Gulf Tunneling Company Profile

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COMPANY PROFILE
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Company Profile
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Organization Chart & Key Staff
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Experience
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Micro-tunneling: The Idea
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Technical Description
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HDD
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Equipment
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HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT
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COMPANY PROFILE
complex boring
& tunneling works
GULF
TUNNELING
Gulf Tunneling (GT) is an engineering firm that specializes in planning
and executing complex boring & tunneling works. We are considered the
biggest self-contained Micro-Tunneling company in the GCC. Our acquired
technological & operational experiencecoupled with the rapid growth
of the regionallows us to partake in great infrastructure projects and
developments throughout the State of Qatar, with over 45,000 meters of
tunnel currently installed or ongoing.
Our underground installations have reached remarkable depths, on every type of
ground condition, with pipe diameters reaching several meters. We have served
government agencies, gas majors, private contractors, and private developers
using our field-expertise and our fleet of equipment (including TBMs,
separation plants, control containers, cranes, water tankers, and more). Our
services include installation of all kinds of underground gravity and pressure
pipelines for drainage, water mains, and utility tunnels.
Since inception in 2002, GT has become a leader in the field of MicroTunneling. Our technical & commercial team is multinational, comprised of
professionals with project experience from around the world. HSE has always
been a top priority: we have maintained a record of zero Loss-Time Incidents
(LTI) in every project.
biggest self-contained
Micro-Tunneling company

in the Gulf
OVER 45,000 METERS OF
TUNNEL CURRENTLY INSTALLED OR ONGOING
LIMITLESS SHAFT DEPTHS
MILLIMETER PRECISION
injury-free operations
At Gulf Tunneling, our objective is excellence.

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ORGANIZATION CHART
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KEY
STAFF

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MT In-Charge

Houssam Rassmy, BSc Eng.

Experience in Tunneling & Boring Works: 16 years (GCC & Egypt)
Employed by GT: 8 years.
Operations In-Charge

Nader Dahab, BSc Civil Eng.

Experience in Construction: 17 years (GCC & Egypt)
Experience in Tunneling & Boring Works: 15 years
Employed by GT: 5 years.
MT Operation Engineers
KEY
PERSONNEL
Summary of
Experience
Mohammad Daidamony, BSc Communication & Electrical Engineering

Employed by GT: 4 years
David Abraham, Diploma Electronics Eng.

Experience in Tunneling & Boring Works: 12 years (GCC & India)
HUsham Ibrahim, BEng.

Experience in Tunneling & Boring Works: 14 years (GCC, India, Africa)
Tarek Abu Laila, BSC Mech Eng.

HDD Operators

Kambalathan M
Experience as Directional Drilling Operator: 12 years (GCC & India)
Manivel Elavazhgan
Experience as Directional Drilling Operator: 10 years (GCC)
Vengadasmy Muthuraj
Experience as Directional Drilling Operator: 11 years (GCC)
Maintenance Engineers

WaSsim Eid, BSc Mech Eng.

Experience in Maintenance Works of Heavy Plant & Equipment: 10 years (GCC & Syria)
Employed by GT: 1 year
HSE Officer

Jimoh Kazeem Adewale

Experience as Health, Safety, Environment Officer: 9 years (GCC & Africa)
Employed
by GT: 2 years
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ORGANIZATION CHART
MANAGING
DIRECTOR
SAFETY
OFFICER
MT IN-CHARGE
HOUSSAM
RASSMY
QA / QC
INSPECTOR
SECRETARY
DOCUMENT
CONTROLLER
OPERATIONS IN-CHARGE
NADER DAHAB
MT Operation Eng.
Mohammad
Daidamony
1 Foreman
6 Labours
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MT Operation Eng.
David
Abraham
1 Foreman
6 Labours
MT Operation Eng.
HUsham
Ibrahim
1 Foreman
6 Labours
MT Operation Eng.
TareK
Abu Laila
1 Foreman
6 Labours
Maintenance Eng.
HDD Senior
Operator
WasSIm
Eid
Kambalathan
1 Electrician
1 Mechanic
4 Assistance
2 HDD Operators
10 Labours
experienced. passionate. qualified.

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MicroTunneling In-Charge
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STAFF CV
Houssam el-Din Mohamed RASSMY

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.Sc. Eng.
Ain Shams University - Cairo 1989
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 16 years experience as a Tunneling Operating Engineer.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
2002 - Present Gulf Tunneling
Micro-Tunneling In Charge, Doha, Qatar

BP#1G - 1B(3) Al Luqta Micro Tunnels & Ducts
Doha Express Way - D Ring Road Interchange
Civil Project 622/2 Tunnel 200m
Civil Project 624 & 625 Tunnel 1,800m

Civil Project 174/1
Tunnel
250m

Civil Project 622/1
Tunnel
280m
Civil Project 621 Tunnel 760m
Civil Project 394 Tunnel 3,500m

Industrial Area Sewerage - Phase 1
1998 - 2002
Silver Coast Construction & Boring Co. LLC Millennium T&GM
Micro-Tunneling Operating Engineer, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Mirfaa Sewerage Scheme Tunnel 4,000m

Abou Hassa Road Crossing
Tunnel
700m
Qurain Al Aish & Mirfaa Tunnel 1,450m
1996 - 1998 Astraco Construction
Micro Tunneling Operating Engineer, UAE
Al Ain Water Distribution Network Tunnel 3,300m

