Journal Geomechanics and Tunnelling 02/22 published

Cover picture:

The excavation for the Slovenian part of the new tube for the Karavanke Tunnel started in August 2020. The geological and tectonic structure of the rock is very complex. To overcome the difficult tunnelling challenges, the contractor relied on support equipment from DSI Underground. (photo: DSI Underground)

Table of Contents Journal Geomechanics and Tunnelling 2/2022

• Use of BIM for the optimized operation of road tunnels
• Use of BIM technology for optimization of TBM tunnels
• Increasing digitalization in all Norwegian tunnel operations
• Data delivery from BIM models to OEBB's asset management
• Dynamic evaluation of a top-down construction
• Digital data capturing of TBM and conventional tunnel drives
• Potential applications of machine learning for BIM in tunnelling
• Improving face decisions by machine learning-based MWD analysis
• Virtual reality simulator for pipe umbrella installation works