复杂岩石地层盾构掘进效能影响因素分析

基于现场掘进试验和岩石点荷载强度试验,对泥岩、砂岩交互地层条件下泥水盾构的掘进效能及其影响因素进行研究.利用现场采集的数据,运用回归分析的方法,主要分析盾构掘进效能与岩石强度、刀盘推力及刀盘扭矩的关系.研究成果表明,岩石强度越高,刀盘每转切深和掘进速率就越低,二者呈幂函数曲线关系;随着刀盘推力的增大,切深呈幂函数关系增加;而随着刀盘切深的增加,刀盘扭矩则呈线性增加.对比两种地层的掘进特性,相对而言,泥岩地层掘进效能较高,但需要较大的扭矩,而在砂岩地层掘进需要较大的推力才能获得理想的掘进效能.     

Hard rock tunnel boring machine penetration test as an indicator of chipping process efficiency

The transition from grinding to chipping can be observed in tunnel boring machine(TBM) penetration test data by plotting the penetration rate(distance/revolution) against the net cutter thrust(force per cutter) over the full range of penetration rates in the test.Correlating penetration test data to the geological and geomechanical characteristics of rock masses through which a penetration test is conducted provides the ability to reveal the efficiency of the chipping process in response to changing geological conditions.Penetration test data can also be used to identify stress-induced tunnel face instability.This research shows that the strength of the rock is an important parameter for controlling how much net cutter thrust is required to transition from grinding to chipping.It also shows that the geological characteristics of a rock will determine how efficient chipping occurs once it has begun.In particular,geological characteristics that lead to efficient fracture propagation,such as fabric and mica contents,will lead to efficient chipping.These findings will enable a better correlation between TBM performance and geological conditions for use in TBM design,as a basis for contractual payments where penetration rate dominates the excavation cycle and in further academic investigations into the TBM excavation process.     

Correlation of tunnel convergence with TBM operational parameters and chip size in the Ghomroud tunnel, Iran

Evaluating the impact of rock mass properties on a tunneling operation is crucial, especially when using a tunnel boring machine (TBM). It is an integral part of machine selection and performance prediction in the design and bidding stage. Monitoring and analysis of ground conditions during the construction is also essential to allow the operator to take precautionary measures in adverse geological conditions. This involves adjusting TBM operational parameters such as machine thrust and penetration to avoid potential problems caused by face collapse or excessive convergence and subsequent machine seizure that can cause long delays. Tunnel wall convergence is a function of rock mass characteristics, in situ stresses, size of excavation, and rate of penetration (ROP). It is one of the main factors in determining the use of shielded machines in deep rock tunnel projects. The case study of the Ghomroud water conveyance tunnel project, under construction by a double shield TBM, is used to examine the effect of rock mass parameters on tunnel convergence and hence on the need for over excavation and shield lubrication to avoid problems such as shield seizure. Results of a preliminary analysis of field observations show that the amount of the tunnel convergence can have a direct relationship with the percentage of powder and large rock fragments in the muck. In addition, tunnel convergence has shown a strong relationship with the TBM thrust/torque and rate of penetration (ROP). These relationships have been examined and the results of the analysis as well as the resulting formulas will be explained in this paper.     

Experimental study on working parameters of earth pressure balance shield machine tunneling in soft ground

Deep sedimentary deposits of soft clays are widely distributed in coastal areas as well as many interior major cities in China. In order to study the stratum adaptability of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield machine tunneling in such types of soft ground, model tests of tunneling excavation, using the running tunnel of the Shanghai Metro Line M8 as a background, are carried out with different over burden ratios, opening rates of cutter head, driving speeds and rotation speeds of screw conveyor. Based on the test results, the interrelationships between chamber pressure and mucking efficiency, mucking rate and driving speed, thrust force and torque are obtained. The influences of tunnel depth, opening rate of cutter head and driving speed on thrust force and torque are revealed. Such findings can not only facilitate establishing relationships between shield working parameters and soil properties, but also serve as a guide for the design and construction of shield tunnel in soft ground.     

