Innovation and Practice of Hard Rock TBM in China（我国硬岩掘进机的创新与实践）

In recent years, with the help of good national policy support, the design, manufacturing and construction technology for tunnel boring machine (TBM) in China have been greatly improved; but compared with foreign relatively proven technology, there is still a certain gap for domestic technology development and engineering application. Based on the situation analysis of research and application of TBM in China and abroad, the research work for TBM design is carried out according to the complex geological conditions of Gaoligongshan Tunnel on Dali Ruili Railway as follows. (1) The prototype disc cutter rock breaking and scaled disc cutter wearing experiment are carried out to provide reference for adaptable design of TBM cutterhead and key parameter calculation. (2) The TBM design scheme is discussed from the aspects of high efficiency rock breaking of cutters and cutterhead, TBM over excavation, integrated support system, etc. (3) Two kinds of advanced geological prediction technology, i.e. HSP method and RTP method, are researched. The study results can provide reference for design and manufacture of TBM with high adaptability in complex geology and construction application in Gaoligongshan Tunnel.     

Design Method and Application of Rock and Support System for Super large Span Tunnel（超大跨度隧道围岩支护体系构件化设计方法及其应用研究）

In order to guarantee the stability of surrounding rock and support structure of super large span tunnel and realize quantification of support structure design, the optimal excavation contour line shape is obtained based on study of influence of initial ground stress on bearing arch of surrounding rock; a new quantitative design method, in which the surrounding rock is regarded as an arch structure, bolts, cables, shotcrete and lining are designed to satisfy the intensity, rigidity and stability of the arch structure, is presented to design the support structure system. The method has been successfully applied to super large span tunnel of Badaling Great Wall Station on Beijing Zhangjiajie High speed Railway; and the applicable results show that the maximum accumulative settlement of crown top of large span section is only 17.3 mm, and the relative subsidence of crown top is only 0.09%, which can meet safety requirements.     

Heat Exhaust Ventilation for Ultra long GIL Tunnel（超长GIL管廊排热通风研究）

The GIL chamber in the utility tunnel under Tanxinpei Road in Wuhan is an ultra long closed structure. Heat exhaust ventilation is the controlling problem in engineering design for the project, especially the heat transfer between the tunnel and the surrounding soil in the long term. A one dimensional model for the GIL chamber is established by using the IDA tunnel simulation software to analyze the short term and long term heat exhaust, respectively. The short term heat exhaust is analyzed for the typical climate of summer/winter/transitional seasons and the long term analysis is carried out under the seasonal changes in 1 year/ 10 years/ 30 years. The short term analysis results indicate that the slope of the utility tunnel and the temperature gradient lead to lower ventilation efficiency in certain areas. The long term analysis results show that the air temperature in the GIL chamber and the wall temperature rise most pronouncedly during the first 5-6 years of operation and remain stable for the remaining time within 30 years. It also is found that around 10%-40% of the heat is released to the surrounding soil. A three dimensional model of the GIL chamber is established using the fluid mechanics based program, OpenFOAM, for 3D simulation. The effects of cables and brackets on the temperature and velocity fields in the chamber are analyzed. The effect of non uniformity of velocity distribution and the stack effect on the temperature distribution in the GIL chamber are revealed. The results can provide some reference for the design and specification revision of heat exhaust ventilation for similar utility tunnels in the future.     

Purchasing The American Auto Industry

Afalling giant is still huge There are reports that American Big Three are going to shut down 59 plants in this January to hold more cash for a supporting hand from the government. From the viewpoint of accountant practice and investment bank,it is the best time for local car producers to go abroad.Trapped American auto industry is much devalued and it is the best time for local producers     

Analysis of Adaptability of TBM in Trial Boring Stage of Super long Tunnel（超特长隧洞TBM集群试掘进阶段适应性分析）

