Three dimensional numerical modelling of joint spacing and orientation effects on rock cutting process by a single TBM cutter
The performance of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) depends on the efficiency of the cutters, which can be influenced by geological conditions and rock mass properties. In this study, a three-dimensional numerical model, based on a discrete element method, was used to evaluate the effects of joint orie...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
2009
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/43278 |