Change #33
Accepted by sd on 2026-09-16 03:17. It is live on the pages below; each page's History tab shows the resulting revision.
Change #33 · Deepen the tunnel boring machine bill of materials: hydraulics, cutterhead tools and wear parts, tail seal, gantry services, electrical, plus the soil conditioning, grout, compressed air and water systems accepted
New: Hex Bolt tbm-hex-bolt
- Created Hex Bolt (part): "High-strength hex bolt, M12 to M36, used throughout the shield, gantry and equipment mounts."
New: Heavy Structural Bolt tbm-heavy-bolt
- Created Heavy Structural Bolt (part): "M42 to M72 bolt in the cutterhead, main bearing and articulation joints."
New: Hex Nut tbm-hex-nut
- Created Hex Nut (part): "Heavy hex or nyloc nut mating the bolts."
New: Washer tbm-washer
- Created Washer (part): "Hardened flat or spring washer."
New: Cable Tie & Clamp tbm-cable-tie
- Created Cable Tie & Clamp (part): "Tie, saddle clamp or cleat securing cables, hoses and pipes to the structure."
New: Insulated Wire (cut length) tbm-wire
- Created Insulated Wire (cut length) (part): "One cut-to-length control or signal conductor, terminated at both ends."
New: Crimp Terminal tbm-crimp-terminal
- Created Crimp Terminal (part): "Ferrule or ring terminal crimped to a wire end."
New: Power Cable Run tbm-power-cable
- Created Power Cable Run (part): "One run of HV or LV power cable between switchgear, drives and motors."
New: Cable Tray Section tbm-cable-tray
- Created Cable Tray Section (part): "Galvanised tray or ladder section carrying cables along shield and gantry."
New: Junction Box tbm-junction-box
- Created Junction Box (part): "IP66 enclosure with terminals and glands for a group of circuits."
New: PLC I/O Module tbm-plc-io
- Created PLC I/O Module (part): "Remote input/output module on the machine fieldbus."
New: Process Sensor tbm-sensor
- Created Process Sensor (part): "Pressure, displacement, temperature, flow, inclination or gas sensor feeding the PLC."
New: Tunnel Light Fitting tbm-light
- Created Tunnel Light Fitting (part): "LED luminaire in the shield or on the gantry."
New: CCTV Camera tbm-camera
- Created CCTV Camera (part): "Camera monitoring the erector, conveyor or gantry."
New: Gas Detector tbm-gas-detector
- Created Gas Detector (part): "Methane, oxygen, CO or H2S detector head."
New: Emergency Stop Station tbm-emergency-stop
- Created Emergency Stop Station (part): "Mushroom-head stop button with lamp on a stanchion or panel."
New: Fuse & Breaker tbm-fuse
- Created Fuse & Breaker (part): "Fuse or miniature circuit breaker protecting one circuit."
New: Hydraulic Hose Assembly tbm-hydraulic-hose
- Created Hydraulic Hose Assembly (part): "Spiral-wire hose with crimped fittings, one run in the hydraulic system."
New: Hydraulic Fitting tbm-hose-fitting
- Created Hydraulic Fitting (part): "SAE flange, ORFS or DIN fitting, adapter or elbow."
New: Hydraulic Steel Pipe tbm-hydraulic-pipe
- Created Hydraulic Steel Pipe (part): "Welded or flanged steel pipe run between power pack and consumers."
New: Hydraulic Valve tbm-hydraulic-valve
- Created Hydraulic Valve (part): "Directional, proportional, check, relief or counterbalance valve outside the main valve bank."
New: Valve Manifold Block tbm-manifold
- Created Valve Manifold Block (part): "Machined block carrying a group of cartridge valves."
New: Hydraulic Accumulator tbm-accumulator
- Created Hydraulic Accumulator (part): "Piston or bladder accumulator for thrust and articulation circuits."
New: Hydraulic Filter tbm-hydraulic-filter
- Created Hydraulic Filter (part): "Pressure, return or offline filter housing and element."
