Performance prediction of TBMs using a new generation of portable linear rock cutting machine PLCM

Cemal Balci, Ramazan Comakli, Can Polat, Deniz Tumac, Hanifi Copur, Nuh Bilgin

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Abstract

Application of mechanical excavators for rock excavation in both civil construction and mining engineering fields has increased significantly in recent years. Prediction of the excavation performance of any mechanical excavators - tunnel boring machines, roadheaders, impact hammers, continuous miners and shearers for any geological formation is one of the main concerns in determining the economics of a mechanized mining and/or tunneling operation. A new portable linear rock cutting (PLCM) device was developed in the Mining Engineering Department of Istanbul Technical University and supported by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-112M859). The PLCM is used for cutting small core or block rock samples by a real-life mini disc cutter. The results from the PLCM are compared with the results obtained from the full scale rock cutting tests and theoretical model. It is found that there is reliable correlation between test results obtained from both cutting tests and theoretical model.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2016, WTC 2016
PublisherSociety for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration
Pages2828-2836
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781510822627
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2016, WTC 2016 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 22 Apr 201628 Apr 2016

Publication series

NameITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2016, WTC 2016
Volume4

Conference

ConferenceITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2016, WTC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period22/04/1628/04/16

Funding

This paper is based on the PhD thesis of Ramazan Cornateli. The authors are grateful for the support of Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Research Foundation, the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK 112M859), the company of E-BERK Tunneling and Foundation Technologies for supplying mini discs and all research people involved in this project.

FundersFunder number
TUBITAK112M859
Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştirma Kurumu
Istanbul Teknik Üniversitesi

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