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Amberg ProfileProfit from profile measurement

User manual30/04/2018 (Application version 2.13)© Amberg Technologies, 2018Art.No. 21415

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Table of ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1 What is Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Profile measurements in general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1 General introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.1 General workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.2 Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2.1 Measurements and construction stages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.2.2 Measurement source independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.2.3 Analysis setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.2.4 Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.2.5 Create analysis once, reuse many times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.3 Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1 Design data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112.2 Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112.3 Custom report templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Profile measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133.1 Measured profiles editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.1.1 Overview editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133.1.2 Detail editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.2 Synchronize measurement data with Amberg Navigator Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153.2.1 Export measurement data to Amberg Navigator Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153.2.2 Read measurement data from Amberg Navigator Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.3 Import measurement data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163.3.1 Import profile data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163.3.2 Extract profiles from point clouds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.4 Edit measured profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.4.1 Edit points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.4.2 Delete points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.5 Inflate / deflate measured profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193.6 Reposition measured profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.7 Merge measured profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.8 Copy & paste measured profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4 Analysis and reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.1 Analysis type Measured vs. design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1.1 Add analysis wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234.1.2 Analysis editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244.1.3 Analysis settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264.1.4 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334.1.5 Export data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4.2 Analysis type Measured vs. measured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384.2.1 Add analysis wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384.2.2 Analysis editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394.2.3 Analysis settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414.2.4 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424.2.5 Export data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4.3 Analysis type Geological overprofile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 464.3.1 Add analysis wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474.3.2 Analysis editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484.3.3 Analysis settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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4.3.4 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494.3.5 Export data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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IntroductionThis is the user manual of the Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Profile module. It contains all informationabout profile measurements, processing and analysis.

This manual builds on the manual Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base. General information about thesoftware, e.g. creation of projects, definition of headings, axes, construction stages, etc., canbe found in the manual Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base.

1 What is Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - ProfileAmberg Tunnel 2.0 - Profile contains the modules Amberg Profile Basic and Amberg ProfilePlus.

The module Amberg Profile Basic serves the management, analysis and reporting of mea-sured profile data from a tunnel project. Measurement data from various sources can be im-ported, managed, analyzed and converted to reports. A tight integration with the field softwareAmberg Navigator Tablet allows an automated data synchronisation.

On top of the functionality of Amberg Profile Basic, Amberg Profile Plus offers more analysistypes and advanced data export functionality.

2 Profile measurements in generalDoing profile measurements at the different construction stages of the tunnel documents the as-built geometry, allows deviation checks and layer thickness calculation. Profile measurementand evaluation is a repetitive task executed on each underground site on a daily basis.

Amberg Profile will support you to manage and analyse your measured profiles in a seamlessworkflow. Minimizing the time from measuring the profile data to handing out the reports to yourcustomer improves your efficiency.

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Chapter 1 General introduction1.1 General workflowThe general workflow when working with Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Profile consists of the followingsteps:

1. Create a new project with the New project wizard. Please refer to the Amberg Tunnel 2.0- Base manual for more details.

2. Input the design data of the project like tubes, sites, headings, axes, construction stageswith theoretical profiles and theoretical sections. Please refer to the Amberg Tunnel 2.0 -Base manual for more details.

3. Import measurements to a construction stage through measurement data synchronisationwith Amberg Navigator or using import functionality in the Measured profiles editor.

4. Create a profile analysis using the New profile analysis wizard.5. Customize the Analysis settings to your needs.6. Check the measured profile data and create graphical or tabular reports.7. Import new measurements, analyse and create reports as the project continues.

1.2 ConceptsThis chapter describes the most important concepts of Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Profile. Furtherbasic concepts are explained in the chapter Concepts in the manual Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base.

1.2.1 Measurements and construction stagesIn an Amberg Tunnel project, each heading has a Measurements node which handles varioustypes of measurement data. Measured profiles are managed per construction stage, allowingcomparison between construction stages and easy filtering to keep the overview. In the mea-sured profiles editor, all imported profiles are stored, listed and displayed. The user can checkthe imported profiles and clean up the data if necessary.

1.2.2 Measurement source independenceMeasurement data can be synchronized with Amberg Navigator Tablet or imported from Am-berg Applications enabling the user to handle design data as well as measured data in AmbergTunnel 2.0. For being independent of the measurement source, also profile measurement datafrom other devices can be imported with the flexible ASCII import wizard. Pointclouds availablein an ASCII format (e.g. PTS, ASC, ...) can be sliced into profiles in regular intervals whileimporting to the Measured profiles editor.

1.2.3 Analysis setupWhen creating a new profile analysis, a wizard helps to configure the essential settings. Duringthis process, the user is asked to specify construction stages from which the design data andthe measurement data are used.

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1.2.3.1 Design data

The construction stage set as Reference construction stage in the settings is used to read thedesign data from. The design data (theoretical profiles, theoretical sections, transverse slope,block information) of this construction stage is used for all the calculations. The user can selectto display theoretical profiles from other construction stages for information purposes only.

1.2.3.2 Analysis Measured vs. Design

In a profile analysis of type Measured vs. design, the user can select one or multiple con-struction stages to analyse the measured profiles from.

1.2.3.3 Analysis Measured vs. Measured

In an analysis of type Measured vs. measured, the user can select a construction stage asOriginal construction stage. The measured profiles of this construction stage will be used asoriginal profiles for deviation calculation. Furthermore, the user can select a second construc-tion stage as Comparison construction stage. The measurements of this construction stagewill be calculated against the one of the original construction stage to derive deviation values.

1.2.3.4 Analysis Geological overprofile

In a profile analysis of type Geological overprofile, the user can select one or multiple con-struction stages to analyse the measured profiles from.

1.2.4 Calculations

1.2.4.1 Deviation

The deviation value represents a distance in the profile plane. The distance is calculated ona straight line perpendicular to the theoretical profile of the reference construction stage. Itstarts from the measured point and ends at the intersection either with the theoretical profile(for analysis type Measured vs. design) or with the profile of the original construction stage (foranalysis type Measured vs. measured).

1.2.4.2 Under-/overprofile area

The under-/overprofile area is calculated by intersecting the current profile either with the theo-retical profile (for analysis type Measured vs. design) or with the profile of the original construc-tion stage (for analysis type Measured vs. measured). All areas that are outside, are summedup to a total overprofile area value. All areas that are inside, are summed up to a total under-profile area value.

1.2.4.3 Over- / under profile volume

The under-/overprofile volume is calculated by multiplying under-/overprofile area values of ameasured profile with the stationing difference to the next one.

1.2.4.4 Least Squares Point (LSP)

In the profile plane, a circle with flexible radius is fitted to the profile points. The fitting is done byminimizing the distances between the profile points and the circle line (least squares method).The Least Squares Point (LSP) represents the center of the fitted circle. To calculate a mean-

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ingful position, the profile should have a circular shape and must contain well distributed points.Clean the measured profile if necessary to avoid outliers influencing the calculation. The LSPcan for example be used to calculate an as-built axis.

