Research Article

A New Evaluation Method for the Uniaxial Compressive Strength ahead of the Tunnel Face Based on the Driving Data and Specification Parameters of TBM

Table 3

Main specifications of the Steg and Raron TBMs.

ParameterValue

Diameter8.53 m
Maximum thrust force27,489 kN
Maximum torque8825 kN m
Number of cutters58
Cutter diameter19″ (432 mm)
Cutter spacing90 mm
Maximum cutter force350 kN
Maximum revolutions per minute (RPM)9