Robustness evaluation of cutting tool maintenance planning for soft ground tunneling projects

Tunnel boring machines require extensive maintenance and inspection effort to provide a high availability. The cutting tools of the cutting wheel must be changed timely upon reaching a critical condition. While one possible maintenance strategy is to change tools only when it is absolutely necessary...

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Main Authors: Alena Conrads, Markus Scheffer, Markus König, Markus Thewes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2018-03-01
Series:Underground Space
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2467967417300697