journal article·2023-06-26Open access

Key Technology of TBM Excavation in Soft and Broken Surrounding Rock

Hailei Zhao, Yongwei Quan, Jianjun Zhou, Liming Wang, Zhenxing Yang

Applied Sciences· Volume 13· Issue 13

Abstract

Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), as the most advanced construction equipment for rock tunnels, has been widely used in railway tunnel engineering, water conservancy tunnel engineering, urban rail engineering, coal mine roadway engineering, and other fields. However, the disadvantage of TBM lies in its poor adaptability to complex geological conditions, resulting in a significant reduction in tunneling efficiency and even major accidents due to improper TBM construction measures, especially in weak and fractured strata, which pose a great challenge to TBM construction. Therefore, it is necessary to study the key technologies of TBM construction in weak and fractured strata in order to improve the efficiency of TBM construction. Based on the background of the TBM construction of the Gaoligongshan Tunnel on the Southwest Darui Railway, this paper provides a reference for safe and efficient TBM excavation in weak and fractured areas through research on equipment, excavation parameter control, and construction measures.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Tunneling and Rock Mechanics · Drilling and Well Engineering · Rock Mechanics and Modeling

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Shield Machine and Boring Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China

China Railway Tunnel Group Co., Guangzhou 511400, China

Xinjiang Erqis River Investment Development (Group) Co., Ltd., Urumqi 830002, China

Funding

the Science and Technology Innovation Plan of China Railway Tunnel Group · The Opening Subject of the State Key Laboratory of Shield Machine and Boring Technology

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