Amberg Structural Deformation

 
 

Amberg Structural Deformation is a powerful office software for analysing and reporting deformations in segmental tunnel linings, with a particular focus on ovality (out-of-roundness).

The module simplifies ovality assessment from as-built profiles, supporting both laser scanning and total station workflows. It performs ovalisation assessments in accordance with International Tunnelling Association (ITA) guidelines and can be used as a standalone tool or integrated with Amberg Profile and Tunnelscan for a complete tunnel solution.

Module Overview

Amberg Structural Deformation provides tools for aligning with design specifications and supporting ongoing maintenance needs. Key functionalities include:

  • Ovalisation Analysis: Use best-fit ellipse and circle fittings to assess segment ring deformations. Measure horizontal, vertical, and diagonal inner diameters from the best-fit centre.
  • Wriggle Surveys: Calculate the as-built centre of each profile to identify alignment deviations.
  • Clearance Analysis: Evaluate horizontal and vertical clearances from the design centreline for railway tunnel fit-out.
  • Precise Outlier Detection: Filter non-tunnel wall points automatically for accurate geometric calculations.
  • Deformation Tracking: Compare geometric parameters of segmental rings over time.

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  • Prove Compliance: Contractors can demonstrate they built the tunnel within tolerances and design specifications.
  • As-Built State Assessment: Helps gain insights into the causes of ovality.
  • Stakeholder Transparency: Improves transparency between stakeholders, fostering communication and trust.

  • Deformation Monitoring: Monitor ring deformation status over time to understand structural performance.
  • Maintenance Optimisation: Maximises maintenance efficiency with data-driven insights.
  • Long-Term Management: Provides a comprehensive solution for long-term tunnel assessment.

  • From Total Station: Import measured profiles from total station surveys, ASCII, Amberg Navigator, or Amberg Applications.
  • From Georeferenced Point Cloud: Extract profiles from georeferenced point clouds at set intervals.
  • From Amberg Tunnelscan Module: Extract profiles from a Tunnelscan analysis directly into the module.

  • Point Outlier Removal: Automatically filter non-tunnel wall points.
  • Best-Fit Shape and Centre: Use ellipse and circle fittings for wriggle surveys and as-built analysis.
  • Inner Diameters: Calculate diameters at predefined angles using a centre-constrained approach.
  • Ovality Calculation: Assess ring ovality according to ITA guidelines.

  • PDF Reports: Per-profile reports with customisable visualisation.
  • Layered DXF: Includes all calculated diameters and shapes.
  • Excel Export: Comprehensive data export.
  • Deformation Charts: Visualise overall deformations.

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Amberg Structural Deformation

Simplifying ovality assessment of TBM segmental rings.

Amberg Structural Deformation

Stay ahead in tunnel projects with Amberg Structural Deformation – your trusted partner for precise ovality analysis and beyond.

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For around 60 years, the renowned Swiss Amberg Group has been a leader in engineering and surveying services for railway, metro, underground and specialised civil engineering. 

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