geosciences_geotechnical_hydrogeology
Golder engineers and scientists have earned a worldwide reputation for their ability to solve transportation infrastructure challenges through understanding client needs and by applying innovative design and construction techniques. We employ the appropriate solutions to client
problems, whether it is special microtunnelling techniques, geologic analysis to avoid rock bolt installations, or innovative recycling for cost-effective road rehabilitation.
Golder Associates is offering three Mining Geology and Grade Control courses in 2004. These courses have set the standard for mining geology and grade control courses worldwide. Over 400 mining professionals have attended these practical courses, which provide a comprehensive review of methods used to improve ore control and profitability in a broad range of mining operations and commodities.
This is because that of all underground openings, pressure tunnels provide the greatest design challenges. Failure to understand and address the technical issues of pressure tunnel design often leads to excessive
leakage, water loss, slope failures and/or groundwater contamination.
The understanding necessary to successfully design pressure tunnels is rare. The founder of modern geotechnical engineering said "There are very few engineers who are thoroughly familiar with the theory and practise of pressure tunnels..." Golder Associates is among these few engineers, as we specialise in all the technologies that are essential to the design of pressure tunnels and have experience in applying these technologies. These technologies include geology, rock mechanics, hydrogeology, tunnel seepage assessment, contaminant assessment, tunnel lining design, grouting, and rock stress measurement.
Golder Associates has investigated, designed and managed the construction of pressure tunnels for a wide variety of projects including:
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* | water supply projects, |
* | waste water projects, and |
* | flood control projects. |
We bring a comprehensive understanding of the ground and excellence in engineering so that our tunnels perform under pressure - grace for the owners of high risk pressure tunnels.
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