Water Distribution Network at Al Shabak Tunnel
400m
1995 - 1996 Admak
Micro Tunneling Operating Engineer, Bahrain
Heelliah 1 & 2 Tunnel 820m
Samha Sewerage Scheme 503/1 Tunnel 970m
1994 - 1995 Behzad
Micro Tunneling Operating Engineer, Bahrain
050/98/31 66kV Transmission Dev. Tunnel 900m
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Operations In-Charge
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STAFF CV
Nader Fadl Maamoun DAHAB

QUALIFICATIONS: B.Eng. Civil Engineering
Zagazig University, Egypt - 1993
CAREER SUMMARY:
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Operations In-Charge, Doha, Qatar

Supervision & operation of Herrenknecht micro-tunneling machine for AVN 600, AVN

800, AVN 1000, AVN 1200, AVN 1600, AVN 2000 and AVN 2400 BP#1G - 1B(3) Al Luqta Micro Tunnels & Ducts

2,749m
Civil Project 565 Tunnel 6802m
Upgrading of West Bay & Gharaffa Water Station

545m
2005 - 2006 General Construction Co.
Senior Project Engineer, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Construction of Water line & Civil Work for 8,000 residential accommodations at Alshawamekh
1997 - 2005 Al Manbaa Drilling Est.
Assistant Project Manager, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Supervision & operation of Herrenknecht micro-tunneling machine for AVN 500, AVN 800B, AVN 1000, AVN 1200, AVN 1500
ADSS Contract No. 507/1 Tunnel 350LM
ADSS Contract No. WED/AD/208-206 Tunnel 1400m
ADSS Contract No. 142/1B Tunnel 550LM
ADSS Contract No. 404 Tunnel 825LM
ADSS Contract No. N-0226 Tunnel 300LM
ADSS Contract No. 718A Tunnel 1,750m
ADSS Contract No. 981 Tunnel 920LM
ADSS Contract No. N-00-0302 Tunnel 900LM
ADSS Contract No. N-000-0173-Lot A Tunnel 1,100m
ADSS Contract No. WED-44/89 Tunnel 2,180m

ADSS Contract No. 48/2 Dubai Municipality Tunnel
1,480m
1995 - 1997
Cairo Water Consortium
Tunneling Engineer, Cairo, Egypt
Supervision & execution of shield machine (Lovat - Germany)
for 2,200 mm DIA with Tunnel 6,400m

Supervision & execution of Herrenknecht Micro-Tunneling machine for AVN 600
1994 - 1995 Greater Cairo Utility Data Center
Civil Engineer, Cairo, Egypt
1993 - 1994
Mechanical Engineering Group Co.
Civil Engineer, Cairo, Egypt
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MicroTunneling Engineer
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STAFF CV
Mohd. El-Daidamony Sayed Ahmed EL-DEEB

QUALIFICATIONS: B.Sc. Communications & Electronics Engineering
Zagazig University - Egypt 2000
TRAINING COURSES:
Computer Interface Cards design & circuit design
Data acquisition systems design & digital control design

Installation and programming of PBX telephone system

Assembly, C, and C++ Programming

Control modules using AVR microcontroller & LCD modules

PLC and Control Panel Programming
CAREER SUMMARY:
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Site Engineer & Micro-Tunneling Operator
Electrical/Technical Support
Doha, Qatar

1,200 mm DIA Tunnel 508m
Civil Project 622/2
600 mm DIA Tunnel 73m

Civil Project 624 & 625
300 mm DIA Tunnel 1,648m
1,000 mm DIA Tunnel 1,860m
GTC-78 Upgrading of West Bay & Gharaffa Water Stations
Hassan Juma Backer Co.
1,000mm DIA Tunnel 155m

Civil Project 565 Drainage Affairs, ASHGHAL
1,500mm DIA Tunnel 1,283m
2003 - 2005 Global Engineering Services
Site Engineer & Micro-Tunneling Operator
Electrical/Technical Support
Kuwait
Slawa Sewerage Scheme
Kuwait Cont. DE-46 Tunnel 10,369 LM
2002 - 2003
Commerce and Technology Group
Site Engineer, Cairo, Egypt

Responsible for installation & commission of light current system
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STAFF CV
David Mamachan ABRAHAM

QUALIFICATIONS: Diploma in Industrial Electronics Engineering

Two year Specialization in Engineering Drawing
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 10 years experience as Tunneling Operations Engineer
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Micro-Tunneling Engineer, Doha, Qatar
GTC-78 Upgrading of West Bay & Gharaffa Water Stations
Hassan Juma Backer Co.

Civil Project 565 Drainage Affairs, ASHGHAL
1998 - 2008 Assistant Maintenance Engineer
India Municipality
Mumbai Sewage Project Tunnel 3,900m
Bahrain
Al Hassanain Trading Corp. Tunnel 3,900m
Al Khaja Est. Tunnel 190m
Qatar

Min. Agriculture C.P. 675395/4 & 574
Tunnel
5,000m

SATCO Company
Tunnel

45m
Lotus Company Tunnel 110m
Al-Huda Engineering
Min. Drainage Affairs, C.P. 451/A Tunnel 1,200m

C.P. 505 Phase 2
Tunnel
95m

Al Jaber Engineering
Tunnel

93m
Qatar Petroleum, Tekfen Co.
Tunnel
215m
CCC Company Tunnel 210m

Mesaieed Transmission Pipeline
Tunnel
110m

Ras Gas & Black Cat Construction
Tunnel
135m

Medgulf Company
Tunnel

75m
Kingdom of Saudia Arabia

Riyadh Feeder Line Bypass, Thumamah Junction
Al Rashid Company Tunnel 260m

Ministry of Drainage Affairs (Riyadh)
Cercon Company Tunnel 90m

Royal Commission - Jubail
Tunnel
90m
Oman
Ministry of Affairs MSCP Project Tunnel 435m
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MicroTunneling Division Engineer
GULF TUNNELING
STAFF CV
Husham Hussein IBRAHIM

QUALIFICATIONS: B. Eng.

