Shield TBM Research Articles

쉴드 TBM 터널의 구조물 성능 평가 기준 개발

In this study, the performance assessment criterion for reasonable maintenance of shield TBM tunnel was presented. The performance assessment items such as crack, leakage, breakage, spalling, exfoliation/detachment, efflorescence, quality condition, exposure of steel, carbonation, faulting step, bolts condition, drainage condition, ground condition, contact section condition and conduit condition were selected by analyzing domestic and foreign performance assessment criterions and investigating segment lining deterioration cases through the site investigation and in-depth inspection analysis result on the shield TBM tunnel. In addition, the reasonable weight using AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) were estimated.

국산 커터헤드를 장착한 직경 3.6 m 토압식 쉴드TBM의 제작과 현장적용성 분석

ABSTRACT: A domestic cutterhead with the diameter of 3.6 m was designed and manufactured in this study. Then, it was attached to an existing earth-pressure balanced shield TBM to excavate a cable tunnel with the length of 1,275 m. Especially, the procedures for TBM cutterhead design and its corresponding performance prediction were also summarized. From field data analyses of the refurbished shield TBM, its maximum advance rate was recorded as 14.4 m/day. Penetration depths of disc cutters were found to be approximately 4 mm/rev, which is equal to the maximum penetration depth designed for the strongest rock strength condition in th e target tunnel. Every TBM operating thrust and cutter normal force during TBM driving was much smaller than their corresponding maximum capacities. When cutter acting forces recorded in the field were analyzed, their prediction errors by the CSM model were very high for weak rock conditions. In addition, rock strength showed very close relationships with cutter normal force and penetration depth.Keywords: TBM, Cutterhead, Refurbishment, Disc cutter, Advance rate, Excavation performance

3차원 수치해석을 이용한 Shield TBM 굴진시 지표침하 주요 영향요소 분석

3차원 수치해석을 이용한 Shield TBM 굴진시 지표침하 주요 영향요소 분석

복합지반에서의 쉴드 TBM 커터헤드의 회전속도에 따른 커터비트 손상에 관한 실험적 연구

This paper presents the cutter bit damage due to the rotation speed of shield TBM cutter head in the mixed ground. The efficient of cutter bits and disk cutter are very important for tunnelling in mixed ground. In particular, this research is focused on the performance of cutter bits during excavation in mixed ground which is consist of the weathered soil and rock formation. In order to carry out this research, the experimental works are prepared performed by using the scaled shield TBM cutter bits evaluation machine developed. The mixed ground is prepared considering with a scale effect of tunnel size. Three different rotation speeds of shield TBM cutter head (i.e. 2, 3, 4 rpm) are applied in the experimental work. The drag forces acting on the cutter bits are measured at each cutter bit during rotation of cutter head. It is also analysed the variation of drag forces due to the rotation speed of shield TBM cutter head. The results of this research are clearly shown that the drag forces acting on the cutter bits are jumped up at the boundary between weathered soil and rock. It is also indicated that the jamping drag forces are increased with increasing the rotation speed of the cutter head. It is found from the research that the higher rotation speed of shield TBM cutter head will be high risk in the mixed ground. It is, therefore, suggested that the use of lower rotation speed of shield TBM cutter head is recommended for reducing the cutter bit damage in practice.

Double shield TBM performance analysis in difficult ground conditions: a case study in the Gerede water tunnel, Turkey

The performance analysis of double shield TBMs in difficult ground conditions in the Gerede tunnel is presented in this study. The strength of the encountered formations along the tunnel route varied from medium strength (sandstone, limestone) to high strength (basalt). The total length of tunnels is 31.6 km, which was excavated by three double shield TBMs having diameter of 5.57 m. Literature studies are first carried out in order to review the difficult ground conditions and their impacts on mechanized tunnelling. Later, the project, geology, and the characteristics of the TBMs are given in detail. Then the factors affecting the performance of the TBMs, machine utilization, and operational parameters (torque, thrust) are discussed in detail. In the light of these facts, the main objective of this study is to describe the possible improvement methods to reduce the effect of these difficulties on TBM performance.

