TUCSS Monthly Seminar No. 221

Event details

TUCSS Monthly Seminar No. 221 – Thursday, 21 January 2021, 6.30 pm

Challenges during Diaphragm wall construction

by Michel Bock, COWI

Abstract

This presentation focusses on case studies of significant challenges which can be encountered during the construction of diaphragm walls (D-Walls) in Singapore and globally. D-Walls are underground structural elements commonly used as earth retention systems, permanent foundation walls and groundwater barriers for large and deep underground structures. We will discuss current solutions and suggestions for enhanced control and supervision during the construction of D-Walls.

Speaker

Michel Bock is a leading geotechnical specialist in COWI with more than 30 years of experience in supervision of complex geotechnical works for large infrastructure projects. This includes supervision of diaphragm wall and bored secant pile construction, supervision and analysis of micropiles construction and testing, design and supervision of groundwater control systems and grouting (permeation grouting, jet grouting, compensation grouting, soil mixing).

Michel was lead geotechnical specialist   for the COWI Singapore team delivering the detailed design of DTSS2 T0-09 in Singapore. He led the design and supervision of the groundwater control and grouting of this challenging project. His extensive experience on other COWI projects include, Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Link, China , Third Runvway, Chek Lap Kok  Airport, Hong Kong, Canakkale 1915 Bridge, Turkey, second Ishwar Gupta bridge, India, Red Line North Metro, Qatar and Cityringen Metro, Denmark. 

Time and Place

The presentation will take place electronically on Thursday, 21 January 2021 at 18:30 hrs. The presentation will be approximately 45 minutes long, with 15 minutes of questions/discussion afterwards.

Invitation

This is the 221^st in a series of presentations by TUCSS and is open to valid TUCSS Members only. Seats are on first-come-first-served basis and limited to 500 persons.

Registration

To register, please login to your account on the TUCSS Website or TUCSS Mobile App. We will send you details of how to access the seminar nearer to date. The deadline for registration is Monday, 11 January  2021 or when we reach 500 persons whichever is earlier.

PDU/STU

Points have been applied and pending approval.

NOTE TO MEMBERS

Note 1: Some of you key in your name and TUCSS registration details through Chat function and it is not required. Please do not send anything through Chat function during the presentation.

Note 2: We noted higher no-show at the last TUCSS monthly seminar. As the seats are limited, please register only if you can attend the seminar. We hope to seek your cooperation.

Note 3: If you have suggestions/feedback for us to improve the online seminar, do email to us. Thank you.

Speaker

Michel Bock