23.3.3 - Types of TBMs
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What does TBM stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember the full term for TBM.
Name one type of TBM.
💡 Hint: Think of a TBM you’ve heard about.
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What is the function of an Earth Pressure Balance TBM?
💡 Hint: Think about how the ground conditions affect the operation.
True or False: Slurry Shield TBMs can operate in high water inflow conditions.
💡 Hint: Recall its mechanism.
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You are tasked with planning a deep tunnel in an urban area with high groundwater levels. What type of TBM would you recommend and why?
💡 Hint: Consider how various TBMs manage water.
Discuss the trade-offs between using an Earth Pressure Balance TBM versus a Hard Rock TBM in mixed soil conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of materials being excavated.
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