FIDES-WinTUBE-2D/3D has been initially developed as a specialized tool for tunneling. It includes a lot of wizards to assist the user to define and carry out very easy tunneling-specific tasks. However the functionality of WinTUBE is universal enough to become the tool of choice for many general FE-analysis. Especially if 3D volume models should be analysed and/or successive construction stages need to be simulated.

Application Range - Tunneling
-Cut & cover
-Shotcreting method
-Tunnelling machines (TBM)
-Tubbing-lining
-3D detail analyses eg. tubbing hinges
-Special blocks like tunnel-junctions, branch of emergency exits, portals etc.

Application Range - Geotechnics
-Shafts, Slopes, Dams, bulkheads
-Foundations of overall-structures on volume elements, pile- or combined pile-raft-foundations