Herrenknecht Mixshield S-600 – (tunneling)

The Herrenknecht Mixshield S-600 represents a class of modern slurry-shield tunnel boring machines (TBMs) engineered for reliable excavation in challenging, water-bearing and mixed-ground conditions. Designed to combine precise face support…

NFM Technologies EPBM – (tunneling)

The following article explores the design, function and applications of Earth Pressure Balance Machines produced by NFM Technologies, with emphasis on where they are used, how they perform, and what…

Herrenknecht Mixshield S-850 – (tunneling)

The Herrenknecht Mixshield S-850 represents a class of specialized tunnel boring machines designed to tackle complex, water-bearing and mixed ground conditions while ensuring high levels of safety, precision and environmental…

Robbins Double Shield TBM – (tunneling)

The following article presents a technical and practical overview of the Robbins Double Shield TBM, its design principles, typical applications, and operational considerations. The text explains how this class of…

Mitsubishi EPB TBM – (tunneling)

The Mitsubishi EPB TBM represents a class of modern mechanized tunneling machines developed and supplied by Mitsubishi-affiliated engineering companies and their partners for busy urban and complex geological environments. These…

Hitachi TBM S-900 – (tunneling)

The Hitachi TBM S-900 is a representative example of modern mechanized tunneling technology developed for efficient, safe, and precise underground excavation. In this article we explore the machine’s design philosophy,…

CRCHI 15.8m Giant TBM – (tunneling)

The CRCHI 15.8m Giant TBM represents a class of modern mechanized tunneling equipment designed to create very large diameter tunnels for a wide range of infrastructure applications. Produced by China…

Robbins Slurry TBM 14m – (tunneling)

The Robbins Slurry TBM 14m is a specialist tunneling machine designed for large-diameter underground works in complex and water-bearing ground conditions. Combining a robust cutterhead and shield with a closed-circuit…

Herrenknecht S-960 TBM – (tunnel boring machine)

The Herrenknecht S-960 TBM is a high-capacity, modern tunnel boring machine designed for challenging underground projects where water pressure, soft ground and large tunnel diameters demand robust technology. This article…

CRCHI Slurry TBM 16m – (tunneling)

The CRCHI Slurry TBM 16m represents a class of large-diameter, slurry-shield tunnel boring machines designed to excavate in soft, water-bearing and mixed ground conditions where ground control and face pressure…