New: Cylinder Seal Kit tbm-cylinder-seal-kit
- Created Cylinder Seal Kit (part): "Rod seal, buffer seal, wiper, piston seal and wear rings for one cylinder."
New: Cylinder Stroke Sensor tbm-stroke-sensor
- Created Cylinder Stroke Sensor (part): "Magnetostrictive sensor inside a thrust or articulation cylinder."
New: Scraper Tool tbm-scraper
- Created Scraper Tool (part): "Carbide-tipped scraper bolted to the cutting wheel face."
New: Bucket Lip tbm-bucket-lip
- Created Bucket Lip (part): "Hardened lip on a muck bucket opening of the cutting wheel."
New: Wear Plate tbm-wear-plate
- Created Wear Plate (part): "Replaceable hardfaced plate protecting the cutting wheel structure and rim."
New: Cutter Housing Bolt tbm-cutter-housing-bolt
- Created Cutter Housing Bolt (part): "Bolt clamping a disc cutter housing and wedge lock."
New: Ring Gear & Bearing Bolt tbm-ring-gear-bolt
- Created Ring Gear & Bearing Bolt (part): "Large bolt fastening the ring gear and main bearing to the cutterhead and shield."
New: Foam Injection Nozzle tbm-foam-nozzle
- Created Foam Injection Nozzle (part): "Nozzle in the cutting wheel face injecting conditioning foam into the excavated soil."
New: Rotary Union tbm-rotary-joint
- Created Rotary Union (part): "Multi-passage rotary joint feeding foam, water and grease into the rotating cutterhead."
New: Copy Cutter tbm-copy-cutter
- Created Copy Cutter (part): "Hydraulically extended cutter that enlarges the bore in curves."
New: Grease Line & Fitting tbm-cutter-lubrication
- Created Grease Line & Fitting (part): "Grease line and fitting of the main bearing and seal lubrication system."
New: Tail Seal Brush tbm-brush
- Created Tail Seal Brush (part): "One wire brush element of the multi-row tail seal."
New: Tail Seal Grease Port tbm-grease-injection
- Created Tail Seal Grease Port (part): "Grease injection port and line into the tail seal chambers."
New: Grout Injection Line tbm-grout-line
- Created Grout Injection Line (part): "Steel pipe through the tail skin with valve and cleaning port for backfill grout."
New: Shield Port & Cover tbm-shield-port
- Created Shield Port & Cover (part): "Access, probe or injection port through the shield skin with bolted cover."
New: Bulkhead Penetration tbm-bulkhead-fitting
- Created Bulkhead Penetration (part): "Sealed penetration for a cable, pipe or hose through the pressure bulkhead."
New: Chamber Agitator tbm-agitator
- Created Chamber Agitator (part): "Mixing arm in the excavation chamber keeping conditioned soil flowing."
New: Earth Pressure Sensor tbm-earth-pressure-sensor
- Created Earth Pressure Sensor (part): "Pressure cell in the bulkhead measuring support pressure in the excavation chamber."
New: Walkway & Platform Plate tbm-walkway
- Created Walkway & Platform Plate (part): "Grating or plate walkway section inside the shield or on the gantry."
New: Handrail Section tbm-handrail
- Created Handrail Section (part): "Tubular handrail section with posts."
New: Screw Discharge Gate tbm-screw-gate
- Created Screw Discharge Gate (part): "Hydraulic guillotine gate at the screw conveyor outlet."
New: Belt Idler Roller tbm-belt-idler
- Created Belt Idler Roller (part): "Carrying or return roller of the spoil belt conveyor."
New: Conveyor Frame Section tbm-belt-frame
- Created Conveyor Frame Section (part): "Stringer and cross-frame section supporting the belt conveyor."
New: Belt Cleaner & Skirt tbm-belt-scraper
- Created Belt Cleaner & Skirt (part): "Scraper blade or skirt rubber along the belt."
New: Belt Scale & Speed Sensor tbm-belt-scale
- Created Belt Scale & Speed Sensor (part): "Weighing frame and speed sensor measuring extracted spoil."