1.2.5 Create analysis once, reuse many timesTo work efficiently with Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Profile it is recommended to create analyses for acertain purpose, customize them to your needs and reopen when new measurements need tobe evaluated or reports need to be delivered. Every time after new measurements have beenimported to the project, the analysis can be reopened. This will automatically recalculate andupdate all diagrams to the new data. All settings remain unchanged to make sure the generatedreports stay consistent over time.

1.2.5.1 Examples of reusable analyses

The following table shows some examples of profile analyses that can be reused every timethere is new measurement data. The analysis filter settings are a powerful tool to customizean analysis to a certain purpose.

Table 1. Examples of reusable analyses

Purpose Analysis type Filter settingsOverview over all measuredprofiles of one or multipleconstruction stages

Profile analysis, Measuredvs. design

Include all profiles fromone or multiple constructionstages, no temporal filters.

Overview over all measuredprofiles close to the tunnelface


Include all profiles of oneconstruction stage and set aspatial filter having a startheading stationing, and anopen end.

Daily reporting of measuredprofiles during excavation


Include all profiles form theconstruction stage "Excava-tion" and set a dynamic tem-poral filter of one day.

Evaluation of shotcrete layerthickness

Profile analysis, Measuredvs. measured

Select two constructionstages to compare their mea-sured profiles to each oth-er. For example select "Ex-cavation" as the original and"Shotcrete" as the compari-son construction stage.

Reporting for customer be-ing used to reports in style ofAmberg TMS Office

Profile analysis, Measuredvs. design or Measured vs.measured

Select the according tem-plate in the settings dia-log to generate reports thathave the same layout as theproven Amberg TMS Office.

1.3 ShortcutsCtrl + N New Project...Ctrl + O Open project...

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Ctrl + S Save editorCtrl + C Copy selected input field content to clipboardCtrl + V Paste clipboard content to selected input fieldCtrl + A Select all content of a input field or tableTAB Navigate forward through input forms and table cellsShift + TAB Navigate backward through input forms and table cellsAlt + Arrow left/right Navigate between tables of multi-table editorsAlt + Arrow up/down Navigate between tabs of tabbed editorsF5 Refresh print preview tabs in analyses

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Chapter 2 Preparations2.1 Design dataThe module Amberg Profile is based on the Base module of Amberg Tunnel 2.0. The projectdefinition and all design data are shared between the modules of Amberg Tunnel 2.0. Forinformation about how to set up a project and design data, please refer to the manual AmbergTunnel 2.0 - Base.

2.2 AddressesIt is possible to create and manage several sender and recipient addresses including the re-spective logos. Select them for printing on reports. Please find more information about address-es in the manual Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base.

2.3 Custom report templatesCustom report templates allow to generate reports from the profile analysis that have a differentlayout than the default layout of Amberg Profile. In case you own custom report templates orwant to use the TMS Office-style report template, import them to the project. Please find moreinformation about custom report templates in the manual Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base.

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Chapter 3 Profile measurementsProfile measurements of a heading are stored as part of the project and managed with theMeasured profiles editor. To open the editor, go to the Measurements node in the projecttree and double-click on Measured profiles of a construction stage.

3.1 Measured profiles editor

3.1.1 Overview editorThe Overview editor lists all measured profiles of a construction stage.

Figure 1. Measured profiles editor

The graphical area displays a preview of the selected measured profile from the table in frontview. The measured profiles table holds all measured profiles imported to a construction stage.In the table, each profile is listed with its attributes.

Heading stationing / 3D Tun-nelmeter

Computed average Heading stationing / 3D Tunnelmetervalue of all points of the measured profile. Select the sta-tioning mode in the settings of this editor.

Profile name Profile name of the measured profile (optional).Operator Operator that carried out the measurements (optional).Date and time Date and time the measurements were carried out (option-

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Instrument type Instrument type used for carrying out the measurements(optional).

Instrument name Instrument name (serial number) of the instrument used forcarrying out the measurements (optional).

Remark Remark to the measured profile (optional). This remark canbe included the reports generated from an analysis (seeChapter 4, Analysis and reporting on page 23).

To open the selected measured profile in the Detail editor, press the Edit button at the bottomof the table or double-click on the profile in the table. To remove measured profiles from theproject, select one or multiple profiles in the table and press the Delete button at the bottomof the table or in the toolbar.

3.1.2 Detail editorThe Detail editor lists all points of a measured profile.

Figure 2. Measured profiles detail editor

The graphical area displays the measured profile in front view. The points table holds all pointsof the current profile. In the table, each point is listed with its attributes.

Point name Point name of the selected point (optional)Heading stationing / 3D Tun-nelmeter

Computed Heading stationing / 3D Tunnelmeter value ac-cording to the stationing mode setting in the overview editor.

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Hor. offset (X/L) Computed horizontal offset X/L to the axis according to thelongitudinal tilting mode setting of the construction stage(see Theoretical profiles editor described in the manualAmberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base).

Vertical offset (Y/H) Computed vertical offset Y/H to the axis according to thelongitudinal tilting mode setting of the construction stage(see Theoretical profiles editor described in the manualAmberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base).

Easting Easting value of the selected point.Northing Northing value of the selected point.Height Height value of the selected point.Remark Remark to the point (optional). This remark can be includ-

ed the reports generated from an analysis (see Chapter 4,Analysis and reporting on page 23).

To remove points from a profile, select one or multiple points in the table and press the Deletebutton at the bottom of the table or in the toolbar.

3.2 Synchronize measurement data with Amberg NavigatorTabletUsing Amberg Navigator Tablet allows a two-way synchronisation of measured profiles. Thissynchronisation workflow is described below.

3.2.1 Export measurement data to Amberg Navigator TabletTo export data from Amberg Profile to Amberg Navigator Tablet, right-click on the Projectnode in the Project tree and select Export to Amberg Navigator Tablet or Synchronise withAmberg Navigator Cloud. Select a filename and a target directory to save the *.at2nav filefor the file export to Navigator Tablet. If the data transfer should be done via Navigator Cloudconnection, please define the Cloud synchronisation settings for the data transfer in theproject tree.

In the synchronisation process with Amberg Navigator Tablet, Amberg Profile actsas the master. If data is exported to Amberg Navigator Tablet, the measured profilesare handled as described below.

■ All measured profiles available in Amberg Profile are exported to the Amberg Nav-igator Tablet.

■ Measured profiles imported from Amberg Navigator Tablet that were edited in Am-berg Profile will replace the original profile on the tablet.

■ Measured profiles imported from Amberg Navigator Tablet that were deleted inAmberg Profile will also be deleted on the tablet and no longer available for evaluationthere.

For more information, please see the Amberg Navigator or Amberg Navigator Tablet manual.

3.2.2 Read measurement data from Amberg Navigator TabletTo read measured profiles from Amberg Navigator Tablet, right-click on the Project nodein the Project tree and select Import from Amberg Navigator Tablet or Synchronise withAmberg Navigator Cloud. Select for the import via file a *.nav2at file exported from Amberg



Navigator Tablet to read the measured profiles back to Amberg Profile. If the data transfershould be done via Navigator Cloud connection, please define the Cloud synchronisationsettings for the data transfer in the project tree.

