Tuesday, 06/12/2011

Public Conference
Location: Exhibition Grounds Berlin, hall 18

Opening

9:00

Opening

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Ziegler, Vorsitzender des Vorstandes
STUVA e. V., Köln

Welcoming Address and Keynote Lecture:

Effects of major Transportation Projects and the Elimination of Terminal Stations on Berlin’s Transportation System

Dr. Friedemann Kunst, Abteilungsleiter Verkehr; Burghard Horn, Referat Verkehrsentwicklungsplanung, Senatsverwaltung Berlin

Awarding of the 2011 STUVA Prize

Keynote Paper

10:10

Break

International major Projects

10:55

The Mont Cenis Base Tunnel: Status of Planning and Execution

Alain Chabert, Lyon Turin Ferroviare SAS, Chambéry, F; Lorenzo Brino, Lyon Turin Ferroviare SAS, Turin, I

11:10

The Brenner Base Tunnel: From Vision to Realisation

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Konrad Bergmeister, Vorstand der Brenner Basistunnel Gesellschaft BBT SE, Innsbruck, A

Gotthard Base Tunnel: Core Element of a sustainable Transport Policy

Dr. sc. techn. Bauing. ETH Renzo Simoni, AlpTransit Gotthard AG, Luzern, CH

11:40

Liefkenshoek Rail Link in Antwerp: Shield Driving and Ground Freezing (Cross-Passages)

Ing. Johan Mignon, Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, NL Benelux, Antwerpen, B; Dipl.-Ing. Sascha Boxheimer, THV Locobouw/Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, Bereich Tunnelbau, Kallo, B; Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joachim Stahlmann, Institut für Grundbau und Bodenmechanik, TU Braunschweig

11:55

Top of Europe (Jungfraujoch): Effects of unusual Boundary Conditions on Projecting and Construction Operation for the new Tour Tunnel

Dipl. Bau-Ing. ETH/SIA Rolf Gabriel, Abteilungsleiter Untertagbau; Dipl.-Ing. Heinz Schmaus, Projektleiter, IUB Ingenieur-Unternehmung AG, Bern, CH

12:10

New Ebensfeld–Erfurt Rail Route: The Reitersberg Tunnel as an Example of constructional Optimisations through applying a mobile Steel Bridge

Dipl.-Ing. Manfred Kicherer, Geschäftsführer; Dipl.-Ing. Niklas Hirche, Projektleiter, Alfred Kunz Untertagebau, München

12:25

Question Round

12:40

Lunch Break

Safety in Tunnelling

14:40

Accident at the Waidmarkt – North-South Cologne Metro Line: State of Affairs and Consequences, Salvaging and Inspection Pit, further Construction

Dipl.-Ing. Jörn Schwarze, Mitglied des Vorstandes; Dipl.-Ing. Rolf Pabst, Prokurist, Projektleiter Nord-Süd Stadtbahn, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, Köln

15:00

Compensation Grouting as active Protection for existing Buildings during Tunnel Drives: Planning Aspects and relevant Examples,  Applications for Control and Analysis

Dr.-Ing. Heiko Neher; Dipl.-Ing. Frank Allgäuer, Ed. Züblin AG, Zentrale Technik Tunnelbau, Stuttgart

15:15

Special Demands on Logistics and Safety of Workers for Undertunnelling the Ems-Dollart for the Gas Pipeline between Germany and the Netherlands

Dipl.-Ing. Michael Harpf; Dr.-Ing. Klaus Rieker, Bereichsleiter, Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, Bereich Tunnelbau, Frankfurt/M.; Dipl.-Ing. Ulf Spod, Obmann für Schacht-, Stollen- und Tunnelbau, BG BAU, Frankfurt/M.

15:30

Assessing the Safety of Road Tunnels – a holistic Approach: Methods and Examples applicable to the Safety of the Building and the User

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Thewes; Dr.-Ing. Götz Vollmann, Lehrstuhl für Tunnelbau, Leitungsbau und Baubetrieb, Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Dr.-Ing. Frank Heimbecher, Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt), Bergisch Gladbach

Gotthard Base Tunnel: Overcoming geological Problem Zones using a TBM at the Gotthard Base Tunnel (Lucomagno/Piora/Tenelin)

Dipl.-Ing. Jens Classen, CSC Bauunternehmung AG, Lugano, CH

16:00

Question Round

16:15

Break

Legal Issues

16:45

Polluted Sites and harmful Changes to Soil in Underground Construction: Steps and Measures to legally overcome the Conflict between Danger Prevention, Redevelopment and Fulfilling the Contract

Markus Vogelheim, Rechtsanwalt, Fachanwalt für Bau- und Architekten­recht, CBH Rechtsanwälte, Köln

17:00

Sustainable Contracts for Underground Construction Projects – 5 Theses for a Cooperation Model

Dr. jur. Bastian Fuchs, LL. M., TOPJUS Rechtsanwälte, Schrobenhausen, Universität der Bundeswehr München; Prof. Dr. jur. Klaus Englert, TOPJUS Rechtsanwälte, Schrobenhausen, Humboldt Universität , Berlin

Youth Forum

17:15

Consistent, computer-supported Application of the Observation Method after DIN 1054 for Process Adaptation in Tunnelling

Dr.-Ing. Felix Nagel, Zerna Ingenieure GmbH, Bochum

17:30

Development of innovative Concepts and economic Solutions during the Planning and Execution of a novel Inner Shell Structure for a Road Tunnel in Stockholm

Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Steppuhn; Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Rädle, HOCHTIEF Solutions AG, Frankfurt/M.

