Are we ready for TBM tunneling automation? Two strategies to improve model performance

Saadeldin Mostafa; Rita L. Sousa; Beatriz Klink; Herbert Einstein

doi:10.1201/9781003348030-338

Are we ready for TBM tunneling automation? Two strategies to improve model performance

Saadeldin Mostafa, Rita L. Sousa, Beatriz Klink, Herbert Einstein

Civil Engineering

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Abstract

The single most significant challenge facing the field of tunneling is not being able to know with a fair degree of certainty what lies underneath the surface. Despite the availability continuous machine performance data recorded by TBMs, and despite much previous research, real time forecasting models for ground conditions still do not exist. Without models that predict geology and the related uncertainties, automation of tunneling construction is nearly impossible, since these models are needed for real time optimization of tunneling operation. In this paper we briefly review the existing research and available predictive Machine Learning models that have been developed to forecast ground during TBM construction, and we list their main limitations. Suggestions for future research, are provided to develop more robust and generalizable geological forecasting models. Insights from a case study are used to illustrate two potential solutions to improve ML model prediction performance.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023
Editors	Georgios Anagnostou, Andreas Benardos, Vassilis P. Marinos
Publisher	CRC Press/Balkema
Pages	2807-2812
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	9781003348030
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030-338
State	Published - 2023
Event	ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, ITA-AITES WTC 2023 and the 49th General Assembly of the International Tunnelling and Underground Association, 2023 - Athens, Greece Duration: May 12 2023 → May 18 2023

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Name	Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023

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Conference	ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, ITA-AITES WTC 2023 and the 49th General Assembly of the International Tunnelling and Underground Association, 2023
Country/Territory	Greece
City	Athens
Period	5/12/23 → 5/18/23

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
Civil and Structural Engineering
Building and Construction

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Mostafa, S., Sousa, R. L., Klink, B., & Einstein, H. (2023). Are we ready for TBM tunneling automation? Two strategies to improve model performance. In G. Anagnostou, A. Benardos, & V. P. Marinos (Eds.), Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023 (pp. 2807-2812). (Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023). CRC Press/Balkema. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030-338

Are we ready for TBM tunneling automation? Two strategies to improve model performance. / Mostafa, Saadeldin; Sousa, Rita L.; Klink, Beatriz et al.
Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023. ed. / Georgios Anagnostou; Andreas Benardos; Vassilis P. Marinos. CRC Press/Balkema, 2023. p. 2807-2812 (Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Mostafa, S, Sousa, RL, Klink, B & Einstein, H 2023, Are we ready for TBM tunneling automation? Two strategies to improve model performance. in G Anagnostou, A Benardos & VP Marinos (eds), Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023. Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023, CRC Press/Balkema, pp. 2807-2812, ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, ITA-AITES WTC 2023 and the 49th General Assembly of the International Tunnelling and Underground Association, 2023, Athens, Greece, 5/12/23. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003348030-338

Mostafa S, Sousa RL, Klink B, Einstein H. Are we ready for TBM tunneling automation? Two strategies to improve model performance. In Anagnostou G, Benardos A, Marinos VP, editors, Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023. CRC Press/Balkema. 2023. p. 2807-2812. (Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023). doi: 10.1201/9781003348030-338

Mostafa, Saadeldin ; Sousa, Rita L. ; Klink, Beatriz et al. / Are we ready for TBM tunneling automation? Two strategies to improve model performance. Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023. editor / Georgios Anagnostou ; Andreas Benardos ; Vassilis P. Marinos. CRC Press/Balkema, 2023. pp. 2807-2812 (Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World- Proceedings of the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2023).

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