Synopsis

This book systematically elaborates the safe and efficient technology of open-type TBM in ultra-long tunnel，taking into consideration the engineering practice and scientific and technological innovation achievements of Sinohydro Bureau 3 Co.，Ltd.The main contents of this book include:TBM development process in China’s water conservancy and hydropower industry，new classification method of TBM and shield equipment，summary of the compilation of relevant standards for TBM and shield equipment in China，overview of supporting projects undertaken by the compilation entity，TBM equipment，TBM transportation，on-site assembly，stepping and launching，TBM excavation operation，TBM transfer and maintenance，machine jamming and adverse geological treatment technology，concrete lining，TBM excavation theory and technology，etc.In the process of compiling this book，following the principle of seeking truth from facts，the author summarized TBM construction technology comprehensively and brought up some new ideas and methods for TBM construction，machine jamming and adverse geological treatment.

This book can serve for the purpose of scientific research，design，construction and supervision of water conservancy and hydropower，railway，highway，municipal and other industries as well as technicians from construction management companies.Furthermore，it can be used as a reference book for teaching in colleges and universities.