Experiences of TBM operation in gas bearing water condition – A case study in Iran

The Nowsud tunnel (Lot 2B) project is a 25.7km length water conveyance tunnel which was bored with a 6.73m diameter double shield TBM. The tunnel consisting of 6.0m inside diameter which lined with 25cm thick, 4 pieces honeycomb precast segments. The geology is consisted of limestone, limy shale, black shale and Shally limestone of Cretaceous Garu and Pliocene Gurpi formations. During heading of tunnel, it was encountered with CH4 gas emission and H2S bearing water inrushes, up to 890l/s. A source which could not be plugged with grouting and the heading had to be stopped for several days and months. As far as the author is aware, this condition has not been seen in double shield TBM tunneling.This case study attempts to discuss firstly the quality and origin of poison gases and water ingress into the excavations. Then, the destructive effects of the poison gases and water ingress on different parts of TBM, concrete corrosion, considerable delay in tunnel progresses and negative impact on tunnel personals productivity have been evaluated.Finally, with respect to restricted space in TBM and back up, a executable solution methods have been pursued to abatement and prevention of the poison gases and water ingress into the excavations, while the construction is in progress by double shield TBM.

Applicability estimation for cable assembling method of shield tunnel using field test construction

본 연구에서는 쉴드터널의 볼트 체결 방식의 문제점을 개선하기 위해 강연선 긴장력을 이용한 새로운 세그먼트 체결 기술을 개발하였다. 현장 조립 시험시공을 통해 세그먼트 전단키가 세그먼트 틸팅 공정에서 가이드 역할을 하여 볼트 체결 방식보다 조립 시간이 더 단축되는 것을 확인하였다. 그리고 세그먼트 조립 공정의 소요공기 측정결과 볼트 체결 방식은 1개의 세그먼트 공급에서 체결까지 420초가 소요되었고, 강연선 체결 방식은 400초가 소요되었는데, 강연선 자동화 장치를 이용할 경우 기존 볼트 체결 방식에 비해 60초의 소요공기 감소효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 또한, BIM을 활용한 쉴드TBM 연동 강연선 자동화 시스템 모델링은 쉴드TBM 설계, 굴진 계획, 공법 프로세스 파악, 시공 관리 등에서 효과적으로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. In this study, the new segment assembling method using cable tensible force was developed to improve the problem of bolt assembling method of shield tunnel. In the field test construction, cable assembling method reduced the assembling time of segment in comparison with bolt assembling method because of guide role of segment shear-key. In the result of measuring the necessary time for segment assembling process, it took 420sec to assemble one segment in bolt method and 400sec to assemble one segment in cable method, but in case of using the cable automatic feeder, it could reduce the necessary time as 60sec in comparison with bolt assembling method. The cable automatic system modeling using BIM, that connected shield TBM also will be utilized in the area of design TBM, excavation plan, method process understanding, construction management and so on.

암반층에서 쉴드 TBM 터널 세그먼트의 작용하중 산정방법에 관한 연구

암반층에서 쉴드 TBM 터널 세그먼트의 작용하중 산정방법에 관한 연구

Advance numerical simulation of tunneling by using a double shield TBM

Double shield TBMs are amongst the most technically sophisticated excavation machines in use by tunneling industry. However, using the shielded machine limits access to the walls for observation of ground conditions and presence of shield makes the machine susceptible to entrapment or seizure in weak rocks under high stresses which results in high convergence. To realistically evaluate the possibility of machine seizure in such grounds, the interaction between the rock mass and shields, lining and backfilling need to be understood. This study explains the application of numerical analysis for 3D simulation of mechanized tunneling by using a double shield TBM. For this purpose, a comprehensive numerical simulation is developed to systematically evaluate the potential of excessive ground convergence. Simulation results at five reference points on the tunnel circumference along the tunnel have been examined. The results are including longitudinal displacement profile (LDP) as well as contact force profiles (LFP) on both front and rear shields, frictional forces and required thrust to move the machine, stress history of ground, and estimated loading of the segments. The results also proved that numerical analyses can successfully be used for prediction of loads on the shield during excavation to assess risks of machine entrapment.

Manufacturing of an earth pressure balanced shield TBM cutterhead for a subsea discharge tunnel and its field performance analysis

