Espaces sousterrains de demain

CONGRESS PROGRAMM - Abstracts in French and English

General Reports
Some 115 written submissions have been received by the Congress administration. These have been grouped into six topics, each of which will be the subject of a general report. Approximately half of these communications will be the subject of talks during the Congress: these will take place in parallel in two separate venues. The rapporteurs-general are:

• Theme A - Underground space, a crucial solution for a sustainable city: Willy De Lathauwer (ABTUS-BVOTS, Belgium)
• Theme B1 - Technical innovations in urban tunnelling: Anne Bouvard (Tractebel eng.)
• Theme B2 - Technical innovations in mountain tunnelling: Piergiorgio Grasso (Geodata, Italy)
• Theme C - The long life of underground construction: Didier Lacroix (CETU)
• Theme D - Making underground space more attractive: Monique Labbé, architecte
• Theme E - Project financing and contracts: Alain Chabert (LTF)

Monday, October 17th, morning

8:30am          Welcoming Delegates - Bellecour Desk

9:15am          Congress Welcome chaired by Pierre OSTIAN - Welcome speech by Jacques BURDIN, president of the 
                        organizing committee.

9:30am                   Special presentations 

• In-Mo LEE, President of the ITA: « Earthquakes and tunnels »
• Patrice RAULIN, President of LTF and SFTRF: The Lyon-Torino project and the safety gallery of the Frejus road tunnel
• Peter TEUSCHER, PT Consultant: The Loetschberg base tunnel: the first operation years
• Jean-Michel CHERRIER, Chef de la mission LGV PACA, RFF: Projets de tunnels de la LGV Paca
• Shaik K. ETENDJYEV, President of the Baku metro: The network extension project

11:30am                   Opening speeches

• Alain BALAN, President AFTES
• Jean-Bernard KOVARIK, DGITM, General Manager for Infrastructures, Transport and Sea
• Bernadette Laclais, 1st Vice-president of the Rhône-Alpes Region
• Gérard COLLOMB, Senator-Mayor of Lyon and President of GRAND LYON

12:15pm         Exhibition opening ceremony

12:30am        Cocktail and lunch

Monday, October 17th, afternoon

1:15pm-2:15pm    Inaugural Masters Class -- Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3

• André ASSIS, chairman of ITA Committee on Education and Training
• Richard KASTNER, Vice-president Education Committee AFTES

2:30pm-4:30pm - Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3
Lectures on theme A, session A1: Underground space and sustainable development
Chairman: Jean-Claude Daumarie (Inexia)
General Report on theme A: « Underground space, a crucial solution for a sustainable city », presented by Willy De Lathauwer (ABTUS/BVOTS, Belgium)
• R. Sterling, H. Admiraal, N. Bobylev, H. Parker, J.P. Godard, I. Vähäaho, C. D.F. Rogers, X. Shi, T. Hanamura – Contributions of Underground Space Use to Sustainability
• Huanqing Li, A. Parriaux – Urban sustainable underground resources management: the DEEP CITY concept
• N. Bobylev – Urban Underground Infrastructure: Global Change and
Sustainable Development
• M. Deffayet, L. d’Aloïa-Schwartzentruber – Taking into account issues related to sustainable development in the design and operations of tunnels and underground openings

2:30pm-4:30pm - Amphi Prestige
Lectures on theme B1, session B11: Latest innovations in TBM technology
Chairman: Patrick Ramond (Razel)
General report on theme B1: « Technical innovations in urban tunneling», presented by Anne Bouvard (Tractebel Eng., France)
• M. Herrenknecht, K. Bäppler – Demand for mechanized tunneling technology for therealization of infrastructure systems in complex conditions
• JN Derycke, S. Rubrecht, M. de Broissia, B. Combe – TELEMACH Project: immersed robots for tele-operated maintenance of TBM cutterheads
• F. Vallon, J.M. Sabatie, E. Baranger – Tunnel Dismantling Machine
• D. Lesueur, D. Puiatti, F. Verhelst, Cl. Joly, J. Burdin – Use of special hydrated lime in the design of grouting mortars