New profiles will be added to the Measured profiles editor of the construction stage the profileswere measured in. After the import, a detailed log can be displayed and stored if desired.

For more information, please see the Amberg Navigator or Amberg Navigator Tablet manual.

3.3 Import measurement dataOpen the Measured profiles editor of the construction stage that the measured profiles shouldbe assigned to. Use the Import button from the menu, the toolbar or the context menu tostart the Import measurement data wizard. The wizard supports importing measurement datafrom profile measurements or extraction of profiles from a point cloud. Select the data sourceaccording to your measurement data.

Figure 3. Import measurement data wizard

3.3.1 Import profile dataThe Import measurement data wizard supports importing of profile data from various sources.The wizard guides you through the following steps:

1. Select the data source type that suits your data.2. Select the files that you want to import. Note that importing of multiple files is supported for

some file formats.3. ASCII import only: Specify the file format.4. ASCII import only: Specify the content of data columns.5. ASCII import only: Specify the attributes that will be set for all imported profiles.

In case your profile data does not fit one of the standard file formats, but is stored in anASCII file, use the flexible ASCII import. This option allows to specify the format of thesource files. If you want to import multiple files and use the same format specificationfor all files, check the according option.



3.3.2 Extract profiles from point cloudsThe Import measurement data wizard supports extraction of profiles from a point cloud. Pro-files are extracted from the point cloud at stationing values along the axis, vertical / tilting withlongitudinal slope according to the settings of the construction stage (see Theoretical profileseditor).

Figure 4. Extract profiles from a point cloud

The wizard guides you through the following steps:

1. Select the data source type that fits your data.2. Select the file that you want to import.3. Specify the file format.4. Specify the content of data columns.5. Specify the parameters that are used to extract the profiles from the point cloud.

In the section Profile characteristics, you can determine where and how the profiles areextracted from the point cloud (see Figure 5, “Profile characteristics” on page 18).Start stationing Start of profile extraction sectionEnd stationing End of profile extraction sectionInterval Interval between the extracted profiles (along the axis)Profile cut thickness Total bandwidth value, used to find the points to be assigned

to the extracted profile



Figure 5. Profile characteristics

Available Filters to delete (reduce) measurement points of a point cloud during the import.

Use Filters to generate profiles with fixed point spacing. There are two options:Fixed number of points Select how many points you want have in each extracted

profile.Fixed point interspace Select the interspace (along the theoretical profile) of the

points in the extracted profile.

Use Filters to import only points within a defined distance range around the theoretical tunnelmodel. Only points within this range will be considered. There are two options, which canbe used separately or combined:Points inside theoretical mod-el with deviation distance big-ger than

Specify the distance. Points between the theoreticalmodel (inside) and the defined distance will be imported.

Points outside theoreticalmodel with deviation distancebigger than

Specify the distance. Points between the theoreticalmodel (outside) and the defined distance will be import-ed.



Figure 6. Distance to construction stage model filter6. Specify the attributes that will be set for all extracted profiles.

Extracted profiles must have maximum 250 points. Profiles containing more than 250points will be reduced automatically.

3.4 Edit measured profilesOpen the Measured profiles editor of the construction stage containing the profile that shouldbe edited. Select a profile and open it (use the Edit button at the bottom of the table or dou-ble-click on the table entry). The Detail editor displays the points of the profile.

3.4.1 Edit pointsTo edit the Point name or the Easting / Northing / Height coordinates of a point, changethe according value in the table.

3.4.2 Delete pointsSelect one or multiple points in the table or in the graphics. To delete the selected points, pressthe Delete button at the bottom of the table or in the toolbar.

To select multiple points in the table or in the graphics, use the CTRL key and click onmultiple points or hold the SHIFT key and draw a rectangular area to select the pointswithin.

3.5 Inflate / deflate measured profilesOpen the Measured profiles editor of the construction stage containing the profiles that shouldbe edited. Select one or multiple profiles that you want to inflate / deflate by a certain distanceradial to the theoretical profile. Use the function Inflate/deflate profile(s) from the toolbar orfrom the context menu. In the dialog, enter the distance that you want to use to inflate / deflatethe selected profiles. A positive value will inflate the profile while a negative value will deflate it.



3.6 Reposition measured profilesThe profile measurement methods listed in the table below store the positioning informationof the instrument (measurements to control points) with the profile. If this positioning informa-tion is available, the coordinates of the profile points can be repositioned based on the controlpoints stored in Amberg Tunnel 2.0.

Table 2. Measurement methods providing positioning information

Software Positioning typeAmberg Applications Leica ResectionAmberg Navigator Tablet Tripod manual, Tripod automatic, Console manual

Open the Measured profiles editor of the construction stage containing the profile that shouldbe repositioned. Select the measured profile that you want to reposition. Use the function Repo-sition measured profile from the toolbar or from the context menu. The Reposition profiledata wizard will guide you through the process.

The selected profile must contain positioning information in order to enable the Reposi-tion measured profile function. Check the property Repositioning information avail-able in the property window to see if a profile contains positioning information.

To reposition measured profiles successfully, the control points used during the profilemeasurement must be available in the Control points editors of the project.

The steps of the Reposition profile data wizard are described following.

1. Select the state (date and time) at which the control point coordinates should be used.2. Check the recalculation of the resection.

Figure 7. Reposition profile data wizard, Resection calculation

In the upper table of the window, the control points from the positioning information arelisted. Switch on/off control points or edit control point IDs to adjust the resection calculation.The following columns are available:Use Activate to use this control point for resection calculation.



Control point Id ID of the control point (edit if the name from the positioning infor-mation does not match the control points stored in this project).Any control point defined in the project may be used.

Easting Easting value of the control point used for resection calculation(according to selected date and time in step 1).

Northing Northing value of the control point used for resection calculation(according to selected date and time in step 1).

Height Height value of the control point used for resection calculation(according to selected date and time in step 1).

Date and time Date and time of the control point coordinate used from the Con-trol points editors of this project.

dE Residual of Easting coordinate after resection calculation.dN Residual of Northing coordinate after resection calculation.dH Residual of Height coordinate after resection calculation.Calculation status The calculation status column provides information about the

control point.

In the lower table of the window, the old and new parameters from the instrument posi-tioning information are listed. The following columns are available:Old value Parameter value of the original instrument position.New value Parameter value of the recalculated instrument position.Delta Difference between the new and the old parameter value.Accuracy (1 sigma) Accuracy derived from the resection calculation.Calculation status The calculation status column provides information about the pa-

rameter. If the accuracies are within the required tolerance, thestatus is Ok.

The repositioning functionality recalculates the profile points and replaces the parameters ofthe instrument position as displayed in the lower table of the wizard step 2. The measurementsto the control points in the instrument positioning information remain unchanged.

