Imaging ahead of Tunnel Boring Machines with DC Resistivity
To apply a geophysical method known as Direct Current (DC) resistivity to a laboratory scale Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for the purpose of imaging hazards ahead of tunneling. The objective is to determine the conditions under which such an approach is viable on a real TBM. Considerations include the highly conductive metal TBM and the location of any anomalous structures ahead of the tunnel face. Benefits include improved geotechnical hazard prediction ahead of tunneling and reduced operational downtime.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $150000
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Contract Numbers:
69A3551747118
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Sponsor Organizations:
University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO United States 80401 Dever, co United States 80401 Golden, CO United States 80401Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
University Transportation Centers Program
Department of Transportation
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Managing Organizations:
University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO United States 80401 -
Project Managers:
Swidinsky, Andrei
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Performing Organizations:
1500 Illinois St
Golden, CO United States 80401 -
Principal Investigators:
Swidinsky, Andrei
Mooney , Michael
- Start Date: 20170801
- Expected Completion Date: 20190501
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- USDOT Program: University Transportation Centers
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Boring; Detection and identification technologies; Direct current; Electrical resistivity; Image analysis; Tunnel borers; Tunnels
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Geotechnology; Highways;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01658384
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure
- Contract Numbers: 69A3551747118
- Files: UTC, RIP
- Created Date: Jan 29 2018 12:20PM