scholarly journals Research on Dynamic Models and Performances of Shield Tunnel Boring Machine Cutterhead Driving System

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 359757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xianhong Li ◽  
Haibin Yu ◽  
Mingzhe Yuan ◽  
Yu Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Tunnel Boring Machine ◽  
Shield Tunnel ◽  
Driving System ◽  
Tunnel Boring

Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Shield TBM Cutterhead Driving System

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xian Hong Li ◽  
Hai Bin Yu ◽  
Ming Zhe Yuan ◽  
Jin Wang ◽  
Yuan Yin
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Tunnel Boring Machine ◽  
Transmission Error ◽  
Shield Tunnel ◽  
Modeling And Analysis ◽  
Driving System ◽  
Output State ◽  
Tunnel Boring ◽  
Gear Backlash ◽  
Multiple Input

In this paper, a generalized nonlinear time-varying dynamic model is established for the cutterhead driving system of a shield tunnel boring machine. A nonlinear multiple input and multiple output state-space dynamic model is also proposed. The dynamic model is simulated to analyze the driving system and the effects of system parameters such as gear backlash and transmission error, larger gear inertia, and load torque on the dynamic response of driving system are investigated as well. A preliminary approach is proposed to restrain speed oscillation and reduce steady-state speed ripple. Through modeling and studying the dynamic model, we refine some important issues that should be given closer attention.

An Adaptive Robust Control for Hard Rock Tunnel Boring Machine Cutterhead Driving System

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengjun Shao ◽  
Jianfeng Liao ◽  
Xiuliang Li ◽  
Hongye Su
Keyword(s):  
Robust Control ◽  
Dynamic Model ◽  
External Force ◽  
Hard Rock ◽  
Tunnel Boring Machine ◽  
Adaptive Robust Control ◽  
Driving System ◽  
Tunnel Boring ◽  
Rock Tunnel ◽  
Hard Rock Tbm

The cutterhead driving system of tunnel boring machine is one of the key components for rock cutting and excavation. In this paper, a generalized nonlinear time-varying dynamic model is established for the hard rock TBM cutterhead driving system. Parametric uncertainties and nonlinearities and unknown disturbances exist in the dynamic model. An adaptive robust control strategy is proposed to compensate the uncertainties and nonlinearities to achieve precise cutterhead rotation speed control. In order to simulate the comprehensive performances of adaptive robust control controller, three different kinds of external force disturbances are added in this model. Compared to the traditional PID, ARC can effectively handle the different kinds of external force disturbances with sufficient small tracking errors.

scholarly journals 3D MODELLING OF TUNNEL EXCAVATION USING PRESSURIZED TUNNEL BORING MACHINE IN OVERCONSOLIDATED SOILS

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafik Demagh ◽  
Fabrice Emeriault
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Ground Surface ◽  
Tunnel Boring Machine ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Soil Mass ◽  
Shield Tunnel ◽  
Tunnel Boring ◽  
Boring Machines

Abstract The construction of shallow tunnels in urban areas requires a prior assessment of their effects on the existing structures. In the case of shield tunnel boring machines (TBM), the various construction stages carried out constitute a highly three-dimensional problem of soil/structure interaction and are not easy to represent in a complete numerical simulation. Consequently, the tunnelling- induced soil movements are quite difficult to evaluate. A 3D simulation procedure, using a finite differences code, namely FLAC3D, taking into account, in an explicit manner, the main sources of movements in the soil mass is proposed in this paper. It is illustrated by the particular case of Toulouse Subway Line B for which experimental data are available and where the soil is saturated and highly overconsolidated. A comparison made between the numerical simulation results and the insitu measurements shows that the 3D procedure of simulation proposed is relevant, in particular regarding the adopted representation of the different operations performed by the tunnel boring machine (excavation, confining pressure, shield advancement, installation of the tunnel lining, grouting of the annular void, etc). Furthermore, a parametric study enabled a better understanding of the singular behaviour origin observed on the ground surface and within the solid soil mass, till now not mentioned in the literature.

