MAD 513E - Mechanical Excavation and Mechanisation in Hard Rock
Course Objectives
Introduction. Site Investigations for Hard Rock Excavation Projects (In-situ and Labratory). Hard Rock Cutters and Cutterheads. Mechanics of Hard Rock Cutting. Open Tunnel Boring Machines (Open TBMs). Shielded Hard Rock TBMs. Backup Equipment for TBMs. Shaft Boring and Drilling Machines. Raise Boring and Drilling Machines. Performance Prediction. Scheduling. Costing. Project Bidding. Emerging Hard Rock Excavation Technologies.
Course Description
Introduction. Site Investigations for Hard Rock Excavation Projects (In-situ and Labratory). Hard Rock Cutters and Cutterheads. Mechanics of Hard Rock Cutting. Open Tunnel Boring Machines (Open TBMs). Shielded Hard Rock TBMs. Backup Equipment for TBMs. Shaft Boring and Drilling Machines. Raise Boring and Drilling Machines. Performance Prediction. Scheduling. Costing. Project Bidding. Emerging Hard Rock Excavation Technologies.
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