Birla Institute of Technology, India
CAREER SUMMARY:
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Micro-Tunneling Division Engineer, Doha, Qatar


Civil Project 624 & 624 -
Tunnel
1800 m
Civil Project 174/1 - Tunnel 250 m
Civil Project 565
2002 - 2007 Al Manbaa Drilling Establishment
Mechanical Engineer, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Routine maintenance, Minimize down-time of machinery, Trouble-shooting & technical support, Supervision of

Mechanical work, Planning of activities with emphasis on quality control, Coordination with commissioning

authorities & teams, Management of projects with Micro-Tunneling Machines: Water pipe lines, Sewage lines
1998 - 2002 Al Mansoori

Supervision of company workshop, Creation of recommendation & maintenance plans (preventative &

predictive) of heavy machinery & equipment, Schedule planning & coordination with site supervisors

Erection of instruments: (Hydraulic & Pneumatic) machines, Oil field services equipment, Industrial plants

Spare parts, Supervision with particular emphasis on HSE
1994 - 1998 Al Manbaa Drilling Establishment

Installation designing, Repair & maintenance of earth-moving equipment, hydraulic machines and associate

controls, Installation & maintenance of: Pneumatic systems, Water pumps, Generators,Heavy duty diesel engines
Site Engineer, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Construction of non-disruptive road-crossing of horizontal drilling using Micro-Tunneling and Pipe-Jacking method.
1993 - 1994
El Rodwan Trade & Services Co. Ltd.
Engineer, Sudan

Repairing of revolving and reciprocating machines, Maintenance planning, Overhaul schedule reviews of

machine drawings, Ordering of spare parts, Defect report studies, Recommendations of policy modifications.
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STAFF CV
Tarek Abd El Rahman Abo LAILA

QUALIFICATIONS: B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering
Zagazig University - Egypt 1992
TRAINING COURSES:

Basics of Pneumatic Control, Basics of Hydraulics Control I, Basics of Hydraulics Control II, Four months in
Azhar Tunnel Project in TBM 9.4m DIA, Maintenance & Mechanical Training
CAREER SUMMARY:
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Micro-Tunneling Engineer & Maintenance Engineer
Doha, Qatar

CP 565 Drainage Affairs, ASHGHAL BP#1G - 1B(3)

Al Luqta Micro Tunnels & Ducts
Civil Project 394 Tunnel 3,500m
Upgrading of West Bay & Gharaffa Water Station -
545m
1998 - 2003 Arab Contractors
Micro-Tunneling Operating Engineer & Maintenance/Site Eng.
Kuwait
Using Herrenknecht Machines:

Bab Zeuela Project (AVN 600mm DIA)
Tunnel

El Marg Project (AVN 600mm DIA)
Tunnel

Salwa Proj. @Kuwait Country (AVN 600mm) Tunnel

El Oroba Tunnel Project (AVN 600mm)
Tunnel

Fatmia Cairo Project (AVN 1,000mm)
Tunnel
Faisal - 26th July Corridor

Shibien El Kanater - Fayed
Tunnel

Alex Elmax Project (AVN 700mm)
Tunnel
500 LM
1,700LM
600LM
600LM
350LM
380m
540LM
1995 - 1998 Arab Contractors

Maintenance Engineer, Kuwait

Bridge & Special Construction Department: mechanics & repair, heavy equipment, concrete pumps, hydraulic

works, (Main workshop & on-site), Making of overall Hydraulic Transmission
1993 - 1995
Military Force
Engineer, Egypt

Main Workshop for Heavy Equipment: maintenance & repair of loaders, excavators, bulldozers
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STAFF CV
Kambalathan Muthusamy
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer training in HDD operation.
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 14 years experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
HDD Operator, Doha, Qatar
2005 - 2008 Gulf Direction Drilling
HDD Operator, Abu Dhabi, UAE
1996 - 2005 AJECT CompanyHDD Operator, Damman, KSA
Mechanical Engineer
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STAFF CV
Wassim Elias EID

QUALIFICATIONS:

B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering

Al Bath University - Syria 2006
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 3 years experience in maintenance of heavy equipment and
micro-tunneling machines.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Micro-Tunneling Maintenance Engineer, Doha, Qatar
2007 - 2009 General Company of Phosphate and Mines GECOPHAM
Mechanical Engineer, Homs, Syria

Supervised maintenance of heavy machines in the Eastern Phosphate Mines
Rear dumpers excavators
Bulldozers
Wheel loaders
Cranes
etc.
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HSE Officer
GULF TUNNELING
STAFF CV
Jimoh Kazeem ADEWALE
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QUALIFICATIONS:

