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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Sunday, May 28, 2023
09:00 AM – 4:00 PM Accompanying course
Monday, May 29, 2023
09:00–09:15 Opening Ceremony
09:15–10:25 Introductory Lectures I and II
10:25–10:50 Coffee Break
10:50–12:00 Introductory Lectures III and IV
12:00–13:30 Lunch
13:30–15:30 Parallel Sessions: Panel Discussions and Section 2
15:30–16:00 Coffee Break
16:00–18:00 Parallel Sessions: Sections 1 and 4
20:00–23:00 Social Evening (Břevnov Monastery)
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
08:30–10:30 Parallel Sessions: Sections 3 and 7
10:30–10:50 Coffee Break
10:50–12:30 Parallel Sessions: Sections 2 and 5
12:30–14:00 Lunch
14:00–16:00 Parallel Sessions: Sections 1 and 6
16:00–16:30 Coffee Break
16:30–18:30 Parallel Sessions: Sections 4 and 5
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
08:00–16:00 Technical Excursions
DETAILED PROGRAM
Sunday, May 28, 2023
09:00–16:00 Accompanying Course
Monday, May 29, 2023
ZENIT + NADIR HALL
09:00–09:15 Opening Ceremony
- Matouš Hilar – Chairman of the Scientific Council
- Ivan Hrdina – Presentation of the CzTA Commemorative Medal to Heinz Ehrbar
- Arnold Dix – President of the International Tunnelling Association (ITA)
09:15–10:25 Introductory Lectures I and II
Chairs: Matouš Hilar, Alexandr Butovič
| 09.15–09.50 |  | Introductory Lecture Jiří Hrnčíř (Czech Republic) Planning and Construction of Metro Line I.D in Prague |
| 09.50–10.25 |  | Introductory Lecture Radek Mátl (Czech Republic) Planned Tunnels on the Motorway Network in the Czech Republic |
10.25–10.50 Coffee Break
10.50–12.00 Introductory Lectures III and IV
Chairs: Matouš Hilar, Alexandr Butovič
| 10.50–11.25 |  | Introductory Lecture Nasri Munfah (USA) Challenges and Risks of Tunneling in Urban Areas – Lessons Learned |
| 11.25–12.00 |  | Introductory Lecture Gerhard Harer (Austria) Possibilities and Limitations of Modern Geotechnical Survey Methods with Examples from Long Base Tunnels |
12.00–13.30 Lunch
13.30–15.30 Parallel Sessions: Panel Discussion and Section 2
ZENIT HALL Panel Discussion: Tunnel Failures – Causes, Risks, Measures
Are failures just part of tunnel behavior, or do tunnels need more attention?
An overview of common design and construction practices and how their reliability and safety are ensured. Are there still gaps in standard design methods, or in applying current norms and guidelines? What has the industry learned from past failures? What future developments are needed to better manage uncertainties and risks in tunneling?
Representatives from international tunneling communities — including investors, designers, contractors, and insurers — will share their opinions and ideas in short presentations. A moderated discussion will follow between invited experts and the audience, covering technical, organizational, and economic aspects and their roles throughout the project cycle.
