During TBM launching, a thrust ring serves as a temporary structural element that distributes the high thrust forces generated by the TBM's jacking system evenly across the face of the launch tunnel or shaft. The primary purpose is to prevent damage to the initial tunnel lining or the surrounding ground during the TBM's initial push into the earth. The thrust ring is typically a large, heavy-duty steel ring that is installed at the tunnel p....
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