The Colorado School of Mines' annual Microtunneling Short Course has established itself as the premier instructional venue for microtunneling worldwide. Now in it's 16th year, the course has already trained more than 1,600 students, ranging from contractors and engineers to owner agency representatives.
The 2010 Microtunneling Short course covers the latest in emerging technologies from this growing field. With more and more demand for underground services in urban areas, the need to use minimally invasive construction techniques will only increase.
The Microtunneling Short Course is a three-day, intensive course presented by a panel of international experts and organized by Levent Ozdemir, retired from the Colorado School of Mines and Timothy Coss of Microtunneling, Inc. It also includes a one-day course on the emerging field of pilot tube microtunneling.
If you are involved with microtunneling or are planning to be involved, the Microtunneling Short Course is a must-attend event to obtain the latest technical information to ensure a successful project.
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND
This course is intended for public works and utility officials, engineers,
planners, managers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers involved
in any phase of trenchless technology.
COURSE
INSTRUCTORS
- Timothy Coss,
President, Microtunneling, Inc. and Senior Research Associate,
Microtunneling Research Institute, Colorado School of Mines, Golden,
Colorado. Phone: 303/444-2650; Fax: 303/444-0889; Email: timcoss@microtunneling.com.
- Dr. Levent Ozdemir, PE., President, Ozdemir Engineering Inc. and Retired Professor, Colorado School of Mines. Phone: 303/526-1905 (work) and 303/999-1390 (cell). E-mail: lozdemir1977@aol.com
COURSE OVERVIEW
Microtunneling involves a suite of disciplines and topics that must be considered when planning or constructing a project. The Microtunneling Short Course takes an in-depth look at the subjects that can impact your job. Previous courses have included the following topics:
- Ancillary Equipment
- Construction Management
- Contractor Case History
- MTBM Production Estimation
- Engineer Case History
- Equipment Maintenance
- Ground Dewatering
- MTBM Head Design and Tool Selection
- Introduction to Microtunneling
- Layout and Logistics
- Long Distance Microtunneling
- Machine Innovations
- Microtunneling Pipe: Clay, Concrete, Fiberglass, Steel, Polymer Concrete
- Lab Tour
- Bidding
- Contingency Planning
- Curved Microtunneling
- Geotechnical Fundamentals
- Ground Freezing
- Hard Rock Tunneling
- Shaft Construction
- Site Layout and Logistics
- Soils Dewatering & Belt Press Technology
- Solids Separation Systems
- Pilot Tube Microtunneling
- Polymer Technology
- Risk Mitigation and Claims Avoidance
- Shaft Freezing
- Soil Stabilization & Grouting Techniques
- Soils Investigation and Design
- Underground Anomaly Exploration
- Jacking Forces, Ground Cover and Obstructions
- Litigation and Legal Issues
- Lubrication, Bentonite and Polymers
- Manufacturer's Rights and Duties
- Microtunneling Specifications
- Owner Case Histories
- Project Design Considerations
2009 COURSE AGENDA (2010 agenda to be updated soon)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
| Start |
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Topic |
Speaker |
Company |
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| 8:00 |
8:15 |
Welcome |
Timothy Coss |
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Levent Ozdemir |
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| 8:15 |
9:15 |
Introduction to Microtunneling |
Troy Stokes |
Akkerman, Inc. |
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| 9:15 |
10:15 |
Site Investigation |
Greg Raines |
MWH |
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| 10:15 |
10:30 |
Coffee Break |
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| 10:30 |
11:30 |
Dewatering and Ground Freezing |
Paul Schmall |
Moretrench America |
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| 11:30 |
12:30 |
Soil Stabilization and Ground Control |
Alan Ringen |
Hayward Baker |
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| 12:30 |
13:30 |
Lunch |
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| 13:30 |
14:15 |
Shaft Construction |
Glenn Boyce |
Jacobs Associates |
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| 14:15 |
15:00 |
Geotechnical Baseline |
Peggy Ganz |
Tunneling Solutions |
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| 15:00 |
15:45 |
Risk Assessment |
Bob Goodfellow |
Black & Veach |
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| 15:45 |
16:00 |
Coffee Break |
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| 16:00 |
16:45 |
Hard Rock Tunneling |
Levent Ozdemir |
Colorado School of Mines |
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| 16:45 |
17:30 |
Contractor Case History, Lake Tap |
Brett Campbell |
J. W. Fowler |
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| 17:30 |
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Adjourn |
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| Wednesday February 11, 2009 |
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| Start |
Stop |
Topic |
Speaker |
Company |
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| 8:00 |
8:30 |
Permalok Pipe |
Gary Huber |
Permalok Corporation |
| 8:30 |
9:15 |
Curved Tunneling, Case History |
Alex Seilert |
VMT, GmbH |
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Stefan Trümpi-Althaus |
Jackcontrol, AG |
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Guido Meier |
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| 9:15 |
10:00 |
Engineer Case History, Hawaii |
Robin Lim |
Geo Labs |
| 10:00 |
10:15 |
Coffee Break |
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| 10:15 |
10:45 |
Pilot Tube Microtunneling / Guided Boring |
Troy Stokes |
Akkerman, Inc. |
| 10:45 |
12:00 |
Microtunneling Research Lab Tour |
Brian Asbury |
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Pilot Tube Machine Display |
Timothy Coss |
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Levent Ozdemir |
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| 12:00 |
13:00 |
Lunch |