3.7 Merge measured profilesOpen the Measured profiles editor of the construction stage containing the profiles that shouldbe merged. Select at least two profiles that you want to merge into a new profile. Use thefunction Merge profiles from the toolbar or from the context menu.

The original profiles remain unchanged and a new merged profile is created. The merged profilecontains the points of all selected profiles and derives its attributes from the last selected profile.Merged profiles don't contain instrument positioning information.

3.8 Copy & paste measured profilesTo copy existing measured profiles to the clipboard, open the Measured profiles editorof the construction stage containing the profiles that should be copied. Select one or multipleprofiles that you want to copy. Use the function Copy measured profile(s) from the toolbar orfrom the context menu. Instrument positioning information is preserved.

To paste copied measured profiles, open the Measured profiles editor of the constructionstage where the profiles should be pasted to. Use the function Paste measured profile(s) fromthe toolbar or from the context menu.



Profiles are copied relative to the stationing on the axis. This means that you can pasteprofiles to a different construction stage or site. You can even copy measured profilesto a different project if you have two instances of Amberg Tunnel 2.0 running at thesame time.

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Chapter 4 Analysis and reportingThis chapter describes the manifold analysis options of Amberg Profile. The workflow and manysettings are similar in most analysis types.

You may create a copy of any existing analysis by clicking on the analysis node andselect Create copy from the context-menu. A new analysis is added to the same head-ing, preserving the settings of the original analysis.

4.1 Analysis type Measured vs. designThe analysis type Measured vs. design compares measured profiles of one or multiple con-struction stages against the design data of the selected reference construction stage.

4.1.1 Add analysis wizardTo create a profile analysis, right-click on the Analysis node of the heading in the Project treeand select Add profile analysis... from the context menu. The New analysis wizard will guideyou through the steps described below.

Figure 8. New analysis wizard

1. On the first wizard page, set Measured vs. design as analysis type. Enter a name for theanalysis, optionally add a comment and click Next.

2. On the second wizard page, select a Reference construction stage that will be used for allaxis-related calculations displayed in the diagrams. Optionally select Additional construc-tion stages for display, whose design data will be used for graphical purposes only. SetDeviation unit and format, View direction and Stationing mode that you want to use inthis analysis. If necessary, you can change all these settings in the settings dialog later.Click Next.

3. On the third wizard page, you can select one or multiple construction stages as data source.The analysis will take into account all measured profiles from the selected constructionstages.

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After the wizard has been completed, a new analysis node is created in the Project tree underthe Analysis node of the current heading. The analysis editor opens automatically.

4.1.2 Analysis editorTo open an existing profile analysis, double-click on the according node in the Project tree.The analysis editor consists of the elements described below.

Figure 9. Analysis editor Measured vs. design

4.1.2.1 Measured profiles list

At the left part of the editor window, all profiles of the selected Data source constructionstages are listed.

4.1.2.2 Measured points table

At the bottom part of the editor window, all Measured points of the currently selected profileare listed. You can edit the following attributes of each point: Point name, Easting, Northing,Height and Remark. Also you are able to delete measured points from the profile by selectingone or multiple points in the table and remove them using the Delete button below the tableor in the context menu.

If you save the editor, the modifications will be applied to the measured profile (seeSection 3.1, “Measured profiles editor” on page 13). Therewith, the changes also affectother analysis including the modified profiles.

4.1.2.3 Profile view

Analysis graphics are displayed in multiple tabs. Click on the tab name to activate a certain tab.

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Front view tab

The Front view tab is the main view. Select a profile in the Measured profiles list to displayit. To change the appearance for this analysis, change the according options in the settingsdialog. There are several interaction methods available in this tab:

Select points Activate the tool Select node in 2D view from the toolbar or the contextmenu and click on a point to select it. Use the CTRL key and click onmultiple points or hold the SHIFT key and draw a rectangular area to selectthe points within.

Move points To move selected points parallel to the profile plane, drag the points withthe mouse.

Delete points Use the Delete button below the table or in the context menu to delete theselected points. Alternatively, activate the tool Remove node in 2D viewfrom the toolbar or the context menu and click on points.

Add points Activate the tool Add node in 2D view from the toolbar or the context menuand click on the graphics area. New points are added to the current profilewithin the profile plane.

3D tab

The 3D tab is designed for visual inspection of the profiles. Select one or multiple profilesfrom the Measured profiles list to display them in the 3D view. Only the selected profiles aredisplayed in the 3D view. Use the Render to image button to store a picture of the selected3D profile view. To navigate within the 3D view, there are several methods available:

Turn Click with your mouse to the 3D graphics and drag.Zoom Use the mouse wheel or right-click and move the mouse.Pan Press the mouse wheel and move the mouse.Reset view Use the according buttons from the toolbar: Default view, Top view, Front

view, Side view.Lock rotation Press the E, N or H key on your keyboard to lock/unlock the rotation around

the respective axis. If the rotation lock is active, this is indicated at thecoordinate axes bottom left of the 3D view.

For the 3D view, a special Options window is displayed, offering dedicated tools:

Rendering Set the transparency of the under-/overprofile planes with the slider.Layers Switch layers on/off.Axis point Set the position of the axis point with the slider or enter a value. Check the

option Attach camera to axis point to move the camera with the axis point.

Please note that the mesh displayed in this view is a linear interpolated surface based onthe selected profiles. There is no additional information available between the profiles.

Preview tab

The Preview tab renders a preview of the report as it will be generated when using the Printgraphical report function from the toolbar or the context-menu. To generate this preview, thetemplate selected in the settings dialog is used.



4.1.3 Analysis settingsThe Analysis settings dialog can be opened by clicking on the Settings button in the toolbaror from the context menu. Analysis settings are saved for each analysis separately. To previewyour settings without leaving the settings dialog, use the Apply button at the bottom right.

Some settings offer suitable color options to change the display style. Use the color picker toselect text, fill and stroke color. To change the transparency, set the alpha channel between0 (fully transparent) and 255 (fully opaque).

4.1.3.1 General settings

In the general settings page, the fundamental settings of the analysis are listed.

Figure 10. Settings dialog, General settings

Selection of constructionstages

The design data of the selected Reference constructionstage is used for all computations in this analysis. Option-ally, theoretical profiles of Additional construction stagescan be displayed. Select them in the list and change theirline color if desired.

Deviation unit and format The calculated deviation values between the measuredprofile and the design data are displayed as selected. Notethat you can have different decimal settings for tabular andgraphical reports.

View direction Set the view direction for this analysis.Stationing mode Set the stationing mode for this analysis.

4.1.3.2 Data source - Construction stages

In the data source settings page, you can set the content of the analysis.



Figure 11. Settings dialog, Data source - Construction stages

Construction stages as datasource

Select the construction stages whose measured profilesshould be included in the analysis.

4.1.3.3 Data source - Spatial and temporal filters

Use spatial and temporal filters adjust the data source to your needs.

Figure 12. Settings dialog, Data source - Spatial and temporal filters

Spatial filters If this filter is activated, only the measured profiles in the specifiedheading stationing range are included in the analysis. If only the low-er limit of the analysed heading stationing range should be restricted,select the Open end check box.

