scholarly journals The Preparation of H13 Steel for TBM Cutter and the Performance Test Close to Working Condition

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1877 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Hu ◽  
Jiyu Tian ◽  
Mingxu Xu ◽  
Hongwei Zhao ◽  
Mingze Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compression Strength ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Working Condition ◽  
H13 Steel ◽  
Tunnel Boring Machines ◽  
Tunnel Boring ◽  
Disc Cutters ◽  
Boring Machines ◽  
Full Face ◽  
Tbm Cutter

The material of disc cutters is important to full-face tunnel boring machines (TBM). In recent years, disc cutters were optimized and tested by many scholars all around the world. H13(4Cr5MoSiV1) steel is widely used due to its excellent properties, especially in TBM disc cutters. In this paper, H13 steel with optimized composition was prepared and heat treatment. The high temperature compression of H13 steel was conducted at the temperatures ranging from 100 °C to 700 °C, with strain rate at 0.01 s−1. The stress-strain curves, Rockwell hardness and microstructure of H13 steel after compression were obtained and analyzed. The results showed that the compression strength and hardness decreased as the temperature increased; and the compression strength, hardness and ductility decreased rapidly between 600 °C and 700 °C, HR700 (the hardness of H13 steel at 700 °C) only reached 33.23 HRC. It is not recommended for TBM disc cutters to work in an environment over 600 °C.

scholarly journals Analysing the Feasibility of a Full-face Cutting Machine for the Robominers Project

2021 ◽  
Vol 166 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
Roohollah Narimani Dehnavi ◽  
Michael Berner
Keyword(s):  
Small Diameter ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Tunnel Boring Machines ◽  
Hard Rocks ◽  
Disc Cutters ◽  
Ground Conditions ◽  
Pipe Jacking ◽  
Turning Radius ◽  
Boring Machines ◽  
Full Face

AbstractSeveral methods of excavation have previously been studied to choose the most suitable approach to be applied in the Robominers project. Compared to drilling and blasting and partial-face cutting, the full-face cutting option is regarded as one of the methods which can offer, among others, high advance rates and a safer working environment for the machinery. Current technologies of these methods, however, suffer from several limitations, such as the inability to bore very hard rocks, significant lack of geometrical flexibility in mine working areas, and low mobility due to large and heavy components. In this study, two of the most commonly applied small diameter full-face machines including the pipe jacking and the Boxhole Boring Machine (BBM) are studied with regards to their performance parameters. The pipe jacking machine option with a cutterhead consisting of disc cutters exhibits higher efficiency in excavation with only slightly lower production rates compared to a BBM with strawberry cutters. They are also much lighter machines. Yet, using the jacking concept means a limited driving length and does not apply to the Robominers. Therefore, the introduction of small gripper or shielded Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) can significantly improve the mobility. Their application, however, requires considering the risks of jamming in difficult ground conditions and the possible requirements of a support installation. These rock mechanics issues need to be carefully considered in the design of such machines. In addition, further studies are required to employ assisted cutting methods in very hard rocks and to increase the geometrical flexibility of these machines by lowering their turning radius.

scholarly journals Advancement simulation of tunnel boring machines

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Rahm ◽  
Kambiz Sadri ◽  
Christian Koch ◽  
Markus Thewes ◽  
Markus Konig
Keyword(s):  
Tunnel Boring Machines ◽  
Tunnel Boring ◽  
Boring Machines
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