Real-time prediction of the rock mass class in front of the tunnel face is essential for the
adaptive adjustment of tunnel boring machines (TBMs). During the TBM tunnelling process …

Abstract Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) have been increasingly used in tunnelling
projects. Forecasting future TBM performance would be desirable for project time …

The real-time acquisition of surrounding rock information is important for the efficient
tunneling and hazard prevention in tunnel boring machines (TBMs). This study presents an …

The pile bearing capacity is considered as the most essential factor in designing deep
foundations. Direct determination of this parameter in site is costly and difficult. Hence, this …

Tensile strength of rock plays a significant role in the design of tunnels and underground
engineering projects. Due to the inefficiency of direct method in determining rock tensile …

Real-time perception of rock mass information is of great importance to efficient tunneling
and hazard prevention in tunnel boring machines (TBMs). In this study, a TBM–rock mutual …

A proper planning schedule for tunnel boring machine (TBM) construction is considered as a
necessary and difficult task in tunneling projects. Therefore, prediction of TBM performance …

Wear characteristics of disc cutter can vary significantly during shield tunnelling in different
geological formations. This paper presents a case study on disc-cutter wear experienced …

Numerous studies have reported the effective use of artificial intelligence approaches,
particularly artificial neural networks (ANNs)-based models, to tackle tunnelling issues …

TBM disc cutters used in a long-distance tunneling particularly in cutting through hard rock
would undergo substantial and intense wear. The cutting efficiency may greatly reduce and …