel on April 4.
Salini/Lane win Fort Wayne contract
US – The City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, awarded a USD 188M contract to Salini Impregilo and Lane Construction Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary S.A. Healy Company, for the design-bid-build of the the Three Rivers Protection & Overflow Reduction Tunnel (3RPORT).
US – The City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, awarded a USD 188M contract to Salini Impregilo and Lane Construction Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary S.A. Healy Company, for the design-bid-build of the the Three Rivers Protection & Overflow Reduction Tunnel (3RPORT).
SR99 TBM makes breakthrough
US – A year ago, SR 99 tunnel crews were about to face their biggest challenge: a trip beneath the Alaskan Way Viaduct they were working to replace. On April 4, with the viaduct and more than 9,270ft of new tunnel safely behind them, there was nothing left to face but daylight as the SR 99 TBM broke through near Seattle Center.
US – A year ago, SR 99 tunnel crews were about to face their biggest challenge: a trip beneath the Alaskan Way Viaduct they were working to replace. On April 4, with the viaduct and more than 9,270ft of new tunnel safely behind them, there was nothing left to face but daylight as the SR 99 TBM broke through near Seattle Center.
Judlau/TC Electric to repair Canarsie Tunnel
US – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board approved an expedited contract on April 3 to a joint venture of Judlau Contracting Inc. and TC Electric to accelerate the rehabilitation of the L train’s Canarsie Tunnel under the East River. The contract award calls for the tunnel work to be completed in 15 months, three months shorter than the previously discussed 18 months.
US – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board approved an expedited contract on April 3 to a joint venture of Judlau Contracting Inc. and TC Electric to accelerate the rehabilitation of the L train’s Canarsie Tunnel under the East River. The contract award calls for the tunnel work to be completed in 15 months, three months shorter than the previously discussed 18 months.
FRA selects 2-mile B&P Tunnel replacement option
US – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced its record of decision in late March on the preferred alternative to replace the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel.
US – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced its record of decision in late March on the preferred alternative to replace the Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel.
Virginia's HRBT seeks RFIs; will host industry forum
US – The Virginia Department of Transportation has released a Request for Information (RFI) for the expansion of the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT), it announced March 17.
US – The Virginia Department of Transportation has released a Request for Information (RFI) for the expansion of the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT), it announced March 17.
Canada to be Bauma 2019 partner country
Germany - Canada is one of the world’s most important markets for the international construction machinery, building material plant and mining machine industry. It is the world’s seventh biggest construction machinery market. With a volume of EUR 102bn and EUR 116bn (USD 108bn and 123bn) respectively, between them the construction and mining industries account for more than 15 per cent of Canadian gross domestic product.
Germany - Canada is one of the world’s most important markets for the international construction machinery, building material plant and mining machine industry. It is the world’s seventh biggest construction machinery market. With a volume of EUR 102bn and EUR 116bn (USD 108bn and 123bn) respectively, between them the construction and mining industries account for more than 15 per cent of Canadian gross domestic product.
Cowi North America hires tunnelling SVP
USA - Cowi North America has appointed Steven Kramer as senior vice presient for tunnels. Prior to joining Cowi, Kramer was Vice President and director of tunnelling for the Americas at Aecom. A recognised thought leader in infrastructure and author of over 90 technical and management papers, Kramer brings a vast array of experience using conventional and alternative delivery methods for tunnelling and trenchless practices in the fields of transportation, water and energy.
USA - Cowi North America has appointed Steven Kramer as senior vice presient for tunnels. Prior to joining Cowi, Kramer was Vice President and director of tunnelling for the Americas at Aecom. A recognised thought leader in infrastructure and author of over 90 technical and management papers, Kramer brings a vast array of experience using conventional and alternative delivery methods for tunnelling and trenchless practices in the fields of transportation, water and energy.
