This review discusses the application scenarios of the machine learning-supported
performance prediction and the optimization efficiency of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) …

Increasing demand for the use of different mechanized excavation systems in civil and
mining projects has elevated the importance of understanding the wear process of rock …

This paper proposed a new index for evaluation of disc cutter life during earth pressure
balance (EPB) tunnelling. This new index was defined as the ratio of accumulated cutter …

Wear characteristics of disc cutter can vary significantly during shield tunnelling in different
geological formations. This paper presents a case study on disc-cutter wear experienced …

Estimating the disc cutter wear life or change time is a critical part of performance prediction
for the application of hard rock TBMs. This paper examines the disc cutter wear rate and the …

The technology of tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been widely applied for underground
construction worldwide; however, how to ensure the TBM tunneling process safe and …

Using the tunnel boring machine (TBM) in tunneling projects contributes significantly to
increased efficiency and reducing the time of project implementation in comparison with the …

The accurate estimation of disc cutter wear has always been a long-term topic affecting the
excavation efficiency and construction cost of tunnel boring machines (TBMs), especially in …

Disc-cutters play a crucial role in the penetration process during construction using a tunnel
boring machine (TBM). Their wear status has a significant impact on working efficiency and …

The rock cutting performance and cutter-rock contact behavior of partial-worn cutters are
investigated via scaled rock cutting experiments. The results reveal that the partial-wear of …