Bridges ME 2012 Draft Agenda

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The region’s leading event dedicated to developing and delivering world-class bridges and tunnels
International conference dates: 11 – 13 November 2012

Doha, Qatar
Of the US $100 billion investment in Qatar’s transport sector, over US $20 billion has been earmarked for developing
bridges, tunnels and interchanges in order to link the railway and road projects within the city and to the rest of the
GCC. Multi-modal transport integration is providing operational and logistical challenges due to the lack of revised
traffic signalling once a bridge has been completed. Furthermore, there has been a lack of asset management and
durability considerations for the material selection and testing process. Finally, project time-scales have been
shortened considerably to meet demand which requires the development of revised installation and construction
methods.
Across the GCC - Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, a number of Causeway projects have been
planned in order to link the GCC rail network in addition to the national rail networks within each country; plus
numerous interchanges, overpasses and pedestrian crossings on the main highways and within municipalities. In
addition, as space above ground for the GCC’s expanding cities becomes more and more limited, the decision to build
under ground is fast becoming the preferred solution. US $279 billion worth of infrastructure projects in the region
include a tunnelling element, with US 192 billion located within the GCC.
The 5th Annual Bridges Middle East will offer a platform for all stakeholders within the bridge and tunnel project
value chain, from planning and design, to construction and procurement, to maintenance and asset management, in
order to discuss and exchange international best-practice methods for maximising the life-span of structures.
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QATAR PROJECTS OVERVIEW
All of the projects have been designed to consider the rising population whilst reducing commute times and
easing traffic congestion and increase connectivity across the city help deliver a world-class transportation
network for Doha.
1) The Qatar Integrated Railway Project encompasses four metro lines, a tramway and a people-mover serving two new
cities, extensive commuter railways, a high speed line across the planned road-rail causeway to Bahrain, and a mixed-
traffic link to neighbouring Saudi Arabia. In April invitations to tender were issued for four tunnelling packages worth
US$2billion - US$3billion each for the first sections of a planned 213 route km metro in greater Doha.
(Source: Railway Gazette International)
Qatar Railways Company is developing the US $3 billion Doha Metro rail project - the proposed 216km series of rail
lines will be constructed from a 110km tunnel – split into 4 packages - and a sequence of elevated sections.
The initial tenders for the Doha metro cover two running tunnels and two underground stations at Musheireb and
Education City. The ITT for railway systems will follow in mid-2012, with a view to fit-out being underway by 2016.
The tunnelling contracts are expected to be awarded in October, and the first TBM drive is planned to start in late 2013
or early 2014. These contracts form part of the 75.4km Phase 1a, which would run mostly underground and serve 26
stations. (Source: Railway Gazette International)
2) The Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning and Qatar Public Works Authority, Ashghal are developing the iconic
Doha Bay Crossing, a US $12 billion bridge which will also consist of a combination of bridges and tunnels. This project
is in the detailed design phase.
3) In addition, Qatar Public Works Authority, Ashghal have committed US $12 billion for road and infrastructure projects,
which includes over 300 new high-quality bridges; most of them part of interchanges on the express highways, over
the next six years.
4) Lusail City development will contain numerous marina bridges and interchanges to connect the islands together.
5) Lusail Expressway Project - Inside the city, a carefully planned road network has been developed with highway
entrances, crossroads and numerous bridges, all of which connect Lusail City with the Khor highway and beyond.
The QR 3.5 billion major project has a complex network of tunnels, flyovers and junctions and will respond to
future traffic demands. The project includes three major interchanges which will completely transform the way
people move in and around the area: Al Wahda Interchange, The Onaiza Interchange will be a fully free flow
interchange built below and above ground on four levels and The Pearl Interchange will become a three level
interchange with a future light rail transit tunnel underneath. All the tunnels will be enhanced with decorative
cladding and feature lighting. The scheme also includes two new multi-lane canal crossing bridges.
The Expressway Programme is a nationwide road infrastructure programme that will see around 30 major road
projects across Qatar including new and upgraded freeways, expressways and arterial roads, a new orbital highway
and truck route as well as substantial upgrades to existing roads.
(Source: www.dohapress.com)
6) The Lusail Light Railway Transit project which will consist of a network of bridges and tunnels. The network is
composed of four main tram lines extending over 30.5 kilometres underground and over ground and 36 passenger
stations.
(Source: www.lusail.com/Transportation-Systems)
7) Industrial Road Construction and Infrastructure Upgrading Project - This QR 2.34 billion project is part of the
Expressway Programme and will be a major link between the Industrial Area and the city. There are four multi-
level interchanges along the industrial road and one multi-level interchange along F-Ring Road as well as a
directional tunnel from the industrial road to the Barwa City development.
(Source: www.dohapress.com)
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Associate sponsors
Exhibitors
Key confirmed speakers:

