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title: "ReAcTIVE: A Real-Time Monitoring Platform for TBM Operations"
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# ReAcTIVE: A Real-Time Monitoring Platform for TBM Operations

![screenshot-2026-03-09-175733](https://www.systra.com/italy/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/03/screenshot-2026-03-09-175733-1024x515.png)

> **_At Systra Italy, innovation is at the core of how we approach complex underground projects. One of the tools we developed to support smarter tunnelling operations is ReAcTIVE – Real-time Acquisition of Tunnel Information and Visualization Engine._**

## 󠀁**What is REactive?**󠁿

**ReAcTIVE** is a digital platform designed to collect, process, and visualize
**Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) data in real time.** By transforming raw
operational data into clear dashboards and reports, the platform helps engineers
and project teams better understand what is happening on site and make faster,
more informed decisions.

It is built to acquire **TBM sensor data** and convert it into
**meaningful information through customized dashboards and automated reporting tools.**
The platform allows users to monitor excavation parameters in real time and
quickly identify critical conditions through alerts and notifications.med
decisions.

![screenshot-2026-03-09-174308](https://www.systra.com/italy/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/03/screenshot-2026-03-09-174308-1024x601.png)

## 󠀁**Key capabilities include:**󠁿

- **Real-time visualization** of TBM operational data through interactive
  dashboards
- **Automated report generation **based on the visualized data
- **Custom alert systems** that notify users when parameters exceed defined
  thresholds
- **Remote accessibility,** allowing project teams to monitor operations from
  any device

Technically,** ReAcTIVE** is built using a modern digital architecture. Data is
uploaded through an **Uploader system**, either automatically or manually. The
data is then stored in a **central Timescale database**, where all TBM sensor
information is organized and processed. Visualization is powered by **Grafana**,
which provides dynamic dashboards and graphs for real-time analysis.

![Screenshot 2026-03-09 175847](https://www.systra.com/italy/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/03/screenshot-2026-03-09-175847-1024x503.png)

### Where did the idea come from?

Systra Italy frequently works on **Design & Build contracts**, where close
coordination between design teams and construction operations is essential.

In these projects, having clear and reliable information from the construction
site is critical. ReAcTIVE was developed to give contractors, engineers, and
designers a precise and continuous understanding of what is happening during
excavation.

Through real-time monitoring and automated alerts, the platform supports
**rapid decision-making and effective risk mitigation**, ensuring potential
issues can be addressed before they escalate.

Because the system is accessible on **mobile phones, tablets, and computers**,
project stakeholders can access the latest data wherever they are.

Another important advantage is the **centralized data structure**, which allows
engineers to build and continuously improve artificial intelligence models
capable of anticipating risks and supporting predictive analysis.

![screenshot-2026-03-09-174723](https://www.systra.com/italy/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/03/screenshot-2026-03-09-174723.png)

### Applications and current use

ReAcTIVE is already being used in real projects.

For example, the platform supports construction management activities for the
Catania Metro project in Italy, where it helps monitor excavation performance
and operational parameters.

It has also been applied to the Łódź railway underpass project in Poland,
supporting tunnelling operations with real-time data monitoring.

Beyond active construction sites, ReAcTIVE has also proven valuable for
**back-analysis of completed tunnels**, both in dense urban environments and in
deep rock conditions. These analyses help engineers better understand excavation
behavior and improve future tunnel designs.

## 󠀁**Future developments**󠁿

The long-term vision for ReAcTIVE goes beyond TBM monitoring alone.

One of the next development steps is
**integrating TBM data with other sources of construction site information**,
such as surface settlement monitoring systems. Combining these datasets will
provide a much more comprehensive view of excavation activities and ground
response.

This integrated approach will enable engineers to better understand the
interaction between tunnelling operations and the surrounding environment,
further improving safety, risk management, and project performance.

Learn more: (link video LinkedIn)

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