Utility Tunnels

 
 

Increasing building density and the continuous growth of urban areas require not only effective supply and waste disposal routes, but also new solutions for the transportation of goods. Research institutes also build their facilities underground.

Often, the supply and disposal networks, which have grown up over time, no longer meet the requirements of a modern community. The limited space available in builtup areas, both above and below ground, push such infrastructure underground.

The challenge for research facilities and other infrastructure is to correctly recognise the requirements resulting from research purposes and technical equipment, so that a technically sound but cost-effective solution can be found. This is an iterative process.

Amberg Engineering has many years of experience in small diameter tunnel design and construction. This knowledge and our continuous search for innovative solutions enables us to take into account the latest developments when delivering our services, to create an appropriate solution for the requirements – for example in the field of materials technology in co-operation with Hagerbach Test Gallery Ltd. (VSH).

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Services in Detail

Amberg Engineering realises innovative, customised solutions for infrastructure tunnels. From planning and realisation to operation, our specialists will support you throughout the entire lifecycle of a structure.

Phase 1 – Planning

  • Geological survey
  • Feasibility study
  • Preliminary and schematic design
  • Invitation to tender, tender documents
  • Geotechnical and structural analysis
  • Stability analysis and evaluation
  • Dynamic analysis
  • Fire protection concepts and evaluation
  • Safety concept
  • Evacuation planning

Phase 2 – Realisation

  • Detailed design
  • Construction supervision
  • Project direction
  • Control surveying
  • Vibration and shock monitoring
  • Resource planning
  • Quality management

Phase 3 – Operation

  • Facility inspection
  • State assessment
  • Conservation of value planning
  • Maintenance planning
  • Renewal and refurbishment
  • Modification

Services in all phases

  • Project review
  • Project management as the client representative
  • Controlling
  • Risk management
  • Consulting
  • Training
  • Safety evaluation

references

Zurich Airport
  • Baggage tunnel Zurich Airport (Switzerland)
  • Stollen Rosenberg, water supply (Switzerland)
  • Transport tunnel Uetliberg tunnel (Switzerland)
  • Water diversion tunnel Calderona (Spain)
  • Works management route Luzern for the Reussport and Sonnenberg tunnel (Switzerland)
  • Tesla linear accelerator and XFEL X-ray laser (Germany)
  • ILC linear accelerator for fundamental physics research (Switzerland/France)
  • Fuchsloch tunnel, wastewater disposal (Switzerland)
  • Tunnel Bràfonà, wastewater disposal (Czech Republic)
Amberg Group
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For around 60 years, the renowned Swiss Amberg Group has been a leader in engineering and surveying services for railway, metro, underground and specialised civil engineering. 

The family-owned company is an innovative knowledge, engineering and technology provider in the field of logistics and infrastructure for smart cities, hubs and networks. We provide outstanding solutions for our customers through innovatively combining above-ground and underground space utilisation.

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Amberg Engineering

Your underground experts 

  • Rail tunnels, including high-speed rail
  • Metro lines
  • Tunnel and shaft infrastructure
  • Caverns with large cross-sections
  • Energy storage and utilities 

Engineering at its best 

  • Numerous services for your entire project cycle, from feasibility, planning and construction to renewal of your infrastructure
  • Trained specialists and experts in planning and design, geotechnics, and project management
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Amberg Technologies

Infrastructure experts 

  • Rail, metro and tunnels
  • Underground spaces
  • Mining and shafts 

Systems and solutions 

  • Slab track, tamping, mapping, surveying and inspections
  • Tunnel machine guidance
  • Tunnel profile measurements and stakeout
  • Undulation
  • Layer thickness control
  • Surface inspection
  • Geological predicting during tunnel excavation
  • Surveying, data analysis and maintenance
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Amberg Infra 7D

Digital infrastructure experts 

  • Data acquisition and processing
  • Monitoring
  • Measurement of geotechnical tasks
  • Maintenance and operation
  • Process optimisation and digital continuity 

Solutions and services 

  • Geo-monitoring
  • Mobile mapping
  • Geomatics
  • Inspection services
  • Digital construction
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Amberg Loglay

Smart cities and construction logistics experts

  • Manage stakeholders across the value chain
  • Improve construction mobility in dense cities
  • Unlock up to 50% of the true potential of assets
  • Integrate circular economy principles into construction
  • Use smart data throughout the supply chain 

Solutions for construction sites 

  • End-to-end digital logistics processes
  • Rapid prototyping and smart sensors (IoT)
  • Logistics concept and manual (3D/4D)
  • Integration of logistics data
  • Logistics insights management (LIM)
  • Construction logistics management (CLM)
  • Management of external hubs and consolidation
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Amberg Infocon

Design and construction experts 

  • Design and BIM integration
  • Coordination between different disciplines
  • Information workflow setup
  • Facility management and BIM integration
  • Visualisation 

Services 

  • BIM implementation and creation of models
  • Clash detection, coordination and clash resolution
  • Construction documentation and shop drawings
  • 4D simulation and 5D estimation
  • Underground utilities
  • Laser scan to as-built models
  • IT solutions – BIM integration with FM application
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VersuchsStollen Hagerbach

VersuchsStollen Hagerbach - The underground future lab 

Recently named a research infrastructure of national importance, we have been providing the space and expertise to turn visions into innovations for over 50 years. 

Your analysis and testing requirements 

  • Real scale test and prototype environment
  • Analysis of construction material
  • Training facility
  • Unique location for your event 

Our facilities and services 

  • Various test sites, test procedures and management
  • Concrete and rock laboratory
  • Training environment and syllabus
  • Seminar rooms, event cavern and restaurant
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QAECY

AI agent as a service for the construction industry 

  • AI agent dedicated to the AEC industry
  • Easy access to complex project information
  • Helps in taking confident, informed decisions
  • Opens data silos, unlocks all content and uncovers context
  • Effortless interaction with your most valuable asset – your collective knowledge 

Solution and services 

  • AI agent as a service
  • Strategic consulting and training
  • Development of tailored solutions
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