Practice Types Of Tbms (23.3.3) - Robotics in Tunneling and Underground Construction

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Question 1.
What does TBM stand for?
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Remember the full term for TBM.
Question 2.
Name one type of TBM.
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Think of a TBM you’ve heard about.
3Question 3.
What is the function of an Earth Pressure Balance TBM?
- To drill through hard rock
- To stabilize soil pressure
- To operate open-faced
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Think about how the ground conditions affect the operation.
4Question 4.
True or False: Slurry Shield TBMs can operate in high water inflow conditions.
- True
- False
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Recall its mechanism.
Question 5.
You are tasked with planning a deep tunnel in an urban area with high groundwater levels. What type of TBM would you recommend and why?
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Consider how various TBMs manage water.
Question 6.
Discuss the trade-offs between using an Earth Pressure Balance TBM versus a Hard Rock TBM in mixed soil conditions.
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Think about the types of materials being excavated.

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