Services

Nuclear Waste Management

 
 
Tunnel network optimisation

A Deep Geological Repository (DGR) is the facility intended to store the nuclear waste (Intermediate Level Waste or High-Level Waste) inside a stable geological formation. The DGR is based on the “multibarrier principle” that comprises a series of artificial and natural barriers to isolate the waste from biosphere. Such a unique facility, which is built in a few countries at a depth >500m, will involve the excavation of a network of tunnels in the suitable host rock. Also shafts and ramps will be required to connect with the surface facilities.

Due to the underground conditions and the nature of the waste, complex Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical and Chemical (THCM) processes will take place. Main objective of the DGR is to safely contain the highly pollutant waste for thousands of years. We gained valuable experience by completing successful projects during last 25 years. We support our clients with distinctive specialisation as well as in-depth knowledge in this field. Together, we develop the best solutions.

Services

Research experiments

Research activities and studies related to the definition of future underground repositories

  • Conceptual, basic and detailed studies
  • Tailored laboratory or mock-up experiments
  • Tailored in-situ experiments in URLs comprising:
  • EBS Components made from clays, cementitious materials or mixtures
  • Monitoring systems, including novelty sensors or data transmission systems
  • Tailored heating systems to reproduce the heat released by the nuclear waste.
  • Plugs made of clay, cementitious materials or mixtures
  • Follow-up (maintenance and reporting) of long-term experiments
  • Dismantling of experiments, analysis of components and reporting
Buried data transmission underground

Pre-design of the repository

  • Characterisation and exploration of the potential repository locations
  • Geotechnical studies
  • Planning and site location analysis
  • Preliminary repository design (underground structures, plugs, civil works, BIM & ventilation)

Design of the repository

  • Detailed design and determination of the base line at the final repository location
  • Final repository design (underground structures, plugs, civil works, BIM & ventilation)
  • Development (design, procurement, installation and maintenance) of the environmental monitoring systems to be implemented at the site.
  • Recording, managing and reporting of produced data.
Repository design

Implementation of the repository

  • Planning & tendering
  • Site supervision, management & consultancy during construction (mining phase).
  • The required services include 3D design of the ventilation (due to the required separation of circuits when the emplacement of the waste is started), logistic modelling and the related improvement of planned operations.

Operation of the underground storage facility

  • Monitoring of the performance of the EBS, adjustment of the ventilation and logistics improvement.
  • Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) logistics to support to QA and QC processes.
  • Additionally, the recording, managing and reporting of produced data.

Competence

  • Broad expertise
  • Integral, innovative solutions
  • Experience with solving complex non-standard problems
  • Over 25 years of experience worldwide
  • Active involvement in international research and development projects

Benefits

  • Fewer interfaces thanks to our multidisciplinary team
  • 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

HotBENT experiment GTS, Bern, Switzerland

Services

Design, procurement & installation

Client

Nagra, RWM, NUMO, NWMO, SURAO, USDoE, BGR, ENRESA & Obayashi

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MoDeRn & Modern2020 Europe

Services

Design of future monitoring system of the repository

Client

EU Framework Program of the EC Project, EURATOM & Horizon 2020 program.

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PROTOTYPE REPOSITORY experiment, Äspö URL, Sweden

Services

Design, procurement, installation and longterm follow-up of FO instrumentation.

Client

ENRESA & SKB

Project

SANDWICH Mont Terri URL, Switzerland

Services

Design, procurement & installation.

Client

Mont Terri Consortium (ENRESA, GRS y BGR)

Project

GDF Monitoring Arrangements for Construction and Operational Phases UK

Services

Technical support for DGR monitoring definition.

Client

Galson Sciences Limited

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MPT (Multipurpose Test) Äspö URL, Sweden

Services

Design, procurement & installation

Client

B + Tech OY (Finland)

Project

ALC1605 Bure URL, France

Services

Design, supply, installation and maintenance of heating system

Client

ANDRA

Project

VSEAL Tournemire URL, France

Services

Design, procurement, installation & long-term follow-up.

Client

IRSN

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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