Coursecode: wb3411
Coursename: Introduction to Tunnelling Machines

DUT creditpoints: 1
ECTS creditpoints: 2
Subfaculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Joustra, ir. J.F.W. Tel.: 015-2786633
Catalog data: Shield tunnelling - tunnelling machines - Course year: 4
Period: 0/0/0/2
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: -
Assessment: oral exam
Assessm.period(s): appointment
Prerequisites: soil mechanics
Follow up: -
Detailed description of topics:
  • Introduction of shield tunnelling in a Dutch context
  • Basic principles of modern soft soil (shield) tunnelling machines
  • Face stability and ground settlement in shield tunnelling
  • Excavation principles, procedures and equipment
  • Slurry and Earth Pressure Balance Shields
  • Tunnel lining construction: segmental linings with tail void - in-situ applied concrete - pipe jacking
  • Machine design: dimensioning - systems integration - control systems
Course material: lecture notes
References from literature:
Maidl, B., M. Herrenknecht, L. Anheuser, Mechanised Shield Tunnelling. Berlin: Ernst, 1996.
Remarks (specific information about assesment, entry requirements, etc.): -
Goals:
Introduction of modern shield tunnelling from a mechanical engineering perspective
Computer use:
Laboratory project(s):
Design content:
Percentage of design: