Area of Application

The SOFiSTiK Tunnel and Geotechnics packages can analyse various types of Tunnel construction methods, like:

• Cut-and-Cover: is a simple method of construction for shallow tunnels where a trench is excavated and roofed over.  
• Shotcreting Method: New Austrian Tunneling Methos (NATM)
• Tunnel boring machines (TMBs)
• Pipe jacking
• Underwater tunnels
• Tubbing-lining
• Special structures: Tunnel-junctions, branch of emergency exits, portals, shafts, etc..
• Renovation and extension of existing tunnels

In addition to the standard tunnelling projects, SOFiSTiK can be used in special investigation fields of tunnel engineering as well:

• Earthquake and dynamic analysis of tunnel structures with the SOFiSTiK modules DYNA and ASE
• Groundwater flows and thermal analysis using the SOFiSTiK module HYDRA
• Multiphysics (CFD) for the analysis of fire and flue gas in tunnels with the module PHYSICA
• Combined system; e.g. a soil-structure interaction, etc.