The current study is an attempt to investigate the applicability of full-scale linear rock cutting
tests (displacement controlled) and deterministic approaches to predict performance of raise …

Raise boring machines (RBMs) are used for drilling/excavation of shafts and other inclined
structures in mining and construction fields. Proper selection and accurate performance …

Full-scale linear cutting test is one the most preferred and reliable methods for performance
prediction of mechanical miners. Raise Boring Machines (RBMs) are one of these …

Sometimes performance (productivity) of the Raise Boring Machines (RBMs) could be low
due to incorrect machine selection and improper application of operational parameters such …

Nowadays, mechanical excavation plays an important role in the mining and tunnelling
industries as a powerful alternative to conventional drilling and blasting. As a result of rapid …

When buried pipelines cross railways and highways, casing protection is generally used to
protect the main pipe from external dynamic loads or soil pressure. The casing pipe is …