Tunnelling in Soft Ground – Generation 8
Join us for a comprehensive 3-day professional training program on tunnelling in soft ground, organized by the Thai Underground & Tunnelling Group (TUTG) under the Engineering Institute of Thailand (EIT).
This program is designed for engineers, contractors, consultants, researchers, and students who are involved in underground construction and infrastructure projects.
15–17 July 2026
08:30 – 17:30
Petchchompoo Room, 3rd Floor, The Emerald Hotel, Bangkok
Technical Site Visit (17 July 2026)
Visit the MRT Purple Line (Tao Poon – Rat Burana Section, Outer Ring Road), Contract 4 tunnel construction project and gain valuable insights from real-world engineering practice.
Highlights of the Program
Fundamentals of soft ground tunnelling
TBM and Conventional Tunnelling Method (CTM)
Tunnel planning, construction management, and risk management
Ground Freezing: theory and Bangkok case studies
Assessment of impacts on adjacent structures and utilities
Tunnel lining and shaft design
Groundwater control in urban tunnelling
Pipe Jacking and Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Lessons learned from major underground infrastructure projects
Exclusive technical site visit
Participants will receive 40 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Registration Fee
EIT Members / Students: THB 6,000
Government Officers / State Enterprise Employees / General Participants: THB 7,000
Limited to only 60 participants!
Whether you are working on metros, railways, highways, utilities, underground structures, or major infrastructure projects, this course offers an excellent opportunity to expand your technical knowledge, learn from industry experts, and network with professionals in the tunnelling community.
Register now by scanning the QR Code on the poster.
We look forward to welcoming you to Tunnelling in Soft Ground – Gen. 8! ️
