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Grosvenor Decline Tunnel

The Crossover XRE TBM was picked over the traditionally-used roadheader method for several reasons, including excavation speed and tunnel maintenance. The machine bored two decline access tunnels at …

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The Abdalajis tunnels

Tunnel Excavation. Excavation of the eastern tunnel began in November 2003. The custom design of the TBM allowed it to bore through brittle and heavily fractured rock efficiently. The TBM's production rates along the first 1,590 m (5,217 ft) were very good with advance rates as high as 34 m (112 ft) per day.

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Pinglu Tunnel

The Robbins Double Shield TBM excavating the Pinglu Tunnel was previously used on the record-breaking 12 km (7 mi) long segment of the Yellow River Diversion in 2000. During that project, the Double Shield set two world records in its size class of 4 to 5 m (13 to 16 ft): best month (1,855 m/6,085 ft) and monthly average (1,352 m/4,435 ft).

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Robbins TBM Launches at Jefferson Barracks Phase 2

The 5,400 m (17,800 ft) long, 2 m (7 ft) internal diameter Jefferson Barracks tunnel runs parallel to the Mississippi River and extends to the Lemay Wastewater Treatment Plant located at the confluence of …

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Two Robbins Crossover TBMs to Bore Second …

In 1979, a 4.56 m diameter Robbins Double Shield TBM was delivered to bore the Severomuysky Service Tunnel, a 15.3 km long railway through the remote mountains of Siberia. Now, 40 years after …

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Thuong Kon Tum Hydroelectric project

A 4.5 m diameter Main Beam TBM excavated a section of the tunnel in granite rock up to 250 MPa UCS. The TBM was originally launched in 2012, though non-satisfactory performance led to the original contractor leaving the site. The revamped project launched in 2016 with a new contractor and Robbins leading the refurbishment and operation of …

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Robbins TBM Launches at Jefferson Barracks Phase 2

In Spring 2022, a specialized Robbins 4.1 m (13.5 ft) diameter Main Beam TBM launched in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, to complete a critical infrastructure tunnel for contractor SAK Construction. The machine, named "Mrs. Vera," is boring Phase 2 of the Jefferson Barracks tunnel, a 3,050 m (10,000 ft) long tunnel in karstic limestone.

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Robbins Brand to Continue under Global TBM …

The Global TBM Company will operate as Robbins and with Lok Home as the owner, President and CEO. The acquisition will result in a seamless transition for a number of ongoing projects throughout the world. ... » …

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History

A legacy of innovation. Robbins is a privately-owned company with three facilities in the USA, subsidiaries in eight countries and representation worldwide. Learn more about our locations. Robbins continues to build on the foundations for success laid by James and his son, Richard Robbins. We maintain a highly qualified design engineering staff, …

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The Light at the End of the Tunnel: The Positive Side of

The industry is all too familiar with Seattle's SR99 Tunnel and its TBM, known as "Big Bertha". More specifically, much has been written with regards to the TBM needing repairs after about 300 m of boring. The TBM is the world's current largest at 17.5 m in diameter, and is excavating a 2.7 km long drive.

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Robbins Double Shield Launches in Nepal

Since the Robbins TBM's launch, it has bored over 500 m, with a best week of 224.6 m, and a best day of 36.6 m. In October 2022, ... The TBM is boring the 13.1 km headrace tunnel for the Sunkoshi Marin Diversion Multipurpose Project (SMDMP) located in southern Nepal. The tunnel is connected to a new 28.6 MW surface powerhouse on …

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Main Beam Detail

Two massive tunnel projects 30 years apart: The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is a multi-phased project that has taken place over decades to provide water to the Gauteng region of South Africa and to generate hydroelectricity for Lesotho. ... (SMDMP) in this in-depth video featuring a record-setting Robbins Double Shield TBM. Find out ...

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Robbins XRE TBM bores Eşme-Salihli Railway Tunnel

A Robbins 13.77 m (45.18 ft) diameter Crossover XRE TBM launched recently in spring 2021 in Eşme, Turkey. The large machine is boring the 3.05 km (1.90 mi) Eşme-Salihli Railway Tunnel through mixed conditions including sandstone, gravelstone, claystone, and siltstone

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The Pajares Lot 4 tunnel

The joint venture chose a 10 m (32.8 ft) diameter Single Shield TBM to bore the tunnel. The TBM was designed by Robbins and built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The machine was pre-assembled at a shop in Spain and final assembly was completed onsite. Geology. The machine began boring in August 2006 through sandstone, shale, limestone, …

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Evaluating TBM Design and Performance, 30 Years Apart: …

