China launches unprecedented technological 'monster', solving mega-project that both the US and Japan are stumped by
A super project that left the US and Japan helpless, an African country was forced to pay a high price for Chinese technology help .
Since China's infrastructure became famous for a series of projects, many countries have come to ask China to build their infrastructure, including many mega-projects. In particular, there is a mega-project that not only the US and Japan are stumped by, but even 25 other countries in the world do not dare to undertake.
Meanwhile, China has decisively taken over the project. After 7 years of taking over, the US and many countries around the world are impressed by China's infrastructure construction technology. This project is the Gantas Tunnel in North Africa. A French engineer who initially took over the project even called the tunnel a nightmare for bridge engineers, but it was eventually successfully built by the Chinese.
The Gantas Tunnel is the longest tunnel in North Africa. (Illustration photo).
This project is located in Algeria . In Africa, Algeria is a country with a relatively high standard of living. This country relies on its oil economy to become one of the most developed countries in North Africa. However, the country's domestic railway system is not really developed, and needs constant repair and upgrading.
The Gantas Tunnel is the longest tunnel in North Africa , the geological area around the tunnel is made up of calcareous mudstone, a geological structure formed by sedimentation over centuries. The characteristic of this geological area is that it expands when exposed to water and shrinks when dry, looking very much like rock but after contact with water it turns into mud. This makes tunnel construction almost an impossible task.
In addition, according to European tunnel construction standards, the geological area must be completely dry during the tunnel excavation process. After the geological area becomes more stable, the next step of construction can be carried out.
Unable to solve the problem, Algeria had to pay a high price to rely on Chinese technology. To solve the problem, China even consulted the German engineering team, however, even the Germans, who are very strong in technology, had no way to solve this problem.
Therefore, China can only use its own tunnel construction experience and arrange domestic testing institutions to analyze its composition and characteristics. At the same time, China and international experts discuss supporting solutions to solve the difficulties encountered.
Specifically, China has researched a technological machine that specializes in digging tunnels for complex geological areas like the Gantas tunnel. This machine applies a 3D virtual reality model and has an intelligent controller.
In particular, this machine is likened by China to a mechanical monster equipped with hundreds of metal teeth to dig tunnels.
Through the 3D virtual reality model, engineers can accurately locate potential sources of risk and danger, thereby issuing appropriate warnings. Therefore, engineers do not need to enter the tunnel to visually perceive the current status of tunnel construction and equipment operation.
In addition, the machine will display real-time monitoring and warning data, allowing for 360-degree viewing angles. This helps achieve real-time dynamic monitoring of all elements in the tunnel, and manage the operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment throughout their lifecycle.
Furthermore, the machine will monitor and handle incidents and accidents throughout the entire construction process. The machine is integrated with the entire system to ensure unified command, unified dispatch and effective handling. At the same time, the machine helps improve the emergency response capability in the tunnel, effectively reducing safety risks in the tunnel.
Real-time data transmission and updating ensure the effectiveness of risk investigation. Multidimensional data linkage and analysis inside and outside the tunnel further improve the safety risk control and prevention capabilities of smart tunnels.
The successful construction of this project marks the successful operation of Algeria's northern main railway. This project demonstrates Algeria's confidence in Chinese technology.
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