B.Sc. Technology in Industrial Safety

The Federal University of Technology, Akure
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 9 years experience as a Health, Safety, & Environment Officer.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
HSE Officer, Doha, Qatar
2009 Domain Engineering
HSE Officer, Doha, Qatar
2006 - 2009
Frame Development Company Limited
HSE Officer, Ibadan, Nigeria
2004 - 2006
Mid Atlantic Construction
2001 - 2003
Heritage Builders Nigeria Limited
GULF TUNNELING
STAFF CV
Krishnakumar Venkata SAMY

QUALIFICATIONS:

B. Eng. Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Engineering, Krishnankoil
Madurai Kamaraj University, India 1993-1997
CAREER SUMMARY:
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:

C.P. 624 & 625
Tunnel Length

C.P. 174/1
Tunnel Length
1,800m
250m
2004 - 2008
Thrusboring Construction Company (TAMIMI Group)
Micro-Tunneling Engineer, Kuwait
Sanitary Renovation Works

Ministry of Public Works Drive Length 5,200m
2002 - 2001
Civil Works Company

Engineer, Damam, KSA
Public Works Project Drive Length
1,200m
1998 - 2002
India Municipality
Engineer, Mumbai, India

Mumbai Sewage Project Drive Length 3,700m
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STAFF CV
Simon VARGHESE
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QUALIFICATIONS:
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering

St. Josephs College of Engineering, Chennai
Anna University, India
TRAINING COURSES:

National Thermal Power Corporation (Badarpur, Delhi, India)

M/s Kempe Engineering Services (Doha, Qatar)
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 12 years experience as a Tunneling Operations Engineer.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
MicroTunneling Foreman
GULF TUNNELING
STAFF CV
Boghdadi Abd-El Wahab

QUALIFICATIONS:
CAREER SUMMARY:
Manufacturer Training on Micro-Tunneling Machines.

Over 15 years experience in Micro-Tunneling works.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Micro-Tunneling Foreman, Doha, Qatar
2004 - 2005 Global International Company
Micro-Tunneling Foreman, Kuwait & Oman
2002 - 2004
Qatar Building Company
1998 - 2002 Arab Contractors A.R.E.
Micro-Tunneling Foreman, Kuwait
1994 - 1998
C.W.C. International A.R.E.
Micro-Tunneling Foreman
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STAFF CV
Mohammed MEHANA
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QUALIFICATIONS:
CAREER SUMMARY:
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
2004 - 2005 Global International Company
2002 - 2004
Qatar Building Company
GULF TUNNELING
STAFF CV
Sayed Abd-ElbWahab Mohd. AHMED

QUALIFICATIONS:
CAREER SUMMARY:
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
1999 - 2003
Orascom Company
Micro-Tunneling Foreman, Egypt
1994 - 1999
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STAFF CV
Yousarri Mahmoud Mohd. HAMED
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer training.
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 16 years experience in Micro tunneling.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
1994 - 1998
H DD O p e r a t o r
GULF TUNNELING
STAFF CV
MANIVEL ELAVAZHGAN
QUALIFICATIONS:
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 9 years experience as HDD Locator & Operator.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
1999 - 2008 AJECT Company
HDD Operator, Damman, KSA
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H DD O p e r a t o r
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STAFF CV
VENGADASMY MUTHURAJ
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QUALIFICATIONS:
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 12 years experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
HDD Operator, Damman, KSA
Electrican
GULF TUNNELING
STAFF CV
Velu SUGUMAR
QUALIFICATIONS:
S.S.L.C.
TRAINING COURSES:
Electrician Technical Course from Tamilnadu Technical
CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 15 years experience as Electrical Foreman & Supervisor.
EMPLOYMENT RECORD:
Electrician, Doha, Qatar
Electrical Foreman & Site Supervisor, Dammam Saudi Arabia
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EXPERIENCE
PROJECTS Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

Project No.
Project Name
Client
Main
Contractor
Diameter of
Tunnel (mm)
Length of
Tunnel (m)
BP#1G-1B (3)
QP Al Luqta Micro Tunnels and Ducts
Drainage Affairs, ASHGHAL
QBC
600
889
GTC 142/D/2006
Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion

Phase V111/EHV Power cable
KAHARAMAA
QBC
700
640
TAC/LUS/101/09
Lusail Development Project

Sewerage Treatment Works
Lusail Real Estate/Qatari Diar
QBC
200
108
GTC 276/2009
Existing Distribution Network
KAHARAMAA
Al Waha
Contracting
300
152.5
GTC040
Design & Distribution of Traffic Diversion for

Wakra Ras Abu Abboud Road Intersection
Road Affairs, ASHGHAL
QBC
160
56
GTC 177/2007
Head Works Construction at Airport,Old Salwa,

Doha SW & Messaieed Town
KAHARAMAA
QBC
300
165
GTC 142/E/2006
Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion

Phase V111/EHV Power Cable
KAHARAMAA
QBC
300
126.4
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PROJECTS Micro - Tunneling

Project Name
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Client
Main
Contractor
Diameter of
Tunnel (mm)
Length of
Tunnel (m)
No. of
TBMs used
2,100
5,790
3.090
813
2,407
1,366
Doha & Rayyan Sewerage

Phase 2CP 626/2
QBC
200
300
400
500
600
1,000
Lusail Development Sewerage

Treatment
Qatari Diar/Lusail
QBC
2,000
1,120
GTC 269/2008 New Reservoirs & Assoc.Pipelines

