Apparent density evaluation methods to assess the effectiveness of soil conditioning
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2017.05.006
Abstract: Abstract A study was performed on the University Link and Northgate Link projects in Seattle, WA, to investigate the use of apparent density evaluation methods for the identification of air pockets and plugging issues in… read more here.
Keywords: apparent density; density evaluation; density; evaluation methods ... See more keywords
Laboratory Studies on Soil Conditioning of Sand in the Mechanized Tunneling
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DOI: 10.1520/jte20170395
Abstract: Earth pressure balance (EPB) tunnel boring machines have become increasingly common in the last decade for the construction of tunnels in soft soils. The performance of these machines is so different that they have a… read more here.
Keywords: sand; foam; shear strength; tunnel ... See more keywords
Effects of Soil Conditioning on Tool Wear for Earth Pressure Balance Shield Tunneling in Sandy Gravel Based on Laboratory Test
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DOI: 10.1520/jte20180851
Abstract: Soil conditioning plays an important role in reducing soil abrasivity and wear of cutting tools in earth pressure balance shield tunneling, leading to service life extension of cutting tools. In this article, an experimental study… read more here.
Keywords: earth pressure; pressure balance; tool; test ... See more keywords
Effects of Soil Conditioning on Characteristics of a Clay-Sand-Gravel Mixed Soil Based on Laboratory Test
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DOI: 10.3390/app10093300
Abstract: Soil conditioning is of great significance for tunneling in soft ground with earth pressure balance shield (EPBS) machines, which leads to safe, highly efficient, and high-quality tunneling. To study the effects of soil conditioning on… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; clay sand; mixed soil; test ... See more keywords