New: Segment Feeder tbm-segment-feeder
- Created Segment Feeder (part): "Hydraulic conveyor and crane carrying precast segments from the gantry to the erector."
New: Segment Crane tbm-segment-crane
- Created Segment Crane (part): "Overhead crane on the gantry lifting segments off the supply train."
New: Segment Bolting Tool tbm-erector-bolt-drill
- Created Segment Bolting Tool (part): "Torque tool for the segment connection bolts."
New: Gantry Rail Section tbm-gantry-rail
- Created Gantry Rail Section (part): "Rail section on which the trailing gantry rolls over the lining invert."
New: Service Pipe Section tbm-service-pipe
- Created Service Pipe Section (part): "Flanged pipe section of the water, air, grout or bentonite line along the gantry."
New: Pipe Flange & Gasket tbm-pipe-flange
- Created Pipe Flange & Gasket (part): "Flange pair with gasket and bolts joining two pipe sections."
New: Ventilation Duct Section tbm-ventilation-duct
- Created Ventilation Duct Section (part): "Flexible or rigid duct section with cassette carrying fresh air to the face."
New: Ventilation Fan tbm-vent-fan
- Created Ventilation Fan (part): "Axial booster fan on the gantry."
New: Dust Scrubber tbm-dust-scrubber
- Created Dust Scrubber (part): "Wet scrubber cleaning the air returning from the face."
New: Stair & Ladder tbm-gantry-stair
- Created Stair & Ladder (part): "Access stair or ladder between gantry decks."
New: HV Cable Reel tbm-cable-reel
- Created HV Cable Reel (part): "Motorised reel paying out the trailing high-voltage cable."
New: Hose Reel tbm-water-hose-reel
- Created Hose Reel (part): "Reel for the trailing water or air supply hose."
New: Refuge Chamber tbm-refuge-chamber
- Created Refuge Chamber (part): "Sealed rescue chamber with breathing air for the crew."
New: Workshop & Store Container tbm-workshop-container
- Created Workshop & Store Container (part): "Container on the gantry holding tools, spares and consumables."
New: Crew Room & Toilet tbm-mess-room
- Created Crew Room & Toilet (part): "Crew break room and toilet module on the gantry."
New: Fire Suppression Unit tbm-fire-suppression
- Created Fire Suppression Unit (part): "Detection and extinguishing system for the transformer, drives and hydraulics."
New: Foam Generator tbm-foam-generator
- Created Foam Generator (part): "Mixing unit combining surfactant, water and compressed air into conditioning foam."
New: Dosing Pump tbm-dosing-pump
- Created Dosing Pump (part): "Metering pump for surfactant, polymer or bentonite."
New: Conditioning Agent Tank tbm-conditioning-tank
- Created Conditioning Agent Tank (part): "Tank for surfactant concentrate, polymer or bentonite slurry."
New: Flow Meter tbm-flow-meter
- Created Flow Meter (part): "Electromagnetic flow meter on a foam, water or grout line."
New: Soil Conditioning System tbm-soil-conditioning
- Created Soil Conditioning System (assembly): "Foam, polymer and bentonite plant that conditions the excavated soil so the EPB chamber holds pressure and the screw conveyor extracts it."
- Added tbm-foam-generator × 8
- Added tbm-dosing-pump × 10
- Added tbm-conditioning-tank × 4
- Added tbm-flow-meter × 22
- Added tbm-hydraulic-valve × 40
- Added tbm-service-pipe × 60
- Added tbm-pipe-flange × 70
- Added tbm-hose-fitting × 120
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 200
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 200
New: Grout Pump tbm-grout-pump
- Created Grout Pump (part): "Piston pump injecting two-component backfill grout behind the segments."
New: Grout & Accelerator Tank tbm-grout-tank
- Created Grout & Accelerator Tank (part): "Agitated tank holding grout component A or accelerator B."
New: Grout Mixing Head tbm-grout-mixer
- Created Grout Mixing Head (part): "Static mixer where components A and B meet just before injection."
