MissionOS

Tunnel Data
Management

Data
You Can
Build On
 TUNNEL
DATA MANAGEMENT

Maxwell GeoSystems is seeing great success with its innovative MissionOS system.
Customers are discovering how it enables collaboration on projects. It’s proving to be a real
game-changer for the construction industry and ideal for tunnelling applications. The system is being
chosen for major infrastructure development projects as well as ongoing maintenance management.
This innovative technology platform is revolutionising how our clients can exploit automation of
project data to reduce time & costs, making teams more effective.

MissionOS is a bespoke software platform for the display and interpretation of construction data
and has a module specifically configured for tunnelling. The software utilises a robust, expandable,
tiered and secure database architecture to process the construction data before displaying it on a fast,
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MissionOS - Tunnelling

The STEMS Control Room on Singapore’s DTSS2 using MissionOS-TDMS

to manage 100km of tunnelling built by 27 collaborating contractors with 86 shafts

The Tunnel Data Management System

(TDMS) is an application of both the
MissionOS Designer and Builder streams
combined into one integrated platform
for the specific high risk construction
activity of tunnelling.
The platform combines several layers
of functionality to enable the user to
effectively link data to the tunnel
excavation and lining process to design,
investigation and instrument feedback
for better tunnel process control.
The portal allows the engineer rapid
access to all the information associated
with the tunnelling works.
Any of the recorded parameters can be
graphed for any section of the tunnel.

The Proven Solution for the Toughest Jobs

The TDMS system has been successfully utilised on numerous projects in Hong Kong (Regional Express
Line, Shatin Central Link, Hong Kong West Drainage, Lai Chi Kok and Tsuen Wan West Drainage, Liantang
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United Kingdom (Thames Tideway), U.S. (Los Angeles Metro & Washington NEBT) as well as in
Australia (Brisbane Airport Link, Perth Airport Link).

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Managing Tunnel Risk

A critical element of any tunnel project is the effective management of risk & hazards.
MissionOS creates an environment in which all relevant tunnel geological plans and profiles together
with pre-tunnel assumptions, including the geology revealed through drill hole data, can be easily loaded.

It is possible to identify hazards and register them within the MissionOS platform through simple
digitising and classification. Additional relevant hazards & consequence meta-data such as building damage
assessments can also be incorporated.
MissionOS can host all geotechnical and survey instruments installed in a tunnel as well as at the surface.
On-going records of ground movement and instrumentation monitoring can then be carried out both in
manual mode as well as in real-time.

The system hierarchy can be readily configured combining geotechnical, survey and TBM parameters into
single & tables in order to assess correlations.

The unique MissionOS user-interface is extremely intuitive and allows for the creation of a bespoke
dashboard for key instruments or parameters.

Once configured, geological cross-sections and generic canvas screens can automate the reporting process,
manage alarms, safety events and processes using collaborative blogs.

Importantly, this frees up valuable engineer’s time to focus on risk management and mitigation.

TBM HEAD PLAN VIEW

LONG SECTION VIEW

TBM Section View Gaussian plots & digitised hazards

Obtaining accurate prediction data becomes quick and easy using MissionOS. The system provides a
range of analytical tools enabling the user to create instant comparisons and the critical analysis of
project data can be achieved dynamically.

With such a high level of built-in configurability, any TBM parameter can be immediately compared
with predictions and instrument data as sections, plots & contours. The ability to combine key TBM
parameters such as face pressure, thrust, cutter wear etc. with geotechnical data provides an important
insight into critical parameters as the TBM progresses through the ground.
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A significant capability of the system is the newly introduced automatic 3D model generation feature.
This allows for the interrogation of data to be presented in a 3D rendering in real-time.

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Managing Productivity

QS Charts are easy to produce from a range of fixed templates

Easy-to-use interface for the creation of shift reports

MissionOS optimises all input data to generate a common cycle of statistics allowing for cross-comparison
and analysis against the forecast plan.