The total length of the 2nd stage water transfer project in the northern area of Xinjiang of China is 540 km. The project consists of three tunnels, namely Xi Er (XE) Tunnel, Ka Shuang (KS) Tunnel and Shuang San (SS)〖HJ6.5mm〗 Tunnel, with lengths of 139.04 km, 283.27 km and 92.15 km respectively. All of these three tunnels have deep cover and are super long tunnels, and 95.6% of the total length of these three tunnels is constructed by TBMs. KS Tunnel is the longest water tunnel built or under construction in the world. In the paper, the trial TBM boring scheme and schedule of the water transfer project are introduced; the geological conditions revealed are statistically analyzed; and main project difficulties, i.e. durability of key equipment in long distance driving, passing through fault and fracture zones, water inrush, single head ventilation and transportation in long distance tunneling, anti slope drainage, and rock breaking efficiency and boring efficiency, are put forward. The adaptability of the TBMs used is analyzed from the aspects of adaptability to different surrounding rocks, adaptability to bad geological conditions and countermeasures, long distance ventilation and belt conveyor mucking and countermeasures, and TBM boring stability (such as equipment availability, boring time proportion, system malfunction and operation time). The following conclusions are obtained: (1) Accurate geological survey is the precondition of efficient tunneling. (2) The open type TBM can better adapt to Grade Ⅱ and Ⅲ of surrounding rocks, jointed and fractured zones and small faults; the adaptability of the TBMs used to the large scale fault fracture zones and water rich strata in this project is poor, and it needs to be improved in aspects of TBM equipment, supporting and construction technology. (3) The average availability of the TBM equipment in the trial boring stage is 89.9%, however, the malfunction rate of some ancillary equipment is high, particularly oil leakages occur to the main bearing seals; in order to achieve long distance tunneling, it is necessary to further improve the reliability and durability of the TBM equipment. (4) The average net boring efficiency in the trial boring stage is 296%, and TBM1 in Section Ⅱ of SS Tunnel achieves up to 45.2 % net boring efficiency; and highest monthly progress rate is 1 280 m, which created the highest record of the open type TBM boring in China. (5) TBM need to make great efforts to achieve 90% of the equipment system′s availability and over 40% of the tunneling efficiency.     

Challenges and Countermeasures in Construction of  Gaoligongshan Tunnel of Dali Ruili Railway（大瑞铁路高黎贡山隧道施工挑战与对策）

In order to resolve the challenges encountered in the construction of Gaoligongshan Tunnel such as soft rock deformation of inclined shafts, water drainage and protection of vertical shafts, TBM jam in crossing areas with adverse geology, solutions and key construction techniques are developed through theoretical analysis, field test, scheme optimization and staged review and summary. The performance results of field practice show that: (1)the goal of no damages and no replacement of the primary support can be achieved by adopting the comprehensive deformation prevention technique of "ring support early formation and quick closure", setting of proper excavation line curvature, and reinforcing of support; (2)the risk of vertical shaft flooding during construction in water rich weak granite can be greatly reduced by adopting the water control principle of "exploration for any excavation, plugging as the main method, and supplemented with drainage method" and the key pre grouting technique of S shaped deep boreholes; (3)the open type TBM can quickly and safely pass through the unfavorable mylonitic granite stratum by adopting the small pilot tunnel construction method, thus the fast and high efficiency construction performance of TBM can be fully utilized.     

General Design of Shenzhen Zhongshan River crossing Link Project（深圳至中山跨江通道工程总体设计）

Shenzhen Zhongshan River crossing Link is the first super integrated project in the world that consists of four different types of structures, i.e. ultra long and wide immersed tunnels, super large span sea crossing bridges, deep water artificial islands and undersea interchanges. The river crossing is designed for two way and 8 lane as per highway technical standards. Based on project characteristics and its technical difficulties, engineering solutions and the associated technology innovations have been listed as follows: (1) Proposed a design concept of standardization, industrialization, intelligence and project integration, and completed the study of overall design of Shenzhen Zhongshan River Crossing Link. An immersed tunnel with a combined steel shell and concrete composite structure is designed and the width of tunnel elements is from 46 to 55.5 m; Lingdingyang Bridge has been designed as a suspension bridge with a 1 666 m main span and two 270 m high main bridge towers. For West Island, a temporary enclosure caisson structure made of ultra large steel cylinders with a diameter of 28 m is designed to achieve a rapid artificial island formation. (2) Summarized the design and construction solutions related to combined steel shell and concrete structural immersed tunnel, the mix design, batching and concrete casting methods of high strength self compacting fluidized concrete, concrete quality check and inspection, design and construction of deep cement mixed (DCM) pile foundation for immersed tunnels, design and construction of large scale undersea dimensional transport interchange, flutter and wind stability design for super large span suspension bridge with monobox girders, and key techniques related to design and construction of offshore anchorage in deep sea. Furthermore, an equipment is developed and innovated for not only transport, also for installation of immersed tunnel elements to ensure the implementation of the project in an effective and economical way.     

