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Two days of conferences and an exhibition in Toulouse on March 18 and 19, 2025

National Technical Days

Galerie GCR (Installation souterraine), Voussoir (Installation souterraine), Personnage (Personnes), Laboratoire souterrain (Sites)

Know-how and expertise in the field of underground works and structures

Improve knowledge and techniques in the field of underground construction

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Throughout the year, AFTES publications keep you informed about the progress of major projects

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Suivi d'une expérimentation dans la galerie GRD du Laboratoire souterrain - AFTES

Training courses and curricula to learn all types of trades leading to the tunnel and underground space professions

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AFTES National Technical Days 2022: “Lyon – Turin: Large Underground Projects & Innovations: Materials, Equipment, Products

AFTES Congress 12 to 14 october 2026

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Latest Releases

LIST OF AFTES RECOMMENDATIONS

This document presents the list of AFTES recommendations, elaborated by working groups made up of specialists in disciplines related to the various fields of underground work.

Tunnels and Underground Spaces – N°289 – July-August-September 2024

This issue offers articles on: Introduction to the guide to good practices in underground spaces – Thoughts on the combination of metro and dedicated highway lanes, key to efficient urban transport – The Contribution of numerical modelling to the construction of the Saint-Maur Créteil station cavern

GT9 Construction sheet – Waterproofing / Drainage

GT9 Construction sheet N°1
Waterproofing of BALARD metro station by implementing an intrados waterproofing system of type SEL-A (Reinforced Liquid Waterproofing System)

Great success for the Young Members’ Evening No. 23

“Mardi de l’Aftes” Conference in Lyon : Presentations of Two Major Projects

Renewal of the partnership with POCES

Conference “Maintenance and Rehabilitation of SNCF Réseau Tunnels”: Presentations Available Online

Conf-tehnique_galeries et puits hydrauliques-13Juin2024

Presentations from the conference ‘Pressurized Hydraulic Galleries and Shafts’ – June 13, 2024

Claude Bérenguier passed away

Calendar of upcoming events

What benefits?

By becoming an AFTES member, you will receive the quaterly magazine “Tunnels and Underground Space”, receive the latest recommendations of the working groups and have access to a private space allowing you unlimited downloading of magazines editions and recommendations. You cand also take part in the working groups, technical workshops, visits to construction sites and benefit from many other advantages.

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Discover the partners of AFTES. For more details do not hesitate to consult their websites. You can also become a partner of AFTES, by sending us a request via our contact form.