Practical Management of Tunnelling with Tunnel Boring Machines
Practical Management of Tunnelling with Tunnel Boring Machines

Author: Nuh Bilgin

Publisher:

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781032416236

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"This book covers management of mechanized tunnelling with examples from global projects. It starts with an introduction to mechanized tunnelling including management of job organization, planning job sites, portals, or launching boxes in mountains/open fields and urban areas. The management of the transport with belt conveyors, locomotives, and multi-service vehicles is explained with numerical examples. Cost management and basic parameters governing tunnelling costs in different countries are discussed. Risk management in mechanized tunnelling projects is also explained. Features: Offers the practical issues with setting up a jobsite, the cost and logistic issues related to tunnelling. Reviews cost management and basic parameters governing tunnelling costs in different countries. Covers treatment of spoil management plan and the management of contaminated ground. Explores key points on the logistics and the management of the consumables. Provides the latest international case studies of specific companies. This book is aimed at professionals and researchers in tunnelling, civil, and mining engineering, and geology"--

Practical Management of Tunneling with Tunnel Boring Machines
Practical Management of Tunneling with Tunnel Boring Machines

Author: Nuh Bilgin

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2024-02-12

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1000989208

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This book covers the management of mechanized tunneling with examples from global projects. It starts with an introduction to mechanized tunneling including management of job organization, planning job sites, portals, or launching boxes in mountains/open fields and urban areas. The management of the transport with belt conveyors, locomotives, and multi-service vehicles is explained with numerical examples. Cost management and basic parameters governing tunneling costs in different countries are discussed. Risk management in mechanized tunneling projects is also explained. Features: Offers the practical issues with setting up a job site, the cost, and logistic issues related to tunneling. Reviews cost management and basic parameters governing tunneling costs in different countries. Covers treatment of spoil management plan and the management of contaminated ground. Explores key points on the logistics and the management of the consumables. Provides the latest international case studies of specific companies. This book is aimed at professionals and researchers in tunneling, civil and mining engineering, and geology.

Practical Tunnel Construction
Practical Tunnel Construction

Author: Gary B. Hemphill

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-10-05

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1118330005

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The only modern guide to all aspects of practical tunnel construction Practical Tunnel Construction fills a void in the literature for a practical guide to tunnel construction. By taking the reader through a brief introduction and history to a comprehensive discussion of how the geological factors affect tunneling, the author covers the stages and technology that are common today without using complex equations. Written for the individual who does not have an extensive background in tunneling but who has to make tunneling decisions, the various tunneling methods are discussed to help in the determination of the appropriate method. The methods discussed are: hand mining, drill/blast, Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM), Norwegian Method of Tunnelling (NMT), Roadheader, Earth Pressure Balance Machine (EPBM), and Slurry Pressure Balance Machine (SPBM). This book focuses on driven tunnels. This versatile handbook: Offers clear and accessible coverage of the state of the art in tunnel construction Introduces the essentials of design and construction of many types of tunnels, including TBM, EPB, Roadheader, NATM, drill and blast, and soft ground tunneling Provides nontechnical guidance on selecting the most appropriate tunneling methods for various situations Includes a brief history of tunneling and an introduction to geotechnical considerations Discusses tunnel access shaft construction, mucking methods, tunnel haulage, grout, water handling, and much more Practical Tunnel Construction is an important resource for students, construction managers, tunnel designers, municipal engineers, or engineers who are employed by government agencies or corporations that are exploring the feasibility of planning and designing or building a tunnel.

Mechanized Tunnelling in Urban Areas
Mechanized Tunnelling in Urban Areas

Author: Vittorio Guglielmetti

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-01-07

Total Pages: 507

ISBN-13: 1134110561

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Internationally, the mechanized excavation of tunnels has intensified in the last two decades, as the number of tunnels being constructed for subways and railway underpasses increases. The subject of mechanized tunnelling in urban areas has not previously received the attention that it deserves, despite there being specific hazards associated with the construction of tunnels in metropolitan areas, including poor ground conditions, water tables higher than the level of tunnels, and subsidence leading to damage to the existing structures on the surface. The application of technologies for achieving the stability of the tunnel and for minimizing surface settlement is described in this book. Accurate characterization of the ground; rigorous assessment and management of risk from design to maintenance; the correct choice of a tunnel boring machine and a plan for the advancement of the tunnel; specific excavation procedures and real-time monitoring of excavation parameters are all discussed in this thorough work.

