The Channel Tunnel - History, Design, Build and Communications System
Bob Hart
- Region:
- South East
- Notice Period:
- Regular (more than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: 70
- Category:
- Science
- Updated:
- 22nd July 2022
The talk will describe the history of the Channel Tunnel through the 18th & 19th centuries, featuring the proposals that were put forward over this period, up to the final decision to build a tunnel.
It will describe the main design features of the tunnel, the problems and issues encountered, the build process of the tunnels and cross passages, the ventilation and cooling systems and the dynamics of running a fast train through a narrow tunnel.
I will describe the communications system and my personal role in the project. It will end with some fun events that occurred once the tunnel was open.
It is in the form of a PowerPoint slide show, with lots of pictures and diagrams to explain the elements.
Views: 576 | Enquiries: 7About Bob Hart
I have spent 48 years in the Telecommunications and IT business sectors, starting as an Apprentice Technician with BT, through to IT Consultancy and Company Director”.
I have designed and implemented many corporate networks around the world for major companies including Citicorp, Cisco, British Gas, BT, Dun & Bradstreet, Unisys, CSC and Barclays.
I have personally managed many major projects for the same corporate clients including ‘The broadcasting of Parliament’ and ‘The Channel Tunnel’.
I was one of the youngest District Board members for BT before leaving for the City and running my own business.
I hold a Chartered Engineering qualification alongside a Full Technological Certificate in Telecommunications.
I have been retired since 2015.
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