본 연구에서는 해저 배출관로 건설을 위한 직경 4.4 m 토압식 쉴드TBM을 설계 제작하였다. 압축강도가 가장 큰 구간을 대상으로 커터헤드를 설계하고 쉴드TBM의 핵심 사양을 검토하였다. 쉴드TBM의 최대 용량을 만족하기 위해서는 디스크커터의 관입깊이를 7 mm/rev 이하로 적용해야 하는 것으로 나타났다. 설계 제작된 재활용 쉴드TBM의 현장 굴진자료를 분석한 결과, 약 95%의 현장 관입깊이가 7 mm/rev이하였으며, 디스크커터와 TBM 최대 용량 이내로 굴진이 이루어졌음을 확인하였다. 또한 CSM모델에 의한 커터 작용력과 현장의 커터 작용력을 비교한 결과, CSM모델로 예측한 커터 적용력이 약 22~25% 크게 나타났으나 대체로 현장의 커터 작용력과 유사한 경향을 나타내었다. An earth pressure balanced shield TBM with the diameter of 4.4 m was designed and manufactured for a subsea discharge tunnel excavation. Its cutterhead was designed to be optimized for the strongest rock mass condition in the tunnel alignment, and then the applicability of the refurbished shield TBM was validated for its maximum capacity. Especially, the maximum cutter penetration depth for the strongest rock mass condition should be kept to be below 7 mm/rev in order to satisfy the allowable capacities of the shield TBM. From the analysis of TBM advance data, approximately 95% of field data showed the cutter penetration depth below 7 mm/rev. In addition, it was certified that the acting forces of every disc cutter, TBM thrust and torque during TBM driving were within the allowable capacities of the shield TBM and its disc cutters. When real acting forces of the disc cutters in the field were compared with those predicted by the CSM model, they showed the close relationships with each other even though the predictions by the CSM model were approximately 22~25% higher than field data.

The study on the effect of fracture zone and its orientation on the behavior of shield TBM cable tunnel

최근, 기후변화에 따른 하절기 기온 상승으로 인하여 전력사용량이 급증하고 있다. 이에 따라 발전시설이 새로 준공되고 있으며, 생산된 전기를 도심지로 송전할 초고압 송전선로 시설의 필요성이 증가하고 있다. 쉴드 TBM을 이용한 기계화 터널 굴착공법은 기존의 재래식 공법에 비해 지반 침하와 지반에 전달되는 진동을 최소화 할 수 있는 장점이 있다. 도심지에서의 전력구터널 굴착을 위한 쉴드 TBM 공법이 증가함에도 불구하고, 전력구 쉴드 TBM 터널의 거동 분석에 관한 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 파쇄대를 포함하는 복합지반에서 파쇄대 너비, 각도에 따른 전력구 쉴드 TBM 터널의 거동 특성을 분석하고, 인터페이스 요소를 적용한 파쇄대와 연속체로 모델링한 파쇄대의 거동 특성을 비교하고자 한다. 쉴드 TBM을 이용한 터널 굴착은 3D FEM을 이용하여 시뮬레이션 하였다. 파쇄대의 방향과 크기의 변화에 따라 세그먼트 라이닝에 작용되는 축력, 전단력, 휨 모멘트를 검토하고 지표면에서의 연직변위를 분석하였다. FEM 해석으로 얻어진 결과와 안정성 분석에 기초하여, 전방의 파쇄대를 예측하여 터널 구조물의 안정성을 확보할 수 있다. Recently, the temperature rise in the summer due to climate change, power usage is increasing rapidly. As a result, power generation facilities have been newly completed and the need for ultra-high-voltage transmission line for power transmission of electricity to the urban area has increased. The mechanized tunnelling method using a shield TBM have an advantage that it can minimize vibrations transmitted to the ground and ground subsidence as compared with the conventional tunnelling method. Despite the popularity of shield TBM for cable tunnel construction, study on the mechanical behavior of cable tunnel driven by shield TBM is insufficient. Thus, in this study, the effect of fractured zone ahead of tunnel face on the mechanical behavior of the shield TBM cable tunnel is investigated. In addition, it is intended to compare the behavior characteristics of the fractured zone with continuous model and applying the interface elements. Tunnelling with shield TBM is simulated using 3D FEM. According to the change of the direction and magnitude of the fractured zone, Sectional forces such as axial force, shear force and bending moment are monitored and vertical displacement at the ground surface is measured. Based on the stability analysis with the results obtained from the numerical analysis, it is possible to predict fractured zone ahead of the shield TBM and ensure the stability of the tunnel structure.

Model test on operation efficiency in the screw conveyor of shiled TBM in soft ground

