Research Article

Investigation of Water Leakage of Metro Segments Caused by Metro Underpass Structures

Table 1

Main parameters of Herrick shield machine.

NumberItemParameter

1Diameter/length of shield machine6.450/8.000 m
2Cutter disc device type/opening ratePanel/36%
3Cutting disc driveHydraulic slewing drive
4Radius of the adaptive minimum curve250 m
5Maximum heading speed8 cm/min
6Number of thrust cylinders/maximum total thrust16 sets of twin cylinders/42575 kN
7Synchronous grouting system grouting pump2
8Grouting system cleaning loop1
9Shield tail seal/shield tail grease injection hole3 rows of seal plate brushes/2 × 6
10Soil pressure sensor/gate emergency closing device5/1