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View article: Experimental Study on the Thermal Performance of Fire-resistant Plaster for Tunnel Applications
Experimental Study on the Thermal Performance of Fire-resistant Plaster for Tunnel Applications Open
Passive fire protection is a key component of tunnel safety strategies, aiming to delay temperature rise in the concrete lining and limit heat transfer through structural elements. This article presents findings from full-scale fire experi…
View article: HEATROCK—Cavern Thermal Energy Storage in Crystalline Rocks
HEATROCK—Cavern Thermal Energy Storage in Crystalline Rocks Open
The research project HEATROCK, a collaboration of specialised Austrian companies and research institutions, works on the development of seasonal thermal energy storage solutions for dense urban areas where district heating systems are pres…
View article: Optimized Reuse of Tunnel and Excavation Materials in Civil Engineering and Tunnel Construction using AI-supported Sensor Technologies
Optimized Reuse of Tunnel and Excavation Materials in Civil Engineering and Tunnel Construction using AI-supported Sensor Technologies Open
Large-scale projects such as the expansion of the Trans European Transport Network (TEN-T) corridors, constructing the Future Circular Collider (FCC), and the Einstein Telescope generate millions of m 3 of excavated material, creating a ma…
View article: Backflow Simulation Combined with Laser Visualization Regarding Dust Removal Effect during Tunnel Construction
Backflow Simulation Combined with Laser Visualization Regarding Dust Removal Effect during Tunnel Construction Open
The removal of respirable dust and harmful gasses in tunnel construction is a crucial topic for the occupational safety of tunnel construction workers. Mechanical ventilation is the most widely used method to remove the dust at present. Bu…
View article: EnvoDat: A Large-Scale Multisensory Dataset for Robotic Spatial Awareness and Semantic Reasoning in Heterogeneous Environments
EnvoDat: A Large-Scale Multisensory Dataset for Robotic Spatial Awareness and Semantic Reasoning in Heterogeneous Environments Open
To ensure the efficiency of robot autonomy under diverse real-world conditions, a high-quality heterogeneous dataset is essential to benchmark the operating algorithms' performance and robustness. Current benchmarks predominantly focus on …
View article: Innovative Pathways for the use of Excavation Materials in the Frame of the Future Circular Collider Project
Innovative Pathways for the use of Excavation Materials in the Frame of the Future Circular Collider Project Open
Based a recommendation of the European strategy of particle physics of 2020 due to the great research success of the last decade CERN is planning a new circular collider with a circumference of approximately 91 km. To start construction in…
View article: Building Information Modeling in the execution phase of conventional tunneling projects
Building Information Modeling in the execution phase of conventional tunneling projects Open
Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become the key technology for the digital transformation of the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. The Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), as an open and vendor-neutral data mod…
View article: Digital Transformation in Tunneling – A Project Report on TransIT
Digital Transformation in Tunneling – A Project Report on TransIT Open
The digital transformation has significantly affected many industries. Recently, it has gained momentum in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector in general and tunneling in particular. To support these developments, …
View article: Expanding the Scene of Tunnel Behaviour Through the DEM Model: a Case Study from ZaB-Zentrum Am Berg
Expanding the Scene of Tunnel Behaviour Through the DEM Model: a Case Study from ZaB-Zentrum Am Berg Open
The displacement of a tunnel plays a crucial role in conventional tunneling methods, serving as a key parameter for support requirement. Therefore, analyzing tunnel displacement is important for ensuring safety and optimizing costs by dete…
View article: The Potential of Deep Geothermal Energy in Tyrol—Based on a Pre-feasibility Study
The Potential of Deep Geothermal Energy in Tyrol—Based on a Pre-feasibility Study Open
The economic use of deep geothermal energy is fundamentally controlled by the factors of rock permeability, temperature gradient, and depth. The carbonates of the Northern Limestone Alps are considered possible hydrothermal deep aquifers i…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Numerical Methods Regarding the Backflow Investigation in Tunnels of Zentrum am Berg
Comparative Analysis of Numerical Methods Regarding the Backflow Investigation in Tunnels of Zentrum am Berg Open
The efficiency of tunnel ventilation systems is commonly evaluated through numerical modelling. In this survey, two CFD models were developed by means of Fire Dynamic Simulator and Ansys Fluent software. The simulation results were used to…
View article: Content: Geomechanics and Tunnelling 6/2022
Content: Geomechanics and Tunnelling 6/2022 Open
The approx.1760 m long twin tube Tunnel Ivan is part of the A1 motorway in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will connect the north of the country with the Adriatic coast.After a construction start in October 2019, the tunnel could be opened t…
View article: Preview: Geomechanics and Tunneling 6/2022
Preview: Geomechanics and Tunneling 6/2022 Open
Tunnel Drammen (Norway) -Solution for excavating a tunnel in loose soil with presence of ground water Tunnel Drammen
View article: Digitisation in Tunnelling – Research
Digitisation in Tunnelling – Research Open
on December 2, 2021, which was dedicated to digitization in tunnel construction.In issue 2 we highlighted the topic of engineering in digitalization.
