Erich Pimentel: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017 |
Name | Dr. Erich Pimentel |
Address | Institut für Geotechnik ETH Zürich, HIL D 13.3 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 633 27 39 |
erich.pimentel@igt.baug.ethz.ch | |
URL | http://www.tunnel.ethz.ch |
Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
Relationship | Lecturer |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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101-0317-00L | Tunnelling I | 3 credits | 2G | G. Anagnostou, E. Pimentel | |
Abstract | Basic aspects of design and analysis of underground structures. Conventional tunnel construction methods. Auxiliary measures (ground improvement and drainage, forepoling, face reinforcement). Numerical analysis methods. | ||||
Objective | Basic aspects of design and analysis of underground structures. Conventional tunnel construction methods. Auxiliary measures (ground improvement and drainage, forepoling, face reinforcement). Numerical analysis methods. | ||||
Content | Numerical analysis methods in tunnelling. Conventional excavation methods (full face, top heading and bench, side drift method, ...) Auxiliary measures: - Injections - Jet grouting - Ground freezing - Drainage - Forepoling - Face reinforcement | ||||
Lecture notes | Autographieblätter | ||||
Literature | Empfehlungen | ||||
101-0329-00L | Tunnelling III | 4 credits | 2G | G. Anagnostou, E. Pimentel, M. Ramoni | |
Abstract | Deepen the knowledge on selected topics of underground construction as well as learning working out conceptual solutions of complex problems. | ||||
Objective | Lecture: Deepen the knowledge on selected topics of underground construction. Exercises: Conceptual solutions of complex problems. | ||||
Content | Caverns: Geometry, construction methods, support. Shafts: Construction methods, support. Urban tunnelling: Boundary conditions, system choice, alignement, design. Field measurements: Principles, monitoring layout, applications, interpretation. Cut and cover tunnels: Modelling, design. Exercising conceptual solution of complex tunnelling problems based upon discussion of current tunnel cases with particularly demanding problems in small groups. | ||||
Lecture notes | Autographieblätter | ||||
Literature | Empfehlungen | ||||
Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite: BSc course "Tunnelling", MSc courses "Tunnelling I" and "Tunnelling II". |