GGSD Program Details for Tunnel Assistant

Tunnel Assistant

Category	Rock mechanics
Publisher	Tzamos, Stergios
Platform	Win95/98, Win2000, WinXP
Status	Freeware
Description	Tunnel Assistant is a software program for the design of underground openings using empirical rock mass classification approaches and artificial intelligence (AI). Stability of underground openings is examined with the Q system, RMR system and the GSI Hoek and Brown Criterion. An AI module is used to assess stability using an expert system technique, fuzzy logic, neural networks and statistical multiple regression methods. Results are compared to a database of constructed underground works. The program is in development and is offered for free evaluation.
Cost	Free on WWW
Data formats supported	None stated
Supplier in Greece	Tzamos, Stergios