A patent has been granted for the Smart Cross Passage (SCP) technology, the ultimate contribution to complete the mechanization and industrialization process of tunnel excavation. The idea originated from SWS tunnel design activities in response to contractors’ need to execute cross passages in complex geotechnical conditions, a critical process in terms of worker and structure safety, and cost and time schedules.
SWS worked with partners including Under Srl and Palmieri SpA to adapt microtunneling to cross-passage excavation and develop a complete system package.