Temporal filters If this filter is activated, only the measured profiles that were measuredwithin the specified time range are included in the analysis.■ Absolute date range: Allows to specify the period of time by a start

and end date. If you want to restrict only the lower limit period oftime, select the Open end check box.



■ Dynamic date range: Allows to dynamically specify the period oftime relative to the current date.

4.1.3.4 Report - Header information

To customize the header information of the reports generated from this analysis, adapt thefollowing settings.

Figure 13. Settings dialog, Report - Header information

Additional stationing informa-tion

If this option is activated, the chainage value computed onthe selected chainage axis of the current profile is printedon the report header.

Addresses Select addresses to be printed on the report.■ Recipient address: The selected address is printed in

the recipient address field of the report.■ Sender address: The selected address is printed in the

sender address field of the report.

Find more information about address management in themanual Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base.

4.1.3.5 Report - Remarks

Remarks to measured profiles can be added at various levels of Amberg Profile. Select whichones you would like to print on the report.



Figure 14. Settings dialog, Report - Remarks

Analysis remarks The text input here is printed in the remarks area on every report page.Profile remarks If this option is activated, the remarks entered for each measured

profile in the Measured profiles editor (Section 3.1.1, “Overview edi-tor” on page 13) are printed in the remarks area of the respective re-port pages.

Point remarks If this option is activated, the comments entered for each profile pointin the Measured profiles detail editor (Section 3.1.2, “Detail edi-tor” on page 14) are printed in the remarks areas of the respective re-port pages.

4.1.3.6 Report - Template

To customize the layout of the reports generated from this analysis, select a template to be usedin this analysis. You may select from the standard report template and suitable customizedtemplates loaded in the Custom report templates manager (see manual Amberg Tunnel 2.0- Base).

Figure 15. Settings dialog, Report - Template



Template Select the templates for the report types available in the analysis.■ Graphical report template: Template used to generate graphical reports from

this analysis.

4.1.3.7 Computation - Geometrical data filters

Use geometrical data filters to leave out certain areas from the analysis. Points and under/-over-profile areas covered by the active filters will not be taken into account for the computations.

Figure 16. Settings dialog, Computation - Geometrical data filters

Data filter Amberg Profile offers different geometrical filters:■ Trim lines: If this option is activated, the active trim lines are applied to the

evaluation of this analysis. The values entered correspond to the distancefrom the axis point. For example, the left trim line filters out everything leftof the entered value.

■ Trim angle: If this option is activated, the trim angle is applied to the eval-uation of this analysis. The trim angle section is defined by the center pointcoordinate (relative to the axis) and two angle values (from angle to angle,relative to zenith).

The geometrical data filters respect the transverse slope definition of the referenceconstruction stage selected for this analysis.

4.1.3.8 Diagram - Background

Modify the appearance of the diagram background.



Figure 17. Settings dialog, Diagram - Background

Coordinate grid If this option is activated, the coordinate grid is displayed in thebackground. Set the grid width:■ Automatic: Let Amberg Profile choose the appropriate grid

width automatically.■ Fixed at a user defined width: Set a fixed grid width manually.

Theoretical profile If this option is activated, the Radius of the arc elements of thetheoretical profile (reference construction stage) are displayed.

4.1.3.9 Diagram - Measurements

Modify the appearance of the measurement related elements.

Figure 18. Settings dialog, Diagram - Measurements

Measured profile Select if and how to connect consecutive profile points:■ Always: Always connect consecutive profile points.■ Only if points are closer than a user defined value: Don't draw

a line if the gap between two points is bigger than this value.



Select if you want to display the Least Squares Point (LSP). (Findinformation about computation of the LSP in Section 1.2.4.4, “LeastSquares Point (LSP)” on page 8.)

Deviation analysis Select if the Deviation values of measured points should beshown. (Find information about computation of the deviation in Sec-tion 1.2.4.1, “Deviation” on page 8.)■ Set the frequency of the deviation labels:

■ Automatic: Let Amberg Profile choose the appropriate fre-quency automatically, so that they do not overlap.

■ Every x point(s): Set a fixed frequency manually.■ Set the Alignment of the deviation labels:

■ Radial: Align the deviation labels radial to the theoretical profileof the reference construction stage.

■ Fixed angle: Align the deviation labels at a fixed angle.

Select if deviation values at the Vertex points of the theoreticalprofile (reference construction stage) should be shown. The vertexpoints points correspond to the beginning/end of the elements of thetheoretical profile. The deviation is calculated from the vertex pointsto the measured profile.■ Vertical: Display the vertical deviation at the vertex point.■ Horizontal: Display the horizontal deviation at the vertex point.■ Radial: Display the radial deviation at the vertex point (radial to

the theoretical profile of the reference construction stage).

Select if Underprofile / overprofile areas should be shown. (Findinformation about computation of the areas in Section 1.2.4.2, “Un-der-/overprofile area” on page 8.)■ Underprofile: Display underprofile areas.■ Overprofile: Display overprofile areas.

4.1.3.10 Diagram - Printing

Modify the scale and position of the diagram in the printed report.



Figure 19. Settings dialog, Diagram - Printing

Scale and region Set the scale and position of the diagram in the printed report:■ Automatic: Let Amberg Profile choose the appropriate scale and

position automatically.■ Manual: Set a fixed scale and center of the printed diagram manu-

ally.

4.1.4 ReportingConvert the enhanced measured profile data and the derived computations of the analysis intoreports. Basically, two types of reports are available: Tabular reports and Graphical reports.Select the profiles from the Measured profiles list that you want to include in your report.

The layout of the reports is dependent on the printing settings (see Section 4.1.3.10,“Diagram - Printing” on page 32) and the template selected in the settings of theanalysis (see Section 4.1.3.6, “Report - Template” on page 29). For more informationabout customized report templates, please see manual Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base.

4.1.4.1 Tabular reports

A tabular report of the selected profiles can be generated using the Tabular report button inthe toolbar or from the context menu. A dialog is shown to select the report to be generated.The following reports are available:

Least squares points Generates a tabular report containing the coordinates of theleast squares point and the axis point for each selected pro-file.

Measured volume Generates a tabular report containing the measured areaand the calculated volume between the selected profiles.

Under-/overprofile volume Generates a tabular report containing the measured, refer-ence, overprofile and underprofile area as well as the cal-culated volumes between the selected profiles.



4.1.5 Export dataExport the enhanced measured profile data and the derived computations to use them forfurther analysis in third-party software. Amberg Profile supports several export methods whichare described subsequent.