The system monitors the time records of all site related activities during excavation and throughout the
lining of the tunnel. Each record is then identifiable within the critical path activity.

As the tunnel progresses, data can be acquired from the TBM in real-time and automatically converted
into structured data & analysed using highly configurable graphing & reporting to produce customisable
interfaces combining all key TBM machine data with other measured parameters.

Tunnel geology and hydro-geology information can also be incorporated with the MissionOS system.
Other construction records including temporary works ( Probing, grouting, mapping, support, installation),
QA/QC tests ( Both concrete & steel) plus photographic & CCTV records can all be included.

This provides a platform for more comprehensive collection of data, from probe hole drilling & Pre/Post
excavation records to photographic records of jobs and structures.

MissionOS was awarded a “Productivity Improvement Project” award by the Singapore Building Authority
in 2015.
Final output of Shift Reports generated automatically to PDF

The portal allows the engineer rapid access to all the information associated with the tunnelling
works. Any of the recorded parameters can be graphed for any section of the tunnel

Construction progress viewed in real-time

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Managing Safety

System users can easily operate the software through its intuative user-interface.
MissionOS allows the user to monitor all critical aspects of tunnel activities & safety in real-time.

The system automatically prompts Alerts and Actions to a heirarchy of users for assessment and further
interrogation of data. These warning notifications can be sent by e-mail & SMS-text automatically, or
alternatively, by the engineer responsible after verification. Reports can also be produced in PDF format.

The Blog feature gives user group members the opportunity to add their own comments and feedback
to any given topic. Attachments can be included to a Blog comment and easily viewed.

Users can search specific topics, check for updates as well initiate their own new threads. The system
automatically archives all Blog information ensuring that the data history is fully maintained throughout
the duration of the project and afterwards providing a valuable accesible library resource if required.

MissionOS is a highly configurable, structured operation system, which monitors and controls all the
various activities a tunnel project generates, reducing risks and managing safety.

The portal allows the engineer rapid access to all the information associated with the tunnelling
works. Any of the recorded parameters can be graphed for any section of the tunnel

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TBM Process Control

Tunnel process control is the feedback between the observed behaviour of the TBM and
supporting plant with data records, predictions and observations. The objective is to tunnel
safely and effectively, maximising productivity, whilst minimising any harmful effects, such as
settlement. This feedback requires numerous streams of data to be connected and compared
in real-time and MissionOS is the most complete and configurable system to do this.
System users can freely interrogate data and provide enhanced levels of supervision, knowing
that MissionOS is managing the data processing.

The portal allows the engineer rapid access to all the information associated with the tunnellin
works. Any of the recorded parameters can be graphed for any section of the tunnel

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TBM Process Control

MissionOS features customisable HUD type dashboard screens for any TBM with each screen
focused on particular TBM processes. Screens are available for Open Shield, Double Shield
conveyor, EPB, Slurry and multimode.
Processes covered include:
.

Clear summary dashboard giving access to key tunnelling

Overview
parameters with ability to customise and save plots as required
Innovative displays show clearly the real time line and level of the TBM
Guidance with attitude and relation to actual and interpreted ground conditions

Machine Efficiency Thrust pressures, cutterhead torque and motor parameters recorded
and compared in real time to evaluate machine health

Real time face pressure distribution on the tunnel face linked to

Face Pressure Control
parameters such as muck conditioning and slurry density

Heads up display of the current and historical face injection of slurry,

Muck Conditioning bentonite and EPB polymers and data on the resulting much density,
temperature and cutterhead torque.

Real time control on the excavation volume against prediction with

Muck Balance the ability to evaluate ground loss and heave. Compare in real-time
with instrumentation through predicted gaussian curves using
updateable constants. Perform user defined calculations using
belt weighers and volume scanners on EPB machines

Clear visual representation of the current and historic flow of slurry

Slurry Circuit with density characteristics and calculated in/out balance and
excavated volume

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Tunnel System Performance

The Tunnel Data Management System (TDMS) is accessed through a portal interface. Users can create
their own bespoke dashboard for key instruments and project parameters.
It is possible to set the Ring-theming for any TBM parameter (Min, Max & Average) for instant
analysis.
The MissionOS TDMS has a suite of generic canvas screens to choose from encompassing 100m
Look-ahead, settlement contouring and TBM control options.

