Case study: Outlining the importance for improving safety features in underground structures using an example of TUSI - an Austrian research project

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1 Case study: Outlining the importance for improving safety features in underground structures using an example of TUSI - an Austrian research project Prof. Dr. Robert GALLER , Bergen, Norway 1

2 there are a lot of different underground structures to be considered when we are talking about underground safety [BASF] 2

3 Influencing factors for underground safety existing equipment geology regulations: law safety environment tunnel length construction time logistic to reach the site alignment geometry of cross section infrastructure of the area (supply)

4 Increase underground safety through innovative technologies and processes in design, construction and operation 4

5 The idea of TUSI: Safety features can always be improved in underground structures. It is therefore vital to cooperate and collaborate with the relevant parties to ensure that the process of enforcing safety measures is smooth and efficient before completion. 5

6 Is there a demand for that? Tunnel constructions (road, rail, metro, water supply and disposal) are increasingly important for a modern infrastructure. A failure in a tunnel can cause considerable damage to property and personal injury. e.g. Austria: there is an average of 266 accidents per year in Austrian tunnels. 6

7 Is there a demand for that? Time as a critical factor: Early recognition and making the right decisions saves lives and reduces damage to underground constructions. In the future, self-acting networked security systems are to be used for a faster reaction to events. 7

8 Is there a demand for that? YES, absolutely!! Networking of innovative companies from planning and construction to operation and dismantling is absolutely needed! The needs of the different partner companies in this area were surveyed in the application phase. 8

9 How is it organized? In TUSI we try to highlight how clients, designers, construction companies and operaters can work alongside each other to achieve the strongest, most efficient and safest tunnel. That is done within 9 different workshops. Within these workshops we try to evaluate the importance of improving safety features in underground structures and to understand its relevance. 9

10 The goals of TUSI are Strengthen the innovation competencies of technologically competent companies through certified training in order to increase underground safety using new technologies and processes. Safety should be perceived as a cross-cutting issue throughout the entire lifecycle of a tunnel construction. Transfer projects and the proof of competence according to ISO are supposed to apply the acquired knowledge in practice. This qualification measure is intended to reduce accidents and incidents in underground structures. 10

11 Consortium of the TUSI Project Consortium management: Montanuniversität Leoben, Department for Subsurface Engineering & Department Zentrum am Berg Insitu underground research laboratory Project partners: 1: TU Graz, Institute for geodesy and measurement systems 2: IBS Technical office GmbH 3: DÜRR Austria GmbH 4: FOGTEC fire protection GmbH 5: Research Society for Combustion Engines and Thermodynamics 6: Geoconsult ZT GmbH 11

12 Consortium of the TUSI Project Project partners: 7: Geodata ZT GmbH 8: JES Electrotechnics GmbH 9: NET Automation GmbH 10: Wimmer Rock technology GmbH 12: AQUASYS Technik GmbH 13: DRÄGER Austria GmbH 12

13 Consortium of the TUSI Project Project partners: 14: Hottinger Baldwin measurement technlogy 15: ILF Consulting Engineers Austria GmbH 16: PORR AG 17: Sandvik Mining and Construction GmbH 18: AUVA General accident insurance institution 19: Professional fire department Linz 13

14 TUSI is organised in 9 different training modules; all of them lasting 3 days each Modul 1 Modul 2 Modul 3 Modul 4 Introduction to tunnel construction Focus on tunnel safety Safety for all aspects of underground construction machinery Tunnel excavators and their specific working tools; Flexible equipment in tunnel construction Development of a BIM model for infrastructure construction; Which data is available and when? ZaB Zentrum am Berg and BIM Basic Tunnel Safety Operational Phase Technical safety requirements for tunnel structures Modul 5 Modul 6 Modul 7 Modul 8 Modul 9 Tunnel safety using the example of the Brenner base tunnel Tunnel safety through fire protection Tunnel equipment Measurement technologies Fire in tunnels

15 Work schedule and timetable 15

16 Some essential topics within the TUSI innovation Workshops BIM (Building Information Modelling) New planning tools for safe and reliable construction and operation Modern approaches to documentation and data management Effective control systems for the early detection of risks Networked sensor systems for optimizing the acquisition of geological data New concepts for deformation measurement of tunnel structures Tunnel monitoring in combination with wireless technologies Information systems for enhanced interdisciplinary cooperation. Optimization of ventilation of long tunnel systems in the construction and operation phase Increased safety for machines in the construction phase Innovative fire protection measures for tunnel constructions Increased use of augmented reality systems Increased automation in tunnel construction Training for underground scenarios both in the construction and operating phases 16