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| 13:00 |
13:45 |
Contractor Case History |
Richard Palmer |
Northeast Construction |
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| 13:45 |
14:15 |
Clay Pipe |
David Gill |
Mission No-Dig Clay Pipe |
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| 14:15 |
15:00 |
Litigation Issues |
Tom Rosenberg |
Roetzel & Andress |
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| 15:00 |
15:15 |
Coffee Break |
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| 15:15 |
16:15 |
Ancillary Equipment |
Timothy Coss |
Microtunneling, Inc. |
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| 16:15 |
17:15 |
Contractor Case History, Portland, OR |
Matt Roberts |
Kiewit Underground |
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Manufacturer Case History, Portland, OR |
Uwe Breig |
Herrenknecht, AG, Germany |
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Adjourn |
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| 18:30 |
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Cocktail Hour |
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Green Center, CSM Campus |
| 19:00 |
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Banquet Dinner |
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Green Center, CSM Campus |
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Guest Speaker |
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Microtunneling Achievement Award |
Matt Roberts |
Kiewit Underground |
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| Thursday February 12, 2009 |
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| Start |
Stop |
Topic |
Speaker |
Company |
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| 8:00 |
8:30 |
Hobas Pipe |
Bejin Khamanian |
Hobas Pipe |
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| 8:30 |
9:30 |
Construction Management |
Lee Abramson |
Hatch Mott MacDonald |
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| 9:30 |
10:15 |
Bidding and Planning |
Don Bergman |
Frank Coluccio Construction |
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| 10:15 |
10:30 |
Coffee Break |
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| 10:30 |
11:00 |
Contractor Case History, India |
Geoff Bell |
mts-Asia |
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| 11:00 |
11:30 |
Polymer Concrete Pipe |
Ali Assaid |
Watani - Polycon, Kuwait |
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| 11:30 |
12:00 |
Manufacturers Case History, India |
Jim McNally |
Herrenknecht, Asia |
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| 12:00 |
13:00 |
Lunch |
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| 13:00 |
13:30 |
Manufacturer Case Study |
Hiroshi Katsumoto |
Rasa Corporation, Japan |
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| 13:30 |
14:15 |
Deciding on which machine to buy |
Robert Williams |
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| 14:15 |
14:45 |
Lubrication and Polymers |
Rick Zavitz |
Wyo Ben |
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| 14:45 |
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Adjourn |
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LOCATION
The courses will be taught in the Green Center on the Colorado School
of Mines campus in Golden, Colorado. Golden is located about 13 miles
west of downtown Denver in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Transportation
from Denver International Airport may be arranged by visiting our Travel Information page and clicking on "DIA Ground Transportation."
FEES
AND REGISTRATION
The Pilot Tube course will be held on February 9 and the fee is $545. The Microtunneling course runs February 10-12 and costs $1,325. Any one day of the Microtunneling course may be attended for a fee of $600. The fee for attending all four days is $1,550. The registration fee
includes registration, course notebook, coffee breaks and lunches. There will be a banquet on Wednesday, February 10 for those attendees registering and paying $45.
The Colorado School of Mines will award 2 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) upon successful completion of this course.
Register
Payment must accompany registration.The course notebook
may be purchased for $150 by individuals who are unable to attend
or by those wanting multiple copies. This course is offered as part of the Statewide Extended
Studies Program of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.
A written notice must be emailed or faxed to the SPACE Office at 303/273-3314 or space@mines.edu. The sponsor reserves the right to cancel the course and return all registration fees if enrollment is insufficient. Cancellations will be assessed a $150 service fee. No refunds will be made to participants who fail to substitute or cancel at least five working days before the start of the course. Substitutions may be made at any time without penalty.
ACCOMMODATIONS,
TRAVEL, AND MEALS
Registrants are responsible for their own lodging, food, and travel
arrangements. Click here for accommodations
information and for travel
information. Blocks of rooms have been reserved for participants at these two hotels in Golden. For other options in the Golden area, click on the accommodations link above.
The Golden Hotel
800 Eleventh Street
Golden CO 80401
Local phone: 303-279-0100
Toll-free phone: 1-800-233-7214
Table Mountain Inn
1310 Washington Avenue
Golden CO 80401
Local phone: 303-277-9898
Toll-free phone: 1-800-762-9898
The hotel blocks are available through January 7, 2010. Be sure to mention you are attending the CSM-Microtunneling program to receive the advertised rate. The block reservations are not available via the web - you must make reservations for these special block rates by using the telephone.
FOR
ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Microtunneling,
Inc.
PO Box 7367
Boulder, CO 80306
Website: www.microtunneling.com
Email: timcoss@microtunneling.com
FOR
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Office
of Special Programs and Continuing Education
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303/273-3321
Fax: 303/273-3314
E-mail: space@mines.edu
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