4.1.5.1 Export profile info (single file)

Export information about the selected profiles to a CSV file by using the Export profile info(single file) button in the toolbar or from the context menu. Select a filename and a targetdirectory to save the file. The CSV file can easily be opened in a spreadsheet software (forexample Microsoft Excel) or in any text editor. The generated file exists of a header row andfollowing one row for each selected profile. It contains the following data per profile:

■ Heading stationing/3D Tunnelmeter■ Easting, Northing, Height of the axis point■ X/L, Y/H of the Least squares point■ Easting, Northing, Height of the Least squares point■ Underprofile, Overprofile area■ Y/H of the highest point at vertical line x=0■ Y/H of the lowest point at vertical line x=0■ X/L, Y/H of highest point of the profile■ X/L, Y/H of lowest point of the profile

4.1.5.2 Export point info (one file per profile)

Export information about the points of the selected profiles to a CSV file by using the Exportpoint info (one file per profile) button in the toolbar or from the context menu. Select a targetdirectory to save the files (filenames will be set automatically). The CSV files can easily beopened in a spreadsheet software (for example Microsoft Excel) or in any text editor. Thegenerated files exist of a header row and following one row for each point of the profile. Theycontain the following data per point:

■ Point name■ Easting, Northing, Height■ Heading stationing/3D Tunnelmeter■ X/L, Y/H■ Deviation value■ Remark

4.1.5.3 DXF profile export

Export the selected profiles in the DXF format by using the DXF profile export button in thetoolbar or from the context menu.



Figure 20. DXF profile export options

The DXF profile export wizard will guide you through the process.

1. In the first step, set the options to make the DXF fit your requirements.Export coordinate system Select in which coordinate system the profiles should be

exported.■ 2D: The profiles are exported in the two-dimensional

profile plane (as in the analysis Front view). The axispoint of each profile is always at (x=0, y=0).

■ 3D: The profiles are exported in the three-dimensionalEasting/Northing/Height coordinate system (as in theanalysis 3D view).

Export selected profiles to Select if you want to have individual files for each profile.■ One single file: Store all selected profiles to one sin-

gle DXF file.■ Multiple files: Create a DXF file for each profile.

2. In the second step, select a target-directory and a filename. In case you have selectedto store the profiles to multiple files, select a base-filename that will be extended by thestationing of each profile automatically.

The following results are feasible with the options of wizard step one.

2D 3D

Single file



2D 3D

Multiple files

The exported DXF files have their data structured in Layers. When opening a DXF filein your preferred software, you can easily extract the information you need by switchingoff/on layers.

4.1.5.4 Cuts export

Export cuts from the selected profiles in the DXF or ASCII format by using the cuts exportbutton in the toolbar or from the context menu.

Figure 21. Cuts export options

The cuts export wizard will guide you through the process.

1. In the first step, select the type of cuts and set the cut positions relative to the axis.

The following cut types are available:



Export horizontal cuts atheight relative to axis

Select this option to export cuts at vertical offset valuesto the axis. The transverse slope definition of the refer-ence construction stage of this analysis is respected.

Export horizontal cuts at ab-solute height

Select this option to export cuts at absolute height val-ues (contour lines).

Export vertical cuts at heightrelative to axis

Select this option to export cuts at horizontal offset val-ues to the axis. The transverse slope definition of the ref-erence construction stage of this analysis is respected.

The following cut position options are available for each cut type:Single positions Enter single cut positions and separate them by slashes. This

allows to quickly enter values with the numeric keypad.Regular interval Specify regular cut positions by entering a Start, End and In-

terval value.Positions from file Select an ASCII file containing the cut positions. Each cut posi-

tion must be listed on a new line. Example:

-0.20.30.50.71.1

If this option is activated, the flexible ASCII dialog is shown tospecify the file format.

All active cut positions of the selected cut type are taken into account to export thecuts to the single 3D DXF file.

2. In the second step, select a target-directory, filename and file format (ASCII or DXF) thatshould be stored.


Relative offsets to axis Absolute height values

Horizontalcuts

Vertical cuts




4.1.5.5 Per profile PDF export

Graphical reports for profile analyses can also be stored in separate PDF files (one file perprofile). Select the profiles for reporting in the profile editor and click Per profile PDF exportin the context menu. A dialog asking for the destination folder for the created report PDF filesappears. Choose a store location press Select folder to export the report PDF documents.

4.1.5.6 Mesh from profile analysis report

The measurements form profile analyses can also be stored in a OBJ or PLY mesh file. Selectthe profiles for export in the profile editor and click Mesh from profile analysis report in thecontext menu. A dialog asking for the destination folder for the created files appears. Choosea store location and the file format to export the file.

4.2 Analysis type Measured vs. measuredThe analysis type Measured vs. measured compares measured profiles of the Original con-struction stage against the closest measured profile of the Comparison construction stage.



1. On the first wizard page, set Measured vs. measured as analysis type. Enter a name forthe analysis, optionally add a comment and click Next.

2. On the second wizard page, select a Reference construction stage that will be used for allaxis-related calculations displayed in the diagrams. Optionally select Additional construc-tion stages for display, whose design data will be used for graphical purposes only. Set



Deviation unit and format, View direction and Stationing mode that you want to use inthis analysis. If necessary, you can change all these settings in the settings dialog later.Click Next.

3. On the third wizard page, you must select two different construction stages as data source.Profiles from the Original construction stage are used to compare the profiles from theComparison construction stage against.


4.2.2 Analysis editorTo open an existing profile analysis, double-click on the according node in the Project tree. Theanalysis editor consists of the elements described below.

Figure 23. Analysis editor Measured vs. measured

4.2.2.1 Measured profiles list

At the left part of the editor window, all profiles of the selected Comparison constructionstage are listed, providing that there is a correspondent profile in the Original constructionstage within one meter stationing range.



4.2.2.2 Measured points table

At the bottom part of the editor window, all Measured points of the currently selected profilepair are listed in the according tab. You can edit the following attributes of each point: Pointname, Easting, Northing, Height and Remark. Also you are able to delete measured pointsfrom the profile by selecting one or multiple points in the table and remove them using theDelete button below the table or in the context menu.

If you save the editor, the modifications will be applied to the measured profile (seeSection 3.1, “Measured profiles editor” on page 13). Therewith, the changes also affectother analysis including the modified profiles.

4.2.2.3 Profile view

Analysis graphics are displayed in multiple tabs. Click on the tab name to activate a certain tab.

Front view tab

The Front view tab is the main view. Select a profile pair in the Measured profiles list todisplay it. To change the appearance for this analysis, change the according options in thesettings dialog. There are several interaction methods available in this tab:

Select points Activate the tool Select node in 2D view from the toolbar or the contextmenu and click on a point to select it. Use the CTRL key and click onmultiple points or hold the SHIFT key and draw a rectangular area to selectthe points within.

Move points To move selected points parallel to the profile plane, drag the points withthe mouse.

Delete points Use the Delete button below the table or in the context menu to delete theselected points. Alternatively, activate the tool Remove node in 2D viewfrom the toolbar or the context menu and click on points.

Add points Activate the tool Add node in 2D view from the toolbar or the contextmenu and click on the graphics area. New points are added to the currentMeasured points tab within the profile plane.