New: Backfill Grout System tbm-grout-system
- Created Backfill Grout System (assembly): "Tanks, pumps, lines and injection ports that fill the annular gap behind the lining as the machine advances."
- Added tbm-grout-pump × 4
- Added tbm-grout-tank × 4
- Added tbm-grout-mixer × 6
- Added tbm-flow-meter × 8
- Added tbm-service-pipe × 80
- Added tbm-pipe-flange × 90
- Added tbm-hydraulic-valve × 24
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 160
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 160
New: Man Lock tbm-man-lock
- Created Man Lock (part): "Two-chamber air lock through the bulkhead for compressed-air interventions at the face."
New: Air Compressor tbm-air-compressor
- Created Air Compressor (part): "Screw compressor supplying the chamber pressure and pneumatic tools."
New: Air Receiver tbm-air-receiver
- Created Air Receiver (part): "Pressure vessel buffering compressed air."
New: Air Pressure Regulation Valve tbm-air-regulation-valve
- Created Air Pressure Regulation Valve (part): "Control valve holding the excavation chamber air pressure."
New: Compressed Air & Man Lock tbm-compressed-air
- Created Compressed Air & Man Lock (assembly): "Compressors, receivers, regulation and the man lock for pressurised access to the cutterhead."
- Added tbm-man-lock × 1
- Added tbm-air-compressor × 2
- Added tbm-air-receiver × 2
- Added tbm-air-regulation-valve × 6
- Added tbm-service-pipe × 40
- Added tbm-pipe-flange × 44
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 120
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 120
New: Dewatering Pump tbm-dewatering-pump
- Created Dewatering Pump (part): "Submersible pump in the invert sump."
New: Industrial Water Tank tbm-water-tank
- Created Industrial Water Tank (part): "Tank buffering cooling and process water."
New: Cooling Heat Exchanger tbm-heat-exchanger
- Created Cooling Heat Exchanger (part): "Plate heat exchanger cooling the drives, transformer and hydraulic oil."
New: Water & Cooling System tbm-water-system
- Created Water & Cooling System (assembly): "Industrial water supply, cooling circuits for drives and hydraulics, and dewatering."
- Added tbm-dewatering-pump × 4
- Added tbm-water-tank × 2
- Added tbm-heat-exchanger × 6
- Added tbm-flow-meter × 10
- Added tbm-service-pipe × 120
- Added tbm-pipe-flange × 130
- Added tbm-hydraulic-valve × 40
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 200
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 200
New: Probe Drilling Rig tbm-probe-drill
- Created Probe Drilling Rig (part): "Drill rig on the shield for ground probing and grouting ahead of the face."
Hydraulic Power Pack tbm-hydraulic-power
- Added tbm-hydraulic-hose × 620
- Added tbm-hose-fitting × 1400
- Added tbm-hydraulic-pipe × 180
- Added tbm-hydraulic-valve × 140
- Added tbm-manifold × 18
- Added tbm-accumulator × 6
- Added tbm-hydraulic-filter × 12
- Added Pressure Sensor × 48
- Added O-Ring Set × 220
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 900
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 600
- Added tbm-washer × 600
- Added tbm-cable-tie × 400
Cutterhead tbm-cutterhead
- Added tbm-scraper × 160
- Added tbm-bucket-lip × 40
- Added tbm-wear-plate × 220
- Added tbm-cutter-housing-bolt × 608: "16 per disc cutter"
- Added tbm-ring-gear-bolt × 320
- Added tbm-foam-nozzle × 12
- Added tbm-rotary-joint × 1
- Added tbm-copy-cutter × 2
- Added tbm-cutter-lubrication × 60
- Added tbm-heavy-bolt × 240: "drive and gearbox mounts"
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 600
- Added tbm-washer × 600
Shield tbm-shield
- Added tbm-brush × 640: "three rows"
- Added tbm-grease-injection × 24
- Added tbm-grout-line × 12
- Added tbm-shield-port × 20
- Added tbm-bulkhead-fitting × 90
- Added tbm-agitator × 4
- Added tbm-earth-pressure-sensor × 8
- Added tbm-walkway × 40
- Added tbm-handrail × 30
- Added tbm-cylinder-seal-kit × 8: "articulation cylinders"
- Added tbm-stroke-sensor × 8