Moderators
Urs H. Grunicke, Executive Director, UHG Consult, Austria
Karel Rössler, Tunnel Expert, Metrostav a.s., Czech Republic
Invited Experts
Giovanna Cassani, Technical Director, RockSoil, Italy
Gunilla Franzén, Vice-Chair of CEN/TC250 for “Eurocode 7”, Geoverskstan, Sweden
Michal Froněk, Deputy Director of the Western Construction Division, Railway Administration, Czech Republic
Robert Galler, Professor, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
Giorgio Höfer-Öllinger, Executive Director, Höfer ZT GmbH, Austria
Johannes Jäger, Technical Director, BeMo, Austria
Andrés Marulanda Escobar, Executive Director, INGETEC, Colombia
Guido Nuijten, Chief Engineer, AFRY, Finland
NADIR HALL Section 2: Mechanized Tunneling
Chairs: Vojtěch Gall, Boris Šebesta, Zdeněk Žižka
13:30–13:50 Valentina Cioci (France):
Section 2 of Line 16, Grand Paris Express Project: OA603 Launch Shaft for a 9.86 m Earth Pressure Balance TBM – Challenges and Reality
13:50–14:10 Mabel García Bernardez & Fernando Vara (Spain):
Earth Pressure Balance Tunneling under the City of Quito, Ecuador – Construction of the City’s First Metro Line
14:10–14:30 Zdeněk Žižka (Czech Republic):
Design of Metro Line D Tunnels in Prague Excavated by a Full-Face Tunnel Boring Machine
14:30–14:50 Manuel Kühbacher (Austria):
Testing of Tunnel Lining Segments Reinforced with Steel and Synthetic Fibers
14:50–15:10 Darius Zupina (Germany):
Robotic Total Station: A New Level in Tunnel Boring Machine Navigation
15:10–15:30 Michal Benovic (Canada):
Toronto Subway Extension (ATSSE): Public Tender and Project Execution
15:30–16:00 Coffee Break
16:00–18:00 Parallel Sessions: Sections 1 and 4
ZENIT HALL Section 1: Conventionally Excavated Tunnels
Chairs: Petr Salák, Libor Mařík, Pavel Růžička, Michal Froněk
| 16.00–16.20 |  | Invited Lecture Petr Salák (Israel) French Hill Tunnels: Design and Construction of Road Tunnels in Jerusalem |
| 16.20–16.40 | Pafos Busch (Austria): Bad Bergzabern Tunnel |
| 16.40–17.00 | Daniel Josefik (Czech Republic): Construction of the Kramer Tunnel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
| 17.00–17.20 | Jan Faltýnek (Sweden): Stabilization of the Passage Under Mälaren Section in Stockholm |
| 17.20–17.40 | Libor Mařík (Czech Republic): Design of the Poříčí and Opevnění Motorway Tunnels on the D11 Section Trutnov – Czech/Polish Border |
| 17.40–18.00 | Ján Boltvan (Slovak Republic): Drainage Tunnel in the Višňové Tunnel |
NADIR HALL Section 4: Geotechnical Survey and Monitoring
Chairs: Bai Yun, Alexandr Rozsypal, Václav Veselý
| 16.00–16.20 |  | Invited Lecture Robert Galler (Austria) Research on the Use of Tunnel Excavation Muck with FCC Accelerator Technology at the CERN Research Institute |
| 16.20–16.40 |  | Invited Lecture Bai Yun (China) Evaluation of Earth Pressure Data During Metro Construction in Shanghai Using an Earth Pressure Balance Shield |
| 16.40–17.00 | Otakar Krásný (Czech Republic): Geotechnical Survey for the Maletín Tunnel on the D35 Section Staré Město – Mohelnice |
| 17.00–17.20 | Laura Willis (Ireland): The Role of Monitoring in the Construction of a Large-Diameter Underwater Caisson |
| 17.20–17.40 | Peter Kirchhofer (Switzerland): Rhaetian Railway: Development of Standard Construction Methods and Results of the First Applications in Various Tunnels |
| 17.40–18.00 | Manuel Entfellner (Austria): Tunnel Construction with HS-EPS Deformation Elements in Heavily Loaded and Weak Rock Mass |
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
08.30–10.30 Parallel Sessions: Sections 3 and 7
ZENIT HALL
Section 3: Other Underground Structures, Repositories, Reconstruction, and History
