IKT-Symposium on
Pipe Jacking Simulation
2007
in cooperation with
Emschergenossenschaft

 1:1 Scale Simulation
Research Results
International Experience

14th February 2007
Gelsenkirchen, Germany
30 min. from Düsseldorf
- International Airport -

 

At IKT-Institute for Underground Infrastructure, Germany, a unique pipe jacking simulator has been build, with support of the Ministry of the Environment and Conservation, Agriculture and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MUNLV).

This facility allows 1:1 scale tests of DN 1600 pipes, on a total pipeline length of 15 meters with simulated length of up to 80 meters.

Statements on your own work are appreciated in the afternoon session!

Deadline for Abstracts:
31st January 2007

Symposium language: English

Register and abstracts: pipejacking@ikt.de

Symposium Fee: 75,-- Euros
(incl. lunch and beverages)

Symposium Venue:
IKT-Institut für Unterirdische Infrastruktur
Exterbruch 1
45886 Gelsenkirchen
http://www.ikt.de
Tel.: +49-209-17806-0

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IKT-Pipe Jacking Simulator ND 1600
A pipeline of five consecutive concrete pipes can be surcharged with jacking forces of up to 8 MN. The facility allows for simulation of different jacking lines like curves or steering movements. We use 8 horizontal hydraulic jacks for lateral movements, 4x2MN jacks for driving pressure, and about 40 pressure pads for bedding conditions. By this, e.g. different materials for pressure transmission can be tested under identical and realistic conditions and current structural models for pipe jacking and loading conditions may be verified (or falsified).

Programme
 9:30 Reception and Registration  
10:00 Welcome  
Dipl.-Ök. Roland W. Waniek, IKT
Dipl.-Ing. Norbert Stratemeier, Emschergenossenschaft
Session I
IKT-Pipe Jacking Simulator ND 1600
10:15 Technical Approach for Practical Simulations on 1:1 Scale
Dr.-Ing. Bert Bosseler, IKT
10:45 Presentation of IKT-Simulator
- Testing Hall -  
Dipl.-Ing. Martin Liebscher,
Dipl.-Ing. Andreas Redmann, IKT
12:00 Lunch Break and Discussion 
Session II
Workshop: International Experiences
13:30 Contributions from Participants

Presentations 5-10 min. each

Full papers are not required! All abstracts will be included in a workshop summary.

15:30 Discussion and Outlook   
Research Initiatives, Perspectives for Cooperation and Research on a European Level
16:00 Closure  


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