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Actual performance analysis of a double shield TBM through sedimentary and low to medium grade metamorphic rocks of Ghomrood water conveyance tunnel project (lots 3 and 4)

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In this paper, after a brief description of engineering geological properties of Ghomrood water conveyance tunnel project (lots 3 and 4 with a total length of 18 km), the actual performance of the machine during the excavation of tunnel through sedimentary and low to medium grade metamorphic rocks has been analyzed. Subsequently, using data collected during pre-construction and construction phases of the project, the relationships between rock mass properties and measured machine performance parameters have been investigated and proposed as a prediction model which can be used in future projects in which similar geological conditions are encountered. Results of analyses indicated that there are strong relationships between TBM performance and engineering geological conditions of the tunnel alignment.

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    Jafar Hassanpour, Yavar Firouzei & Golnaz Hajipour

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Hassanpour, J., Firouzei, Y. & Hajipour, G. Actual performance analysis of a double shield TBM through sedimentary and low to medium grade metamorphic rocks of Ghomrood water conveyance tunnel project (lots 3 and 4). Bull Eng Geol Environ 80, 1419–1432 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-020-01947-z

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