Gharaffa,West Bay,Salwa Indust,WEst Bay,Salwa
Indust, Bani Hajr Water Station
KAHARAMAA
QBC
2,000
81
130.38
258.15
738.1
117.12
1,113.65
1,699
4,362
Muraikh Area Drainage and

outfall CP 565
QBC
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,600
2,000
2,400
Head Works Construction at Airport,Old Salwa,

Doha SW & Messaieed Town GTC 177/2007
KAHARAMAA
QBC
1,600
1,200
240
281.31
BP#1G - 1B(3)Al Luqta Micro

Tunnels and Ducts
Qatar Foundation for

Eduction city
QBC
1,200
508
Doha Expressway D-Ring Road

Interchange ERC 1400/D20/C4
QBC - Terna,
JV
2,000
2,749
73
148
565
977
637
1,648
876
1,860
PS 25 & 26 Catchments Sewerage

Phase 2 CP 622/2
QBC
600
800
1,200
1,600
2000
Abu Hamour Area

Sewerage Phase 1CP 624 & 625
QBC
300
600
1,000
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PROJECTS Micro - Tunneling

Project Name
Client
Main
Contractor
Diameter of
Tunnel (mm)
Length of
Tunnel (m)
No. of
TBMs used
Industrial Area Sewerage Phase1

CP 394
QBC
600
800
900
162
1,577
844
PS 25 & 26 Catchments Sewerage

CP622
QBC
600
73
Barwa Commerical Avenue Project
Barwa
Hochtief
800
317.13
790
630
660
2380
Doha & Rayyan Sewerage Phase

3 CP 626/3
Nael Bin
Harmal
400
500
600
1,000
Development of Roads at North

Khalifa & Markhiya Area, Zone 32
& 33
QBS International
400
600
800
197
57
1,135
GTC 78 Upgrading of West Bay &

Gharaffa West Station
KAHARAMAA
Hassan Juma
Backer
1,000
1,200
154.94
390.58
Interconnecting Barwa City &

Barwa Commerical Avenue
Barwa/ Hochtief
MACE
3000
335
Reinforcement of water
Transmission - GTC 275/2009
KAHARAMAA
HBK
1200
100
Midmac Contracting & Yuksel Insaat JV
3000
378
Road Crossing
Lusail Development Project

Construction (CP2)
Qatari/ Diar Lusail
Aljaber &
Partner
1,600
1,170
Zoo Road to Rayyan Road CP

174/1
QBC
1,000
1,144
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MICRO-TUNNELING
THE
IDEA

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Micro-Tunneling
As the name implies, micro-tunneling is the term for constructing small tunnels. These small diameter
tunnels make it impossible to have an operator inside the actual machine. Instead, the micro-tunnel boring machine (MTBM) must be operated remotely.
Operator
The operator directs the machine remotely from the safety of a control room on the grounds surface.
The operator is given constant feedback about the machine location, orientation, and corresponding hydraulic devices via a computer console. Machines also have video cameras and laser guidance that give
the operator more information. The operator controls the MTBM and the jacking frame with millimeter
precision.
Pipe
In most micro-tunneling operations the pipe is inserted from the entrance and pushed behind the machine. This process is often called Pipe Jacking. As the machine advances, more tunnel liner is pushed
from the entrance; thus, the speed of the advancing machine is controlled by the speed at which the
pipe is inserted.
Friction
As the length of tunnel increases, the friction against the earth around the pipe also increases.
Two practices are used to minimize this friction. First, over-cutting gives a slight gap between the inner edge of the tunnel and the outer edge of the liner. This requires a cutter wheel with a diameter
inch (12mm) to 4 inches (100mm) larger than the outside diameter of the liner. Second, an economical
and ecologically friendly lubricant, often bentonite slurry, is injected into this gap.
In addition to the actual lubrication effect, the pressure of the lubricant also prevents the gap from collapsing.
Longer
Tunnels
In addition to the jacking frame, smaller jacks, called interjacks, may be inserted between sections of
longer tunnel liners. These interjacks push the two sections of liner apart, while friction on the liner sections between the interjack and the tunnel entrance prevent the liner from sliding backwards. Therefore,
the liner behind the interjack does not move, and the sections in front of it receive additional pushing
force.
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DESCRIPTION

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1. Micro-Tunneling
in Brief
System Components
GT
uses the worlds most reliable Micro-Tunneling machine, Herrenknecht

AVN typecomplete with all equipmentto drive non man-entry
tunnels, using pipe-jacking techniques in the trenchless concept of
pipe works. This modern machine type now allows access to the working face
from the jacking pit via a door just behind the cutting face. Obstacles such as sheet
piles, steel girders, and boulders can now simply be removed. This new access
also provides the ability to replace worn cutter rings, allowing tunneling in hard
rock to be extended to retention lengths of over 500m.
This system is ideal for use in urban areas. Additional ground-improvement
processes will be unnecessary (such as compressed air, ground treatment, or
freezing), and the convenient size of the launching and reception shafts allow for:
Minimal disturbance to traffic

Maximum possible conservation
Compact
of protected landscape areas

containerized equipment design on the surface
Crew
MT
MT
MT
5-7
Micro-tunneling machine c/w cutting head

