Immersed Tunnel in Santos, Brazil
To improve the connection between the Brazilian cities of Santos and Guarujá, an innovative immersed tunnel will be constructed beneath the Canal do Porto de Santos. This channel provides the main access route to the Port of Santos, one of the largest and busiest ports in South America.
MH Poly was commissioned by the client to provide specialist consultancy, design verification and support for all immersion-related aspects of the project.
Specialist Immersion Engineering for Tunnel Construction
Our activities included:
- Preparing the basic design for the immersion of the tunnel elements;
- Advising on, supporting and reviewing alternative immersion designs and associated costs;
- Engineering and verification of immersion-related systems;
- Design and consultancy for the underwater inspection system;
- Design and consultancy for the winch and sheave system;
- Support in developing construction methods and construction phases;
- General technical consultancy for the design and construction of the immersed tunnel;
- Geotechnical consultancy and support.
Complex Tunnel Construction in a Busy Port Environment
Constructing an immersed tunnel in an operational port environment requires specialist expertise in tunnel engineering, hydraulic engineering and geotechnical engineering. Factors such as currents, shipping traffic, ground conditions and the precise positioning of the tunnel elements are crucial to the successful delivery of the project.
MH Poly supported the client in managing these technical challenges by providing practical engineering solutions and extensive expertise in immersion operations and underwater structures.