Dr. Maher Abouseif, Advisor to the Minister of Municipalities and Urban Planning, Bahrain
Engineer Ebrahim Al-Babtain, Director of Design Department, Ministry of Transport Saudi Arabia
Engineer Majed Abed Alkathiri, Head of Traffic Services Section, Internal Roads and Infrastructure
Directorate, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City
Engineer Essam Youssif, Senior Bridge and Tunnel Engineer, Department of Transport Abu Dhabi
Philippe Bakhos, Networking Planning Manager, Etihad Rail
Abdul Ghaffar AH Chaudhry, Chief Engineer, Strategic Planning Department, Strategy & Corporate
Governance, Roads & Transport Authority Dubai
Ian Flynn, Principal Bridge Design Engineer, KBR Expressway Department
Larry B. Krauser, President, Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) and Vice President, General Technologies, Inc.
Key invited VIP speakers include:
Qatar:
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Saif Al-Kuwari, Undersecretary and Chairman of Qatar Standards, Ministry of
Environment
Brigadier Mohamed Al Malki, General Secretary, Qatar National Committee for Traffic Safety, Ministry of
Interior, Qatar
Ghanim Bin Saad Al Saad, Managing Director, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company
Engineer Essa Mohammed Ali Kaldari, CEO, Lusail Real Estate Development Company
Senior representative, Qatar Public Works Authority, Ashghal
Nayef Al-Emadi, General Secretary of the Board of Directors, Qatar-Bahrain Causeway Foundation
Engineer Abdulla Mohd Hijji Al-Baker, Consultant, Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, Qatar
Hassan Satti, CEO Advisor, Lusail Real Estate Development Company
Engineer Khalid Al-Yafei, Head of Mega Projects, Ministry of Environment, Qatar
Sultan Bakhit al Enazi, Railway Project Manager, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company
Engineer Mohammad Baltaji, Project Manager, Lusail Real Estate Development Company
Engineer Mohammad Abdel Moati, Environmental Expert, Environmental Assessment Department,
Ministry of Environment, Qatar
Ademola Illori, Road Safety Expert, Qatar Traffic Department
Senior representative, QDVC
Haitham Saleh, General Manager - Qatar, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Steve Lankester, Director of Rail, Transit and Aviation, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Dr. Ali Mahdi, Technical Director, Qatar Project Management (QPM)
Michael Ahlgrimm, Branch Manager, Deutsche Bahn International
Salah Al Ayoubi, Head of Marketing & Corporate Communications, Gulf Organisation for Research &
Development
Engineer Khaled Mohamed Al Emadi, Head of Qatar Chapter, American Concrete Institute
Kuwait:
H.E. Dr. Fadhel Safar Ali Safar, Minister for Public Works and State Minister for Planning and
Development Affairs, Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait
Mohannad Al Khayat, Director, Design Department – Roads, Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait
Bahrain:
H.E. Dr. Juma Al Kaabi, Minister, Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Bahrain
Dominic McPolin, Chief Planning Officer, Central Planning Office, Bahrain Ministry of Works
United Arab Emirates:
H.E. Engineer Abdulla S. Al Shamsi, Executive Director Infrastructure and Municipal Assets Sector, Abu
Dhabi Municipality
Abdul Ghaffar Abdul Haq Chaudhry, Chief Engineer Strategic Planning Department, RTA
Amal AlKhamis, Director, Roads Maintenance and Roads Contracts Department, Directorate of Public
Works Sharjah
Engineer Helal AlSahi, Director, Road Design Department, Directorate of Public Works Sharjah
Saudi Arabia:
Dr. Abdulla Dahlan, Chairman, Saudi-Egypt Business Council
Egypt:
Hussein Fayek Sabbour, Chairman, Egypt-Saudi Business Council
SUMMIT DAY 1 – SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2012
DELIVERING ICONIC TUNNELS TO ALIGN WITH QATAR’S 2030 VISION OF DEVELOPING A

WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK
10:00 Case study: Al Salam Street Tunnel – Overcoming the technical challenges and developing best
practice strategies – lessons learnt
 Integrating state-of-the-art intelligent traffic management system to monitor and control traffic
flow, detect incidents and traffic congestion, and also guide the motoring traffic in case of
emergency
 Managing Electro-Mechanical, Security, Safety, Control and Monitoring systems through SCADA
 Examining the Joint Incident Management Procedure (JIMP) developed to manage any incidents
within the tunnel
Engineer Majed Abed Alkathiri, Head of Traffic Services Section, Internal Roads and Infrastructure
Directorate, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City
10:30 Case study: Drill and blast tunnelling

