A TBM's advanced control system is designed to automatically react to sudden shifts in ground composition by monitoring various parameters and adjusting TBM operating settings in real-time. The system relies on sensors that continuously measure cutterhead torque, thrust force, penetration rate, and advance rate. A sudden increase in cutterhead torque, for example, might indicate a transition to harder rock. The control system would then automatically increase the thrust force and decrease the cutterhead speed to maintain efficient excavation and prevent cut....
Log in to view the answer
