Transforming underground construction through AI, Machine Learning and Swarm Robotics

Greater Speed

Lower Cost

Enhanced Safety

More Sustainable

Tunnelling Reimagined

hyperTunnel’s new approach to building tunnels and underground schemes is faster, safer, lower cost and more sustainable than current techniques.
It uses a unique combination of proven technologies from diverse industries to redefine what’s possible

Sectors

Mining

Transport

Utilities

Underground Assets

Benefits

The unique combination of proven technologies brings together best practices from industries as diverse as open cast mining to 3D printing. Our radical new infraTech process seeks to overcome the huge challenges in tunnelling and underground works where current options remain expensive, slow and unable to eliminate risk.
Increases speed
Transforms safety issue
Drives down cost
Lowers project risk
Removes uncertainty of the underground path
Overcomes adverse geologies pre excavation
Improves planning accuracy
Reduces consumables and minimises underground power
Lowers environmental impact

Flexible Solutions to Tunnelling Needs

The hyperTunnel method being developed is by design modular in structure. The individual processes work together for a complete tunnel solution or individually to resolve specific underground issues.
For New Structures
Build

The hyperTunnel Process is a revolutionary methodology that creates a complete tunnel or underground structure. 

For Existing Structures
Enlarge

A combination of bespoke modules expands the capabilities of current assets whilst minimising disruption. 

Repair

Our precision repair process allows local inspection, fixing and relining inside or outside the structure. 

Monitor

Our infrastructure Health Monitoring System integrates IOT technology to deliver smart, efficient, connected structures. 

The hyperTunnel Process

Preparation

  • Proprietary geological survey techniques facilitates visualisation of the geology interfaces and obstacles
  • Creation of Digital Twin supporting Virtual Reality (VR) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology

Construction

  • Structural assessment and validation using complimentary inspection techniques
  • Tunnel construction using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Swarm Robotics

Excavation

  • Safe excavation performed by remote workforce
  • Simple recycling of spoil without need for processing
  • Option of simultaneous Sprayed Concrete Layer (SCL)

Completion

  • Custom lining dependent on final application
  • BIM model and Digital Twin facilitates asset sign off
  • Enhanced life-cycle management through IOT monitoring and predictive maintenance

Strategic Partners include…

“We are proud to be a strategic partner of hyperTunnel, whose approach towards tunnel construction is truly visionary. Continually challenging the status quo and using innovative methods and technology to make construction more sustainable and economical as well as safer and quicker are shared beliefs with TPH Bausysteme.”

Götz Tintelnot – MBCC Group – CEO TPH Bausysteme GmbH

“Our large portfolio of Victorian tunnels requires increasing levels of work to meet the needs of the railway network.  However, we want to reduce disruption to our passengers so we are constantly searching for new approaches to enlarging or re-lining tunnels that reduce the length of time a tunnel will be closed to trains.”

David Castlo CEng FICE MIAM – Network Technical Head (Mining & Tunnels)

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