Interaction Modeling in Mechanized Tunneling

Prof. Dr.-techn. Günther Meschke​Basic and applied research in the field of numerical structural mechanics. Development of multi-field and multi-scale models for materials, numerical algorithms for multi-field simulations, numerical models for short- and long-term damage and deterioration of materials, durability analyses of structures, numerical simulations in tunneling and cavity construction, development of material models for concrete and reinforced concrete, shotcrete, wood-based materials, fiber-reinforced materials as well as geological materials under consideration of damage and inelastic deformation, development of finite element methods for localized failure in brittle and quasi-brittle materials. inelastic deformations, development of finite element methods for localized failure in brittle and quasi-brittle materials. Biomechanical multiscale models for soft biological tissues and multiscale simulations of biological structures, models for low cycle fatigue in metallic materials and numerical fatigue analyses of steel structures, development of contact algorithms, numerical algorithms for nonlinear static and dynamic structural analyses.

Introduction.- Advance Reconnaissance and Optimal Monitoring.- Excavation Simulations and Cutting Tool Wear.- Face Support, Soil Conditioning and Material Transport in Earth-Pressure-Balance and Hydro Shield Machines.- Tunnel Linings.- Digital Design in Mechanized Tunneling.- Real-Time Simulation for Steering the Tunnel Construction Process.