This book is reflecting on the development of the NATM from the perspectives of science and research, clients, contractors and designers. At the same time these topics should provide suggestions for the further development of tunnelling.
ITA Austria, an umbrella organization formed by five technical/scientific associations – Austrian Society for Geomechanics (ÖGG), Austrian Tunnelling Association (ATA), Austrian Society for Construction Technology (ÖBV), Austrian Association for Research on Road, Rail and Transport (FSV), Austrian Society for Engineers and Architects (ÖIAV) – represents Austrian interests in the International Tunnelling Association ITA.