Maidl B., Schmid L., Ritz W., Herrenknecht M. Hardrock Tunnel Boring Machines

Ernst & Sohn Verlag, 2008. — 360 p. — ISBN10: 3433016763, ISBN13: 978-3-433-01676-3.This book covers the fundamentals of tunneling machine technology: drilling, tunneling, waste removal and securing. It treats methods of rock classification for the machinery concerned as well as legal issues, using numerous example projects to reflect the state of technology, as well as problematic cases and solutions.The work is structured such that readers are led from the basics via the main functional elements of tunneling machinery to the different types of machine, together with their areas of application and equipment. The result is an overview of current developments. Close cooperation among the authors involved has created a book of equal interest to both experienced tunnelers and newcomersHistorical Development and Definitions
Basic Principles and Definitions
Boring Operations
Thrust
Material Transport
Backup Equipment
Ventilation, Dust Removal, Working Safety, Vibration
Additional Equipment
Tunnel Support
Gripper TBM and Shield Machine Combinations
Special Processes: Combinations of TBM Drives with Shotcrete
Geological Investigations and Influences
Classification for Excavation and Support
Tendering, Award, Contract
Tunnel Lining
Examples of Completed Tunnels