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Tunneling Methods, Tunnel Stability Analysis, Elastic and Elasto -plastic Solution For Tunneling Induced Ground Displacement, Empirical Methods, Consideration of 2d and 3d Aspects in Modeling, Tunneling Effects On Existing Nearby Pipelines and Tunnels, Tunneling Effects On Nearby Building and Determination of Performance Criteria, Design Of Monitoring Systems. Course Objectives# This Course Various Geotechnical and Structural Aspects of Tunneling in Soft Ground and The Effect of Tunneling Induced Ground Displacements On Nearby Structures Such As Buried Pipelines and Buildings. The Course Is an Advanced Course Requiring Proficiency in Geotechnical Engineering As Well As Good Understanding Of Structural Engineering. Students Who Complete The Course Will Be Capable of Evaluating Various Engineering Risks Associated With Tunneling in Soft Grounds (sands and Clays) and to Select and Design Supporting Systems, As Well As Evaluate The Stressing (and Damage) Of Nearby Structures. Learning Outcomes# a Student Who Has Met The Objectives of The Course Will Be Able To# 1. Evaluate The Tunneling Induces Ground Settlement Troughs Using Various Methods. 2. Calculate The Tunnel Stability and The Probability of Failure 3. Select and Design A Suitable Support System 4. Evaluate The Stressing to Nearby Buried Infrastructure (pipelines, Tunnels, Etc) 5. Evaluate The Potential Damage to Nearby Buildings (superstructures) 6. Evaluate The Effect Of The Tunneling On The Capacity of Nearby Pile Foundation Systems 7. Design a Suitable Monitoring System For Control Measures