LHPC leased a refurbished Main Beam TBM to excavate the shorter delivery tunnel. The contractor also ordered three new open- type TBMs, manufactured by Robbins, to bore the longer transfer tunnel.Yet another Main Beam TBM, manufactured by Wirth, was ordered for the North Delivery Tunnel. The 5.18 m diameter south delivery tunnel connects the

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Robbins TBM hailed as world's 'fastest' over 13m diameter

Robbins TBM hailed as world's 'fastest' over 13m diameter ... Copy Link; Share on X; Share on Linkedin; Share on Facebook; The 13.77m XRE TBM has now set triple world bests, beating its own records in May and June with a set of more records over the summer, including a best day of 32.4m, a best week of 178.2m and a best month of …

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Chicago's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP)

A later tunnel for the Little Calumet Leg of the Calumet system was excavated using a Robbins TBM in 2002, setting multiple records in the process including 138 m (452 ft) bored in one day. Immediately upon completion, each tunnel system was put into service and the benefits were seen almost instantaneously.

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EPB TBM Detail

Two massive tunnel projects 30 years apart: The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is a multi-phased project that has taken place over decades to provide water to the Gauteng region of South Africa and to generate hydroelectricity for Lesotho. ... (SMDMP) in this in-depth video featuring a record-setting Robbins Double Shield TBM. …

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Robbins Rolls Out 'Crossover Series' TBMs — TBM: Tunnel …

An XRE TBM recently completed tunneling at Australia's Grosvenor Decline Tunnel, where it excavated two mine access drives at rates 14 times faster than a traditional roadheader. The latest drive was completed on Feb. 9, 2015. "This was a big step forward for the mine to appropriately use civil tunneling technology for a mining …

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Robbins TBM Breaks Through on Atlanta Water …

The TBM, christened "Driller Mike," after local rapper and activist "Killer Mike," overcame extremely hard rock conditions along a curving 8.0 km (5.0 mile) tunnel to bolster the City of Atlanta's water …

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Crossover XRE TBM

Tunnel Boring Machines The Crossover XRE TBM is the Ideal Solution for Sections of Rock and Mixed Ground Standing for a Crossover (X) between Rock (R) and EPB (E), the XRE has been designed and deployed by Robbins on multiple projects that feature sections of both hard rock and soft ground in the tunnel alignment. […]

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Back-Up Systems

Maximize your TBM's Advance Rate. Tunnel boring production is often limited by the speed of muck removal and the supply of critical construction material to the TBM. The back-up system, or trailing equipment, is as important as the machine itself. That's why Robbins pays as much attention to the engineering of the back-up as it does to the TBM.

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Robbins Unveils Largest Hard Rock TBM in the …

In December 2019, the City of Dallas, Texas, USA unveiled the largest hard rock TBM ever to bore in the U.S. The 11.6 m (38.1 ft) diameter Robbins Main Beam TBM will excavate the 8 km (5 mi) Mill …

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5 Different Types of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs)

Though we often refer to TBM's as one size fits all, today we wanted to take a look a five different types of Tunnel Boring Machines made by The Robbins Company to explore what they do and how they …

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Robbins Crossover XRE is World's Fastest TBM over 13

In October 2021, the breakthrough of a Robbins Crossover XRE TBM was the cause of much celebration. A team of personnel from Kolin Construction, Turkish State Railways …

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Tunnel Boring Machines

Robbins revolutionized tunnel construction when our engineers designed the first hard rock TBM and we have never stopped leading the industry in innovation. From the design and stabilization of the cutterhead to the rapid removal of muck, we know what it takes to manufacture the most efficient tunneling machines.

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West Qinling Rail Tunnels

The second machine, for the Right Line, was launched on July 17, 2010. The TBM tunnels were just 40 m (130 ft) apart and located approximately 1,000 m (3,280 ft) above sea level, about halfway up Qinling Mountain. Tunnel Excavation. The two Robbins TBMs advanced at world record rates in exceedingly difficult conditions. The first Main Beam ...

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Unprecedented Diameter Change: The Mill Creek Tunnel

At the Mill Creek Drainage Relief Tunnel in Dallas, Texas, USA, a Robbins Main Beam TBM underwent an in-tunnel diameter change for the first time in the industry. The machine went from 11.6 m diameter to 9.9 m diameter through teamwork, perseverance, and top-notch engineering. Watch the video to find out more about the …

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Every Robbins product is specifically designed and manufactured for your project. Robbins quality has been proven time and time again. We hold nearly 90% of all world records for production for TBMs from 3 to over 13 m in diameter. Many Robbins TBMs are 10 or 20 years old, or more, and have excavated in excess of 35 km of tunnel.

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Have you ever wondered how Tunnel Boring Machines get their names? In 2022, a 7.4 m diameter #Robbins EPB named 'Alice' completed a 2.5 km long tunnel toward Trudeau Airport in Montreal, QC ...

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