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TBM thrust estimation
A TBM advances by thrusting against the built segments through an array of cylinders around the circumference. This thrust is a design...
Si Shen
Mar 42 min read
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Scale factors of large diameter TBM-built tunnels
Tunnel is a place where size matters. As a tunnel gets bigger in diameter comes a raft of challenges, some construction related, some...
Si Shen
Jan 253 min read
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High-density slurry muck transportation for TBM
In this previous post , the advantages of using high-density slurry in TBM operation has been explain. Then why aren’t all slurry TBM...
Si Shen
Jan 81 min read
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Tips for complex analytical modelling in civil engineering
This blogpost shares a few tips about modelling from personal experience
Si Shen
Jul 13, 20243 min read
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Properties of slurry for TBM tunnelling
What is slurry used in TBM tunnelling? The slurry used in TBM tunnelling is basically a water-based suspension fluid with added solids...
Si Shen
Jun 29, 20242 min read
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How high density slurry help mitigate tunnelling risks
Why slurry can support tunnel face? The reason why slurry can be used as an effective medium of face support, is because of the ‘filter...
Si Shen
May 25, 20242 min read
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Demystifying the observational method
Explaining the observational method in plain and understandable language
Si Shen
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Creep, stress relaxation and shrinkage
Creep, stress relaxation and shrinkage are different concepts but easily confused
Si Shen
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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TBM face intervention
Once the TBM gets started, it usually stops from time to time for a procedure called ‘face intervention’
Si Shen
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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TBM selection in rock conditions
For tunnelling operations in self-standing ground, three arch-types of TBMs can be used: open, single shield and double shield
Si Shen
Jan 6, 20234 min read
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Annulus grouting behind tunnel segments
Annulus grouting (also called back grouting or tail-skin grouting) is the grouting around the tunnel annulus – the backfilling of the gap...
Si Shen
Aug 7, 20222 min read
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Engineering properties of Peat
Peat is generally considered as highly problematic and one of the least wanted soil types you want your foundation to be in. It is an...
Si Shen
Jul 3, 20221 min read
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Tunnel segment geometry (1)
main consideration factors around the segment thickness, radial length and longitudinal length
Si Shen
May 15, 20222 min read
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TBM selection under specific scenarios
pros and cons between EPB TBMs and slurry TBMs under specific scenarios of consideration
Si Shen
Apr 12, 20222 min read
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The ‘reverse’, ‘sideways’ and ‘inclined’ bearing capacity problems
This blog post explains the ‘reverse’, ‘sideways’ and ‘inclined’ bearing capacity problems.
Si Shen
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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Simulating ground water
Ground water is a matter unique to geotechnical engineers
Si Shen
Feb 17, 20223 min read
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Convergence confinement method (3)
This blog will complete this series by discussing some practical uses of the Convergence-Confinement theory
Si Shen
Jan 31, 20223 min read
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Convergence confinement method (2)
the in-situ stress of the ground will be shared between the ground itself and the supporting structure once the tunnel is done
Si Shen
Jan 12, 20222 min read
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Convergence confinement method (1)
What convergence and what confinement? Convergence-Confinement is a well-known theory in tunnelling, and widely applicable regardless of...
Si Shen
Jan 3, 20223 min read
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Consolidation settlement and heave of clay
soil acts as a sponge, in that it pushes out water when squeezed, and sucks in water when let go
Si Shen
Nov 26, 20212 min read
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