Starting with this week, Patrizio Torta (PM&E) presented some case studies of Claims, focusing on the importance of the rights and duties of each party acting on a project. He emphasised as well on the value of a well established contract to avoid conflicts and its catastrophic consequences in economical and schedule terms.
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| Patrizio Torta and the students after his lecture on claims management |
Fritz Grübl (PSP Consulting Engineers GmbH and University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart) held a very interesting and dynamic lecture on TBM driving and segmental lining design. As a founder member of TACS guidance systems he discussed the evolution and state of the art of this key component of the machine for its precise steering along the designed alignment. His main research topic at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences is Segmental Lining so he presented as well the most important aspects for its design and installation.
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| Fritz Grübl and the students after his lecture regarding TBM guidance and lining |
From his more than 30 years experience on TBM drives, Antonio Nicola from Salini Impregilo pointed some very interesting and crucial aspects to take into consideration for the planning and operation phases of a mechanised tunnelling project. Focusing mainly on the auxiliary and miscellaneous systems such as:
- Muck transport
- Concrete and segments transport
- Ventilation system
- Hyperbaric facilities
- Slurry treatment plant
- EPB soil conditioning agents supply
- Dewatering and water treatment plant
- Compressed air supply
- Electricity supply
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| Antonio Nicola and the students after his lecture on TBM miscellaneous systems |
Jarre Pietro (Global) gave us another of his peculiar presentations focusing on the importance of a well established communication and the increasing importance of the GIS and BIM based softwares to improve the interoperability of the parties involved in the design and construction process. Technology provide us with powerful tools that must be exploited to enhance the logistics, monitoring and communication during the life span of a project.
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| Pietro Jarre and the students after his lecture on GIS and BIM use for communication. |
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