This book systematically discusses some key technical problems in TBM construction planning of deep buried long tunnels. It not only shares the experience of practical work, but also introduces some new technologies and new achievements, to provide valuable information for readers.The book is divided into 13 chapters, including the layout of adits,TBM lectotype,configuration, assembly and departure, advancing,transportation, ventilation, cooling, drainage, power supply, precast concrete segment, solutions in unfavorable geological tunnel section and construction schedule for TBM construction.This book can be used as a reference for engineers and technicians in the field of underground engineering construction.

Translator′s Preface
Preface
Chapter 1 Layout and construction of TBM adit
1.1 Layout of TBM adit
1.2 Construction method of TBM adit
Chapter 2 TBM type selection
2.1 TBM types
2.2 Advantages and disadvantages of various types of TBM
2.3 TBM host selection principle
2.4 TBM host selection
2.5 Introduction of TBM under development
Chapter 3 TBM configuration
3.1 Open TBM configuration
3.2 Single shield TBM configuration
3.3 Double shield TBM configuration
3.4 DSU-C
Chapter 4 TBM assembly, stepping sliding and launching
4.1 TBM assembly
4.2 Concept of TBM
stepping and sliding
4.3 TBM launching
Chapter 5 TBM construction of deep buried long tunnel
5.1 Tunnel TBM
construction
5.2 Construction section of TBM through drilling and blasting method
5.3 Maintenance and disassembly of TBM
Chapter 6 TBM construction and transportation
6.1 TBM construction transportation object
6.2 Tunnel slag
transportation
6.3 Material transportation
6.4 Train formation
6.5 Locomotive configuration
Chapter 7Ventilation
7.1 Ventilation standard
7.2 Construction ventilation equipment
7.3 Calculation parameters and
formulas of construction ventilation
7.4 Construction ventilation calculation
Chapter 8 Cooling
8.1 Ambient
temperature in tunnel
8.2 Main heat sources for TBM construction of deep buried long tunnels
8.3 Calculation of heat
in the tunnel
8.4 Cooling measures in tunnel
8.5 Cooling calculation model for TBM construction of deep buried long
tunnel
Chapter 9 Drainage
9.1 Discharge forecast
9.2 Design of TBM construction drainage system
Water hammer calculation
9.4 Avoidance of water hammer
Chapter 10 Power supply
10.1 Main power load
10.2 Voltage
10.3 Construction power supply load estimation
Chapter 11 Construction management of precast
concrete segment
11.1 Scale of precast concrete segment plant
11.2 Production process of precast concrete
segment
11.3 Layout of precast concrete segment plant
Chapter 12 Countermeasures of TBM construction in unfavorable geologicalsection
12.1 Main geological risks of deep buried long tunnels
12.2 Measures to deal with main
geological risks of deep buried long tunnels
12.3 Stuck treatment measures
Chapter 13 Schedule of TBM construction
13.1 Scheduling principles
13.2 TBM drilling feeler
13.3 Other progress indicators
13.4 TBM construction schedule preparation 197Reference