BEYOND BORING: TRUE TUNNELING STORIES
Join Robbins at Bauma 2010 in Munich, Germany! In-booth presentations discussing real tunneling stories will be made daily at Hall C2, Stand 401.
Most people in the industry agree that the majority of tunneling projects face unforeseen challenges in one way or another. Even the best-laid plans can be slowed by actual ground conditions. Robbins has worked with contractors to overcome obstacles using both trusted and innovative approaches. The booth will also feature written materials about tough projects, and will be staffed by employees from around the world.
Presentation Schedule
| DAY | TIME | TOPIC |
| Monday 19 April | 10:30 AM | The Fastest Machine Production |
| Monday 19 April | 5:00 PM | How to Successfully Bore Under High Cover |
| Tuesday 20 April | 10:30 AM | Overcoming Constraints on Urban Tunneling Projects |
| Tuesday 20 April | 5:00 PM | Recent Developments in TBM Ground Support |
| Wednesday 21 April | 10:30 AM | Conveyors in Difficult Conditions |
| Wednesday 21 April | 5:00 PM | Overcoming Constraints on Urban Tunneling Projects |
| Thursday 22 April | 10:30 AM | How to Successfully Bore Under High Cover |
| Thursday 22 April | 5:00 PM | The Fastest Machine Production |
| Friday 23 April | 10:30 AM | Recent Developments in TBM Ground Support |
| Friday 23 April | 5:00 PM | Conveyors in Difficult Conditions |
Enjoy an espresso drink or tea during morning presentations, or wine and hors d'oeuvres during evening presentations.
The Fastest Machine Production
The true stories of how short machine production deadlines were met by applying Onsite First Time Assembly (OFTA) for soft and hard ground machines in a variety of environments. Projects discussed include the Niagara Tunnel and Mexico City Metro projects, as well as the AMR tunnels in Hyderabad, India.
How to Successfully Bore Under High Cover
How are decent advance rates being achieved on a project with 2,000 m of cover in the Andes, or on the Ceneri project through the Alps? Find out how rock bursting and squeezing rock are kept at bay.
Recent Developments in TBM Ground Support
Nobody knows exactly what will be encountered boring underground, so it's wise to be prepared. Face collapse, fault zones, and highly stressed rock are just some of the harsh realities. Robbins discusses how to resolve these issues through employing the right ground support setup. Projects discussed include the JinPing tunnels in China and Olmos in Peru.
Overcoming Constraints on Urban Tunneling Projects
Subways, utilities, and small start-up shafts are just some of the challenges faced on urban tunneling projects. Learn how Robbins employed some creative solutions on the East Side Access project in New York City and Mexico City Metro project.
Conveyors in Difficult Ground Conditions
Boring quickly is just the first part. The conveyors on the project need to have high availability to make the entire project progress. Get informed on the latest applications of conveyors on the East Side Access project in New York City, AMR in Hyderabad India, and Sacramento UNWI sewer tunnel.