{"id":7055,"date":"2025-02-24T10:50:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/italy\/?p=7055"},"modified":"2025-02-24T11:08:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T10:08:24","slug":"atas-advanced-tunneling-assistance-systems-a-new-era-in-mechanized-tunneling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systra.com\/italy\/news\/atas-advanced-tunneling-assistance-systems-a-new-era-in-mechanized-tunneling\/","title":{"rendered":"ATAS (Advanced Tunnelling Assistance Systems): A New Era in Mechanized Tunnelling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Innovation is at the heart of Systra Italy, and our latest breakthrough, ATAS (Advanced Tunnelling Assistance Systems), is set to redefine how we approach underground excavation.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is ATAS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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ATAS<\/strong> is a platform that integrates real-time data analysis, machine learning, and advanced algorithms to optimize tunnelling operations. Much like ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in the automotive industry, ATAS <\/strong>monitors ongoing excavation, identifies risks, and assists in making fast, informed decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HOW IT WORKS:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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ATAS <\/strong>orchestrates a “symphony” of data, continuously interpreting information from TBM sensors to refine our understanding of the geological landscape. It employs multiple advanced methodologies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Soil characterization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Thrust<\/strong> analysis determines the friction coefficient between soil and shield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Torque <\/strong>analysis estimates the soil\u2019s equivalent friction angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Belt <\/strong>scale measurements detect soil density variations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Pressure discharge<\/strong> analysis evaluates soil permeability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • TBM data clustering automatically classifies excavation areas.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Settlement predictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • FEM simulations compute settlements under different conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Machine learning (LSTM networks) predict settlements with progressive retraining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Final settlement forecasts continuously refine calculations using monitoring data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      By analysing these parameters, ATAS transforms the tunnelling process into an intelligent, adaptive cycle<\/strong>. For every excavated ring<\/strong>, TBM parameters are analysed, soil characterization is performed, and settlements are calculated. If settlement thresholds are exceeded, ATAS suggests new excavation parameters<\/strong> for the next ring, ensuring a proactive approach to risk management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Real-World Impact: Proven Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      ATAS has already proven its value in real-world projects<\/strong>. One of its first successful applications was the railway underpass excavation project<\/strong>, where complex and variable geology posed a significant challenge. ATAS provided critical insights<\/strong> that enabled the tunnelling team to navigate uncertainties, optimize operations, and ensure excavation safety and efficiency<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Following this success, ATAS is now being implemented in other railway and transportation projects worldwide<\/strong>. Its ability to adapt to changing geology, sand, clay, water tables, and historical building interactions<\/strong> makes it a revolutionary tool in underground engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Award-Winning Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      We are honoured that ATAS was awarded Innovation of the Year at the ITA Awards 2024<\/strong>. This recognition highlights Systra Italy\u2019s<\/strong> commitment to pushing the boundaries of tunnelling technology. ATAS is not just about optimizing excavation\u2014it is about transforming how we build tunnels<\/strong> by making design a continuously evolving, AI-driven process<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Looking Ahead: The Future of Tunneling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      By leveraging artificial intelligence, real-time data analysis, and advanced engineering techniques<\/strong>, ATAS is setting a new standard for the future of underground construction. It enables tunnelling crews to make faster, smarter, and safer decisions<\/strong>, reducing risks and maximizing sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      At Systra Italy<\/strong>, we believe that engineering innovation and AI-driven adaptability<\/strong> will shape the tunnels of tomorrow. With ATAS, the industry is moving toward a future where tunnelling is not just planned but intelligently guided every step of the way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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