Focus and goals of the transfer project
One goal of the transfer project is to expand the existing modular concept for the creation of simulation models by a generative approach with preconfigured templates in order to enable a practical transfer. The focus is on expanding the simulation approach to include supply and disposal concepts for a holistic view of the project. This also includes the integration of the transport routes of the external logistics. Digital planning and real-time data are automatically transferred to the simulation models. For this purpose, the necessary programme interfaces are developed, which will also enable online simulation during excavation based on data of the ongoing project. These can be used to enable the mapping of incidents on the basis of real tunnelling data and to integrate them context-specifically into the simulation models.

Cooperation in transfer project
Cooperation with the practice partner is essential for the evaluation and further development of the simulation concepts. Based on real project data from Herrenknecht AG, the existing knowledge-based database is being expanded to include tunnelling data, interruptions and maintenance scenarios. In addition, the useful or necessary level of model detail of simulation models for the planning and control of mechanised tunnelling, taking into account onsite and offsite logistics processes, will be reviewed. During the project, the practical suitability of the concepts will be evaluated together with experts from Herrenknecht AG and validated on the basis of exemplary data from completed projects.