Progress of Tunnel Sectors and Rings can display full engineering parameters

The portal allows the engineer rapid access to all the information associated with the tunnelling
works. Any of the recorded parameters can be graphed for any section of the tunnel
Complex 3D Interactions can be viewed dynamically in real-time

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Tunnel Key Features

Automated loading, processing, audit, management, analysis,
display & reporting
Automated import of any data format for any data source including any TBM
Data checks and pre-processing on import for optimising web accessibility
Combine with instrument and other meta-data to produce calculated results
Transparent calibration and calculation processes
Automatic alarm issuing including heartbeat function
Manual and real-time data capture with automated Shift reporting using machine data
Audit control for alerts and alarms
User definable GIS, HUD interfaces combine all data in one environment with high interactivity
Customisable Analysis & Reporting using CSR (Consolidated Summary Reports) & WYSIWYG Canvas

Hazards & Risks

System capabilities managing risks, hazards, design feedback and instrumentation:
Load tunnel geological plans and profiles and pre-tunnel assumptions including the geology revealed in the drill holes
Identify hazards and register them to the MissionOS through simple digitising and classification
in both 2D and 3D
Add relevant hazard and consequence meta-data e.g. building damage assessments
Host geotechnical and survey Instruments installed in tunnel and at the surface with on-going
records on ground movement and instrumentation monitoring both manual and in real-time
Combine geotechnical, survey & TBM parameters into single graphs & tables to assess
correlations
Create bespoke dashboard for key instruments or parameters including geological cross sections
and generic canvas screens (100m Lookahead, settlement contour, TBM control)
Automate reporting processes to free up engineers to focus on risk management and mitigation
Manage alarms, safety events and processes using collaborative blogs

Load prediction data using analytical tools for instant comparison & analysis including:
Ring theming of any TBM parameter (min, max & average) for instant analysis and comparison with contours
of instrument data
Contouring of TBM parameters such as face pressure, cutter wear etc.
Automatic 3D model generation
Volume loss analysis
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records and evaluate time dependent effects.
works. Any of the recorded parameters can be graphed for any section of the tunnel
Combine geotechnical and TBM parameters into a single graph to assess correlations

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Tunnel Key Features

Productivity
Manage progress of the works including activities & links to meta-data. Summarise data to
common cycle statistics for cross comparison and analysis against forecasts.
Typical data includes:
Time records of all site activities during excavation and lining of the tunnel with records
identifying the critical path activity
Tunnel progress and chainage to tunnel face in real time, with geometrical details of
tunnel cross-section before and after excavation
Number and classification of labour and plant engaged in tunnelling
TBM data in real-time (< 2mins) into configurable graphing and reporting with customisable
HUD like interfaces combining all TBM machine data with other measured parameters
Tunnel geology and hydro geology encountered including soft/mixed ground characteristics
and interfaces, rock Joint details and primary support installed
Probe hole drilling and Pre- and Post- excavation grouting records, including grout
design/mix, grouting accepting criteria, grouting pressure adopted, grout volume used, rock
mass parameters, probe hole inflow, calibration records of measurement devices/procedures.
Photographic records of jobs (exposed rock face/support installed), instruments
(installation records) and structures (condition survey details)

Data Management and Processing

Dynamic monitoring and capture of data in real-time
Data capture of TBM parameter data in real-time
Ring file data file size reduced through post-processing to remove idle status data
Cutter tool wear prediction
Shift reporting
Drill and Blast logging
Rock mapping/face inspections
Grouting details

The portal allows the engineer rapid access to all the information associated with the tunnelling
works. Any of the recorded parameters can be graphed for any section of the tunnel

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