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SMEC
specialist
in
Geotechnics
presents
thought-provoking
technical
talk
on
pressure
tunnels
for
hydropower
projects
July 21, 2023
Hydropower and pumped storage projects are gaining popularity as attractive options for environmentally friendly energy generation and large-scale storage solutions. These projects heavily rely on pressure tunnels and shafts, which serve as essential elements in their infrastructure.

SMEC’s Technical Principal Mahdi Zoorabadi a specialist in rock engineering is providing a providing a critical review of the geomechanical aspects of pressure tunnels and evaluating associated risks in an upcoming technical talk.

 

Mahdi Zoorabadi stated “I look forward to sharing insights, discussing advancements, and exploring innovative solutions that contribute to the safe and efficient design of pressure tunnels and shafts. Together, we can drive the progress of geotechnical understanding and ensure a sustainable future for hydropower and pumped storage projects ”

 

Join us in SMEC’s Melbourne office, register here: https://www.ats.org.au/ats-event/geomechanics-of-pressure-tunnels-and-shafts-a-critical-review-of-existing-knowledge/ or to register for online contact Mahdi.Zoorabadi@smec.com.

About Mahdi Zoorabadi

Mahdi Zoorabadi (BSc, MSc, PhD) has 22 years of experience in consultancy and research in a broad range of tunnelling and rock engineering fields. Mahdi has been involved in site investigations and design of tunnelling, underground structure, dams and hydropower projects in Australia and overseas.

He has extensive experience in preliminary and secondary ground support design for underground structures through empirical and numerical modelling techniques, optioning and design of pressure tunnels, field rock testing, rock stress measurement, groundwater studies, monitoring, and instrumentation. He won David Sudgen Award (2013) from the Australian Tunnelling Society. Mahdi is actively involved in research activities through collaboration as Adjunct Associate Professor with UNSW Sydney, supervising PhD and Master students.

Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahdi-zoorabadi-45170430/