Post Graduated Master Course TUNNELLING AND TUNNEL BORING MACHINES

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Post Graduated Master Course TUNNELLING AND
TUNNEL BORING MACHINES
POLITECNICO DI TORINO
Subject of the lesson Introduction and Main
ConceptsLecturer René Raúl Ramírez Vázquez
Golden SponsorsSponsors
Academic Year 2009-10
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Presentation overview
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• Brief Historical Perspective
• Tunnelling Operation
• Project Requirements
• TBM Main Sections
• Short Movie Bwari Project

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Brief Historical Perspective
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Tunnelling Operation
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• Tunnel Excavation
• Spoil Removal
• Tunnel Lining

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Tunnel Boring Machine Benefits
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• High Production Rates
• Alternative to Traditional Methods
• High Quality
• Surface Structures Minimal Impact
• Increased Safety

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Less Favourable Position
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• High up front cost
• Difficult to Transport
• High Learning Curve
• Costly Project Modifications
• Performance Risk

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Sorting TBMs by Ground Type
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Soft Ground Support
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• Tunnel Face
• Shield Area
• Tail Void

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Face Ground Support
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• Mechanical
• Compressed Air
• Slurry
• Earth Pressure Balance EPB

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SLURRY Principle
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EPB Principle
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Slurry and EPB Comparison
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• Slurry

• EPB

• Criteria

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Project Requirements Review
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• Geology
• Lining
• Tunnel Alignment
• Project Schedule
• Site Requirements
• Experience

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TBM Main Sections
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Cuttinghead
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Main Drive
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Forward Shield
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Screw Conveyor
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Air Lock
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Active Articulation
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Stationary Shield
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Propulsion Thrust
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Erector Rear Support
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Erector
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Trailing Shield
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HS Front View
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EPB Front View
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HS Side View
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EPB Side View
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HS Rear View
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EPB Rear View
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