Research Article

Experimental Study on the Evolution of Argillization of Mudstone and Cutter Wear during the TBM Tunnelling

Table 1

The physical and mechanical properties of mudstone.

ParametersValue

Destiny (g/cm3)2.65
Elastic modulus (MPa)1820
Uniaxial compressive strength (MPa)8.65
Brazilian tensile strength (MPa)1.32
Poisson’s ratio0.23
Cohesion (MPa)0.68
Internal friction angle (°)32.2