본 논문은 shield TBM의 버럭 배토장비인 screw conveyor의 최적 버럭 배토효율에 관한 연구이다. screw conveyor의 배토효율에 영향을 미치는 주요 Parameter인 screw 형태(Shaft식, Ribbon식), screw conveyor와 screw 각도의 영향을 분석하기 위하여 축소모형시험을 실시하였다. 축소모형시험을 통해 구한 버럭 배토 효율과 기존 이론식을 통해 구한 최적의 버럭 배토효율을 비교 분석하여 최적의 screw 형태, screw conveyor와 screw각도를 도출 할 수 있었다. 결론적으로 축소모형시험을 통하여 screw conveyor 설계인자들에 대하여 제시하였다. 또한 이 연구 결과는 향후 shield TBM 기술을 발전시키는데 유용할 것으로 기대된다. This paper presents the screw conveyor operation efficiency of shield TBM in soft ground. In order to study the screw conveyor operation efficiency, the experimental and theoretical studies were carried out. In experimental study, the operating amounts of muck were examined and compared due to the screw conveyor operating parameters including types (Shaft and Ribbon screw), angles of screw and conveyor. The results obtained from the laboratory model tests were analysed and evaluated to suggest the most suitable muck operating parameters during the shield TBM tunnelling in soft ground. In conclusion, it is found the operation parameters to increase the screw conveyor efficiency. In addition, the information presented in this paper may be useful for developing the design technology of shield TBM in the future.

Manufacturing of an earth pressure balanced shield TBM cutterhead for a subsea discharge tunnel and its field performance analysis

Manufacturing of an earth pressure balanced shield TBM cutterhead for a subsea discharge tunnel and its field performance analysis

Analysis on the behavior of shield TBM cable tunnel: The effect of the distance of backfill grout injection from the end of skin plate

Analysis on the behavior of shield TBM cable tunnel: The effect of the distance of backfill grout injection from the end of skin plate

Development of simulation equipment system on EPB shield TBM hood operation

Development of simulation equipment system on EPB shield TBM hood operation

Correlation between the EPB shield TBM machine data and the ground condition

본 연구에서는 EPB 쉴드 TBM 시공현장에서 얻은 기계데이터와 굴진당시의 지반상태와의 상관관계를 분석하여, 지반상태의 변화에 따른 기계데이터의 변화를 단일 및 복합변수분석을 통하여 규명하였다. 그 결과 경암지반에서 연암지반으로 지반이 변화할 때, 총추력과 커터토크의 비가 증가하는 것을 확인할 수 있다. 총추력대비 커터토크의 비율(커터토크/총추력)을 굴착속도와 쌍대비교하면 경암지반에서의 데이터는 일정한 범위 내에 있음을 확인 할 수 있으며, 연암지반에서는 경암지반일 때와 비교하면 추력대비 커터토크의 비율이 높은 값을 가진다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 총추력대비 커터토크의 비율과 굴착속도의 비교를 통해서 연약대 출현의 징후를 감지할 수 있다. 이와 같은 분석결과는 목적변수 커터토크가 설명변수 총추력이 증가할수록, 또 다른 설명변수 지반일축 압축강도가 감소할수록 증가한다는 중회귀분석의 결과를 통해서도 증명된다. This research covers correlation analysis between the machine data measured from EPB Shield TBM construction site and the ground condition during excavation, and figures out how the machine data are affected by the change of ground conditions through single and mixed parameter analysis. It was found that when the ground is changed from hard rock to soft rock, the ratio of the cutter torque to thrust force increases. The relationship between the ratio of the cutter torque to thrust force and the penetration rate shows that the ratio has a certain range of values for hard rock; on the other hand, it increases for soft rock. It means that we can recognize a sign of appearance of weak zone by assessing the ratio of the cutter touque to thrust force according to each penetration rate. Multiple regression analysis of the machine data showed that the cutter torque increases with the increases of the total thrust force, and it decreases with the increase of the uniaxial compressive strength of the ground.

Development of simulation equipment system on EPB shield TBM hood operation

본 논문은 토압식 쉴드TBM(EPB shield TBM)의 후드부에 대한 시뮬레이션 시스템 개발에 대한 연구결과이다. 최근 토압식 쉴드TBM은 터널굴착에 많이 활용되고 있다. 토압식 쉴드TBM의 후드부 시스템은 터널굴착에서 매우 중요하기 때문에 후드부 시스템의 설계 및 operation parameter의 평가를 위하여서는 시공전에 사전 시뮬레이션이 요구된다. 본 연구를 위하여 모형 시뮬레이션 장비 시스템을 설계 개발하였다. 개발된 시스템의 검증을 위하여 모형실험을 실시하였으며, 개발된 시스템을 이용하여 얻은 결과는 현장에서 얻을 수 있는 토압식 쉴드TBM의 거동과 유사한 결과를 보여주었다. 이 결과로부터 토압식 쉴드TBM 굴진시 지반 loss는 후드부 챔버에 발생되는 토압의 변화에 많이 의존되는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 본 연구에서 개발된 시뮬레이션 장비 시스템은 토압식 쉴드TBM공사 전 operation parameter를 평가하는데 매우 유용하게 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. 또한 다양한 지반조건에서의 TBM operation에 관한 정보를 제공할 것이다. This paper presents the development of simulation system on EPB shield TBM Hood operation. In recent, EPB shield TBM is widely used in the tunnel construction. Since the hood system of the EPB shield TBM is most important to excavate the tunnel, it is necessary to perform the simulation of hood system to investigate the design and operation parameters prior to tunnel construction. In order to carry out this study, the scaled simulation system was designed and developed. The model tests were performed to verify the developed system. During the simulation, the earth pressures developed in the chamber during tunnelling were measured to evaluate the operation technique. The test results obtained by the developed simulation system show clearly the similar behaviour of TBM hood compared with the field data. It was also found that the ground loss during tunnelling is dependent on the change of earth pressure in chamber. Therefore, the simulation system developed in this study will be very useful to evaluate the operation technique of the TBM hood prior to tunnel construction. In addition, this system will be applied in a various condition of ground to get the operating information.