View article: Research@ZaB: FDS Features for Pressure Loading Assessment Within the Context of the Train-Tunnel Model Development
Research@ZaB: FDS Features for Pressure Loading Assessment Within the Context of the Train-Tunnel Model Development Open
The CFD model of the train-tunnel system, previously developed on proven analytical dependencies, is improved by the introduction of a tunnel cross-passage and the consideration of surface roughness. These additions bring the simulation se…
View article: Research@ZaB: Study of FDS Capabilities to Assess the High-Speed Train Impact on Pressure Pattern Within a Railway Tunnel
Research@ZaB: Study of FDS Capabilities to Assess the High-Speed Train Impact on Pressure Pattern Within a Railway Tunnel Open
The “wind tunnel” approach is applied to study high-speed train aerodynamics in a railway tunnel using FDS software. The main focus of the research is on the pressure distribution along the tunnel. Proven analytical dependencies based on t…
View article: Description of laboratory analyses performed at Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) in Leoben, Austria
Description of laboratory analyses performed at Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) in Leoben, Austria Open
This publication describes the laboratory analyses performed at Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) in Leoben, Austria and is associated to the respective MUL data upload for CERN's FCCIS "Mining The Future" competition.
View article: A large-scale geomechanical and petrophysical data set measured across the Geneva Basin as part of CERN's FCCIS Mining-The-Future competition
A large-scale geomechanical and petrophysical data set measured across the Geneva Basin as part of CERN's FCCIS Mining-The-Future competition Open
This upload includes the data set as part of CERN's FCCIS "Mining The Future" competition measured at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, Austria.
View article: A large-scale geomechanical and petrophysical data set measured across the Geneva Basin as part of CERN's FCCIS Mining-The-Future competition
A large-scale geomechanical and petrophysical data set measured across the Geneva Basin as part of CERN's FCCIS Mining-The-Future competition Open
This upload includes the data set as part of CERN's FCCIS "Mining The Future" competition measured at Montanuniversität Leoben in Leoben, Austria.
View article: A large-scale geochemical and petrophysical data set measured across the Geneva Basin as part of CERN's FCCIS Mining-The-Future competition
A large-scale geochemical and petrophysical data set measured across the Geneva Basin as part of CERN's FCCIS Mining-The-Future competition Open
This upload includes the data set as part of CERN's FCCIS "Mining The Future" competition measured at Université de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland.
View article: A mineralogical re-use classification model of molasse rock mass in the Geneva Basin
A mineralogical re-use classification model of molasse rock mass in the Geneva Basin Open
This is a conference proceedings article as part of the EUROCK2020 conference in Trondheim, Norway and part of the PhD study on MATEX (excavated material) on behalf of the FCC study.
View article: Rock fracture initiation and propagation by mechanical and hydraulic impact
Rock fracture initiation and propagation by mechanical and hydraulic impact Open
Rock fracture due to high-pressure fluid jetting and insert indentation was experimentally investigated. In the frame of this article, indentation designates the process of pressing a tungsten carbide insert (TCI) for roller cone bits disp…
View article: Alternative Approaches for the Determination of Unconfined Rock Deformation and Strength Properties
Alternative Approaches for the Determination of Unconfined Rock Deformation and Strength Properties Open
The usage of numerical simulation tools in rock engineering has been the undisputed state of the art for decades. Not only for rock engineering applications in the field of underground and surface stability analysis, but also for the simul…
View article: Hard rock cutting with high pressure jets in various ambient pressure regimes
Hard rock cutting with high pressure jets in various ambient pressure regimes Open
An alternative drilling technology has been developed, in which ultra-high pressure jetting with in excess of 2500 bar jet pressure is combined with mechanical drilling techniques. In order to investigate the cutting performance of the flu…