Investigation of Disc Cutter Wear in Tunnel-Boring Machines (TBMs): Integration of Photogrammetry, Measurement with a Caliper, Weighing, and Macroscopic Visual Inspection
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Abstract
During the construction of tunnels using tunnel-boring machines (TBMs), the wear of disc cutters is an unavoidable process. The timely replacement of worn disc cutters can have a positive effect on construction time and therefore on costs. The wear of disc cutters can be assessed using various measurement methods. The aim of this article is to show different methods of measuring and evaluating the wear of disc cutters and to present their main advantages and disadvantages. In this study, four different wear-measuring methods were used and applied to a worn double disc cutter: a macroscopic visual inspection, profile measurement with a caliper, weighing, and close-range photogrammetry. The results of the measurements showed that the worn disc cutter was subject to normal abrasive wear, with local steel chipping occurring. Based on the close-range photogrammetry measurements, a profile of the worn disc cutter was also created and compared with the original profile. It was found that the best results for the wear assessment of a disc cutter can be achieved by using several measurement methods simultaneously. The integration of different measurement and evaluation methods is therefore recommended for a comprehensive understanding of disc cutter wear.
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OpenAlex topics: Tunneling and Rock Mechanics · Advanced machining processes and optimization · Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques
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Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS)
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