Predicting performance of EPB TBMs by using a stochastic model implemented into a deterministic model

The current study is an attempt to address the stochastic nature of the rock excavation process by suggesting a stochastic performance prediction model implemented into a deterministic model developed for hard rock TBMs. Full-scale linear cutting experiments using constant cross-section and V-type of disc cutters are performed on two different limestone samples to provide the basic input required for the deterministic model used for estimation of instantaneous penetration rate, daily advance rate, thrust and torque requirements of TBMs. Stochastic estimation is performed by using a Monte Carlo simulation program by applying iterations to implement the probabilistic distribution of each model parameter and provide knowledge of a confidence level. Results of the suggested model are verified by measuring the field performance of two earth pressure balance (EPB) TBMs excavating competent rocks in semi-closed mode. The results indicate that the suggested model works well for prediction of instantaneous cutting/penetration rate for both TBMs and both types of disc cutters. However, an improvement on the model is required for estimation of cutterhead torque and thrust of EPB TBMs. The stochastic model implemented into the deterministic model results in almost similar predictions with the deterministic model in 50% (best guess) probability. However, the stochastic modeling provides a tool for exploring the full implications of linear cutting experiments and allows assessing the probability of occurrence and predicting variations of the TBM performance parameters, covering the uncertainties/risks.     

Analysis and prediction of TBM performance in blocky rock conditions at the Lötschberg Base Tunnel

This paper focuses on the analysis of the TBM performance recorded during the excavation of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel. The southern part of the tunnel was excavated by two gripper TBMs, partly through blocky rock masses at great depth. The jointed nature of the blocky rock mass posed serious problems concerning the stability of the excavation face. A detailed analysis has been carried out to obtain a relationship between the rock mass conditions and the TBM performance, using the Field Penetration Index (FPI). In blocky rock conditions, the FPI is defined as the ratio between the applied thrust force and the actual penetration rate. A database of the TBM parameters and the geological/geotechnical conditions for 160 sections along the tunnel has been established. The analysis reveals a relationship between the FPI and two rock mass parameters: the volumetric joint count (J_v) and the intact rock uniaxial compressive strength (UCS). Through a multivariate regression analysis, a prediction model for FPI in blocky rock conditions (FPI_blocky) is then introduced. Finally, other TBM performance parameters such as the penetration rate, the net advance rate and the total advance rate are evaluated using FPI_blocky.     

软土地层土压平衡盾构施工参数的模型试验研究

我国沿海经济发达城市及一些内陆中心城市正在兴建或筹建地铁,这些地区的地下广泛分布着较厚的软黏土沉积层。为研究土压平衡盾构在这种软土地层中施工的适应性,以上海地铁M8线某区间隧道工程为研究背景,采用室内模型试验的方法,开展在不同埋深、不同刀盘开口率、不同推进速度以及不同螺旋机转速等情况下的盾构掘削模型试验。通过对试验结果的整理与分析,得出土仓压力与排土效率、单位时间排土量与推进速度、推力和扭矩之间的内在联系,以及隧道埋深、刀盘开口率、推进速度对推力和扭矩的影响。这些结论的取得为盾构施工参数之间及其与地层特性之间的适应性理论提供了有益的帮助,并为更好地指导软土地层盾构隧道的设计与施工服务。     

Earth pressure balance tunnelling in rock masses: Laboratory feasibility study of the conditioning process

Earth pressure balance (EPB) shield tunnelling is considered to be an effective tunnelling method when surface settlements must be avoided by controlling face stability and underground water inflow. EPB technology is applied increasingly to the conditioning of rock masses in which the presence of polluting material is foreseen and must be controlled, or when explosive gases from the rock mass must be prevented from entering in the machine. The use of an EPB machine in ‘closed mode’ can prevent the dispersion of dangerous materials in the underground environment. This study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of using EPB technology in rock masses and the effectiveness of this tunnelling process in terms of soil conditioning, conditioned soil permeability, pressure transmission on the tunnel face, and the ability to extract the material with a screw conveyor. The research was developed with a set of laboratory tests carried out on three different types of rock masses where tunnelling with EPB machines are planned to be constructed in Italy but the results can be easily applied to similar rock mass types. The tests have been carried out both with slump tests and with a specially constructed screw conveyor extraction device. In the paper the most important results are presented and discussed.     