3D tab

The 3D tab is designed for visual inspection of the profiles. Select one or multiple profilesfrom the Measured profiles list to display them in the 3D view. Only the selected profiles aredisplayed in the 3D view. To navigate within the 3D view, there are several methods available:

Turn Click with your mouse to the 3D graphics and drag.Zoom Use the mouse wheel or right-click and move the mouse.Pan Press the mouse wheel and move the mouse.Reset view Use the according buttons from the toolbar: Default view, Top view, Front

view, Side view.Lock rotation Press the E, N or H key on your keyboard to lock/unlock the rotation around

the respective axis. If the rotation lock is active, this is indicated at thecoordinate axes bottom left of the 3D view.

For the 3D view, a special Options window is displayed, offering dedicated tools:

Rendering Set the transparency of the under-/overprofile planes with the slider.



Layers Switch layers on/off.Axis point Set the position of the axis point with the slider or enter a value. Check the

option Attach camera to axis point to move the camera with the axis point.

Please note that the mesh displayed in this view is a linear interpolated surface based onthe selected profiles. There is no additional information available between the profiles.

Preview tab

The Preview tab renders a preview of the report as it will be generated when using the Printgraphical report function from the toolbar or the context-menu. To generate this preview, thetemplate selected in the settings dialog is used.



The settings of this analysis type are mostly identical to the ones of the Measured vs.design analysis type. Therefore, this chapter only lists the differences. Please see Sec-tion 4.1.3, “Analysis settings” on page 26 for common settings.

4.2.3.1 Data source - Construction stages

In the data source settings page, you can set the content of the analysis.

Figure 24. Settings dialog, Data source - Construction stages

Measured profiles for evalua-tion

Two different construction stages need to be selected:■ Comparison construction stage: Data source of the

profiles that are compared against the original state.■ Original construction stage: Data source of the profiles

that are used as representation of the original state.



4.2.4 ReportingConvert the enhanced measured profile data and the derived computations of the analysis intoreports. Basically, two types of reports are available: Tabular reports and Graphical reports.Select the profiles from the Measured profiles list that you want to include in your report.

The layout of the reports is dependent on the printing settings (see Section 4.1.3.10,“Diagram - Printing” on page 32) and the template selected in the settings of theanalysis (see Section 4.1.3.6, “Report - Template” on page 29). For more informationabout customized report templates, please see manual Amberg Tunnel 2.0 - Base.

4.2.4.1 Tabular reports

A tabular report of the selected profiles can be generated using the Tabular report button inthe toolbar or from the context menu. The following report is available:

Under-/overprofile volume Generates a tabular report containing the measured, refer-ence, overprofile and underprofile area as well as the cal-culated volumes between the selected profiles.

4.2.5 Export dataExport the enhanced measured profile data and the derived computations to use them forfurther analysis in third-party software. Amberg Profile supports several export methods whichare described subsequent.

4.2.5.1 Export profile info (single file)

Export information about the selected profiles to a CSV file by using the Export profile info(single file) button in the toolbar or from the context menu. Select a filename and a targetdirectory to save the file. The CSV file can easily be opened in a spreadsheet software (forexample Microsoft Excel) or in any text editor. The generated file exists of a header row andfollowing one row for each selected profile. It contains the following data for each comparisonprofile:

■ Heading stationing/3D Tunnelmeter■ Easting, Northing, Height of the axis point■ X/L, Y/H of the Least squares point■ Easting, Northing, Height of the Least squares point■ Underprofile, Overprofile area■ Y/H of the highest point at vertical line x=0■ Y/H of the lowest point at vertical line x=0■ X/L, Y/H of highest point of the profile■ X/L, Y/H of lowest point of the profile

4.2.5.2 Export point info (one file per profile)

Export information about the points of the selected profiles to a CSV file by using the Exportpoint info (one file per profile) button in the toolbar or from the context menu. Select a targetdirectory to save the files (filenames will be set automatically). The CSV files can easily beopened in a spreadsheet software (for example Microsoft Excel) or in any text editor. Thegenerated files exist of a header row and following one row for each point of the profile. Theycontain the following data per point of the comparison profile:



■ Point name■ Easting, Northing, Height■ Heading stationing/3D Tunnelmeter■ X/L, Y/H■ Deviation value■ Remark

4.2.5.3 DXF profile export

Export the selected profiles in the DXF format by using the DXF profile export button in thetoolbar or from the context menu.

Figure 25. DXF profile export options

The DXF profile export wizard will guide you through the process.

1. In the first step, set the options to make the DXF fit your requirements.Export coordinate system Select in which coordinate system the profiles should be

exported.■ 2D: The profiles are exported in the two-dimensional

profile plane (as in the analysis Front view). The axispoint of each profile is always at (x=0, y=0).

■ 3D: The profiles are exported in the three-dimensionalEasting/Northing/Height coordinate system (as in theanalysis 3D view).

Export selected profiles to Select if you want to have individual files for each profile.■ One single file: Store all selected profiles to one sin-

gle DXF file.■ Multiple files: Create a DXF file for each profile.

2. In the second step, select a filename and a target-directory. In case you have selectedto store the profiles to multiple files, select a base-filename that will be extended by thestationing of each profile automatically.




2D 3D

Single file

Multiple files


4.2.5.4 Cuts export

Export cuts from the selected profiles in the DXF or ASCII format by using the Cuts exportbutton in the toolbar or from the context menu. The DXF and ASCII cuts export of the analysistype Measured vs. measured will export cut lines for the measured profiles of the original con-struction stage, as well as for the ones of the comparison construction stage.



Figure 26. Cuts export options

The cuts export wizard will guide you through the process.

1. In the first step, select the type of cuts and set the cut positions relative to the axis.

The following cut types are available:Export horizontal cuts atheight relative to axis

Select this option to export cuts at vertical offset valuesto the axis. The transverse slope definition of the refer-ence construction stage of this analysis is respected.

Export horizontal cuts at ab-solute height

Select this option to export cuts at absolute height val-ues (contour lines).

Export vertical cuts at heightrelative to axis

Select this option to export cuts at horizontal offset val-ues to the axis. The transverse slope definition of the ref-erence construction stage of this analysis is respected.

The following cut position options are available for each cut type:Single positions Enter single cut positions and separate them by slashes. This

allows to quickly enter values with the numeric keypad.Regular interval Specify regular cut positions by entering a Start, End and In-

terval value.Positions from file Select an ASCII file containing the cut positions. Each cut posi-

tion must be listed on a new line. Example:



-0.20.30.50.71.1

If this option is activated, the flexible ASCII dialog is shown tospecify the file format.

All active cut positions of the selected cut type are taken into account to export thecuts to the single 3D DXF file.

2. In the second step, select a target-directory, filename and file format (ASCII or DXF) thatshould be stored.


Relative offsets to axis Absolute height values

Horizontalcuts

Vertical cuts


4.2.5.5 Mesh from profile analysis report

The measurements form profile analyses can also be stored in a OBJ or PLY mesh file. Selectthe profiles for export in the profile editor and click Mesh from profile analysis report in thecontext menu. A dialog asking for the destination folder for the created files appears. Choosea store location and the file format to export the file.

4.3 Analysis type Geological overprofileThe analysis type Geological overprofile compares measured profiles of one or multiple con-struction stages against the design data of the selected reference construction stage. Geolog-ical overprofile areas can be computed for drill & blast or TBM headings according to the Swissnorm SIA198.



