Training

National Training for Capacity Development on Investigation, Design and Analysis of Tunnel

The training is organized by School of Engineering, Kathmandu University, in collaboration with China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), is organizing a 35-day capacity development training program for employees from the Nepal government  Department of Roads (DoR) and Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Institute of Engineering (IoE, Pulchwok ,Eastern Regional Campus (ERC)) and Kantipur Engineering College,  Professional Societies like Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS), Society of Transport Engineers Nepal (SOTEN), Structural Engineering Association of Nepal (SEANep). 

Training Duration: May 4 -June 7, 2026

Venue: Kathmandu University, School of Management Conference Hall, Balkumari Lalitpur

Organizing Institutions

Technical Partner

Training Overview

  1. Engineering Survey
  2. Geological and Geotechnical investigation
  3. Geophysical Investigation
  4. Design Guidelines and Codes for Road Tunnel
  5. Rock Mass Classification
  6. Design of Tunnel Support
  7. Numerical Analysis for Tunnel Support
  8. BoQ and Estimation
  9. Tunnel Monitoring System
  10. Exploitation and Safety Measures
  11. Tunnel Operation and Maintainance

Keynote Speaker:

Resource Person:

  1. Dr. Pawan Kumar Shrestha, President, Nepal Society of Rock Mechanics
  2. Dr. Gyanendra Lal Shrestha, Nepal Tunnelling Association
  3. Dr. Shyam Sundar Khadka, Associate Professor, Kathmandu University
  4. Dr. Suman Manandhar, Associate Professor, Kathmandu University
  5. Dr. Kumud Raj Kafle, Professor, Kathmandu University
  6. Dr. Umesh Jung Thapa, Assistant Professor, Kathmandu University
  7. Dr. Aakash Adhikari, Visiting Faculty, Kathmandu University
  8. Er. Bigyan Banjara, Instructor, Land Management Training Center
  9. Er. Kamal Shahi, Instructor, Land Management Training Center
  10. Er. Bhuwan Singh Bisht, Instructor, Land Management Training Center
  11. Mr. Umesh Chandra Bhushal, Explorer Geophysical Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
  12. Mr. Hari Ghimire, Explorer Geophysical Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
  13. Er. Nitesh Shrestha, Hydro Tunnelling and Research Pvt. Ltd.
  14. Mr. Shailendra Shrestha, Tamor Energy Pvt. Ltd.
  15. Er. Amrit Gautam, NEA Engineering Company Ltd.
  16. Er. Sunil Banjara, Tanahu Hydropower Ltd.

Organizing Committee:

  1. Dr. Shyam Sundar Khadka, Program Head
  2. Er. Sudip Bajgain, Technical Coordinator
  3. Ar. Bishwodev Bhattarai, Logistic Coordinator
  4. Er. Reejan Karmacharya, Administrative Coordinator