Micromechanics-based continuum model for a jointed rock mass and excavation analyses of a large-scale cavern

An analysis method that can grasp the behavior of a rock mass is necessary to establish a rational method for designing and constructing large-scale caverns. In underground excavation, sliding and opening of joints due to stress relaxation are considered to be the governing mechanisms of the behavior of a jointed rock mass. In the present study, a micromechanics-based continuum model of a jointed rock mass is proposed and an analysis method for underground excavation is developed. To examine the performance of the proposed method, the excavation of Shiobara power station cavern constructed by the Tokyo Electric Power Co., Ltd. is analyzed and results are compared to measured data. In numerical results, for instance, displacement of the measurement facilities during excavation are in good agreement with measured data.     

土压平衡盾构螺旋排土器模型机的研制

螺旋输送机是土压平衡盾构隧道掘进机的重要组成部分,具有排土、保压调压、稳定开挖面和控制地表沉降和隆起的功能。盾构模型螺旋输送机是研究渣土力学特性一种重要途径,模型机结构虽简单,但是设计较为复杂。通过几何结构分析,推导出了螺旋叶片的设计方法;结合螺旋输送机驱动扭矩计算公式,得到了减速电机的选型依据;由螺旋输送机体积输送率公式,设计了试验用渣土箱尺寸。基于盾构模型螺旋输送机设计理论,加工了室内试验样机。改性渣土的力学特性试验,验证了设计方法的正确性和有效性,为模型螺旋输送机的优化设计提供理论依据。     

岩石隧道掘进机的施工预测模型

分析了岩石隧道掘进机的破岩机理,介绍了自上世纪70年代以来发展的一系列施工预测模型,包括单因素预测模型、综合预测模型(CSM模型和NTNU模型)、岩体分类预测模型(QTBM模型)、概率模型、模糊神经网络模型。单因素预测模型中包括的主要岩石材料参数有岩石单轴抗压强度、抗拉强度及岩石的总硬度;CSM模型主要是基于线性切割试验机岩石试验数据,其初始预测模型中包括岩石单轴抗压强度及抗拉强度;NTNU模型是一套完整的预测模型,包括掘进速度、进度预测、刀具的磨损预测及经济分析,在它的施工进度预测模型中,考虑到了岩石的可钻性、孔隙度及岩体节理的密度及方向;QTBM模型源自于Q系统,加入了一些与隧道掘进机及与掘进速度相关的参数;概率模型是基于一个庞大数据库的类比模拟模型;模糊神经网络模型是一种黑箱模型,克服了输入与输出之间的不确定性关系。     

Experimental study on working parameters of earth pressure balance shield machine tunneling in soft ground

Deep sedimentary deposits of soft clays are widely distributed in coastal areas as well as many interior major cities in China. In order to study the stratum adaptability of earth pressure balance (EPB) shield machine tunneling in such types of soft ground, model tests of tunneling excavation, using the running tunnel of the Shanghai Metro Line M8 as a background, are carried out with different over burden ratios, opening rates of cutter head, driving speeds and rotation speeds of screw conveyor. Based on the test results, the interrelationships between chamber pressure and mucking efficiency, mucking rate and driving speed, thrust force and torque are obtained. The influences of tunnel depth, opening rate of cutter head and driving speed on thrust force and torque are revealed. Such findings can not only facilitate establishing relationships between shield working parameters and soil properties, but also serve as a guide for the design and construction of shield tunnel in soft ground. __________ Translated from China Civil Engineering Journal, 2007, 40(9): 87–94 [译自: 岩土工程学报]     