Control container c/w power pack module
Jacking frame
Interjack stations
Separation plant c/w tanks with fresh water storage capacity
Mobile crane to set up the machine and to handle the pipes
Bentonite pump and bentonite system
Feed and slurry pumps
Pipe rack to hold feed and slurry pipes
Shaft feed and flexibile slurry lines
Launch seals
Laser guidance system
Generator with sufficient power output for all components requirements
Launch and reception shafts
Jacking pipes 3 meters long
Water
supply
Key Advantages to Micro-Tunneling/Pipe-Jacking
The Gulf Tunneling crew that is responsible for the Herrenknecht AVN machines
operation and maintenance are:

Micro-tunneling system components used on most projects include:
engineer/operator
fitter & welder
electrician
laborers
M/S Herrenknecht will provide direct technical assistance and/or presence on a

need-to basis in the rare case of unforeseen difficulties during execution.
Micro-Tunneling and Pipe-Jacking is reliable and cost-effective. Key advantages

include:
earth moving (only for launching & receiving shafts)
of ground-water lowering (thus preventing dangerous settlements of

building foundations and road services)

Optimal protection for people and nature

Minimal effect to traffic and pedestrian mobility above ground

Flexible driving alignment (i.e. curved or linear)

All-weather construction (thus allowing for rapid completion and meeting
deadlines)

All ground-condition tunneling (including clay, silt, sand, gravel, and limestone)

Minimal
Absence
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2. Tunneling Process
Structural and mechanical components create a system for tunneling activities. The following pages provide a brief description of the main components in MicroTunneling construction.
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2.1 Micro-Tunneling Machine c/w Cutting Head

The cutting head of the tunneling machine is fitted with disc cutters to cut the
entire face of the tunnel, and is designed in a manner to operate in saturated
ground with water pressure.
The excavated material passes through openings in the cutting head to the crushing
& mixing chamber. The conical crushing chamber reduces the excavated material
to a size suitable for conveying to the surface separation plant. Transportation of
crushed material is achieved by using injected water through the feed nozzles,
which carry it through the back pipe. Crushing the excavated material minimizes
blocking of system components.
The cutting wheel is driven by means of hydraulic motors located within the cutting
head assembly. This renders both excavating and crushing powers independent
from the distance to the launch shaft.
The rotation of the cutting head and transportation of the excavated material is
continually controlled and operated while the TBM progresses forward.
The advance movement of the cutting head is achieved by the jacking forces from
the pipes behind as they are pushed forward with hydraulic rams located in the
jacking frame.
The following are special features for AVN machines:

Designed for soft ground, mixed ground, and especially hard rock conditions by
use of different cutting wheels (full face excavation)
Central access to cutting wheel for tool replacement (back-loading system)
Highly reliable steering operation due to inductive measuring system
Variable flushing modes / jet systems to suit different ground conditions
Superior cone crusher
Heavy-duty, long-life main bearing and high torque peripheral drive
Hydraulic power pack in machine can
Completely remote-controlled
(All machines compatible with U.N.S. Guidance System.)
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2.2 Control Container

Both the control station and the power pack modules
are housed within the same standard control
container, thus facilitating the setup and relocation
around the site. For the machine, the container will
be located adjacent to the launch shaft.
The control container is a management device,
where all system components can be operated and
monitored via the on-board computer system and
an array of measurement devices. Three steering
cylinders enable millimeter boring precision from the
operators panel in the control container. Steering
movement in any direction allows operator to correct
alignment or curve the drives with the simple push
of a button.
The control room is set as close as possible to the
excavated shaft, so convenient monitoring by the
operator is continuously available.
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2.3 Jacking Frame

The jacking frame consists of hydraulic rams, which constantly push the jacking
pipes into the bored tunnel. The jacking frame rests on the floor of the launch
shaft. The shaft wall provides the reaction to the pipe thrusting forces by means
of a concrete thrust pad, that is cast into place after the frame is positioned.
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2.4 Laser & Guidance System

A laser guidance system was developed specifically for use with this Herrenknecht
AVN machine. An electronic laser is preset to the desired grade and alignment
(i.e. vertical & horizontal axis) where the target plate is hermetically sealed within
the cutting head. This enables the laser beam to define the exact position of the
cutting head at all times during the drive.
The system consists of a target unit and a laser set. Via the main processor, the
actual position for the cutting head is calculated and displayed graphically on a
monitor conveniently located in the operators control panel. A measuring wheel
also provides continuous measurement of the tunnel length.
The computer-controlled guidance system constantly monitors all operating
functions of the system, with continuous data updates that enable print-outs
whenever necessary. A complete time-log of each drive is also recorded for future
reference.
Furthermore, the guidance system provides a constant record of the following data:

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Date & time

Total drive length (m)
Line & level (mm)
Vertical & horizontal angle of the cutting
Stroke of all steering cylinders (mm)
Thrust of the jacking rig (tons)
Torque at the cutting wheel (bars)
head assembly (mm/m)
2.5 Material Conveyance and Separation

A feed pump located next to the fresh water tank on the surface pressurizes the
feed water to the crushing chamber/cone nozzles. The reduced excavated material
mixes with feed water to form slurry. This is pumped out by slurry pumps (located
inside the tunnel and at the bottom of the launch shaft) towards the separation
plant where materials are separated from water and clean water is returned to
tanks.
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2.6 Bentonite Pump