- Added tbm-heavy-bolt × 180: "articulation joint"
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 700
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 500
- Added tbm-washer × 500
Thrust & Gripper System tbm-thrust-system
- Added tbm-cylinder-seal-kit × 21
- Added tbm-stroke-sensor × 19
- Added tbm-hydraulic-hose × 60
- Added tbm-hose-fitting × 120
- Added tbm-heavy-bolt × 152
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 152
Muck Removal System tbm-muck-removal
- Added tbm-screw-gate × 2
- Added tbm-belt-idler × 180
- Added tbm-belt-frame × 45
- Added tbm-belt-scraper × 12
- Added tbm-belt-scale × 1
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 900
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 900
Segment Erector tbm-segment-erector
- Added tbm-segment-feeder × 1
- Added tbm-segment-crane × 1
- Added tbm-erector-bolt-drill × 2
- Added tbm-cylinder-seal-kit × 4
- Added tbm-hydraulic-hose × 40
- Added tbm-hose-fitting × 90
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 240
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 240
Trailing Gantry tbm-trailing-gantry
- Added tbm-gantry-rail × 60
- Added tbm-service-pipe × 320
- Added tbm-pipe-flange × 340
- Added tbm-ventilation-duct × 90
- Added tbm-vent-fan × 2
- Added tbm-dust-scrubber × 1
- Added tbm-walkway × 260
- Added tbm-handrail × 180
- Added tbm-gantry-stair × 14
- Added tbm-cable-reel × 1
- Added tbm-water-hose-reel × 2
- Added tbm-refuge-chamber × 1
- Added tbm-workshop-container × 2
- Added tbm-mess-room × 1
- Added tbm-fire-suppression × 3
- Added tbm-cable-tray × 240
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 3200
- Added tbm-hex-nut × 3200
- Added tbm-washer × 3200
Electrical System tbm-electrical
- Added tbm-wire × 4200
- Added tbm-crimp-terminal × 8400: "two per wire"
- Added Connector × 520
- Added tbm-power-cable × 140
- Added tbm-junction-box × 80
- Added tbm-plc-io × 64
- Added tbm-sensor × 220
- Added tbm-light × 130
- Added tbm-camera × 22
- Added tbm-gas-detector × 12
- Added tbm-emergency-stop × 40
- Added tbm-fuse × 260
- Added tbm-cable-tie × 2400
- Added tbm-hex-bolt × 400
Tunnel Boring Machine tunnel-boring-machine
- Added tbm-soil-conditioning × 1
- Added tbm-grout-system × 1
- Added tbm-compressed-air × 1
- Added tbm-water-system × 1
- Added tbm-probe-drill × 1
Machine findings
- Trailing Gantry: 22 direct children (dominant function: Connect electrically) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Shield: 20 direct children (dominant function: Protect or enclose) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Cutterhead: 19 direct children (dominant function: Guide motion) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Electrical System: 19 direct children (dominant function: Connect electrically) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Hydraulic Power Pack: 18 direct children (dominant function: Convert energy) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Tunnel Boring Machine: 15 direct children (dominant function: Convert energy) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Segment Erector: 13 direct children (dominant function: Fasten or join) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Muck Removal System: 10 direct children (dominant function: Fasten or join) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Thrust & Gripper System: 10 direct children (dominant function: Communicate signal) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Soil Conditioning System: 10 direct children (dominant function: Fasten or join) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Backfill Grout System: 9 direct children (dominant function: Fasten or join) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Water & Cooling System: 9 direct children (dominant function: Manage heat) — worth checking for integration or standardization
- Tunnel Boring Machine functions after this change: Connect electrically, Fasten or join, Store energy