17 Are there some international training opportunities available? YES, of course! On an international level, seminars are offered e.g. by COSUF Committee on Operational Safety of Underground Facilities PIARC World Road Association; Sektion D.5 Road Tunnel Operations Versuchsstollen Hagerbach und Balsthal / Lungern DMT Deutsche Montan Technologie ITA-CET International Tunnelling Assciation Communication, Education, Training are offered. etc. 17

18 Difference of these seminars to TUSI: TUSI is a comprehensive training (27 days) focusing on technical innovations! Participants get to know the innovations of the respective partner in the consortium. The interdisciplinary nature of the team, from planning and construction to operation, is essential. Certificate with quality assurance certificate (certificate according to ISO 17024). TUSI combines training measures, transfer projects and practical implementation. TUSI should have a multiplier effect in the sense of TRAIN the TRAINER. 18

19 Transfer projects The topics and contents of the transfer projects are discussed with the partners in the conception phase, customized for the needs, competences and capacities of each company. The intention of the transfer projects: what has been learnt is integrated into the operational process. The transfer projects are scheduled to last 12 months. With the certification, the participants obtain a qualityassured certificate of their competence in the field of underground safety improvement. A recertification is required after 3 years. 19

20 exemplary transfer project to demonstrate the benefits of the comprehensive, process-oriented approach Users of the infrastructure (trucks in the tunnel) trigger a rear-end collision resulting in fire. The intelligent sensors developed by one of our partners autonomously alert the tunnel security centre. The tunnel safety centre is networked with the water mist spraying system of other partners in the team, which automatically triggers in the correct tunnel section and thus initiates the extinguishing work without delay. At the same time, the smoke is to be removed to an optimum extent and direction by the ventilation determined by another partner in TUSI. At the same time, the autonomous intelligent system components will be used to alert rescue organisations with the most important information (another partner in TUSI). 20

21 Case study: Outlining the importance for improving safety features in Module 1 Introduction to tunnel construction 21

22 Module 2 Focus on tunnel safety 22

23 Case study: Outlining the importance for improving safety features in Module 3 Safety regarding underground construction machinery 23

24 Module 4 ZAB - Zentrum am Berg 24

25 Module 4 ZAB - Zentrum am Berg 25

26 Module 4 ZAB - Zentrum am Berg 26

27 Case study: Outlining the importance for improving safety features in Module 4 ZAB - Zentrum am Berg 27

28 Research projects Preliminary Design Tender Design Construction Operation Maintenance & Repair Geology und Geophysics Geothermal energy NATM and TBM technology, blasting, support measures Underground mining technology, construction technology Care for ressources; benefits for excavated material, recycling Technical equipment like aerodynamics, ventilation, automation technology, lighting, safety and control techniques, etc. ICT-applications, e.g. optoacoustical ICT, automation software Measurement and analysis technology Numerical simulation for all special underground fields Ecological balance and environmental research Concrete technology (cement, coatings, etc.) Research in consideration of influences and effects on climate and environmental changes Evaluation, certification Security research, fire tests, etc. Training and seminars 28

29 29 ZaB contains a training and seminar centre for Researchers Academically educated personnel in the area of underground engineering (international) students Service and maintenance staff Companies User of road and rail infrastructure Relevant industry involving their suppliers und costumers.

30 Research at Zentrum am Berg Research, development and seminar centre for the construction and operation of underground facilities (tunnels, underground train systems, underground mines, underground power plants, deep drilling systems for the petroleum industry) Research and training centre for emergency organisations Training and education centre for the service and maintenance personnel as well as for users of the road and railway infrastructure

31 Conclusions TUSI supports the interdisciplinary cooperation from the design to construction up to operation and offers the possibility of technical innovations to increase tunnel safety. Partners with design competence learn a lot from practical requirements of companies and institutions that are currently active in construction and operation. Partners from the construction sector increase their competences by understanding design, equipment and operational considerations. Significant increases in competence in the area of "increasing workplace safety" are expected from the cooperation with AUVA. Partners of operation increase their competence through a better understanding of design considerations and thus can contribute more effectively to the design phase in future. Experience has shown that the understanding of the other subject area is significantly increased by interdisciplinary cooperation. 31

32 Thank you for your attention! G L Ü C K A U F!... in the name of the Austrian research group TUSI working on interdisciplinary tunnel safety issues