高强度基岩爆破预处理泥水盾构掘进特征研究

泥水盾构在高强度基岩地层中掘进,盾构自身刀具无法有效破岩,采用基岩爆破预处理的控制钻爆法能严格控制破碎碴块体量,提高刀具破岩能力,但盾构施工过程中,掘进参数与岩石之间关系非常复杂。以台山核电站取水隧道为背景,对现场获得的工作数据进行挖掘,分析基岩爆破前后地层中盾构刀盘推力、刀盘扭矩及掘进速度的参数的选用特点。在此基础上,引入参数转换量FPI、TPI指数及比能进行研究,研究表明,未经处理基岩地层,岩石强度过高,刀盘推力先达到最大值,但切深很浅,扭矩很难发挥最大能力;经爆破处理后,基岩岩体受到不同程度破碎,盾构机推力及扭矩能有效发挥其功能,掘进效能提高。因此,在盾构机的工作负荷范围内,应依据基岩岩体破碎效果,调整刀盘推力和扭矩,使之更好地适应地层,力争达到高效安全的掘进目的。     

高地应力作用下大理岩岩体的TBM掘进试验研究

滚刀破岩效率的研究主要集中在室内线性试验机破岩试验和数值分析2个方面,在工地开展TBM掘进试验尚不普遍。锦屏二级水电站采用3台TBM开挖隧道群,3台TBM在不同洞深(不同地应力)条件对大理岩岩体进行TBM掘进试验、岩石渣片筛分试验及大渣片统计分析,研究岩体条件、TBM机器参数、TBM运行参数对TBM掘进速度的影响及高地应力作用下岩体可掘性指数的变化。研究结果表明:在高地应力条件下,尽管TBM掘进速度随推力增加而增大,但推力超过一定值后,TBM并不在优化状态下运行,TBM的运行需与岩体条件及地应力条件相匹配。     

A case study on the methane explosion in the excavation chamber of an EPB-TBM and lessons learnt including some recent accidents

This study is related to a case concerning a methane explosion occurred inside the excavation chamber of an EPB-TBM in Silivri-Istanbul on the 20th of May in 2010. The authors of the paper were nominated as official inspectors of the court. A literature survey is first carried out in order to review similar accidents happened worldwide. Causes and effects of the explosion are analyzed later in detail. Precautions against methane emission are also summarized. It is concluded that a methane explosion inside the excavation chamber of an EPB-TBM is a very rare case and was not reported in the literature as the authors’ best knowledge. Oxygen necessary for methane explosion came from the foam used in the excavation chamber. Explosion occurred probably due to sparking caused by friction between screw conveyor and its casing. It is recommended that further research studies should focus on producing more secure foams being functional without oxygen, a methane detector should also placed inside the chamber with a power cut-off system.     

In situ TBM penetration tests and rock mass boreability analysis in hard rock tunnels

Boreability is popularly adopted to express the ease or difficulty with which a rock mass can be penetrated by a tunnel boring machine. Because the boreability is related to the rock mass properties, TBM specifications and TBM operation parameters, an accurately definable quantity has not been obtained so far. In order to analyze and compare rock mass boreability, a series of TBM shield friction tests were conducted in a TBM tunneling site. Two sets of TBM penetration tests were performed in different rock mass conditions during tunneling in rock. In each step of the penetration test, the rock muck was collected to perform the muck sieve analyses and the shape of large chips was surveyed in order to analyze the TBM chipping efficiency under different cutter thrusts. The results showed that a critical point exists in the penetration curves. The penetration per revolution increases rapidly with increasing thrust per cutter when it is higher than the critical value. The muck sieve analysis results verified that with increasing thrust force, the muck size increases and the rock breakage efficiency also increases. When the thrust is greater than the critical value, the muck becomes well-graded. The muck shape analysis results also showed with the increase of the thrust, the chip shape changes from flat to elongated and flat. The boreability index at the critical point of penetration of 1 mm/rev. defined as the specific rock mass boreability index is proposed to evaluate rock mass boreability.     

