tbm tunnel boring machine
The TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) represents the pinnacle of tunneling technology, designed to efficiently excavate through a variety of ground conditions. Main functions of the TBM include drilling, cutting, removing soil, and stabilizing the tunnel face, all while advancing the tunnel liner simultaneously. Technological features such as a rotating cutting head, automated segment erector, and a sophisticated computer control system for navigation and monitoring, ensure precision and safety. TBMs are used extensively in infrastructure projects like subway systems, road tunnels, and water conveyance tunnels, where conventional drilling and blasting methods are impractical or unsafe.