Services - Babeng

Our combined knowledge is the power for your project

We are specialists in mechanized tunnelling and underground construction projects involving with tunnel boring machines (TBMs). Large-scale experience with various projects around the world and detailed knowledge about TBMs and other tunnel drive techniques make us a highly qualified project partner, able to complete critical tasks and solve problems reliably, quickly, and efficiently.

TECHNOLOGICAL KNOW-HOW AND VAST INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

We analyze customer demands, judge basic conditions such as geology and structures, and develop excavation concepts for tunnels and underground space.
According to the conditions at the site, we choose the optimal excavation process – or develop one, if needed – and establish the construction time and cost schedule.

DESIGN

Tunnelling equipment, TBMs, linings, or process engineering, all design work is carried out by teams of experienced engineers who are attuned to the specific project requirements.

PLANNING

We arm you with all the information you need to make great decisions that will lead to your success. Project development, feasibility studies, consulting – we are committed to delivering exceptional service to you.

CONSTRUCTION

We support you during all project phases with construction management, supervision, deployment of specialists, safety and risk management, or troubleshooting. We are available around the clock.

INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

We offer technical expert witness reports for insurance companies, court appearances and arbitration, and provide expert reports in case of damage.

TENDER

BabEng provides complete tender documentation, evaluations, or specifications. When required, we readily develop special solutions that are exactly related to the area's geology and local situation.

ENERGY STORAGE

We are the specialist for Gravity Energy in the USA and Europe. We design the required spaces and installations and assist during project development and technology presentations.

DRIVE CONTROL / OPERATION CONTROL

With the combination of our highly experienced civil engineers, together with our data-management and visualisation software TPC from tunnelsoft, we can offer a unique service to support our customers in the operation of their TBM.
Equipped with all the technologies to observe, alert and communicate, our Drive Control Room is the perfect environment for our engineers to concentrate on single processes while maintaining overview of the total operation. Is it for short sections to overcome critical spots or for a tunnel drive in challenging conditions – our engineers will be at your side in real-time and responding immediately to any queries and discussion points.
Please contact us for detailed information about this unique service.

Troubleshooting

Facilitating TBMs in difficult situations is a specialty of ours is. Working together with the constructor and using our extensive knowledge regarding, for example, passing faults with conventional by-passes, re-establishing the face support in front of the TBM, or “just” the optimization of work processes, BabEng puts TBMs back on track. As time is of the essence, we utilize as much as possible the means, materials, and equipment already available on-site.

These projects automatically have high priority with us. We respond within 24 hours.

BabEng has gained particular experience in TBM recovery over the years from frequent missions with different situations:

Face collapse combined with a blocked cutterhead
Non-accessible excavation chamber due to excessive compressed air loss
Structural damage inside the excavation chamber
Obstacle removal from the tunnel face
Problems keeping the TBM within the alignment tolerances
Trapped TBMs, either in hard rock or soft ground
Non-accessibility from surface for large repair works
Systematic lining damage by design or means and methods
Mechanical damage without apparent root cause
Operational insufficiencies

As a first step, it is important to get a picture of the situation. Hand sketches and a description of what happened plus contact details and the project location allow us to respond quickly and in an adjusted manner.

For immediate troubleshooting call +49-451-4866780 or write to contact [blub] babeng [punkt] com.

FOR IMMEDIATE TROUBLESHOOTING: contact@babeng.com | +49-451-4866780 contact@babeng.com
+49-451-4866780

Additional services

Compressed Air works

We have vast experience in compressed air works, even under difficult circumstances. Soft-ground TBMs, caissons, or conventional excavation under compressed air – our references are extensive and from all over the world.
Our experts are available and authorized for working under compressed air conditions. We plan and calculate the interventions, lead the teams, and assist with our knowledge right at the forefront.
If there is a shortage of expert staff on-site, we will help find a solution. Our vast work experience abroad means that we can count on reliable contacts in well-known construction companies in all parts of the world.

Face Support Calculation

An accurately calculated support pressure is essential for mechanized tunnelling in soft ground and is the only way to avoid excessive settlements, blow-outs, or other adverse effects.
With the web-service facesupport.org we execute the required calculations according to different standards and allow you to access substantiated documents quickly.

TPC (Tunnelling Process Control Software)

Demands for technical documentation during the tunnelling project life cycle take up managerial time. To offer targeted assistance for TBM projects in all situations, saving valuable time in routine work and providing a multi-functional tool − that is the reason we developed our TPC software.
Find out more: www.tunnelsoft.com