Chairs: Nasri Munfah, Jan Pruška, Richard Šňupárek
| 08.30–08.50 | | Introductory Lecture Nasri Munfah (USA) Project and Construction Challenges of the Chinatown Station in San Francisco, USA |
| 08.50–09.10 |  | Invited Lecture Davorin Kolic (Croatia) Alto Maipo Water Supply Project in Chile: An Example of a Design and Build Project |
| 09.10–09.30 | Lukáš Grünwald (Czech Republic): Underground Structures of the Planned Urban Ring Road and Libeň Connector Projects in Prague |
| 09.30–09.50 | Michal Uhrin (Czech Republic): Tunnel Planning for the New Railway Line Prague-Smíchov – Beroun |
| 09.50–10.10 | Roman Šabata (Czech Republic): New Dresden – Prague Railway Line: Krušnohorský Tunnel – Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design Options |
| 10.10–10.30 | Markéta Dohnálková (Czech Republic): Deep Geological Repository – The Most Important Environmental Protection Project of Our Generation |
NADIR HALL Section 7: Risks, Contractual Relations, and Financing
Chairs: Heinz Ehrbar, Monika Mitew-Czajewska, Martin Srb, Jaroslav Beňo
| 08.30–08.50 | Jiří Velebil (Czech Republic): High-Speed Rail (HSR) in the Czech Republic and Overview of Planned Tunnels |
| 08.50–09.10 | Michal Uhrin (Czech Republic): Introduction to the FIDIC Emerald Book |
| 09.10–09.30 | Martin Srb (Czech Republic): Dispute Resolution – Mediation and Arbitration in Tunnel Projects: Principles and Guidelines |
| 09.30–09.50 |  | Invited Lecture Heinz Ehrbar (Switzerland) Success Criteria and Key Factors for Optimal Planning, Construction, and Operation of Large Tunnel Projects |
| 09.50–10.10 |  | Invited Lecture Monika Mitew-Czajewska (Poland) Overview of Transport Tunnels Currently Under Construction in Poland |
| 10.10–10.30 | Karol Kalwarczyk (Poland): Warsaw Metro Extension – Line 2 (M2) |
10:30–10:50 Coffee Break
10:50–12:30 Parallel Sessions: Sections 2 and 5
ZENIT HALL Section 2: Mechanized Tunneling
Chairs: Vojtěch Gall, Boris Šebesta, Zdeněk Žižka, Karel Rössler
| 10.50–11.10 |  |  | Invited Lecture Petr Makásek (Czech Republic) Michal Babič (Czech Republic) The Prague Railway Junction from the Perspective of Tunnel Construction |
| 11.10–11.30 |  | Invited Lecture Vojtěch Gall (USA) Design of Hybrid Precast Segmental Linings for the Pawtucket CSO Tunnel Project |
| 11.30–11.50 | Harald Burgstaller (Austria): Urban Tunneling in Extreme Conditions: Mechanized Tunneling with Minimal Overburden and NRTM with Compressed Air |
| 11.50–12.10 | Marte Gutierrez (USA): Tunnel Spalling Research Using Triaxial Testing on a Scaled Model |
| 12.10–12.30 | Frank Abel (Germany): Phase 2 of London Power Tunnels – Construction of 32.5 km of Tunnels in London |
NADIR HALL Section 5: BIM, Numerical Modeling, Research and Development
Chairs: Robert Galler, Eva Hrubešová, David Mašín
| 10.50–11.10 | Gunilla Franzén (Sweden): Standardization of Tunnel Design in Europe – Applicability of Geotechnical Eurocode 7 for Design |
| 11.10–11.30 | Witold Bogusz (Poland): Standardization of Tunnel Design in Europe – Past, Present, and Future |
| 11.30–11.50 | Jörg-Martin Hohberg (Switzerland): Fragile Dependence on Passive Pre-Stressing of Tunnel Linings from Rock Load – Lessons on Partial Safety Factors Applied to Underground Structures |
| 11.50–12.10 | | Invited Lecture Robert Galler (Austria) Sustainable Tunneling – Design and Construction Challenges for the Future |
| 12.10–12.30 |  | Invited Lecture Shahab Yasrobi (Canada/Iran) Tunneling in Densely Populated Urban Areas – An Innovative Combination of Mined and Cut-and-Cover Methods |
12.30–14.00 Lunch
