Geotechnical Engineering
Anything can be calculated today, the question is, whether the method is appropriate and what features need to be abstracted. Furthermore, a correct and technically profound interpretation of the calculated results is essential for a reliable design of complex underground structures. Based on 50 years of tunnelling and underground infrastructure experience, AMBERG defines the correct analysis method, relevant questions to be asked and integrates the entire process into the overall design process.
The custom – tailored analysis is performed with highest competence and efficiency, and the answers to the questions are prepared in an easy-to-understand, logical way. The special knowledge of AMBERG employees allows the seamless transfer from complex geometries from 3D BIM-Models into the numerical modelling software. This allows detailed and efficient geotechnical analysis and supports the design and goes hand in hand with the BIM Modelling.
Services
Model Building
- 2D and 3D Modelling of complex underground structures (caverns, underground stations, tunnel intersections, etc.) with AutoCAD and Rhino
- Modelling of weakness zones and geological features
- Seamless geometry transfer from the 3D-BIM-Model into the meshing module with Griddle (Rhino Plugin from Itasca)
- Geometry and mesh Clean-up and De-Featuring of existing 3D-Models
- Import of external loads from 3rd party structures (foundations, piles, cables)
- Inclusion of support (shotcrete, rock bolts, etc.)
- Multi-Stage models and complex excavation sequences
- Custom-developed scripts for various detailed tasks are used: excavation sequence automatization, parameter studies, back analysis and results evaluation.
Discontinuous numerical analysis
- Data acquisition via remote sensing equipment (photogrammetry) and reliable and fast determination of all relevant structural information (joint orientation, persistence, spacing et cetera)
- Check of potential block failure due to the presence of unfavourably orientated discontinuities
- Analysis of cases where the failure mechanism can’t be identified reliably beforehand, and the stress-in duced failure is in direct interaction with the present discontinuities
- Transfer of structural data (persistence, orientation, frictional properties) of the discontinuities into the model
- Application of advanced modelling techniques (prob abilistic joint networks) based on the remote sensing results
- Support design and validation (shotcrete, rock bolts) according to technical standards
Continuous numerical analysis
- Identification of critical areas and stress concentrations in the rock (e.g., weakness zones, remaining pillars, areas of increased interference)
- Determination of all relevant field variables (stress, strain, displacements etc.)
- Support design and validation (shotcrete, rock bolts)
- Displacements, surface settlements and influences on 3rd party structures (buildings, tunnels, streets, etc.)
- Experience with all state-of-the-art constitutive laws (Mohr-Coulomb, Hoek-Brown, Hardening Soil, etc.)
- In-house implementation of custom tailored, empirical constitutive laws (brittle failure according to Diederichs and Martin, etc.)
- Verification of serviceability
- Development of monitoring concepts (comparison of calculation and measurement data), their validation and back analysis
Competence
- Extensive expertise
- Top experts in Rock Mechanics and numerical modelling
- Advanced modelling and simulation tools (ROCSCIENCE, ITASCA, RHINO, Plaxis)
- Experience with solving complex non-standard problems
- Advanced library of evaluation tools: we don’t deliver colourful, meaningless plots, but palpable and interpretable data
Benefits
- Applied know-how customised to your requirements and infrastructure project
- Integration of BIM Modelling with geotechnical analysis and support design
- Optimisation of complex underground structures
- Reduction of construction cost
- Determination of specific monitoring concepts
Selected references
Project
Semmering Base Tunnel, Austria
Services
Modelling and numerical investigation of the shaft head caverns in construction lot SBT1.1 and of the cavern expansion at shaft foot in lot 3.1: Design of rock support, verification of serviceability
Client
ÖBB INFRA
Project
Tunnelbana Stockholm, Sweden
Services
Modelling and numerical investigation of the complex underground construction circumstances with implementation of the complex fault zone structure: Design of rock support, sensitivity analysis regarding the fault zone influence, verification of serviceability, development of optimal construction sequence, numerical discontinuity analysis and permanent support validation, compilation of the relevant monitoring variables to be observed.
Client
WSP
Project
Brenner Base Tunnel – Construction lot H51, Austria
Services
Modelling and numerical investigation of the emergency station St. Jodok
Client
BBT SE
Project
Hydropower plant Grimsel 3, Switzerland
Services
Modelling and numerical investigation of powerhouse and transformer caverns.
Client
KWO (Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG)
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.
Amberg Engineering
Engineering services for the construction of underground infrastructure
Planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of railway, road, utility and metro tunnels, as well as caverns
Amberg Technologies
Systems and solutions for railway and tunnel surveying
Acquisition, evaluation and refinement of measurement data in infrastructure construction
Amberg Infra 7D
Digital services in the infrastructure environment
Geo-monitoring, mobile mapping, digital construction, geomatics and inspection services
Amberg Loglay
Smart city and construction logistics solutions
Sophisticated logistics solutions for efficient and future-orientated construction projects
Amberg Infocon
High-quality design and BIM services
Design, BIM, consulting, PMC and IT solutions for architecture, engineering and construction
VersuchsStollen Hagerbach
The underground future lab
Extensive underground research infrastructure for testing and development, testing laboratory for building materials, training centre and event facilities
QAECY
Intelligent information
Analysing documents and data with artificial intelligence to create a unified view of reality
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
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
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
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
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
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
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