• Delivering an overview of the project requirements, challenges and outcomes
• Examining examples of when and how drill and blast should be selected as a tunnelling
construction method
• Employing skilled blasters to limit overbreak whilst achieving good advance rates to minimise
costs and project delays
11:00 360 degree case study: Doha Metro tunnel - Developing an integrated rail network for Qatar
that will last 120 years
 Selecting materials, finishes and methods of construction to ensure a durable and low
maintenance rail network
 Ensuring the first phase of the Doha Metro is completed on time by utilising state-of-the-art
tunnel boring machines
 Designing different bridge types for each area to ensure they are fit-for-purpose
 Effectively managing a range of stakeholders and project phases
Invited speakers include:
Senior representative, Qatar Railways Company
Haitham Saleh, General Manager - Qatar, Parsons Brinckerhoff
Steve Lankester, Director of Rail, Transit and Aviation, Parsons Brinckerhoff
11:45 Executive exchange and networking break
12:15 360 degree case study: Lusail Light Railway Transit (LRT) tunnel
 Reviewing the progress on the cut and cover tunnels and lessons learnt
 Revealing plans and requirements for the elevated sections of the track
 Defining solutions employs for overcoming the challenges of increasing sustainability, including:
installing a pilot reed bed sewage treatment plant
Invited speakers include:
Sultan Bakhit al Enazi, Railway Project Manager, Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company
Senior representative, QDVC
Philippe Tavernier, LRT Project Manager, QDVC
Dr. Ali Mahdi, Technical Director, Qatar Project Management (QPM)
13:00 Technical topic: Evolving the traditional cut-and-cover method through the top-down approach
 Providing simpler sequencing operations
 Increasing durability through early slab casting
 Employing Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) which cut the face of the tunnel whilst hosting a
range of supporting infrastructure
13:30 Lunch and networking break
14:30 Interactive panel discussion: Mitigating the risks of tunnel projects through planning and risk
management
 Ensuring an effective geotechnical investigation report is conducted to enable a robust TBM
design
 Sharing the risk of unexpected ground conditions between the client and the contractor to
achieve a competitive tender price
 Sourcing state of the art tunnel boring machines (TBM) without delaying the project
 Evaluating the risks and rewards of design and build and design, build and operate contracts
 Preparing a value engineering report in order to reduce costs without compromising quality
15:00 Technical topic: Discussing the suitability of immersed tube tunnels for developing underwater
road and railway networks in the region
• Demonstrating the process and advantages of forming an immersed tube tunnel
• Refining the technique to suite the region's geology and individual project requirements
• Defining the future of immersed tube tunnels with the region
15:30 Interactive panel discussion: Considering the implementation of best-practice fire and safety
programmes for tunnelling projects in the Middle East
 Delivering optimum tunnel safety programmes throughout the structure life-span
 Examining new standards and regulations in relation to implementation, equipment upgrades
and training programmes
 Incorporating an effective risk analysis and fit-for-purpose disaster management plan in case of
emergency
 Effectively manage safety in emergency scenarios including: fire, explosion, collapse through
examining emergency response planning procedures and technologies used in fire detection
 Assessing best-practice ventilation smoke control systems, fire regulatory codes and fire safety
engineering in tunnels
Chair’s closing comments
15:35 End of summit day one
SUMMIT DAY 2 – MONDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2012
DELIVERING ICONIC BRIDGES TO ALIGN WITH QATAR’S 2030 VISION OF DEVELOPING A

