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Application of RMR for Estimating Rock-Mass–Related TBM Utilization and Performance Parameters: A Case Study

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Abbreviations

Alpha (α):

The angle between tunnel axis and the planes of weakness

AR:

Advanced rate

BI:

Brittleness index

BTS:

Brazilian tensile strength

BWI:

Bit wear index

CLI:

Cutter life index

CAI:

Cherchar abrasivity index

CCS:

Constant cross section

CSM:

Colorado School of Mines Model

DPW:

Distance between planes of weakness

DRI:

Drilling rate index

FPI:

Field penetration index

GRRD:

Geology and rock related downtime

MCSM:

Modified Colorado School of Mines Model

NTNU:

Norwegian University of Sciences and University

ORD:

Other related downtime

Q :

Rock mass classification system

Q TBM :

Modified Q system

RME:

Rock mass excavation index

RMi:

Rock mass index

RMR:

Rock mass rating

ROP:

Rate of penetration

RQD:

Rock quality designation

RSR:

Rock structure rating

U (%):

Utilization

UCS:

Uniaxial compressive strength

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The authors wish to acknowledge the management and the personnel of SCE, especially G. Hamsi, M. Tajic, A. Novin, H.R. Tavakoli and M. Oruji, for their cooperation and assistance during the research work.

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Frough, O., Torabi, S.R. & Yagiz, S. Application of RMR for Estimating Rock-Mass–Related TBM Utilization and Performance Parameters: A Case Study. Rock Mech Rock Eng 48, 1305–1312 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-014-0619-4

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