Key Techniques for Construction of Sanyang Road Cross riverTunnel of Wuhan Rail Transit Line 7（武汉轨道交通7号线三阳路越江隧道施工关键技术）

The author focuse on the great challenges encountered during the tunneling process in the Wuhan Sanyang Road Tunnel, and the key techniques adopted to solve those problems. When tunneling in composite strata, engineers inevitably face problems such as inefficient excavation, excessive tool wear, excavation face instability and the risk of clogging. The TBM used in the project allows tool change under atmospheric pressure, which improves the efficiency of tool change and eliminated the risk of casualties during hyperbaric interventions. In terms of the tool wear and clogging, the authors propose technical solutions as follows: the optimization of the tool′s type and configuration, improvement of the central flushing system and chemical dissolution of clogging. The results indicate that through the countermeasures proposed, the tunneling efficiency can be improved effectively. They also reduce the cutter change frequency and eliminate the risk of TBM downtime. The technical achievements obtained in the construction of the Wuhan Sanyang Road Tunnel can provide technical reference for the construction of large diameter shield tunnels in composite strata in the future.     

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A high rank officer of Tianjin Toyota said recently that Toyota NBC V car, which represents the latest technology of Toyata specially designed for catering to Chinese market will be produced in Tianjin Toyota in 2002. The new model will be equipped with 1.3-litre or 1.5-litre VVT-I engine whose performance is much better than that of 8A engine installed in Xiali 2000 car. Both manual transmission and automatic transmission are available at user's option. Now the working shops for NBC V car are     

Characteristics of Methods on the Circulation of Used Vehicles

On Aug 29 2005, the Ministry of Commerce, together with other relevant government departments, issued the Methods and the new went into effect on Oct. The used vehicle market is regarded a potential section which can incentive consumption and increase tax income as well. But the market can hardly meet the requirement of the society. The critical reason behind this is the lack of related rules. The new policy is designed to meet the demand of post-WTO conditions. The 5 chapter, 37 article M…     

Construction Technologies for Tunnels in Special and  Complicated Geology of Lanzhou Chongqing Railway（兰渝铁路特殊复杂地质隧道修建技术）

Lanzhou Chongqing Railway is located in the uplift margin of the Tibetan Plateau, where the geological environment is very complicated and special. Based on numerical analysis and field tests, the physical and mechanical properties, micro structure, and complicated water related stability of the Tertiary sandstone are studied. A comprehensive dewatering system integrating deep surface wells and vacuum light well points in tunnel is used and the construction technique featured with advance reinforcement by horizontal jet grouting for the full face of aquiferous silty fine sand tunnels is invented to solve the problem of the Tertiary quick sand. In addition, the classification method for deformation potentiality in design and dynamic adjustment in construction of tunnels in high geostress soft rock is established, the deformation control technology combining active stress release and passive control according to the deformation mechanism is developed, an automatic real time monitoring system for operation is invented, and a complete technological system of design, construction, and operation management of soft rock tunnels is built. Moreover, the TBM equipment parameter design principles are put forward, the parallel lining and multi stage belt conveyor mucking system is researched, the phased ventilation technology is invented and thus the problem of safe and fast long distance construction by large diameter TBMs is solved. The technological achievements have filled in gaps and facilitated development of the tunnel construction technology.     

