Managing Tunneling Induced Ground Movements: Geocomp

Lucky Nagarajan, Director of Business Development, Consulting & Monitoring, Geocomp; W. Allen Marr, Former CEO and Senior Strategic Advisor, Geocomp

Instrumentation and monitoring are crucial for ensuring safety, stability, and quality in tunneling projects. With tunnels and metro lines being constructed worldwide, it is essential for geotechnical engineers to understand the risks and ensure community safety. The LA Metro Crenshaw/LAX Corridor project demonstrates the value of real-time monitoring in minimizing ground movements and damage from urban tunneling.