Join the Australian Tunnelling Society and the Australian Geomechanics Society to hear about the Melbourne Formation and applications of BIM in tunnel design.

Modelling incorporates computer-based systems such as BIM and working simplifications of geological conditions. At this session, speakers will outline the geological conditions typical of the Melbourne Formation and the way these conditions can be simplified into a working model. The use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in tunnelling will also be presented through the work of an RMIT Masters student who is currently completing a one-year research project on the application of BIM in tunnelling.

Speakers

John Smith | Associate Professor, Discipline Leader, Geotechnical & Infrastructure Engineering, RMIT University

John V. Smith has 28 years’ experience in teaching and research in science and engineering at universities in Australia and Japan. His research has been funded by a range of sources including the Australian Research Council. From 2008 to 2013 John worked as principal consultant at Coffey International. John is currently Discipline Leader, Geotechnical & Infrastructure Engineering in the School of Engineering. John continues his involvement in engineering industry as a Fellow of the College of Civil Engineers and as a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia.

Yijian Fan | Student, MEng Civil, RMIT University

Yijian is a graduate student in RMIT, holding BSc and ME degrees. He focuses on the development of ground models using BIM techniques under the guidance of Dr Smith.