Numerical simulation and experimental studies of rock-breaking methods for pre-grooving-assisted disc cutter

B Li, M Hu, B Zhang, N Li, W Shao, L Nie… - Bulletin of Engineering …, 2022 - Springer
To improve the efficiency of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) in hard rock environment, the
technology of pre-grooving-assisted disc cutters for rock breaking was studied. Firstly …

Experimental studies using a new portable linear rock cutting machine and verification for disc cutters

R Comakli, C Balci, H Copur, D Tumac - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aims at verifying the experimental results of a newly developed portable linear
rock cutting machine (PLCM) and its usability for proper selection, design and predicting …