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Simultaneous Effects of Joint Spacing and Orientation on TBM Cutting Efficiency in Jointed Rock Masses

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    Jafar Khademi Hamidi

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Bejari, H., Khademi Hamidi, J. Simultaneous Effects of Joint Spacing and Orientation on TBM Cutting Efficiency in Jointed Rock Masses. Rock Mech Rock Eng 46, 897–907 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-012-0314-2

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