Cutterhead torque is an important parameter for the design and operation of earth pressure
balance (EPB) shields. Based on the analysis of several completed project cases from job …

This paper proposes an intelligent framework to predict and automatically regulate earth
pressure using a deep learning technique during earth pressure balance shield tunneling. A …

Advances in intelligent shield machines reflect an evolving trend from traditional tunnel
boring machines (TBMs) to tunnel boring robots (TBRs). This shift aims to address the …

Establishing the balance between slurry supporting pressure and expected water-earth
pressure is an important criterion to ensure excavating face stability in shield tunneling. To …

The excavation face stability is crucial for safety and risk management in slurry shield
tunneling, especially for the river-crossing tunnel. To avoid face collapse or blow-out, shield …

Thrust force is an important parameter for the design and operation of earth pressure
balance (EPB) shield tunneling machine. The analysis of in-situ data indicates that the …

Abstract The Xi'an City Wall (XCW) is a typical ancient building in Xi'an that is well known for
its history and culture. The Xi'an Metro crosses below the XCW at various locations, which …

Proper regulation of the earth pressure on the bulkhead of earth-pressure balanced (EPB)
shield tunneling machines is significant to ensure safe construction. This study proposes a …

The tunnel boring machine (TBM) is a key equipment for excavating long-range tunnels. It is
a complex system and hard to be controlled well in practice. In this paper, we propose the …

This paper presents a method for the autonomous control of supporting pressure balance for
a slurry shield tunnel boring machine. The mechanism of multi-system coupling interactions …