& Bentonite System
The bentonite pump and systems
main purpose is to reduce friction.
The activity of the slurry pumps (used
to remove the spoil) is constantly
monitored to maintain maximum
recovery of excavated material. This
is necessary because the spoil tends
to flow towards the pipe/soil annulus,
and that increases the external friction
between these surfaces.
The bentonite mixture acts as a lubricant and face support medium in the pipe jacking process. Through injection nozzles in the pipe, the mixture is forced into an
annulus that results from a deliberate diameter difference between the tunneling machine and the concrete pipe. The resulting upward pressure reduces pipe friction
and, subsequently, the necessary jacking forces.
In any desired product pipe, a bentonite station with three ball valves may be installed. This station connects each valve to the evenly-distributed nozzles on the
circumference of the product pipe. An electrical signal from the container activates the individual pneumatically-controlled valves. A pneumatic actuator opens the ball
valve and enables bentonite to flow through the selected nozzle.
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2.7 Launching Seal

A steel launch seal, coated in flexible
polyurethane foaming agent, will be
fixed onto a concrete eye properly
located on the launching shaft wall
face. The cutting head starts its boring
at precisely that specified location. The
purpose of the seal rubber is to prevent
any injected materials and fines from
coming through the opened boundary.
2.8 Interjack Station

Interjack stations are used for long distance pipe jacking to move the pipeline in separate sections. The skin friction resulting
in feed resistance is divided by the number of interjack stations; consequently, the allowed jacking force of the pipe will not
be exceeded.
The position and number of interjack stations in line are subject to change, depending on the soil conditions. The first
interjack station is installed at a distance of approximately 50m behind the machine with subsequent stations installed at
approximate distances of 150m.
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HDD
HORIZONTAL DIRECT DRILLING

Directional boring, commonly called horizontal directional drilling or HDD, is a steerable trenchless method of installing underground pipes, conduits, and cables
in a shallow arc along a prescribed bore path by using a surface-launched drilling rig, with minimal impact on the surrounding area. Directional boring is used when
trenching or excavating is impractical.
Directional boring minimizes environmental disruption. It is suitable for a variety of soil conditions and jobs including road, landscape, and river crossings. Installation
lengths up to 2,000m have been completed, and diameters up to 56 (1,200 mm) have been installed in shorter runs. Pipes can be made of materials such as PVC,
polyethylene, ductile iron, and steel, as long as the pipes can be pulled through the drilled hole.
Directional boring is used for installing infrastructure such as:
telecommunications
and
power cable conduits
water lines
sewer lines
gas lines
oil lines
product pipelines, and

environmental remediation
casings.
It is used for crossing waterways, roadways, shore approaches, congested areas, environmentally sensitive areas, and areas where other methods are costlier.
HDD is used instead of other techniques to provide less traffic disruption, lower cost, deeper and/or longer installation, no access pit, shorter completion times, added
directional capabilities, and overall environmental safety.
Directional
Capabilities
HDD
Environmental
Safety
PROVIDES
Deeper/Longer
Installations
No Access Pit
Less Traffic
Disruption
Shorter
Completion Times
Lower Cost
The technique has extensive use in urban areas for developing subsurface utilities as it avoids extensive open cut trenches. Uncontrolled drilling can lead to damages of
existing utilities, however; so, the HDD method necessitates that the operator has complete information about the existing utilities so that he plans the whole alignment in
a way that prevents any damage to them. Different government agencies have established legislation to ensure safe work execution and to authorize such work in urban
environments. Different trenchless-technology promoting organizations have developed guidelines for this technique in order to standardize of the techniques.
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EQUIPMENT
CONTROL CONTAINERS
SN
EQUIPMENT NO
MANUFACTURER CAN BE USED WITH
M-699C
Herrenknecht
AVN600(M841M), ANN800B(M751M), AVN800A(M700M), AVN1200(M1098M)
M-1097C
Herrenknecht
M-1086C
Herrenknecht
M-1085C
Herrenknecht
AVN1600(M1210M), AVN2000(M1084), AVN2400(M1290M)
M-1252C
Herrenknecht
AVN1600(M1210M), AVN2000(M1084), AVN2400(M1290M)
M-1568C
Herrenknecht
AVN600(M841M) , ANN800B(M751M) , AVN800A(M700M) , AVN1200 (M1098M)
M-1570C
Herrenknecht
M-1610C
Herrenknecht
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TBM MACHINES
SN
EQUIPMENT NO
MANUFACTURER
EXTENSION KIT
AVN-600M841M
Herrenknecht
AVN-800B M751M
Herrenknecht
AVN-800A M700M
Herrenknecht
AVN-1200 M1098M Herrenknecht
1,000m Dia
2,400m Dia
3,000m Dia
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SEPARATION PLANTS
SN
EQUIPMENT NO
DESCRIPTION
Sep 150 I
Separation 150 m3/h Schauenburg
Sep 150 II
MAB 220 I
MAB 220 II
MAB 300
MAB 500
MANUFACTURER
WATER PUMPS
SN
DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER
QTY
FEED PUMP 30KW
Herrenknecht
FEED PUMP 55KW
Herrenknecht
FEED PUMP 90KW
Herrenknecht
FEED PUMP 75KW
Herrenknecht
FEED PUMP 132KW
Herrenknecht
SLURRY TUNNEL PUMP 30KW
Herrenknecht
Herrenknecht
Herrenknecht
Herrenknecht
10
SLURRY SHAFT PUMP 30KW
Herrenknecht
11
Herrenknecht
12
Herrenknecht
13
Herrenknecht
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HDD MACHINES
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SN
EQUIPMENT NO
DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER
HDD-01
HDD drilling machine Vermeer D100X120 Series II Vermeer
HDD-02
HDD drilling machine Ditch Witch JT3020 Mach 1
Ditch Witch
OTHER EQUIPMENT
SN EQUIPMENT NO DESCRIPTION
MANUFACTURER
EG-38
ELECTRICAL GENERATOR 1275KVA Caterpillar
EG-37
ELECTRICAL GENERATOR 545KVA
Caterpillar
EG-32
Caterpillar
EG-43
Caterpillar
EG-48
EG-48
EG-48
EGMT-01
Caterpillar
EGMT-02
Pramac
10
EGMT-03
Pramac
12
EGMT-04
Pramac
13
EGMT-05
Volvo
14
EGMT-06
Volvo
15
EGMT-07
Volvo
16
MC-11
MOBILE CRANE 160 TON
Liebherr
17
MC-13
MOBILE CRANE 80 TON
Deutsche Grove
18
MC-14
MOBILE CRANE 50 TON
Krupp
19
PICK UP 1 TON
Nissan
20
LT-43
PICK UP 1 TON
Nissan
21
PICK UP 1 TON
Nissan
22
PICK UP 1 TON
Nissan
23
PB-27
PASSENGER BUS
Nissan
24
PASSENGER BUS
Ashok Leyland
25
Grout Machine P13 DMR
Putzmeister
26
Grout Machine P13 DMR
Putzmeister
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HEALTH, SAFETY,
ENVIRONMENT
Our policy is simpleevery Gulf Tunneling employee bears a responsibility towards HSE issues.
We actively involve each member to ensure accident prevention, risk management, and environmental safeguarding.
As we pursue OHSAS and ISO Certifications 9001 & 14001, we conduct our activities under an integrated system that pledges the following:

