CBT

Brazil is enjoying today one of its most promising phases, with the eyes of the world focused on the potential growth of its economy and the implementation of major international events such as the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016.  At the same time, the country is facing the need for massive investments in infrastructure, whether to ensure the growth of its economy, or to improve the degree of social development of the population, which is becoming more and more urban.

In this scenario, the implementation of large projects arises, such as the Belo Monte hydropower plant, the high speed train linking Rio de Janeiro-Sao Paulo-Campinas (TAV), transposition of the Sao Francisco river, investments in Pre-Salt and urban mobility works, mainly in large cities. The time is, therefore, very suitable for tunnelling engineering, which will play a major role in the country’s development.
It is in this scenario that the Brazilian Tunnelling Committee – CBT, of the Brazilian Association of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering - ABMS - is pleased to invite you to the 3rd BRAZILIAN CONGRESS ON TUNNELS AND UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES – 3rd CBT - and the 2012 International Seminar "SOUTH AMERICAN TUNNELLING - SAT'2012" to be held in São Paulo, between 20th and 22nd of March 2012.

Eleven topics, deemed essential for professionals who work in the underground structures area, will be addressed, promoting discussion, exchange of experiences and technical update, besides the presentation of new technologies and trends in design and construction.

In addition to the presentation of technical papers from Brazil and South America, repeating the success of the 2nd Congress held in 2008, lectures by distinguished national and international experts will be given, current topics will be discussed, as well as exhibition of products, services and equipment, and technical visits.

Two days will be reserved for a refresher course and training in the area of tunnelling, to be taught by Brazilian and international renowned professionals in tunnel engineering.