4:30pm-4:45pm - Coffee break

4:45pm-6:20pm - Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3
Lectures on theme A, session A2: Quality of underground infrastructures
Chairman: Ray Sterling (Tech. Univ. Louisiana, USA)
• T. Uffink, H. Admiraal – Underground transport of goods: a sustainable alternative
• B. Barroca, D. Serre, Y. Diaband S. Bethelot – How to evaluate the urban quality of underground linear infrastructures ?
• T. Barres, F. Guliana, F. Bolzonelloand M. Schivre – Interconnecting high speed lines in southern Paris area; a new challenge to create a railway high speed link in an highly urbanized area, using the underground spaces
• JP. Palisse, G. Zunino – Underground space and urban quality

4:45pm-6:20pm - Amphi Prestige
Lectures on theme B1, session B12: Interesting TBM metro works
Chairman: Miguel Fernandez Bollo (AETOS, Spain)
• C. Deulofeu – “Line 9 of Barcelona Metro: problems and solutions during perforation of the Zona Franca”
• C. Oteo, JD. Moreno, J. Diez , J. Oteo – Tunnel construction in gravel soils at Sevilla, Spain, with shield and traditional methods
• S. Ghozayel, B. Lions, P. Roux, M. Roignot – The extension of metro line B from Lyon-Gerland to Oullins; under passing Rhone River and Oullins granitic basement
• Ph. Moyal, N. Beaugendre, JL. Piljan, G. Lechantre, P. Gauthier – Extension of the Paris metro line 12 from Porte-de-la-Chapelle to Mairie-d’Aubervilliers

19:00pm - Welcome cocktail at Lyon City Hall

Tuesday, October 18th, morning

8:30am-10:30am - Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3
Lectures on theme D, session D1: Toward environmental-friendly tunnels
Chairman: André Broto (Cofiroute)
General report on theme D: « Making underground space more attractive », presented by Monique Labbé (Architectural firm M. Labbé)
• L. Chantron, A. Chabert, Carlo Ognibene – Lyon-Turin international section: new preliminary design
• R. Rodriguez, M.B. Diaz – Environmental impact due to tunnels excavation: a key aspect for its success; experiences in Asturias (Northern Spain)
• J.M. Watelet, G. Favre – Valorization of an old underground quarry: the troglodytic thermal spa of Jonzac, Charente-Maritime
• G.W. Bianchi, J. Piraud, A. Robert, E. Egal – Presentation of the activy of the AFTES Working Group 32: Characterization of the geotechnical uncertainties and risks in underground projects

8:30am-10:30am - Amphi Prestige
Lectures on theme B1, session B13: Conventional urban tunnelling
Chairman: António. Pinto da Cunha (LNEC, Portugal)
• N. Dupriez, H. Thiebaut, V. Perraud, A. Bourgine – Toulon south tunnel: Adaptation of tunnel supporting methods according to surface settlements
• Ph. Autuori, S. Minec, A. Bernardet, L. Berend – South tube of Toulon tunnel: calculation of temporary support and lining
• B. Bizon, Ch. Blouet, V. Doré, S. Leroux – Paris metro line 4; dealing with settlements during the crossing below Paris ring road, using the precutting method
• M.F. Menezes da Conceição, C.J. Oliveira Baião, R. Prado – Lisbon metro Red Line; design and construction of alternative solutions for the Moscavide and Encarnação stations’ underground galleries
• J. Bilé Serra, L. Miranda – The influence of the ground variability on the settlements caused by tunnel excavation

10:30am-10:50am - Coffee break

10:50am-12:30pm - Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3
Lectures on theme D, session D2: Toward new underground spaces in the city
Chairman: Jean-Claude Boucherat (CESER Île-de-France)
• M. Labbé – Introducing the French national research project: “Ville 10 D, ville d’idées” (Ten-dimensionnal Town)
• S. D’Ascia, JM. Duthilleul, E. Tricaud and A. Magnaghi – The new TGV station of Torino-Porta-Susa
• V. Geburtig – Rehabilitation of the Châtelet-Les-Halles metro stations complex at Paris
• T. Guillemain, R. Feredj, L. Sancho de Coulhac – OSMOSE stations, three urban and transport projects?

