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Specifying Microtunneling Installation Tolerances
Microtunneling has been used in the United States since the mid-1980s as a means of…
Forging Ahead
In this issue we take a look ahead to 2013 and beyond as it relates…
Correction
The technical paper Modern, High-Performance Wet Shotcrete A Holistic Approach that appeared on pp. 18-19…
2013 Tunneling Industry Forecast
As we enter 2013, uncertainty exists in the overall economy that has been sputtering in…
METRO Project Provides Safer Underground Railways
Congested roads and railways make underground transport systems more popular. But more tunnels lead to…
BASF Sells MEYCO Equipment to Atlas Copco
BASF has signed a contract with Atlas Copco to sell its MEYCO Equipment business that…
NCE Announces Tunneling Awards
The winners of the 2012 NCE International Tunneling Awards were announced at the prestigious Sheraton…
Caterpillar Tunneling Launches New Website
Caterpillar Tunneling, which specializes in the custom design and manufacture of tunnel boring machines (TBMs)…
Brierley Associates Appoints Regional Managers
Brierley Associates announced the appointment of three new regional managers as part of the company’s…
Obituaries: Dutch Vliegenthart, Siegmund Babendererde
Martin “Dutch” Vliegenthart Martin “Dutch” Vliegenthart, vice president and Midwest region operations manager for J.F.…
Herrenknecht Opens Service Branch in Abu Dhabi
In response to the high demand for micromachines and comprehensive services in the Persion Gulf…
Robbins TBM Completes Swiss Safety Tunnel
On Dec. 4, 2012, a steadfast Robbins TBM made its final breakthrough in Zurich, Switzerland.…