3.4.2 - Robotic Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)
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What is the primary purpose of a Robotic TBM?
💡 Hint: Think about what tunnels are made for.
Name one advantage of using TBMs?
💡 Hint: Consider how TBMs change the need for manual labor.
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What does a Robotic Tunnel Boring Machine primarily do?
💡 Hint: Think about the context of underground construction.
True or False: TBMs are only operated by human workers.
💡 Hint: Consider how technology has changed the traditional construction methods.
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Evaluate how using TBMs in a financial analysis could demonstrate cost savings in urban projects compared to traditional tunneling methods.
💡 Hint: Identify areas where costs might differ between methods.
Design an underground project utilizing TBMs, including the layout, material considerations, and expected challenges.
💡 Hint: Research common issues faced in previous TBM projects for insight.
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