10:50am-12:30pm - Amphi Prestige
Lectures on theme B2, session B21: New methods for investigations, design and construction
Chairman:Jean-François Leugé (Bouygues)
General report on theme B2: « Technical innovations in mountain tunneling », presented by Piergiorgio Grasso (Geodata, Turin)
• T. Bonnet-Eymard, F. Thiriat, M. Piedevache, J. Provot, L. Richard-Panot, G. Armand, R. Laviguerie, F. Martin – Flexing support for excavation in CMHN “argilite”
• M. Ramoni, G. Anagnostou, N. Lavdas – Segmental linings under squeezing pressure
• X. Mourrat – Nam Theun 2, Laos, Hydroelectric Project: excavation of a 600 m long tunnel in karstic rocks

Tuesday, October 18th, afternoon

1:30pm-3:30pm - Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3
Lectures on theme E: Project financing and contracts
Chairman: Bruno Flourens (RFF Lyon)
General report on theme E, presented by Alain Chabert (LTF)
Characterization of uncertainties and risks in underground projects
• A. Bourget – Cost estimating of underground structures as a basis for their financing
• H. Tournery, A. Robert – Risk management of underground works ; issues, assessment and prospects
• R. Munier, P. Tissier, M. Roignot and S. Ghozayel – Extension of the Lyon metro line B from Gerland to Oullins; originality of the mode of establishing the contract
• A. Cuccaroni, P.L. Veyron, A. Lacroix, M. Russo – 2nd Part of Paris-Strasbourg TGV Line: lot 47 and Saverne Tunnel underground projects

1:30pm-3:30pm - Amphi Prestige
Lectures on theme B, session B22: Conventional tunnelling at medium depth
Chairman: Enrico Arini (Metropolitana Milano)
• F. Bultel, H. Tournery, JJ. Lacaze, X. Richer de Forges – Three tunnels on construction of the A89 East Highway: a work of exceptionally magnitude in a sensitive environment
• A. Martinotto, L. Thévenot – Between Loire and Rhône: the Violay tunnel. Major difficulties for a major tunnel
• O. Toni, G. Matyukhien, E. Solntsev, V. Gridasov, M. Belenky – Tunnels for the new “Adler - Krasnaya Polyana” link for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Games
• S. Maccan, S. Stefanizzi, F. Bontempi, M. Palomba – Access tunnels to the Sochi Olympic Area: an example of a coupled mechanized and conventional approach of excavation
• R. Justa Camara, F. Vidal Gramage, L.M. Pinillos Lorenzana – Conventionnal or mechanized tunneling decision making: case study of Camarillas tunnel

3:30pm-3:45pm - Coffee break

3:45pm-6:00pm - AGORA - ROUND TABLE, Pierre Ostian, journalist
" Underground spaces to build Europe"

8:00pm - Gala Evening - Salle de la Corbeille, Palais de la Bourse

 

Wednesday, October 19th, morning

8:30am-10:30am - Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3
Lectures on theme C, session C1: Strategy for tunnels management
Chairman: Pierre Kohler (BG Ing. conseils, Switzerland)
General report on theme C: « The long life of underground constructions», presented by Didier Lacroix (CETU)
• M. Deffayet, JC. Martin, C. Larive, F. Spataro – Once the road tunnels safety has been upgraded, what is the most appropriate asset management approach ?
• D. Llanca, P. Breul, A. Talon, C. Bacconnet, Y. Haddani, P. Goirand, L. Leulet – Characterization of the components of an underground structure in operation for evaluating of its functionality
• J. L. Mahuet – Presentation of the AFTES Recommendations concerning the interior coating treatments of underground works
• Ch. Löwe, B. Fischer, H. Kramer, Ch. Walder – Waterproofing systems for tunnels; chemical resistance after 10 years exposure

8:30am-10:30am - Amphi Prestige
Lectures on theme B2, session B23: TBM tunnelling at greet depth
Chairman:Loïc Thevenot (Eiffage)
• Th. Jesel, S. Pedrazzini, O. Böckli – 60 km of tunneling beneath the Alps: TBM excavation of Gotthard basis tunnel South
• F. Laigle – Design of tunnel bolting; progress of the AFTES WG30
• D. Simonnet, N. Miche, E. Mathieu, D. Di Lorenzi, F. Chille, M. Schivre, M. Thone – Safety gallery of the Frejus highway tunnel: retro-analysis of the conventional construction of the highway tunnel, in order to choose a mechanized method in high deformable environment
• P.A. Scherwey – TBM excavation of deep base tunnels
• A. Damiano, G. Venturini, M. Alzate, G. Mancari, A. Dematteis, L. Soldo, M. Vendramini – The geological reference model for the “Corredor Bioceanico Aconcagua” project

