Tunnel Design

Tunnel Engineering

Tunnel Design and Underground Engineering Solutions

Sunko Proje develops comprehensive tunnel engineering solutions for challenging geological conditions and complex transportation corridors. Our experience covers TBM and NATM tunnels, cut-and-cover structures, geotechnical engineering, structural design and tunnel electromechanical systems.

TBM Tunnel Design
01 / TBM TUNNELS

TBM Tunnel Design Projects

Tunnel Boring Machine technology enables controlled and efficient excavation under complex geological conditions. Sunko Proje provides engineering support for TBM tunnel alignment, machine selection, structural design and overall tunnel system integration.

Bahçe–Nurdağı High-Speed Railway Twin Tunnels: 6.8 km twin-tube tunnel. Sunko Proje provided TBM re-alignment consultancy for the revised tunnel route.
02 / NATM TUNNELS

NATM Tunnel Design Projects

The New Austrian Tunnelling Method provides flexible tunnel support solutions adapted to actual geological and geotechnical conditions. Sunko Proje designs excavation stages, primary support systems and structural measures according to ground behaviour.

Şırnak – Pervari – Narlı State Road: 45 km road corridor including 12 tunnels with a total tunnel length of approximately 15 km, developed as a design and consultancy project for Limak Construction.
NATM Tunnel Engineering
03 / CUT & COVER

Cut-and-Cover Tunnel Design

Cut-and-cover tunnels are frequently used for urban crossings and shallow underground structures. Sunko Proje develops solutions that coordinate excavation, temporary works, permanent structures and surrounding infrastructure.

04 / ELECTROMECHANICAL

Tunnel Electromechanical Systems

Tunnel operational safety depends on reliable electromechanical systems. Our design scope includes ventilation, lighting, fire safety, emergency systems and other critical tunnel installations.

05 / STRUCTURAL

Tunnel Structural Design

Structural analyses and tunnel lining design are developed to provide the required load-bearing capacity, durability and long-term structural performance under project-specific conditions.

06 / GEOTECHNICS

Tunnel Geotechnical Engineering

Geological and geotechnical conditions along the tunnel alignment are evaluated in detail. Sunko Proje performs geotechnical analysis and develops ground support, stabilisation and improvement solutions.

Integrated tunnel engineering from geology to operation Sunko Proje combines geological assessment, geotechnical engineering, structural design and operational systems within a coordinated tunnel design process, enabling safe and efficient infrastructure solutions under challenging ground conditions.

Selected Tunnel References

Selected highway and railway tunnel projects demonstrating Sunko Proje's tunnel design and multidisciplinary engineering experience.

Project Name Project Type Length Intersections Tunnels Bridges Service Client City
Şırnak – (Pervari – Narlı) Road State Road 45 km 2 Level Crossings 12 Tunnels (15 km) — Design and Consultancy Limak Construction Şırnak
Şırnak – (Pervari – Narlı) Road – 12 Tunnels State Road 45 km 2 Level Crossings 12 Tunnels (15 km) — Design and Consultancy Limak Construction Şırnak
Nallıhan – Dokurcun Road Road, Bridge & Tunnel — — 4 Tunnels (Double Tube) 21 Bridges Design and Consultancy General Directorate of Highways Nallıhan
Balıkesir North Ring Road State Road 18 km 6 Grade-Separated Intersections 2 Tunnels (2x2) 4 Viaducts Design and Consultancy General Directorate of Highways Balıkesir
Karabük Ring Road State Road 18 km 4 Grade-Separated Intersections 3 Tunnels (Total 24 km, 2x2) 22 Bridges + 4 Viaducts (1,095 m) Design and Consultancy General Directorate of Highways Karabük
Bahçe – Nurdağı High-Speed Train Line Tunnels Railway 11 km — 6.8 km Tunnel (Double Tube) — Design and Consultancy General Directorate of Highways —
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