The study of pressurized support in a modern rock TBM

G. D. Kang, Y. S. Kwon, I. M. Lee

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Abstract

The rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) is a hybrid system that uses the TBM to excavate a tunnel whereas the ground is supported by a ring beam, wire mesh, rock bolt, and shotcrete; having an appropriate tunnel support system during tunnel excavation is very important with this method. From this point of view, a pressurized ring beam might be one way to improve tunnel stability. To verify the effect of the pressurized ring beam, a numerical study with a three-dimensional finite element method model and an experimental study using the trapdoor test were conducted. The results of these studies showed that the higher the force applied to the ring beam, the less tunnel convergence occurs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUnderground - The Way to the Future
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2013
PublisherTaylor and Francis - Balkema
Pages1274-1280
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781138000940
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
EventWorld Tunnel Congress: Underground - The Way to the Future, WTC 2013 - Geneva, Switzerland
Duration: 2013 May 312013 Jun 7

Publication series

NameUnderground - The Way to the Future: Proceedings of the World Tunnel Congress, WTC 2013

Other

OtherWorld Tunnel Congress: Underground - The Way to the Future, WTC 2013
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityGeneva
Period13/5/3113/6/7

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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