The aim of the project is to develop a 3D Finite Element code specifically tailored for the numerical simulation of a tunnel excavation process. The code has been developed according to the specific requirements of the client. The code allows for an effective and fast simulation of a tunnel excavation in heterogeneous media, predicting the effects on the ground surface (land subsidence, surface differential displacements, building damages) and the local stress concentrations along the excavation path.
The development of this code has been a part of the Smart Tunneling Project, financed by SWS Engineering e the Provincia Autonoma di Trento.