3D finite difference model for simulation of double shield TBM tunneling in squeezing grounds

One of the main concerns in using a shielded machine in deep rock tunnels is the possibility of the shield seizure in squeezing ground. To realistically evaluate the possibility of machine seizure in such grounds, the interaction between the rock mass and shield, lining and backfilling need to be understood. This paper will explain the background theories and the application of numerical analysis for 3D modeling of mechanized tunneling by using a double shield TBM in squeezing ground. The discussions will include the effects of advance rate during excavation cycle of a shielded TBM to observe the impact of tunneling rate on the possibility of machine jamming in the squeezing grounds. Simulation results at five reference points on the tunnel circumference along the tunnel or longitudinal displacement profile (LDP) as well as longitudinal contact force profiles (LFP) on both front and rear shields have been examined. Also, maximum thrust force required to overcome friction and drive TBM forward is calculated. This exercise allows for evaluation of the effects of various parameters on convergence and contact forces between the rock and shield, which in turn determines the required propel forces and can define the possibility of machine entrapment.

터널공사현장 근로자의 소음노출 특성 평가

The noise levels of workers in tunnel sites are likely to be high because tunneling work places are confined space. However, research on the noise exposure levels of tunneling workers have not been performed intensively due to restricted accessibility to tunnel construction sites. The aim of this study is to evaluate the noise exposure levels for workers engaged in tunneling work sites. Noise dosimeters were used for monitoring workers` noise exposure level in 5 tunneling work sites in accordance with the Notification of the Ministry of Labor. Among 5 tunneling work sites, 4 of them used NATM tunneling method and 1 work site used shield TBM tunneling method. The average noise exposure levels of NATM tunneling workers was 81.1 dB(A) and 15.4 % of the workers` noise level were exposed more than 90 dB(A) which is the exposure limit value. In Shield TBM tunneling method, 4.3 % of the workers were exposed more than 90 dB(A) of noise level, the average noise exposure levels of TBM tunneling workers was 84.1 dB(A).

연약지반에서의 쉴드 TBM 굴착시 막장면 안정성 평가를 위한 실험적 연구

본 논문은 연약지반 쉴드 TBM 축소 모형실험을 통하여 슬러리에 의해 가해지는 막장 지보압의 변화에 따른 터널 막장면 안정성 변화 양상을 파악하고자 토피고에 따라 0.5D, 0.75D, 1.0D, 1.25D, 1.5D의 총 5개 Case에 대하여 모형실험을 수행하였으며, 이론적인 터널 막장면 지보압 및 모형실험으로 선정된 적정 지보압 값을 상호 비교하였다. 암반 쉴드 TBM과 달리 연약지반 쉴드 TBM의 경우 균질한 지반조건임에 따라 모형실험으로부터 산정된 적정 지보압이 터널 심도에 따른 막장면 토압 및 수압으로부터 이론적으로 산정된 막장압 범위(<TEX>$P_{min}{\leq}P_{slurry\;pressure}{\leq}P_{max}$</TEX>)와 잘 일치하고 있음을 확인하였다. In this study, we carried out an experimental shield TBM excavation model test using a down-scale device in soft clay, to understand tunnel-face stability properties in relation to changes in slurry pressure. We performed five tests according to tunnel depth (0.5D, 0.75D, 1.0D, 1.25D, 1.5D), and compared theoretical tunnel-face pressure with model test results. The range in theoretical tunnel-face slurry pressure (<TEX>$P_{min}{\leq}P_{slurry\;pressure}{\leq}P_{max}$</TEX>), which is determined by earth pressure and water level, was very similar to the model test result. This result was due to the more isotropic condition of the soft clay ground, than of rocky ground.