Evaluating rheology of conditioned soil using commercially available surfactants (foam) for simulation of material flow through EPB machine
The number of soft-ground Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) with an active support pressure
has increased significantly around the globe in the past few decades due to the advances in …
has increased significantly around the globe in the past few decades due to the advances in …
A lab-scale experimental approach to evaluate rheological properties of foam-conditioned soil for EPB shield tunnelling
In modern tunnel engineering, earth pressure balance (EPB) shield is the most frequently
adopted type of tunnel boring machine (TBM). The EPB shield makes excavated soils …
adopted type of tunnel boring machine (TBM). The EPB shield makes excavated soils …
The effect of EPB face pressure on TBM performance parameters in different geological formations of Istanbul
N Bilgin, A Yüksel - Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
This study summarizes the effect of EPB pressure varying from 0.5 bar to 4 bar, on TBM
performance ie, on thrust force, torque, penetration, and specific energy. 6511 data points …
performance ie, on thrust force, torque, penetration, and specific energy. 6511 data points …
Low-cost smart irrigation for agricultural land using IoT
This manuscript provides low-cost smart irrigation for agricultural land using IoT. For
irrigation purposes, using a farmland manual system is time-consuming and risky …
irrigation purposes, using a farmland manual system is time-consuming and risky …
Quantitative interrelations of conditioning and recycling indices of high-saturation clay soils for EPB shield tunnelling
Y Lu, M Huang, F Lai, C Xu, L Peng - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2024 - Elsevier
It is widely recognized that the improvement effects of the foam on the soil properties during
earth pressure balance shield (EPBS) tunnelling can be well characterized by some …
earth pressure balance shield (EPBS) tunnelling can be well characterized by some …
Laboratory Investigation on Excavation Performance of Foam-conditioned Weathered Granite Soil for EPB Shield Tunnelling
As weathered granite soils are extensively distributed in the Korean Peninsula, determining
the optimal foam conditioning parameters for weathered granite soils can provide a high …
the optimal foam conditioning parameters for weathered granite soils can provide a high …
[HTML][HTML] Optimization of defoaming-flocculation-dewatering indices of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield muck using response surface methodology and desirability …
Y Lu, M Huang, C Zhang, B Wang, L Peng… - Journal of Rock …, 2024 - Elsevier
In situ recycling is one of the most effective methods to dispose of earth pressure balance
(EPB) shield waste muck with residual foaming agents with high moisture content. In this …
(EPB) shield waste muck with residual foaming agents with high moisture content. In this …
Coupled DEM-FDM numerical model for EPB shield tunnelling simulation with foam conditioning
It is widely recognized that an appropriate application of soil conditioning significantly
improves the tunnelling performance of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield tunnel boring …
improves the tunnelling performance of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield tunnel boring …
New clogging potential assessment method for conditioned soil based on modified pullout and direct shear tests
Y Fang, Z Chen, T Song, K Wang, K Zhou - Acta Geotechnica, 2023 - Springer
During EPB (earth pressure balance) shield tunnelling in cohesive soils, the excavated soil
may stick to the cutters, causing clogging. Clogging could reduce the efficiency of tunnelling …
may stick to the cutters, causing clogging. Clogging could reduce the efficiency of tunnelling …
[HTML][HTML] Measurement and enhancing prediction of EPBM torque using actual Machine data
A Koohsari, R Kalatehjari, S Moosazadeh… - Measurement, 2023 - Elsevier
The cutterhead torque of an Earth Pressure Balance Machine (EPBM) plays a critical role in
determining the performance of mechanized tunneling in urban areas. However, as this …
determining the performance of mechanized tunneling in urban areas. However, as this …