17:45

Comparative Examinations of compressible Elements for Application in squeezing Rock

Dipl.-Ing. Anna-Lena Wiese, Lehrstuhl für Tunnelbau, Leitungsbau und Baubetrieb, Ruhr-Universität Bochum

18:00

Solving special logistical Difficulties for the construction works of the Pump Storage Plant Limberg II, Kaprun

Bmstr. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Roland Schorn, Porr Tunnelbau GmbH, Wien, A

18:15

Question Round

18:30

End of Presentations

20:00

Festive Evening

Wednesday, 07/12/2011

Public Conference
Location: Exhibition Grounds Berlin, hall 18

Fire Protection

9:00

Current Developments for structural Fire Protection of Road Tunnels in Germany

Dipl.-Ing. Wolf-Dieter Friebel, Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Bau und Stadtentwicklung, Bonn; Dr.-Ing. Frank Heimbecher, Bundesanstalt für Straßenwesen (BASt), Bergisch Gladbach

9:15

State of the Art fixed Fire Fighting Systems for Road and Rail Tunnels: From Fire Tests to Implementation

Dipl.-Ing. Max Lakkonen; Dipl.-Ing. Till Bremke, FOGTEC Fire Protection, Köln

9:30

Results of Fire Tests to assess the Efficiency of Water Mist Fire Fighting Systems in Road Tunnels

Dr.-Ing. Roland Leucker, Geschäftsführer, STUVA e. V., Köln; Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Kratzmeir, IFAB Ingenieure für angewandte Brandschutzforschung GmbH, Rostock

9:45

Risk Analysis of Fire Incidents in trackbound Public Transit Tunnels

Dr.-Ing. Jörg Schreyer, Geschäftsführer, STUVAtec GmbH, Köln

Tunnel Ventilation, Tunnel Operation

10:00

Fire Ventilation Concepts for European, underground Light Rail Systems, taking the Example of Geneva (CEVA)

Dr. Andreas Busslinger, Projektleiter; Dr. Mattia Ferrazzini, Projektleiter; Dr. Peter Reinke, Projektleiter, HBI Haerter AG, Bern, CH

10:15

Gotthard Base Tunnel: Operating Ventilation for normal and stand-by Mode, Smoke and Fire Gas Removal, Production of Overpressure

Frank Pochop, Leiter Projektierung und Rohbau; Simon Peggs, Ober­bauleiter Rohbau-Ausrüstung, AlpTransit Gotthard AG, Luzern, CH

10:30

Question Round

10:45

Break

11:15

Engineering-technical Testing and Monitoring of Structures for Tunnels and Stations on urban Metro Systems

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Katzenbach; Dipl.-Ing. Steffen Leppla, Institut und Versuchsanstalt für Geotechnik, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Osthöver; Dipl.-Ing. Volker Pulverich, Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt am Main mbH

11:30

Dust in Rail Tunnels: Causes, Risks and Counter-Measures

Ingenieur Robert Lassy, Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG, Wien, A; Dr.-Ing. Bernd Hagenah; Dr. Johannes Rodler, Gruner GmbH, Wien, A

Mechanised Tunnelling

11:45

Technical and economic Advantages through Optimising technical and operative Interfaces for Shield Drives taking the Example of major Projects in Sochi

Dr.-Ing. E. h. Martin Herrenknecht, Vorstandsvorsitzender, Herrenknecht AG, Schwanau

12:00

High Rates of Advance and long Service Life through selecting Construction Parameters optimally geared to the geological Conditions for EPB Tunnelling Machines

Martin Eckert, Geschäftsführer, Robbins GmbH, Göppingen; Shinichi Konda, Chief Engineer, The Robbins Company, Solon, Ohio, USA

12:15

Clogging during EPB Drives: Influences, Classification and new Methods of Manipulation

AOR Dipl.-Ing. Martin Feinendegen; Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Ziegler, Geotechnik im Bauwesen, RWTH Aachen; Dr. rer. nat. Markus Weh, Marti Tunnelbau AG, Bern, CH; M.Sc. Giovanni Spagnoli, Fugro Consult GmbH, Pfungstadt

12:30

The European X-Ray Laser XFEL: Findings during the Execution of Construction taking particular Account of Shield Start-ups and Exits as well as Towing Procedures

Dr.-Ing. Christof Gipperich, HOCHTIEF Solutions AG, Civil Engineering and Tunnelling, Essen; Dipl.-Ing. Gerhard Menke, ARGE Tunnel XFEL, HOCHTIEF Solutions AG, Schenefeld; Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Stüber, Bilfinger Berger Ingenieurbau GmbH, NL Tunnelbau, München

12:45

Question Round

13:00

Lunch Break

15:00

Shield Drives in Mexico City: Technical Challenges of Driving Technology and Segment Design

Dr.-Ing. Ulrich Maidl; Dipl.-Ing. Marc Comulada, Senior Engineer, Maidl Tunnelconsultants GmbH & Co. KG, Duisburg; Ing. Adrián Lombardo, Direktor, Constructora Mexicana de Infraestructura Subterránea, S.A. (COMISSA), Mexico City, MEX

15:15

Cement-free Mortars for annular Gap Grouting during mechanised Tunnel Driving

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Pulsfort, Lehr- und Forschungsgebiet Geotechnik, Bergische Universität Wuppertal; Dr.-Ing. Christian Thienert, STUVA e. V., Köln

15:30

Limmern Pump Storage Plant – Access Tunnel with 8 m Diameter and 24 % Gradient

Dipl.-Ing. Peter Kirchhofer, Abteilungsleiter, Gruner AG, Basel, CH; Dipl.-Ing. Philippe Müller, Leiter Ressort Wasserbau, Axpo AG, Baden, CH; Dipl.-Ing. Manfred Voerckel, Aker Wirth GmbH, Erkelenz

15:45

North/South Line Amsterdam – Tunnelling close to piled Foundations: TBM Design, Settlement Performance, Compen­sation Grouting, injectable Coupling System for the Tunnel Rings

Ir. Frank J. Kaalberg, Design Manager; Ir. W.H. Nikolaas C. van Empel, Project Leader Tunnel Design, Adviesbureau Noord/Zuidlijn/Witteveen+Bos, Amsterdam, NL; Ir. Paul P.M.K. Janssen, Contractmanager; Ir. Joost F.W. Joustra, Projekt Leader Tunneling Process, Dienst Noord/Zuidlijn, Amsterdam, NL

16:00

Question Round

16:15

Break

Tunnel Redevelopment, Tunnel Improvement

16:45

Report on State of Affairs for Redeveloping Rail Tunnels – Results of Deliberations by the STUVA Working Group

Dipl.-Ing. Stefan Simon, DB ProjektBau GmbH, Frankfurt/M.

17:00

Total Renovation of the Lucerne City Ring: An initial Balance of innovative Solutions for operational and safety Installations, Carriageway Drainage, Ventilation System as well as Transport Logistics

Dipl.-Ing. ETH eMBA Matthias Neidhart, Oberbauleiter Cityring, Abteilungsleiter; Dipl.-Ing. ETH Benoit Stempfel, stv. Oberbauleiter, Lombardi AG Beratende Ingenieure, Luzern, CH

17:15

Findings with Redeveloping old Rail Tunnels while in Operation taking the Pforzheim Tunnel as an Example –  Variants, Cost Effectiveness, Total Risks

Dipl.-Ing. Manfred Thömmes, Projektleiter Pforzheimer Tunnel, DB Projektbau GmbH, Frankfurt/M.; Dr.-Ing. Claus Erichsen, Geschäftsführer; Dr.-Ing. Jens Gattermann, Prokurist; Dr.-Ing. Martin Wittke, Geschäftsführer, WBI GmbH, Aachen

Underground Construction in Berlin

17:30

Redevelopment and Improving Fire Protection in old Metro Tunnels and Stations in Berlin: Structural Measures and Costs

Dipl.-Ing. Hans-Christian Kaiser, Bereichsleiter U-Bahn; Dipl.-Ing. Uwe Kutscher, Abteilungs­leiter Bautechnische Anlagen, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe AöR (BVG), Berlin

17:45

Geotechnical and geological Challenges during the further Construction of the U5 Metro Line in Berlin-Mitte

Dipl.-Ing. Georg Breitsprecher, Abteilungsleiter; Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Haß, Geschäftsführer, CDM Consult GmbH, Berlin; Dipl.-Geol. Jörg Seegers, Projektleiter U5, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe AöR (BVG), Berlin

18:00

Aspects of Planning the U5 Metro Line, Berlin – Closing the Gap between Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate

Dipl.-Ing. Paul Erdmann, Amberg Engineering AG, Regensdorf-Watt, CH; Dipl.-Ing. Torsten Brenner, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe AöR (BVG), Berlin;  Dipl.-Ing. Josef Schmeiser, ISP Ziviltechniker GmbH, Wien, A; Dipl.-Ing. Michael Weizenegger, SSF Ingenieure GmbH, München

18:15

Question Round

18:30

Closing Remarks

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Ziegler, Vorsitzender des Vorstandes
STUVA e. V., Köln