Technical Seminar: Adoption of Rectangular TBM for Tunnel & Pedestrian Subway Construction

Date, time & venue

22 November 2023 (Wednesday),

18:30-20:00,

Kowloon Centre “EngHub”: Room 309, 3/F, HK NEO, 123 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

Organized by

HKIE Civil Division

Programme Highlight

Underground construction works in urban area is always a challenge for development/redevelopment.  In particular the congested underground utilities, traffic conditions, public concerns and proximity to structural foundations.  Complicated underground geological conditions also present significance difficulties when dealing with the tunneling works.  This talk will cover the successful experience of the adoption of using a Rectangular Tunnel Boring Machine (RTBM) for the trenchless construction at Kai Tak Developments. 

First RTBM at Pedestrian Subway connecting Kai Tak Development and the Choi Hung Area

The Second RTBM at Pedestrian Subway connecting Kai Tak Development and the Kowloon City Area

Language

English

Fee

Free of Charge.

Speakers
George CHEUNG is Technical Director at Build King Civil Engineering Limited.  He has over 27 years of experience in the construction industry for a wide variety of civil engineering, building, and foundation projects in Hong Kong. He is experienced in project management, structural works, site formation, reclamation, geotechnical works, piling works and deep excavation works.  He has first introduced the trenchless tunnelling method by adopting the Rectangular Tunnel Boring Machine (RTBM) in 2018 for a subway construction at Kai Tak Development Project.

Registration & Enquiries

Please complete the on-line registration at the online registration form below. The number of participants is limited to 45 on a first-come-first served basis. Priority will be given to members of the Civil Division. Deadlines for the registration is 18 Nov 2023.

For enquiries, please contact Mr. David Wong via email: davidwong@pyengineering.com.