wb3411

Coursecode: wb3411 Coursename: Introduction to Tunnelling Machines Course expired from 2002-2003 DUT creditpoints: 1 ECTS creditpoints: 2
Faculty 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
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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.
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Goals: Introduction of modern shield tunnelling from a mechanical engineering perspective
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