Join the Streets Opening Coordination Council (SOCC) on Thursday 31 October for an enlightening webinar designed to deepen your understanding of the latest innovative microtunnelling technology.
Presented by Pezzimenti Tunnelbore Construction Manager, Scott Wells, this webinar follows the inspiring journey of the Pezzimenti brothers, who pioneered the microtunnelling system in the late 1980s and transformed it into one of Australia’s leading trenchless methods.
Mr Wells will also share real-life case studies to illustrate the current capabilities of microtunnelling. The insights provided are drawn from years of experience in this field, offering knowledge that isn’t readily available in textbooks.
What you’ll learn:
- The capabilities and limitations of various tunnel boring methods
- Key design considerations and site-specific challenges
- Important technical terms, including:
- Auger Boring
- Slurry Shield
- HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling)
- Pilot Tube
- Geotech Investigations
- Freebore
- Pipejacking
- Laser Guided Vacuum Spoil Removal
- Drilling Heads
This webinar is ideal for seasoned practitioners as well as emerging young professionals looking to enhance their expertise. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in this field!
AGENDA – Thursday 31 October 2024
12:00–12:05
Introduction and Welcome to Country – SOCC CEO, Nabil Issa.
12:05–13:00
Microtunnelling technology – Pezzimenti Tunnelbore Construction Manager, Scott Wells
13:00–13:10
Q & A
13:10–13:15
Closing Remarks
This webinar is brought to you by SOCC free of charge.
SOCC is a not-for-profit peak industry association that represents the interests of utility asset owners and road authorities, promoting collaboration among its member organisations.
Recently, SOCC enhanced its web-based solution iWORCS (infrastructure WORks Coordination System), an automated GIS-based platform that improves road work scheduling across multiple agencies. iWORCS identifies collaboration opportunities and proactively notifies the relevant asset owners.
Featured image: SOCC.