盘形滚刀切割岩碴粒径分布规律研究

 岩碴大小及粒径分布是联系机械掘进参数与岩石性质的重要指标。依据盘形滚刀切割岩碴形成机制,分析岩碴尺寸组成及形成特点。基于现场掘进试验,按不同岩性和掘进机不同推力水平,分组获取岩碴试样,对其进行尺寸量测与筛分试验,取得大量的岩碴尺寸数据,并运用概率统计理论对泥岩、砂岩的岩碴尺寸进行分布拟合检验;随后对实测岩碴粒径分布进行计算并与理论分布模型(对数正态分布函数和Rosin-Rammler分布函数)进行对比分析。在岩碴尺寸分布、粒径分布及其与机械参数的关系等方面取得一些有益的结论,对改进掘进机设计及提高掘进效能具有一定的参考意义     

Applicability of the variable-compliance-type constitutive equation to rock breakage by excavation machinery

Force (penetration resistance)-penetration curves have a very important role for accurately predicting the performance of excavation machinery. The simplest model to represent the bit-rock interaction is a linear spring, in which the spring constant has been determined experimentally, but it is difficult to find a relationship between this and the physical properties of the rock. In the present study, a variable-compliance-type constitutive equation proposed on the basis of experimental data was used to model force-penetration curves instead of the conventional linear springs. Simulations were carried out to estimate penetration-time and force-time curves for four excavation machines, a rock drill, large rock hammer, roadheader, and tunnel boring machine. In all cases, force increases linearly at first and soon reaches a peak value that depends on the parameters in the constitutive equation. Thereafter, the force rapidly decreases. The calculated results are considered to be reasonable and consistent with the measured data, qualitatively. The proposed method can be applied to more realistic and sophisticated simulations combined with the finite element method (FEM) or other appropriate calculation methods.     

不同层厚层状岩体对TBM开挖的影响

 TBM的开挖效果在很大程度上受到节理间距的影响,TBM掘进速度随节理间距变小而增大,但节理间距过小,会造成掌子面岩体不稳,不利于TBM开挖。锦屏II级水电站引水隧洞洞段主要以层状大理岩为主,沿洞轴线方向大理岩层层厚变化较大,从几厘米到几米不等,层面是岩体中主要的不连续面,且层面与隧道轴线大角度相交。TBM的破岩过程主要受到高地应力条件和岩体层厚的影响。从TBM破岩机制角度,分析在高地应力条件下TBM在薄层面、中薄层面和厚层面大理岩层状岩体中的开挖表现,研究岩层厚度对TBM开挖的影响。     

Mechanical performance of TBM cutterhead in mixed rock ground conditions

The mechanical performance of TBM cutterhead including thrust, torque, eccentric force and overturning moment was calculated and analysed in different mixed rock ground conditions. The calculation model was built by identifying the rock type under each cutter using a ray intersection algorithm and calculating the cutting forces of each cutter using the CSM model. The mixed rock ground conditions were simplified as rock type distribution and rock strength classification. In the present paper, the rock distributions of the Layer-Banded Rock (LBR) and Random-Distributed Rock (RDR) types were considered. The influences of rock strength (Uniaxial Compressive Strength: UCS, Brazilian Tensile Strength: BTS), rock locations and number of rock layers were studied. For verification, a boring experiment was designed and conducted using an experimental cutterhead with 14 disc cutters. The rock box was poured with concrete C20, C40 and C60 layer by layer to prepare the LBR condition. The average torque and thrust of the calculation model and experiment were in good agreement. Some conclusions were drawn from the study on the rock strength, rock locations, area percentages of different rock layers and number of rock layers. And hence, some suggestions were proposed to enhance the tunnelling efficiency and reduce damage to the cutterhead.