The Swiss norm SIA198 requires the following parameters for calculation of the geologicaloverprofile:

Drill & blast heading ■ Offset "d": Radial offset from the theoretical profile to theborderline "g".

■ Offset "D": Radial offset from the theoretical profile to theborderline "G".

TBM heading ■ Offset "D": Radial offset from the theoretical profile to theborderline "G".

Figure 27. Swiss norm SIA198, Geological overprofile parameters





1. On the first wizard page, set Geological overprofile as analysis type. Enter a name for theanalysis, optionally add a comment and click Next.

2. On the second wizard page, select a Reference construction stage that will be used for allaxis-related calculations displayed in the diagrams. Optionally select Additional construc-tion stages for display, whose design data will be used for graphical purposes only. SetDeviation unit and format, View direction and Stationing mode that you want to use inthis analysis. If necessary, you can change all these settings in the settings dialog later.Click Next.

3. On the third wizard page, you can select one or multiple construction stages as data source.The analysis will take into account all measured profiles from the selected constructionstages.


4.3.2 Analysis editorTo open an existing profile analysis, double-click on the according node in the Project tree.

The elements of the Geological overprofile analysis editor are identical to the one of the Mea-sured vs. design analysis type. Please consult Section 4.1, “Analysis type Measured vs. de-sign” on page 23 for more information.

Figure 29. Analysis editor Geological overprofile





The settings of this analysis type are mostly identical to the ones of the Measured vs.design analysis type. Therefore, this chapter only lists the differences. Please see Sec-tion 4.1.3, “Analysis settings” on page 26 for common settings.

4.3.3.1 Geological overprofile

Modify the parameters of the geological overprofile calculation.

Figure 30. Settings dialog, Geological overprofile

Geological overprofile param-eters

Select the heading method and set the parameters for ge-ological overprofile calculation according to the Swiss normSIA198 (see Figure 27, “Swiss norm SIA198, Geologicaloverprofile parameters” on page 47).■ Drill & blast heading■ TBM heading

Colorize geological overpro-file areas

Select if Geological overprofile areas should be shown.

4.3.4 ReportingThe reporting functionality of this analysis type is mostly identical to the one of the Measuredvs. design analysis type (see Section 4.1, “Analysis type Measured vs. design” on page 23).In addition to the last-mentioned, the reports of this analysis contain also the areas / volumesof the calculated geological overprofile.

4.3.5 Export dataThe export functionality of this analysis type is mostly identical to the one of the Measured vs.design analysis type (see Section 4.1, “Analysis type Measured vs. design” on page 23). Inaddition to the last-mentioned, the exports of this analysis contain also the areas / volumes ofthe calculated geological overprofile.

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GlossaryAbsolute coordinates Position described by a coordinate triple of Easting, Northing and

Height values

Axis coordinates Position described by a coordinate triple of Chainage/Headingstationing, Horizontal offset and Vertical offset.

Azimuth Angle between cartographic north and measurement directiondefined clockwise. Zero is equal to north direction.

Chainage Stationing value along a chainage axis as a reference of the fin-ished structure, e.g. railway or highway axis

Chainage axis Axis in Structure view of the project

Construction Top node for all sites, tube and shaft headings with heading ax-es, design data, measurement data and analyses of a project(Construction view)

Construction progress Heading stationing value up to which a construction stage hasbeen finished at a certain time, e.g. the position of the headingface for the Excavation construction stage

Construction stage Design of the tunnel at a certain stage of construction, holds theo-retical profiles, theoretical sections and optional transverse slopedefinition

Cross section based anal-ysis

Geotechnical analysis type for evaluation of measurements percross section. Each cross section is analysed separately

Geotechnical cross sec-tion

Place in the tunnel defined by a heading stationing value wheregeotechnical measurement points are installed

Erroneous measurement Measurement of a geotechnical measurement point that isknown to be probably wrong but kept in the system. Flag can beset to ignore the measurement in all calculations and display

Heading axis Axis in Construction view of the project

Heading stationing Stationing value along a heading axis as a reference during con-struction, usually zero at the tunnel portal and increasing in head-ing direction.

Horizontal alignment Geometry of an axis in a horizontal plane defined by straight, arcand clothoid elements (Situation)

Interpolation Theoretical section with different start and end theoretical profile.Intermediate theoretical profiles are generated depending on theinput theoretical profiles

Location code User defined code to describe the location of a geotechnical mea-surement point in a cross section. Used for labeling in graphicsand selecting the appropriate measurement points in longitudinalanalysis

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Longitudinal based analy-sis

Geotechnical analysis type for evaluation of measurements ofpoints with the same location code in longitudinal direction acrossseveral cross section

Longitudinal slope Inclination of an axis in longitudinal direction, defined by verticalalignment

Measurement point type Category of geotechnical sensors or instruments, defined by theuser. A Measurement point type holds a custom name and infor-mation about the measured data (coordinate triples, force, val-ues,...) and the unit and format in which the measurements areimported to the project

Physical property Type of the measured data of a measurement point type(geotechnical sensor). Can be coordinate triple or various 1Dtypes like pressure, force or distance

Profile plane coordinates Position of a point in the plane of a theoretical profile relativeto the axis point. The profile plane can be vertical or tilting withlongitudinal slope

Shaft Element of a finished tunnel structure. Can contain chainage ax-es (Structure view)

Shaft heading Shaft under construction, defined as strictly vertical. Contains aheading axis, design data, measurements and analyses (Con-struction view)

Site Contains tube and shaft headings of a project (Construction view)

Structure Top node for tubes and shafts with chainage axes of the finishedstructure (Structure view)

Theoretical profile Polyline defining the shape of a tunnel as designed

Theoretical section Defines the design of a construction stage by describing whichtheoretical profile is to be built along the heading axis

Tilting with longitudinalslope

Attribute of a theoretical profile describing that is defined as per-pendicular to the vertical alignment. If the axis is inclined, thetheoretical profile will lean forward or back according to the lon-gitudinal slope at the specific place along the axis

Transverse slope Defines the inclination of the theoretical profiles along the head-ing axis according to the design

Tube Element of a finished tunnel structure. Can contain chainage ax-es (Structure view)

Tube heading Tube or part of a tube under construction, can be declined. Con-tains a heading axis, design data, measurements and analyses(Construction view)

Vertical Attribute of a theoretical profile describing that is defined in ver-tical direction, regardless the axis vertical alignment. If the axisis declined, the theoretical profile will still be strictly vertical andnot lean forward or back according to the longitudinal slope

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Vertical alignment Height/Gradient points along the horizontal alignment, optionallywith arc or parabola round-offs

Zenith angle Angle between zenith (vertical direction) and measurement di-rection, downwards defined positive

Zero measurement First measurement of a geotechnical measurement point after ithas been placed or replaced. Means that the difference to theprevious measurement is not computed because it is not avail-able (first measurement) or not meaningful (replaced point). Flagcan be set

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