Reflections on Construction of Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor（对兴建渤海海峡跨海通道有关问题的思考）

The author discusses the necessity and urgency of constructing the Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor from the following aspects such as the increasing traffic volume, the convenience of the transportation after the corridor is constructed, and the regional benefit brought by the corridor. As for the timing of the construction of the sea crossing corridor, the author thinks that as long as the national economic situation permits and relevant conditions are basically available, the preliminary work should be carried out as soon as possible so as to promote the early commencement of the construction. Regarding the proposal of building another coastal national highway/high speed railway along the Bohai Bay coast, the author puts forward his viewpoints. In the aspect of construction risks, the author thinks that the geological risks in the construction of the Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor are very difficult to be dealt with; therefore, strict and detailed risk assessment should be carried out, and effective safety measures should be taken to mitigate the risks. The author also briefly describes the technological advantages of the tunnel proposal selected for the Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor, and briefly analyzes some key technological issues in the tunnel construction. The author describes the construction scheme and construction period estimation for the sea crossing corridor in details. The author makes the following proposal are given: (1)the hard rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) assisted by the drilling and blasting method should be used for the construction of the long sea crossing tunnel of Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor; (2) a parallel service tunnel shall be arranged between the twin main tunnel tubes; (3) in Proposal 2, the diameters of the twin main tunnel tubes and the service tunnel should be 8.0 m and 55 m, respectively. The proposal has two optional solutions: Solution 1: The service tunnel ( 55 m) located between the main tunnel tubes will be constructed first; for the main tunnel tubes, the disassembled TBMs ( 8 m) and the backup gantries are assembled for tunneling after arriving at the main tunnel tubes through the service tunnel and the cross passage; Solution 2 (alternative): Tunneling with  55 m TBM is carried out; the  55 m TBM will be dismantled to pass through the cross passage, and then be re assembled after arriving at the main tunnel; the start section (180 m) of main tunnel tube will be formed by  55 m TBM before it is enlarged to  8 m by drilling and blasting method; or the cross passage is enlarged to a large curved space to allow the 5.5 m TBM passing throught without disassembly. Comparison and contrast will be made and the preferred solution will be adopted. According to the rough estimation on the construction period of the 125 km long sea crossing tunnel, the total construction period of "completed tunnel" will be about 19 years (including 5 years of detailed offshore investigation) in Solution 1.     

Analysis on the Auto Production and Sales In April 2001

Compared with last month, April is the golden time for auto industry. In April, auto production and sales rose by a wide margin over the same period of last year. Information from the CAAM shows that in April 236,048 automobiles rolled of the production line, 30.90% up over the last month. According to the relevant statistics, the accumulated production (of January to April, the same below) was 787,241     

Auto Importation and Its Administration in China

Ⅰ. The Import of Motor Vehicles through General Trade and the Adminis-tration (Ⅰ). Procedures In order to adjust the domestic market, the gov-ernment imports a certain number of passenger cars each year according to a unified plan in a bid to satisfy market demand. This is the major channel for import-     

An Analysis of the Motorcycle Industry during the Tenth-Five-Year-Plan Period

1 Demand forecast of the motorcycle market It is forecasted that the market demand formotorcycle will be 12 million-13 million units by 2005. Within a certain period of time in the future, the demand for motorcycles will assume a wild increase. The market competition will shift from mere price war to the product quality, cost, varieties (especially the environmentally friendly ones), brand and after-sales service. Over the past decade, a good part of medium and big cities as well as coastal opening areas have     

Application Technology of Spray applied Waterproofing in  Unloading Tunnel of an LNG Receiving Terminal（液化天然气接收站LNG工艺隧道喷膜防水应用技术）

The application of a spray applied waterproof membrane in the case of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) unloading line tunnel constructed via the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) is described. The waterproof standards for the LNG unloading line tunnel are stricter than those for regular tunnels based on the consideration of safety and environmental protection during operation. A double layer waterproofing system including radial grouting, systematic drainage facilities, an EVA sheet membrane, a spray applied acrylate waterproof membrane and other waterproofing and drainage facilities are designed based upon comparisons among several possible waterproofing solutions. The application results and consequential observations prove that the outcome of this waterproof system is satisfactory. The important issues for the successful application of the sprayed membrane in this case are summarized, including a reasonable design for the waterproofing system, performance of the sprayed membrane, proper training for the operators, adequate preparations, careful execution, and complete quality control and acceptance. The successful application of the spray applied acrylate waterproof membrane combined with other waterproofing and drainage facilities in this case has been demonstrated according to the inspection results and provides alternative solutions to improve the waterproof quality of similar tunnels under high standards.     