10:30am-10:50am - Coffee break

10:50am-12:30pm - Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3
Lectures on theme C, session C2: Heavy renovation of urban tunnels
Chairman: Michel Deffayet (CETU)
• L. Arth, V. Roucou-David, N. Boyer, J. Lecointre, M. Russo – Safety improvement of the A14-A86 underground highway crossing near Paris; design and build contract
• G. Labrit, M. Chatard, F. Walet, J. Dupont – Rehabilitation of the Croix-Rousse roadtunnel at Lyons; from the works specifications to the design-and-build contract
• E. Clayton, B. Soler, J. Voiron – Rehabilitation of the Croix-Rousse road tunnel at Lyons; specific points of the detailed design
• A. Pinto, J. Guimaraes, J. Saraiva, S. Lopes, P. Olivença – Rehabilitation of the Montemor tunnel

10:50am-12:30pm - Amphi Prestige
Lectures on theme B2, session B24: TBM tunnelling at medium depth
Chairman: J.F. Thimus (ABTUS/BVOTS, Belgique)
• F. Dudouit, R. Sturk – Hallandsås Project; treatment of a fault zone by a major freezing exercise to secure the TBM excavation
• Th. Camus, G. Fontanille, J.L. Champeaux, J. Margareto, F. Fajardo – Single shield TBM performance in carboniferous rock: the case study of Pajares-Sotiello tunnel, Northern Spain
• G. Seingre, T. Ihly – The Nant-de-Drance pumped storage plant: a large underground hydro-power project in the Alps
• P. Jarrin, G. Deveze, J. Moreau, F. Renault, L. Suquet – Underground works of the nuclear power plant Flamanville 3

 

Wednesday, October 19th, afternoon

2:00pm-3:45pm - Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1, 2, 3
Lectures on theme C, session C3: Heavy renovation of underground international links
Chairman: Eric Leca (Systra)
• A. Valente, F. Bezzi, S. Papale, D. Lacroix – The new Col-de-Tende road tunnel: a project for improving traffic safety. From excavation works to operation
• B. Kohlböck, R. Schnabl – The refurbishment of the 1sttube of the
Tauerntunnel; special solutions and the chance to upgrade functionality and maintenability
• X. Baumgard, L. Brino – Comparison of solutions and safety costs for the design of long railways tunnels
• C. Jassionnesse, S. Godard, Ch. Montantème – Hydrogeological conditions and environmental impact of the French section of the CEVA project (Geneva-Annemasse)

3:45pm-4:00pm - Coffee break

4:00pm-5:00pm – Amphi Gratte-Ciel 1,2,3
General and closure addresses
Chairman: Jacques Burdin (AFTES)
• J. Piraud – Looking toward the future of the AFTES Recommendations
• P. Garnier – Presentation of the new “Fascicule 69 du CCTG Travaux” (French general technical specifications for public projects - Underground works)
• A. Balan – Closure address

2:00pm-5:30pm - Amphi Prestige
Special training Seminar: « Geotechnical and environmental impact of urban underground works »
Chairman: Richard Kastner (Prof. Emeritus, INSA/Lyon, Chairman of the TC28 of ITA)

1. Special conditions of urban projects, and influence on design and execution methods: B. Lions (Egis Rail)
2. Geotechnical and hydrogeological conditions: J.F. Thimus (Univ. Louvain, Belgium)
3. Characterization and vulnerability of existing buildings: D. Mérakeb (RATP)
4. Settlements: origin, development, calculation and prevention: E. Antoinet (Antea Group)
5. Monitoring of tunnel and buildings during tunnel advance: N. Dupriez (Setec TPI)
6. Environmental impact of works and management of local inhabitants: E. Chiriotti (Systra)
7. Risk management and responsibility of all parties: J. Robert (Arcadis)

 

General discussion and conclusions by R. Kastner

Session proceedings

Simultaneous French-English and English-French translation will be provided throughout all sessions on all three days, except for the specialised training seminar.
Helmets translation will be provided at the front desk in exchange for an identity.
At the start of the first session for each topic, the rapporteur-general will present the key features of the communications to be published in the Proceedings of the Congress, particularly those which will not be included in the oral presentations.
At the end of each session, delegates may put their questions to the session's speakers.

Publications

Delegates will be supplied with the Proceedings of the Congress (summary papers and digital media) on arrival. These will include all the communications selected, whether or not they have been presented in sessions.