ABSTRACT
Undertaking underground work is not only inherently challenging, but it also involves various challenges related to the requirements and functionality. This paper explores how different stakeholders have distinct needs and expectations, and how products and functionalities must address the interests of all stakeholders.
In comparison to mining, where the material excavated (the ore) is of primary interest, civil construction focuses on what remains after excavation. The term “digitalization” is widely used today, but what are the real needs of the different stakeholders, and how can these be connected for optimal use?
By using digitalization as the glue between different machines and operational sequences, stakeholders such as project owners, consultants (often responsible for design and geology), and contractors can all contribute to overall project success. This begins with understanding the tunnel cycle and identifying what each segment can provide to the “next in line.” For example, a tunnel profile and a drill plan are created in a support program, this will then be utilized when using a Boomer for drilling a pre-grouting shield. Measure While Drilling (MWD) data will be saved. This data will be used in the next operation step, grouting. The drilling data together with the function, Measure While Grouting (MWG), will be the basis for creating a final report for the project responsible.This approach fosters a more systematic way of working and simplifies the collection and preservation of all necessary “as-built” data. Ultimately, this elevates functionality from individual products to a sequence of integrated products.