Highest
quality tunneling
Continuous
Minimization
Control
Optimization
Strict
improvement in all occupational health and safety systems

of environmental damage, especially pollution
and reduction in use of energy and natural resources

of latest technologies to diminish waste
compliance with all applicable laws, requirements, regulations, and provisions
Our proactive commitment to prevention has allowed Gulf Tunneling to maintain a record of no Loss Time Incidents (LTI) since inception.
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G u lf T u nnelin g
T: +974 4465 1401 | F: +974 4467 0307
E: info@gulftunneling.com
W: www.gulftunneling.com

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Organization Chart & Key Staff

Micro-tunneling: The Idea

HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT

OVER 45,000 METERS OF

TUNNEL CURRENTLY INSTALLED OR ONGOING

LIMITLESS SHAFT DEPTHS

At Gulf Tunneling, our objective is excellence.

Houssam Rassmy, BSc Eng.

Nader Dahab, BSc Civil Eng.

Mohammad Daidamony, BSc Communication & Electrical Engineering

David Abraham, Diploma Electronics Eng.

HUsham Ibrahim, BEng.

Tarek Abu Laila, BSC Mech Eng.

WaSsim Eid, BSc Mech Eng.

Jimoh Kazeem Adewale

experienced. passionate. qualified.

Houssam el-Din Mohamed RASSMY

Over 16 years experience as a Tunneling Operating Engineer.

Nader Fadl Maamoun DAHAB

Over 16 years experience as a Tunneling Operating Engineer.

Mohd. El-Daidamony Sayed Ahmed EL-DEEB

Over 7 years experience as a Tunneling Operating Engineer.

David Mamachan ABRAHAM

Over 10 years experience as Tunneling Operations Engineer

MicroTunneling Division Engineer

Husham Hussein IBRAHIM

Over 14 years experience as Tunneling Operations Engineer

Tarek Abd El Rahman Abo LAILA

Over 10 years experience as a Tunneling Operating Engineer.

1995 - 1998 Arab Contractors

Manufacturer training in HDD operation.

Over 14 years experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling.

Wassim Elias EID

B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering

Jimoh Kazeem ADEWALE

B.Sc. Technology in Industrial Safety

Over 9 years experience as a Health, Safety, & Environment Officer.

Krishnakumar Venkata SAMY

B. Eng. Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Over 12 years experience as Tunneling Operations Engineer

Civil Works Company

National Thermal Power Corporation (Badarpur, Delhi, India)

Over 12 years experience as a Tunneling Operations Engineer.

Boghdadi Abd-El Wahab

Manufacturer Training on Micro-Tunneling Machines.

Manufacturer Training on Micro-Tunneling Machines.

Over 13 years experience in Micro-Tunneling works.

Sayed Abd-ElbWahab Mohd. AHMED

Manufacturer Training on Micro-Tunneling Machines.

Over 14 years experience in Micro-Tunneling works.

Yousarri Mahmoud Mohd. HAMED

Over 16 years experience in Micro tunneling.

Manufacturer training in HDD operation.

Over 9 years experience as HDD Locator & Operator.

Manufacturer training in HDD operation.

Over 12 years experience in Horizontal Directional Drilling.

Electrician Technical Course from Tamilnadu Technical

Over 15 years experience as Electrical Foreman & Supervisor.

PROJECTS Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)

QP Al Luqta Micro Tunnels and Ducts

Drainage Affairs, ASHGHAL

Qatar Power Transmission System Expansion

Lusail Development Project