The 13th International Conference of ACUUS in Singapore in 2012
The Society for Rock
Mechanics & Engineering Geology (Singapore) and the Protective
Technology Research Centre of Nanyang Technological University, with
the support from the Singapore Ministry of National
Development and the Singapore Convention and Exhibition Board, will
host the 13th International Conference of the Associated
research Centers for Urban Underground Space (ACUUS).
The proposed theme for the Conference is “Underground Space Development – Opportunities and Challenges.” In
addition to the technical programme, the organising committee will also
organise technical visits, exhibitions, social programme, and
programmes for accompanying persons. Pre-conference workshops and short
courses will also be organised.
The conference will cover the following main topics:
• Master planning
• Architectural design for livable underground space
• Safety, health, and the environment
• Legal framework and government policies
• Reasons for going underground
• Cost-benefit-analysis
• Socio-economic issues
• Site investigation and geo-planning
• Geotechnical and rock engineering
• Innovations and technology advancement
• Research and support
• Underground transport systems
• Deep caverns and mined space
• Earth-sheltered buildings and pedestrian networks
• Industrial and commercial applications
• Underground space as a strategic resource
• Utilisation of underground space and case studies
• Special projects
SINGAPORE’S UNDERGROUND SPACE DEVELOPMENT
Singapore is poised
to accelerate with its concerted long-term development of the
underground. With a high population density and rapidly developing
economy, underground space development has become imperative. In 2007,
the government, under the Ministry of National Development, set up an
inter-agency Underground Master Planning Task Force that aims to map
out the long-term development of the underground, bringing the
underground space to a strategic level. The newly completed underground
ammunition storage facility and the on-going Jurong rock cavern
project for hydrocarbon storage are some examples of recent
underground development projects. The government is calling for tenders
for a detailed feasibility study of an underground science city, and
has commissioned concept studies for 10 more applications, including an
underground landfill and a reservoir. Furthermore, the construction of
underground metro systems and road tunnels has been ongoing since
Singapore built her first Mass Rapid Transit in the 1990s. Singapore
boasts the longest road tunnels in ASEAN, with the Marina coastal
expressway, costing nearly S$5 billion, representing some of the most
technically challenging tunnelling projects.
We look forward to
welcoming delegates of the 13th International Conference of the
Associated Research Centers for Urban Underground Space.
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