Renovation, management & maintenance
Cities will suffer massive strokes if we cannot use underground space more effectively and without hindering existing networks, such as metro-systems, and city life at street level. Building and renovating must be done whilst ‘the shop is open for business. We see that each country uses valuable time and money to develop their own strategies and options. Some ‘tweaking’ at a national level is always useful, but we could all benefit from more by sharing data, models, experiences, and options.
Presentations
Fitbit for Tunnels: getting a grip for asset owners
Due to settlements, loads, and environmental impact, damage occurs in tunnel constructions by material degradation. How this degradation progresses cannot yet be accurately predicted. In collaboration with the Centre for Underground Construction the Technical University of Delft is developing the Fitbit for tunnels: a way to monitor the condition of tunnel structures. Starting by identifying and selecting the critical locations and deteriorations in a tunnel. Next, develop, select, test, and implement sensors capable of detecting relevant changes in material properties. Collect the data generated by these sensors and interpret it using Artificial Intelligence. This session will delve into the Fitbit for tunnels.'
Mohammad Fotouhi
Delft University of Technology
Michel Boutz
SGS INTRON B.V.
