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http://dx.doi.org/10.7474/TUS.2019.29.5.356

Statistical Characteristics and Rational Estimation of Rock TBM Utilization  

Ko, Tae Young (SK Engineering and Construction)
Kim, Taek Kon (SK Engineering and Construction)
Lee, Dae Hyuck (SK Engineering and Construction)
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Tunnel and Underground Space / v.29, no.5, 2019 , pp. 356-366 More about this Journal
Abstract
Various TBM performance prediction models have been developed and most of them were considered penetration rate only. Despite the fact that some models have suggested equations and charts for estimating the utilization factor, but there are a few studies to estimate the TBM utilization factor. Utilization factor is affected by the type of TBM machine, operation, maintenance of machine, geological conditions, contractor experience and other factors. In this study, more than 100 case studies are analyzed to determine the relationship between the utilization factor and RMR, geological conditions, TBM types, tunnel length, and TBM diameter. Simple and multiple linear regression analysis are performed to develop predictive models for the utilization factor. The predictive model with explanatory variables of geological conditions, TBM types, tunnel length, and TBM diameter does not give a good correlation. The predictive models with explanatory variable of RMR give higher values of the coefficient of determination.
Keywords
TBM Utilization; Prediction Model; RMR; Regression;
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