14.00–16.00 Parallel Sessions: Sections 1 and 6
ZENIT HALL Section 1: Conventionally Excavated Tunnels
Chairs: Davorin Kolic, Libor Mařík, Pavel Růžička, Michal Froněk
| 14.00–14.20 |  | Invited Lecture Davorin Kolic (Croatia) Construction of the New Railway Line Divaca–Koper |
| 14.20–14.40 | Jürgen Laubbichler (Austria): Use of NRTM Principles for Urban Transport Infrastructure in Toronto – New Metro Line |
| 14.40–15.00 | Martin Fischer (Austria): Need for Heavy Equipment – Challenging Limit Tunneling Using the SCL Method at Spitzenberg Tunnel |
| 15.00–15.20 | Jiří Horčička (Norway): Non-Blasting Rock Breaking – Metro in Stockholm |
| 15.20–15.40 | Radek Kozubík (Czech Republic): Construction of Metro Line I.D in Prague on Section ID1a Pankrác – Olbrachtova – Excavation of the Intermediate Section |
| 15.40–16.00 | Petr Makásek (Czech Republic): Critical Points (Excavations) at Nové Dvory Station on Prague Metro Line I.D |
SÁL NADIR Sekce 6: Vybavení, bezpečnost provozu a údržba
Předsedající: Martin Knights, Lukáš Rákosník, Miroslav Novák
| 14.00–14.20 |  | Invited Lecture Martin Knights (United Kingdom) New Guidelines for Tunnel Management |
| 14.20–14.40 | Bernd Hagenah (USA): Safety in Long Railway Tunnels |
| 14.40–15.00 | Peter Paločko (Slovak Republic): Design of Tunnel Portals for the Višňové Tunnel |
| 15.00–15.20 | Hans Adden (Germany): Determining Life Cycle Costs of Underground Structures |
| 15.20–15.40 | Barbora Koritárová (Slovak Republic): Practical Aspects of Designing and Implementing Tunnel Drainage Systems |
| 15.40–16.00 | Bernd Hagenah (USA): Monetized Risk Analysis for the Design and Operation of Tunnels and Underground Structures |
16.00–16.30 Coffee Break
16.30–18.30 Parallel Sessions: Sections 4 and 5
ZENIT HALL Section 4: Geotechnical Survey and Monitoring
Chairs: Bai Yun, Alexandr Rozsypal, Václav Veselý
| 16.30–16.50 | Jaroslav Lacina (Czech Republic): Rehabilitation of the Ještěd Tunnel |
| 16.50–17.10 | Sabine Kulikov (Germany): Using Digital Graphic Data and 3D Modeling as a Main Tool for Survey Preparation in Early Phases – Example of the New Dresden – Prague Railway Line |
| 17.10–17.30 | Ondřej Jágr (Czech Republic): Riedberg Tunnel – Design and Construction Challenges in a Landslide Area in Switzerland |
| 17.30–17.50 | Ondřej Kostohryz (Czech Republic): Digital Risk Management for Urban Tunneling Projects |
| 17.50–18.10 | Jan Rožek (Czech Republic): Exploratory Gallery for the Vinohrady Tunnel on the Brno City Ring Road |
| 18.10–18.30 | Ondřej Simon (Czech Republic): Experimental Testing and Modeling of Sound Propagation from Tunnels in the Josef Underground Laboratory |
NADIR HALL Section 5: BIM, Numerical Modeling, Research, and Development
Chairs: Shahab Yasrobi, Eva Hrubešová, David Mašín
| 16.30–16.50 | Benoit de Rivaz (Belgium): Shift to Low-Carbon Precast Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Tunnel Segments |
| 16.50–17.10 | Gizem Ceren Türkmen & Gül Selman (Turkey): Comparison of Geotechnical and Structural Design Processes, Cost, and Schedule for a Tunnel Crossing Built by NRTM or Cut-and-Cover in the Same Geological Conditions |
| 17.10–17.30 | Jörg-Martin Hohberg (Switzerland): 3D Modeling of Closely Spaced Tunnel Crossings |
| 17.30–17.50 | Juraj Ortuta (Slovak Republic): Impact of Anthropogenic Seismicity on Primary Lining Design |
| 17.50–18.10 | Alla Sapronova (Austria): Tunnel Excavation Optimization Based on Comparative Data Analysis |
| 18.10–18.30 | Pavel Zuzula (Slovak Republic): Musaimeer Pumping Station with Drainage Tunnel – Use of BIM Method in Large Project Implementation |