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Exciting visit to the Idropolitana project in Torino with students from the Master’s programme in Civil Engineering – Geotechnics, as part of the courses Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering and Geotechnical Applications for Energy and the Environment.

The project represents a key infrastructure for urban water management and resilience in Torino, offering an excellent real-world case study of complex underground works in a densely built environment. During the visit, students had the opportunity to explore the construction site, observe shaft excavation activities, and gain first-hand insight into TBM operations and monitoring systems.

This experience provided a valuable link between theory and practice, highlighting topics such as soil–structure interaction, numerical modelling, and the challenges of tunnelling in urban contexts. The discussion with field experts was particularly appreciated, giving students the chance to engage directly with practical engineering problems and solutions.

A big thank you to SMAT and COLMETO, and to Eng. Andrea Baldan and Eng. Lorenzo Peila for their insightful presentation of the project, including key aspects of its design, shaft construction technologies, and TBM excavation.

See you next Monday.