SEGMENT CRACKS AND ALIGNMENT ISSUES FOR TUNNELING CONSTRUCTION

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arulampalam Paul Suyanthiran
Keyword(s):  
Tunnel Boring Machine ◽  
Shield Tunnel ◽  
Proper Selection ◽  
Tunnel Boring ◽  
Twin Tunnel ◽  
Shield Tunnelling ◽  
Tunnel Alignment ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Left Lead

This study describes the causes of shield tunnel segment cracks and alignment issues during shield tunnelling. The study was conducted in Down Town Line 3 (DTL3) contracts 926 and 927 twin tunnel projects in Singapore. It is revealed that these issues arose when Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) shoving on curve alignment though TBM is designed with articulation, which allows the machines to handle tight curves with ease. The study focused on how construction methodology affects the quality of tunnelling in terms of alignment and segment cracks. It was found that the clearance between the tail shield and tunnel lining was not maintained during mining. As a result, the tail shield exerts stress on the segments and causes cracks. In addition, the tunnel alignment deviated from pre-designed alignment, which directly affects the safety and durability of the shield tunnel. This study concludes that a proper selection of ring type “right lead” or “left lead” and the appropriate key selection, along with the skill of the workers, significantly solve segment cracks and alignment issues.

scholarly journals Modeling and Dynamic Analysis of Cutterhead Driving System in Tunnel Boring Machine

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Sun ◽  
Honghui Ma ◽  
Xueguan Song ◽  
Lintao Wang ◽  
Xin Ding
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Vibration Mode ◽  
Tunnel Boring Machine ◽  
Torque Ripple ◽  
Transmission System ◽  
Gear Transmission ◽  
Driving System ◽  
Tunnel Boring ◽  
Gear Transmission System ◽  
Driving Torque

Failure of cutterhead driving system (CDS) of tunnel boring machine (TBM) often occurs under shock and vibration conditions. To investigate the dynamic characteristics and reduce system vibration further, an electromechanical coupling model of CDS is established which includes the model of direct torque control (DTC) system for three-phase asynchronous motor and purely torsional dynamic model of multistage gear transmission system. The proposed DTC model can provide driving torque just as the practical inverter motor operates so that the influence of motor operating behavior will not be erroneously estimated. Moreover, nonlinear gear meshing factors, such as time-variant mesh stiffness and transmission error, are involved in the dynamic model. Based on the established nonlinear model of CDS, vibration modes can be classified into three types, that is, rigid motion mode, rotational vibration mode, and planet vibration mode. Moreover, dynamic responses under actual driving torque and idealized equivalent torque are compared, which reveals that the ripple of actual driving torque would aggravate vibration of gear transmission system. Influence index of torque ripple is proposed to show that vibration of system increases with torque ripple. This study provides useful guideline for antivibration design and motor control of CDS in TBM.

scholarly journals A novel cutterhead off-stuck strategy for tunnel boring machine based on electro-hydraulic hybrid driving

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 168781401882417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tong Liu ◽  
Guofang Gong ◽  
Huayong Yang ◽  
Yongliang Cheng ◽  
Yuxi Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Normal Load ◽  
Tunnel Boring Machine ◽  
Driving System ◽  
Tunnel Boring ◽  
Hydraulic Hybrid ◽  
Closed Type ◽  
Displacement Pump ◽  
Torque Capacity ◽  
Variable Displacement ◽  
Low Torque

The cutterhead driving system of a tunnel boring machine may easily get jammed in fault zones driven by electro-motors of low torque capacity. To improve the geological adaptability, this work presents a novel electro-hydraulic hybrid cutterhead driving system to control high-torque hydro-motors as followers under the torque master–slave strategy together with electro-motors. Specific half closed-type pump–motor system is designed, the work pressure of the hydro-motor is regulated by proportional overflow valve to track the torque of the main electro-motor, and a variable displacement pump is controlled to track the expected speed of the main electro-motor with stable overflow via the proportional overflow valve. Feed-forward control principles are derived via the inner mechanism analyses of the proportional overflow valve and variable displacement pump, and proportional and integral separated feedbacks are also introduced to build compound controllers for the tracking of pressure and pump displacement, respectively. The hybrid driving experiments on a Φ2.5 m tunnel boring machine rig indicate that the hydro-motor could track 1.5 times the main electro-motor torque with error within ±15.2 N m against load change and system oscillation, and the error ratios of hydro-motor and slave electro-motor are similar at normal load and fixed speed. Furthermore, jammed cutterhead could be restarted with each hydro-motor supplying double torque of the main electro-motor, and the required assembly power is only 25% of alternative electro-motors.

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