Holistic Tunnelling Concepts as a Success Factor for Mechanised Tunnel Construction
Credit/Quelle: Flora Tunnelling
Credit/Quelle: Flora Tunnelling
Quelle/Credit: Universität Innsbruck, Arbeitsbereich für Baumanagement, Baubetrieb und Tunnelbau
Credit/Quelle: Flora Tunnelling
How familiar is this scenario? A bid for a lucrative tunnel construction project is due, the general conditions are set, and the clock is ticking. The bid price is binding, but despite extensive experience in numerous tunnelling projects, not all details could be captured in such a short time. A risk remains that could ultimately determine the economic success or failure of the project or, in the worst case, the continued existence of a company. To address these issues, the company Flora Tunnelling pursues an approach that combines digital tools with a holistic view of process and design. Simulations and the use of intelligent assistance systems enable comprehensive understanding and optimization of project planning, coordinated equipment design, and risk management.
During the tendering phase, when bidding companies are often under considerable pressure to meet tight deadlines, tunnelling performance is frequently determined on the basis of experience. Due to the limited time available, it is virtually impossible to conduct a comprehensive, holistic assessment of all project-specific variables and interactions. As a result, the in-depth analyses required for detailed planning cannot usually be carried out in full by the bidding construction companies during this phase.
Certainty Straight From the Tender Stage
The combination of expertise and the use of...