WORLD-CLASS INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK
09:30 Achieving best-practice project management for infrastructure projects within Doha -
Implementing the Qatar Transportation Master Plan (QTMP)
 Mapping urban planning in relation to infrastructure development
 Assessing the implementation strategy, key milestones and priorities for accomplishing Qatar’s
multi-modal Transportation Master Plan
 Effectively managing each phase to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within the
prescribed budget
 Coordinating with other government programmes to provide a consistent and planned approach
to increasing capacity
 Achieving the objectives of the QTMP through strategically located bridge projects
Invited speaker:
Abdulla Mohd. Hijji Al Baker, Consultant, Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning, Qatar
10:00 Case study: Doha Bay Crossing – Delivering an iconic bridge for Qatar
 Revealing the project plans so far including the concept, requirements and time-schedule
 Introducing the tender requirements for the detailed design phase
 Planning early engagement with suppliers to ensure that the necessary resources skills, capacity
and logistics are in place
10:45 Meeting client expectations – An overview of KBR’s role in the design management of bridges
for Qatar’s Expressway Programme
 Providing an update on the standardisation of bridge designs
 Specifications employed for waterproofing, bearings, expansion joints, concrete coatings
 Benchmarking bridge detailing to achieve high-quality, attractive structures
 Constructing integral abutment bridges to reduce costs, improve durability and minimise
maintenance
Invited speaker:
Ian Flynn, Principal Bridge Design Engineer, KBR Expressway Department, Infrastructure Affairs
11:15 Networking break
11:45 360 degree panel discussion: Examining the elevated sections of the Doha Metro track
 Discussing the development status of Qatar’s Doha Metro rail network
 Revealing plans and recommendations for the elevated sections of the track
 Examining the tender requirements and time-schedule for the next phase
Invited panelists include:
Senior representative, Qatar Railways Company
Hamad Al Bishri, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, QDVC
12:15 Project scenario: Integrating highway bridges, overpasses and interchanges safely and
seamlessly with existing infrastructure networks
 Understanding the main objectives for developing the bridges, overpasses and interchanges to
plan how it will link with the existing infrastructure network
 Conducting a feasibility study to determine the safest and least disruptive method of
constructing the bridge during the installation phase
 Determining appropriate traffic signaling systems and road barriers to inform road-users of the
modified route
Invited speakers:
Brigadier Mohamed Al Malki, General Secretary, Qatar National Committee for Traffic Safety, Ministry
of Interior
Ademola Illori, Road Safety Expert, Qatar Traffic Department
ADOPTING BEST-PRACTICE ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO OPTIMISE THE BRIDGE

LIFE-SPAN
13:45 Interactive panel discussion: International Post-Tensioning Standards/Selecting Post-Tensioning

Protection Levels
 Background discussion of PTI – History, goals, publications and how PTI can assist your
organisation
 Examining international standards for post-tensioning, including PTI, AASHTO and International
Federation for Structural Concrete (fib)
 Selecting post-tensioning protection levels
Key points to be discussed:
 Accessing the aggressivity of the environment
 Classifying the protection provided by the structure
 Identifying post-tensioning protection levels
 Discussing requirements for each PT protection level
Larry B. Krauser, President, Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) and Vice President, General Technologies
14:15 Technical topic: Evaluating the applications of cathodic bridge protection for the Middle East to
minimise maintenance costs and environmental advantages
• Understanding the principles and advances in cathodic bridge protection in reducing corrosion
damage and cracking
• Employing specialist engineering firms to ensure proper control, testing and documentation of
each stage of the works
• Relating the technology to the Middle East market through examples from across the region for
marine structures
• Defining the future of cathodic protection systems through the development of region-specific
standards
14:45 Project scenario: Extending the life-span of bridges through best-practice asset management
• Examining the challenges of current bridge repair and maintenance methods in the region
• Understanding the principles of asset management and the related applications for bridges
• Demonstrating best-practice bridge asset management methods
• Evaluating the latest techniques and technologies related to bridge asset management
Invited speakers:
Amal AlKhamis, Director, Roads Maintenance Department and Roads Contracts Department,
Directorate of Public Works Sharjah
Engineer Helal AlSahi, Director, Road Design Department, Directorate of Public Works Sharjah
15:15 Chair’s closing comments
15:20 End of summit
SUMMIT DAY 3: TUESDAY 13 NOVEMBER 2012
IMPLEMENTING HIGH-QUALITY BRIDGE PROJECTS ACROSS THE REGION
09:30 Case study: Connecting Bahrain with the GCC infrastructure network
 Reviewing in-depth plans for the development of causeways to link Bahrain with the GCC
 Mapping bridge projects that will be developed to link the islands of Bahrain
 Understanding the project time-lines, requirements and packages of work for each project
Invited speaker:
His Excellency Dr. Juma Al Ka'abi, Minister, Ministry of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning,
Kingdom of Bahrain
Confirmed speaker:
Dr. Maher Abouseif, Advisor, Minister of Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Kingdom of
Bahrain
10:00 Implementing the next phase of Bahrain’s traffic management plan in line with the Kingdom’s
2030 Economic Vision
 Providing an overview of current and future bridge and causeway projects in Bahrain
 Constructing the link between Manama with Muharraq- An update on the progress of the North
Manama Causeway and Bridge
 Presenting the Mina Salman Interchange Traffic Management plan
Invited speakers:
Sayed Bader Alawi, Chief of Roads Special Projects, Ministry of Works Bahrain
Raed Al Salah, Project Team Leader, North Manama Causeway, Ministry of Works Bahrain
10:30 Case study: Abu Dhabi Municipality's community infrastructure projects – Maximising
pedestrian accessibility
 Meeting the demand from communities to provide pedestrian bridges to link them together
 Selecting a fast construction method and material to prevent disruption to the inhabitants
 Devising an appropriate maintenance contract to maximise the life-span of the structure
 Determining additional features for ease of access including elevators for disabled access
Invited speakers:
His Excellency Engineer Abdulla S. Al Shamsi, Executive Director Infrastructure and Municipal Assets
Sector, Abu Dhabi Municipality
Dr. Jamal El Zarif, Technical Advisor, Municipal Infrastructure and Assets Sector, Abu Dhabi Municipality
11:00 Networking break
11:30 Explaining the Ministry of Transport procedures, guidelines and processes for bridge design,
construction and management
 Selecting bridge type based on the required speed of construction and site requirements
 Defining bridge aesthetics in relation to the surrounding environment
 Describing criteria, procedures and processes employed by the MOT for the design of bridge and
elevated structures
 Considering rehabilitation and maintenance methods required for bridges within the Kingdom
Engineer Ebrahim Al-Babtain, Director of Design Department, Ministry of Transport, Saudi Arabia
12:00 Case study: Revealing the project features and requirements for the world’s fifth longest bridge
- Jaber Al Ahmed Al Sabah Bridge/Subiya Causeway
Invited speaker:
His Excellency Dr. Fadhel Safar Ali Safar, Minister for Public Works and State Minister for Planning and
Development Affairs, Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait
EXAMINING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING QATAR-SPECIFIC BRIDGE DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION CODES
12:30 American Concrete Institute (ACI): Advancing concrete knowledge in Qatar

