Full section excavation of tunnels and rock drilling
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https://doi.org/10.3989/ic.1971.v24.i233.3339Abstract
There is a continuous increase in the size and importance of tunnels made in connection with public works, such as motor roads, and water supply systems, and also in other fields of engineering. The author reviews the new machinery now being used to excavate full section tunnels. He studies the various types of Jumbo machinery, helicoidal screw drilling equipment. Tunnellers, and similar devices, and their suitability in various types of rock. A description is given of projects where such equipment has been utilized, and the results are evaluated. Finally, the article deals with modern type hydraulic breaking super hammers, used in rock drilling.
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