Comparative Study of the Rock-breaking Mechanism of a Disc Cutter and Wedge Tooth Cutter by Discrete Element Modelling
Abstract The operation of a shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) in a high-strength hard rock stratum results in significant cutter damage, adversely affecting the thrust and torque of the cutter head. Therefore, it is very important to carry out the research on the stress characteristics and optimize...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s10033-023-00888-4 |