 Reviewing recent ACI developments in concrete technology, codes and performance
specifications for bridges
 Selecting appropriate materials, proportioning and mix optimisation for various concrete bridges
 Becoming aware of challenges for concrete contractors to devise realistic project time-schedules
and minimise potential delays and conflicts
 Defining durability for concrete by examining characteristics including: permeability, abrasion
resistance, heat resistance, corrosion and alkali silica reactivity
 Learning about online resources, visiting seminars and certified programmes for Qatar’s
bridges industry
Invited speaker:
Engineer Khaled Mohamed Al Emadi, Head of Qatar Chapter, American Concrete Institute
14:00 Technical topic: Developing an integrated load-test technique to accurately determine the
bridge load carrying capacity
 Contributing factors which can potentially reduce the load carrying capacity of a bridge
throughout the life-span
 Analysing the load rating factor in order to determine the necessary repairs required to
rehabilitate or strengthen weak structural elements
 Re-assessing load carrying capacity for existing bridges to determine the appropriate vehicle
type, weight and speed
14:30 Technical topic: Successfully constructing bridges in developed, built-up areas

 Defining the challenges of constructing a bridge, of any size, within developed areas of a city
 Analysing construction options for bridges being developed in built-up areas in relation to bridge
type and material selection
 Devising a strategy for reducing disruption to existing end-user routes during construction
 Reducing the potential impact on the surrounding environment and inhabitants of noise and air
pollution, diversions and traffic
15:00 Chair’s closing comments
15:10 End of summit


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International conference dates: 11 – 13 November 2012

Key confirmed speakers:

DELIVERING ICONIC TUNNELS TO ALIGN WITH QATAR’S 2030 VISION OF DEVELOPING A

10:30 Case study: Drill and blast tunnelling

11:45 Executive exchange and networking break

13:30 Lunch and networking break

Chair’s closing comments

15:35 End of summit day one

DELIVERING ICONIC BRIDGES TO ALIGN WITH QATAR’S 2030 VISION OF DEVELOPING A

11:15 Networking break

12:45 Lunch and networking break

ADOPTING BEST-PRACTICE ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO OPTIMISE THE BRIDGE

13:45 Interactive panel discussion: International Post-Tensioning Standards/Selecting Post-Tensioning

15:15 Chair’s closing comments

15:20 End of summit

IMPLEMENTING HIGH-QUALITY BRIDGE PROJECTS ACROSS THE REGION

11:00 Networking break

EXAMINING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING QATAR-SPECIFIC BRIDGE DESIGN AND

12:30 American Concrete Institute (ACI): Advancing concrete knowledge in Qatar

13:00 Lunch and networking break

14:30 Technical topic: Successfully constructing bridges in developed, built-up areas

15:00 Chair’s closing comments

15:10 End of summit

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