The Role of Foam in Improving the Workability of Sand: Insights from DEM

Foam as a soil conditioner can transform the mechanical properties of the excavated natural muck and lubricate the interface between the cutting tools and muck, thus reducing the tools’ wear and promoting the efficiency of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield tunneling. This paper aims to explore the...

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Main Authors: Zhengri Liu, Shuying Wang, Tongming Qu, Xueyu Geng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/12/2/186