Mechanical Excavation in Mining and Civil Industries
Mechanical Excavation in Mining and Civil Industries

Author: Nuh Bilgin

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-12-05

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1466584742

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The secret to streamlined scheduling of mining and civil engineering projects is a solid understanding of the basic concepts of rock cutting mechanics. Comparing theoretical values with experimental and real-world results, Mechanical Excavation in Mining and Civil Industries thoroughly explains various rock cutting theories developed for chisel, conical, disc, and button cutters. The authors provide numerical examples on the effect of independent variables on dependent variables, as well as numerical and solved examples from real-life mining and civil engineering projects using equipment such as: Hard- and soft-ground tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Roadheaders Shearers Ploughs Chain saws Raise borers Impact hammers Large-diameter drill rigs Microtunnel boring machines This book assists students and practicing engineers in selecting the most appropriate machinery for a specific job and predicting machine performance to ensure efficient extraction, and offers background information on rock cutting mechanics and different mechanical miners.

A Practical Guide to Successful Construction Projects
A Practical Guide to Successful Construction Projects

Author: Arent van Wassenaer

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-04-21

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1315470039

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Written by experienced and innovative projects lawyer Arent van Wassenaer, this book explains what the critical success factors are for construction projects to be completed on time, within everyone’s budget, to the right quality, with all stakeholders satisfied and without disputes. In so doing, van Wassenaer discusses how such projects could be structured, tendered for, executed and completed, and what legal and non-legal mechanisms are available to achieve success in construction projects. Using examples of real projects, A Practical Guide to Successful Construction Projects provides tools for those in leading and managerial positions within the construction industry to change – where necessary – their usual operational methods into methods which are aimed at achieving project success.

TBM Tunnelling in Jointed and Faulted Rock
TBM Tunnelling in Jointed and Faulted Rock

Author: Nick R. Barton

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9789058093417

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This practical guide describes the stage-by-stage development of a method for predicting the penetration rate (PR) and the advance rate (AR) for tunnel boring machines based on an expanded version of the Q-value, QTBM. The author analyzes 145 TBM tunnels that total 1,000km in length. He then develops simple formulae to estimate PR and AR from the QTBM value and to back-calculate QTBM from performance data. The book quantitatively explains actual advance rates as high as five m/hr for one day or as low as 0.005 m/hr for several months. It also covers logging methods, empirical TBM tunnel support design, and numerical verification of support.

Mechanised Shield Tunnelling
Mechanised Shield Tunnelling

Author: Bernhard Maidl

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-05-20

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 3433601496

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Mechanised shield tunnelling has developed considerably since the publication of the first edition of this book. Challenging tunnel projects under difficult conditions demand innovative solutions, which has led to constant further development and innovation in process technology, constructions operations and the machines and materials used. The book collects the latest state of technology in mechanised shield tunnelling. It describes the basics of mechanised tunnelling technology and the various types of machines and gives calculation methods and constructural advice. Further chapters cover excavation tools, muck handling, tunnel support, surveying and steering as well as workplace safety. There is also detailled information about contractual aspects and process controlling.

Introduction to Tunnel Construction
Introduction to Tunnel Construction

Author: David Chapman

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-11-27

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13: 1498766455

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Tunnelling provides a robust solution to a variety of engineering challenges. It is a complex process, which requires a firm understanding of the ground conditions as well as the importance of ground-structure interaction. This book covers the full range of areas related to tunnel construction required to embark upon a career in tunnelling. It also includes a number of case studies related to real tunnel projects, to demonstrate how the theory applies in practice. New features of this second edition include: the introduction of a case study related to Crossrail’s project in London, focussing on the Whitechapel and Liverpool Street station tunnels and including considerations of building tunnels in a congested urban area; and further information on recent developments in tunnel boring machines, including further examples of all the different types of machine as well as multi-mode machines. The coverage includes: Both hard-rock and soft-ground conditions Site investigation, parameter selection, and design considerations Methods of improving the stability of the ground and lining techniques Descriptions of the various main tunnelling techniques Health and safety considerations Monitoring of tunnels during construction Description of the latest tunnel boring machines Case studies with real examples, including Crossrail’s project in London Clear, concise, and heavily illustrated, this is a vital text for final-year undergraduate and MSc students and an invaluable starting point for young professionals and novices in tunnelling.