The specialization "Construction Practices in Deep Excavations and Tunnels" includes three interconnected courses, each spanning 10 to 12 hours, designed to provide an in-depth understanding of underground construction. The first course, "Deep Excavations and Support Systems" covers vital topics such as underground structures, site investigation, pre-excavation support systems, retaining systems, and the design of embedded systems. This course equips learners with the skills to perform effective site investigations and implement various support systems. The second course, "Tunnel Construction Practices" explores tunnel construction methods, design principles, tunnel boring machines (TBMs), and monitoring systems, providing insights into selecting construction methods and ensuring tunnel safety and efficiency. The third course, "Underground Metros, Shafts, and Caverns" focuses on constructing and designing complex underground structures like metro stations, shafts, and caverns, emphasizing construction techniques and methodologies for these large-scale projects. Targeted learners for this course include undergraduate and postgraduate students, faculty, and fresh industry professionals in the Indian Subcontinent. By completing this specialization, learners will acquire comprehensive knowledge, practical skills, and proficiency in advanced tools and techniques, enhancing their ability to manage complex underground construction projects and advancing their careers in this field.
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Construction Practices in Deep excavations and Tunnels Specialization
Expertise in Deep excavations &Tunnel Construction. Deep excavations and Tunnels - From Concept to Construction
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What you'll learn
Importance of site investigations and pre-excavation supports in construction.
Using TBMs and monitoring systems ensures safe and efficient tunnel construction.
Tools/software for embedded systems design and their practical case studies.
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- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Monitoring
- Engineering Calculations
- Engineering Practices
- Building Codes
- Structural Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Safety Assurance
- Building Design
- Civil Engineering
- Civil and Architectural Engineering
- Construction Management
- Architecture and Construction
- Engineering Design Process
- Finite Element Methods
- Simulation and Simulation Software
- Failure Analysis
- Engineering Analysis
- Construction
- Construction Engineering
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Types of Pre- Excavation support systems – Rock Anchors, Umbrella Arch method, Pre-Grouting, Freezing
Diaphram walls, Secant pile walls, Contigious pile walls, Soldier piles,Diaphrgam walls
Significance of Pre Excavation Support systems and Overveiw of Plaxis 2D,Wallap, RocLab and RS2
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