08.30 Conference Day Two Registration Begins

09.00 Welcome Address by Chairman

09.10 CASE STUDY: Overcoming engineering challenges and project managing the region’s most costly and complex metro tunnelling project – KL Metro

• Project description and engineering civil infrastructure – tracks, stations and depots
• Stages of tendering and contracting tunnel and elevated structures
• Auxiliary system design including transmission & SCADA
• Project completion schedule and future expansion plans

Marcus Levon Karakashian
Project Director
KL METRO

09.50 Choosing ideal time for cutter intervention: A TBM data analysis approach & case studies

• How to optimise cutter intervention timing and duration
• Data analytical approach in assessing the cutter condition
• Detailing various data analytical techniques for ideal cutter intervention frequency
• Executing data analysis for different ground conditions

Yan Zhen
Engineering Manager – Tunnels
SHANGHAI TUNNEL ENGINEERING CORPORATION

With over 20 years’ experience Yan Zhen has involved in major civil engineering projects in the region including metro rail and water tunnels. From July 2012, he is the Engineering Manager of Shanghai Tunnel Engineering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd and is in-charge of various tendering projects in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Qatar. He also gives technical support to the various site operations. He also is the Senior Tunnel Manager for MRT Downtown Line Stage 2 C920 project.

11.00 Implementing new ground treatment techniques in urban tunnelling and underground construction: West Kowloon Station, Hong Kong

• Devising new ground treatment techniques in urban tunnelling conditions
• Updating on accurate ground freezing methods
• Eliminating flow of water in large urban excavations for faster project delivery
• Detailing various stages of condition survey of existing buildings

Dr Siew Wei Lee
Associate Director
GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING GROUP (ASIA)

S W Lee obtained his PhD in geotechnical engineering from the Cambridge University in 2001. Since then he has been working for GCG (Asia) Ltd in Hong Kong. He has carried out advanced numerical modelling of soil-structure interaction problems in various countries, including a number of new underground metro lines in Hong Kong recently. He is a chartered civil engineer and an advanced registered analyst with NAFEMS.

11.40 CASE STUDY: Developing and constructing metro rail projects in PPP mode: East West Corridor, Phase I, Jaipur Metro, India

• Project update in 3 underground stations and tunnel section in Phase I of East West Corridor
• Developing Phase II and overcoming challenges in integrating civil infrastructure
• New technologies proposed in metro tunnel design and construction

Ashwani Saxena
Commissioner – Railway Coordination,
GOVT. OF RAJASTHAN, INDIAN RAILWAYS

An engineering officer from Indian Railways, Ashwani Saxena is in deputation to the Govt. of Rajasthan for its execution of the USD 2 billion Jaipur Metro Rail project. He is in-charge of the overall execution and management of the project till commissioning.

13.20 Handling engineering and construction challenges for faster project delivery in urban tunnelling

• Ensuring project coordination with EPC contractors
• Overcoming construction challenges in retention walls and temporary supports
• Handling mixed ground conditions in Singapore
• Implementing ideal risk management procedures in urban tunnelling

Massimo Marotta
Project Manager (Tunnels) – Package C
DTL 3, LAND TRANSPORT AUTHORITY

Massimo Marotta has 20 years’ experience in tunnelling and underground construction projects. His experience includes construction of high speed railway and rail/road/freeway tunnels and utility tunnels. He has worked in a variety of challenging strata and environment including soft ground & hard rock, urban and mountain tunnels, mechanical excavation and D&B, with overburden from 10m to 500m, full face, sequential and multi drifts (up to 9 stages) methods, Cross Sections from 12 m2 up to 170 m2, bored tunnelling and cut & cover tunnels. He is now a part of the tunnelling team, assisting the PRPM in the management of tunneling for Downtown Line 3 Package C.

14.00 New materials and equipment employed for efficient TBM driven tunnel construction

Critical components such as segmental lining, waterproofing solutions, bolts, drilling equipment etc. have evolved over years providing improved cost efficiency and ease of construction. Four experts from major contractors will be discussing what new construction matrials and equipment have radically improved the way underground construction is done now. Also, they will be discussing what new trends are expected in construction solutions as cutting tools, rigs and mucking conveyors.

Power Panel Experts:

15.10 Overcoming project execution and management challenges in drill & blast tunneling in high altitudes: Barala Tunnel, Himalayas, India

• Addressing project execution challenges in logistics, extreme weather and high altitude
• Planning for difficult geological conditions and high overburden
• Developing new techniques to remove water ingress
• Project updates and new construction techniques

Rajesh Agarwal
Executive Director – Projects
KONKAN RAILWAY CORPORATION

From the prestigious Indian Railway Service of Engineers, Rajesh Agarwal is presently overall in-charge of Konkan Railway’s section of New-Rail line project in Jammu & Kashmir, India. The 73 km section includes 180 km of project roads, 19 railway tunnels with 62 kms. length, 7.5 km of bridges and all other associated railway work in a very difficult terrain and in one of the most challenging geotechnical conditions in the world.

15.50 CASE STUDY: Designing and constructing utility tunnels and related infrastructure in mixed ground conditions

• Improving design of vertical shafts at multiple locations
• Addressing challenges in construction of very deep and long tunnels and integrating the ventilations shafts
• Unique design and construction features for very deep deep tunnels
• Integrating with surface based utility infrastructure

Dr Myung Kyu Song
Chief Engineer
HYUNDAI E & C

A patented designer in underground construction, Myung has involved in design and construction of tunnels, design and construction of energy storage caverns, project management and software development in most challenging urban underground projects in the region.

16.30 CASE STUDY:Pushing the engineering limits in water tunnel design: Lai Chi Kok Transfer Scheme, Hong Kong

• Engineering main and branch tunnel along with tunnel outfall structure
• Project managing the construction inlet and intake shafts
• Developing a constructable engineering design for slope works and hazard mitigation measures

Robert Campbell Frew
Global Tunnel Leader
AECOM

Bob Frew is a world leading tunnel specialist, having over 30 years of experience. He is familiar with tunnel construction using TBM methods in both urban and green field environments. His involvement includes design, contract documentation, risk management and construction planning and management.

17.10 Simulating and designing improved fire safety and ventilation in long tunnels for increased human and asset safety

• Updates in 3D simulation techniques for fire engineering analysis
• Improving tunnel ventilation safety by reducing evacuation times
• Implementing smoke control and fire prevention methods – new materials in construction

Dr Joe Paveley
Senior Associate – Fire Engineering
ARUP

Joe has extensive experience in fire engineering for major projects and brings a unique set of skills developed over an international career. His recent notable projects is Melbourne Metro Rail Project, Victoria (2011), in which Joe has developed the fire strategy with options for intervention shafts, cross passage spacing, smoke control, fire fighting access and rolling stock in the new 9 km long rail tunnel with 5 stations, in the CBD.

17.50 Closing Remarks from the Chairperson

18.00 Close of Conference Day Two