Microtunneling
3-Day Short Course   February 10-12, 2009
Pilot Tube Microtunneling
1-Day Seminar    February 9, 2009

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, Colorado USA

The Colorado School of Mines' annual Microtunneling Short Course has established itself as the premier instructional venue for microtunneling worldwide. Now in its 16th year, the course has already trained more than 1,600 course students, ranging from contractors and engineers to owner agency representatives.

The 2009 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 Prof. Levent Ozdemir of the Colorado School of Mines and Timothy Coss of Microtunneling, Inc.

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.

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.

- Risk Management - Geotechnical Baseline Reporting
- Ancillary Equipment - Bidding
- Construction Management - Contingency Planning
- MTBM Production Estimation - Curved Microtunneling
- Engineer Case History - Disputes Review
- Equipment Maintenance - EPB vs. Pipe Jacking vs. Microtunneling
- Ground Dewatering - Geotechnical Fundamentals
- MTBM Head Design and Tool Selection - Ground Freezing
- Introduction to Microtunneling - Hard Rock Tunneling
- Layout & Logistics - Jack Forces, Ground Cover & Obstructions
- Long Distance Microtunneling - Litigation and Legal Issues
- Machine Innovations - Lubrication, Bentonite and Polymers
- Microtunneling Pipes - Manufacturers Rights and Duties
- Owner Case History - Microtunneling Research Institute Lab Tour
- Planning - Microtunneling Specifications
- Project Design Considerations - Pilot Tube Microtunneling
- Shaft Construction - Polymer Technology
- Site Layout and Logistics - Risk Mitigation and Claims Avoidance
- Soils Dewatering & Belt Press Technology - Shaft Freezing
- Solids Separation Systems - Soil Stabilization & Grouting Techniques
- Soil Investigation and Design - Underground Anomaly Exploration
Presented by - Course Directors:

Microtunneling Research Institute

Timothy Coss
Levent Ozdemir
In Cooperation with:
Microtunneling, Inc. For More Information:
Trenchless Technology Magazine Microtunneling, Inc.
Tunnel Business Magazine Phone: +1-303-444-2650
Office of Special Programs and www.microtunneling.com
Continuing Education
Colorado School of Mines