Tag Archive for: TBM

Study and 3D Simulation through MEF of the Thuong Kon Tum tunnel

Theoretical study and 3D Simulation through MEF of the Thuong Kon Tum tunnel section with geological difficulties and unexpected failure conditions

The Thuong Kon Tum hydroelectric power tunnel had its entrance in the Central Vietnam area. It has 4.53m in diameter and a total length of 17480m.
Thuong Kon Tum Hydroelectric Project

Thuong Kon Tum Hydroelectric Project

In this video, take a trip with Robbins, to the scenic Thuong Kon Tum project in Vietnam where a 4.5 m (14.7 ft) Main Beam TBM has recently completed boring. After being left in high humidity and groundwater for 14 months, it was up to Robbins…
The Crossover in 3D: Robbins XRE TBMs

The Crossover in 3D: Robbins XRE TBMs

Robbins Crossover TBMs are the adaptable solution to the world’s most challenging tunnel projects. This video explains how Robbins Crossover XREs, a hybrid of Hard Rock and EPB TBMs, work and why they are the solution for mixed ground tunnels…
Robbins EPB and Conveyors complete complex Lot 5 at Emisor Oriente

Robbins EPB and Conveyors complete complex Lot 5 at Emisor Oriente

On February 28, 2019 a ceremony was held to mark the breakthrough of a machine proven in both soft ground and hard rock. The 8.93 m (29.3 ft) diameter Robbins EPB and continuous conveyor system completed what is arguably one of the most difficult…
E-Power Pipe nominated for bauma Innovation Award 2019

E-Power Pipe nominated for bauma Innovation Award 2019

E-Power Pipe is a trenchless method for the economic and environmentally friendly installation of underground cables. The new development from Herrenknecht has been nominated for the bauma Innovation Award 2019 in the "Machine” category. Trenchless…
Follo Line project presented at Rail Live 2019 held in Bilbao

Follo Line project presented at Rail Live 2019 held in Bilbao

Fernando Vara, project manager for the ACCIONA Ghella Joint Venture (AGJV), presented the Follo Line project at Rail Live 2019 held in Bilbao from 5 to 7 March. ACCIONA Construction took part at Rail Live 2019, one of the most important international…
ACCIONA completes excavation of the tunnel for the Follo Line project in Norway

ACCIONA completes excavation of the tunnel for the Follo Line project in Norway

The Follo Line project will connect the city of Oslo with the town of Ski via twin 19.5 km tunnels, the longest in Scandinavia. ACCIONA and Ghella have completed the excavation works of the twin 19.5 km and 8.8 metre diameter railway tunnels…
CONDAT celebrates its 30th anniversary in tunneling field

CONDAT celebrates its 30th anniversary in tunneling field

In 1989, CONDAT made a major move in the tunnel boring industry by winning the Tunnel Shuttle contract. Celebrating its 30 years anniversary in tunneling field, the company will display at BAUMA in München its tailored-made product range. Offering…
Annie gets ready to build London’s super sewer from Greenwich

Annie gets ready to build London’s super sewer from Greenwich

Annie, the giant machine that will dig a 4.5km tunnel through south-east London, has been assembled and is ready to begin work underground. Annie, named after Annie Maunder, the first female astronomer to work at the Greenwich observatory,…