# Event Details - **Event Name**: NASTT-NW May Technical Luncheon - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 11:30 am – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Navigating Geotechnical Risks in Urban Environments: Lessons from Amsterdam and CalgaryAbout this EventThis presentation explores the complexities of underground infrastructure development in sensitive urban environments through two distinct tunnelling case studies.The first case study examines the high-stakes construction of the North-South metro line in Amsterdam. Following historic public resistance to open-pit construction in the 1970s, planners adopted Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) technology to minimize surface disruption. However, navigating a TBM through soft soils beneath a city, supported by 400-year-old wooden piles, posed a critical engineering challenge. This segment discusses the strategies employed to mitigate settlement risks and protect 17th-century heritage buildings from structural damage during tunnel excavation.The second case study shifts focus to Calgary, Alberta, detailing the geotechnical assessment and execution of a trenchless storm trunk crossing beneath the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railway right-of-way. The project, using a Herrenknecht AVN1800 Microtunnel Boring Machine (MTBM), involved installing a 63-meter concrete tunnel with a diameter of 2,224 mm. This section outlines the protocols required to secure a crossing agreement, including the geotechnical investigation, settlement analyses, and adherence to strict allowable settlement limits. It further reviews the implementation and results of the settlement monitoring plan, which successfully assured the safety of ongoing rail operations during the trenchless installation.These projects highlight the role of geotechnical assessment and monitoring in overcoming the challenges of tunnelling beneath historic foundations and active transportation corridors.BIO: Remco Kleinlugtenbelt, M.Sc., P.Eng. - Senior Geotechnical EngineerRemco Kleinlugtenbelt obtained his civil engineering degree in 2003 from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. After working in the Dutch, Hong Kong, and Australian engineering markets, Remco joined Thurber in 2016. He has expertise in tunnelling and trenchless technologies, geotechnical construction monitoring, foundation engineering, grouting techniques, including compensation and compaction grouting, as well as ground freezing. Remco is highly experienced in designing trenchless (railway) crossings. He has worked on numerous projects that enable clients in Western Canada to safely and efficiently cross CPKC and CN Railway tracks with their utilities, emphasizing safety and operational effectiveness. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/nastt-nw-may-technical-luncheon/100001986859348797 - **Event Categories**: Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 40, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre - **lat**: 51.0794349 - **long**: -114.0297058 - **full address**: Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre, 3112 11 Street Northeast, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NASTT-NW May Technical Luncheon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2ccb448d5b495147605dcaf4093f3ec5821d550dac7264addd882e9efcc1fbbd-rimg-w800-h548-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1775714526 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NASTT-NW May Technical Luncheon being held? - **A:** NASTT-NW May Technical Luncheon takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 11:30 am to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 12:30 pm at Austrian Canadian Cultural Centre, 3112 11 Street Northeast, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for NASTT-NW May Technical Luncheon? - **A:** Ticket prices for NASTT-NW May Technical Luncheon range from CAD 20 to CAD 40 depending on the ticket type. 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