What kind of commercial vehicles are most needed in China

Commercial vehicles, in particular heavy trucks, are the main logistics tool of the world. In China, highway cargo transportation is accounting for around 70 percent of the total. But the logistics cost is nearly one time higher than in the advanced count…     

Experimental Study on Damage Assessment of Concrete T-beam Bridges

The　effect　of　damaged　transverse　connection　of　diaphragm　beams　on　the　bearing　capacity　of　prefabricated　concrete　T?beam　bridges　was　studied　through　model　experiment　and　finite　element　analysis　On　the　basis　of　standard　drawing　of　16　m　T?beam　bridge,a　refabricated　concrete　T?beam　bridge　model　on　the　scale　of　1　to　4　was　designed　by　using　of　welding　steel　plate　The　impacts　of　different　condition　on　transverse　load　distribution　were　discussed　The　result　shows　that　(1)　flange　connection　has　little　impact　on　the　transverse　load　distribution　when　the　diaphragm　beams　are　connected　reliably;　(2)　the　damage　of　transverse　connections　has　much　influence　on　the　transverse　load　distribution　of　adjacent　girders　but　it　has　little　effect　on　the　girders　apart　from　them;　(3)　if　a　certain　transverse　connection　is　damaged　entirely　except　for　that　of　the　end　diaphragm　beams,the　load　distribution　would　not　degenerate　to　the　conditions　determined　by　the　flange　connection　because　of　the　advantageous　effects　of　the　other　diaphragm　beams;　(4)　only　when　the　bilateral　diaphragms　of　one　beam　are　damaged　at　the　same　time,the　lateral　load　distribution　will　degenerate　to　the　conditions　determined　by　the　flange　connection     

Research on Heat Transfer Model of Asphalt Pavements Subjected to Microwave Heating Recycling

In　order　to　assess　temperature　field　in　microwave　heating　for　recycling　asphalt　pavements,a　2D　mathematic　heat　transfer　model　was　developed　based　on　Fourier　heat　transfer　theory　The　microwave　internal　heat?generation　was　researched　by　using　surface　field　of　pyramidal　horn　replacing　approximate　radiation　field　In　addition,the　boundary　conditions　were　built　and　normalization　processing　was　implemented　The　control　volume　based　finite　differential　method　(CV-BDM)　was　used　to　establish　the　implicit　discrete　scheme　of　the　conservation equations,and　the　numerical　value　simulation　was　employed　By　continuous　or　intermittent　 radiation　heating　technique,a　microwave　heating　experimental　system　at　2　145　GHz　was　carried　out　to　investigate　temperature　variation　characteristics　of　asphalt　pavements　along　with　heating　time　The　result　shows　that　(1)　the　increase　of　temperature　of　asphalt　mixture　during　microwave　heating　is　obviously　nonlinear,the　temperature　rises　slowly　in　the　initial　stage　of　the　heating　but　increases　rapidly　in　the　late　heating　period;　(2)　the　temperature　distribution　is　non-uniform　that　the　temperature　in　central　area　of　the　surface　is　higher　while　it　is　lower　on　edge;　(3)　the　uniformity　of　temperature　within　asphalt　mixtures　can　be　improved　by　using　intermittent　heating　technique,and　the　heating　time　must　be　reasonable　The　simulation　results　are　in　preferable　agreement　with　the　experiment     

SUGGESTIONS ON DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF CHINA AUTO INDUSTRY

Ⅰ. Optimum protection issues after resuming the GATT After resuming the GATT, it is necessary to protect the weak auto industry of China. Of course, the protection is not our destination, but striving for the time to develop further.