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Experts in tunneling with
Tunnel Boring Machines
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EUROHINCA
Europea de Hincas Teledirigidas, S.A., EUROHINCA, was incorporated in 1996 for the execution
of pipelines using the pipe jacking technique with tunnel boring machines. Since then, Eurohinca
succeeded i n more t h a n 1 2 0 projects completing m o r e t h a n 4 0 kilometers o f
t u n n e l s . EUROHINCA is t h e Spanish microtunneling market leader and one of the better
equipped tunneling contractors in Europe.
EUROHINCA employs highly specialized personnel and owns 8 Tunnel Boring Machines (7 made
by the German manufacturer Herrenknecht) with different diameter and operating principles to
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be able to complete a large variety of underground applications. EUROHINCA has gained a wide
experience in the execution of tunnels in difficult ground conditions, operating its TBM’s and
rental equipment.
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ADVANTAGES OF TRENCHLES TECHNOLOGY
TUNNELS + TRENCH TBM + MINING

 Less effect on existing services.  Increased security for workers.
 Lower environmental impact. (Works inside a shield)
 Minimizes spoil and waste  Less risk of surface settlements.
generated. Excavation Front is supported).
 Compact installation.  Higher outputs. Minor delays.
 Reduced impact on ground water level.
Guidance System. Position and tendencies of the T.B.M. Guidance System. Selection ring program
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
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 SEWER AND WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS. COLLECTORS.
 CROSSINGS UNDER EXISTING SERVICES
(roads, streets, railways, rivers, airport runways, golf courses, etc. )
 SEA OUTFALLS. WATER RELEASE OR INTAKE.
 TUNNELS WITH TUNNEL BORING MACHINES.
 UNDERGROUND CORRIDORS.
 GAS AND OIL PIPELINES. DRAINAGE AND EVACUATION SYSTEMS.
 PIPE ARCHING FOR ROAD OR RAILWAY CROSSINGS.
 STEEL PRESSURE PIPES.
 WATER INTAKE AND RELEASE FOR FISH FARM OR DESALINATION PLANTS.
 WATER WASTE PIPE AND INTAKES IN RESERVOIR DAM.
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Launch shaft in pipe jacking outfall. A Coruña Road crossing with pipe jacking
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CLOSE FACE TUNNEL BORING MACHINES
EPB SHIELDS
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The EPB Shields (Earth Pressure Balance) are TBM machines that support the tunnel face with
the pressure applied by the excavated soil located inside the excavation chamber; the controlled
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extraction of the soil from the excavation chamber by means of a variable speed auger allows
the adjustment of the pressure applied to the tunnel face.
The excavated material is transported to the launching shaft by conveyor belts or muck wagons.
The EPB Shields were initially designed to bore soft, cohesive ground, (mainly clay), but with the
use of foam and polymers it is possible to bore other type of soils as sand or even rock.
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EPB control panel
Back up of EPB Assembling an EPB machine in the launching shaft

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CLOSE FACE TUNNEL BORING MACHINES
HIDROSHIELDS
The TBM mix shield, or hydro shield, supports the tunnel face by the pressure of the bentonite
suspensions injected in the excavating chamber and mixed with the excavated material.
This mixture is crushed in the excavation chamber and is evacuated by hydraulic pumps to the
launch shaft where a separation plant separates the excavated material from the bentonite
suspension.
The Hydro shield TBM can be used in almost all type of grounds, and performs well in sand,
rock, under ground water level (Sea outfalls) and it is specially indicated for small diameters.
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Hydro shield machine in port after an outfall drive Breakthrough of Hydro shield in reception shaft
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Hydro shield control panel mounted in launch shaft Separation plant on launch shaft
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OPEN FACE TUNNEL BORING MACHINES
OPEN SHIELDS-ROADHEADERSOREXCAVATORS
Open face shields allow a visual contact to tunnel face. The front is excavated by powerful
road headers or excavators. The extraction of the excavated material is made by muck wagons
pushed by locomotives or winches.
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Ii is an economic and optimal solution for non urban areas with cohesive soils and above ground
water level.
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Road header in open shield Front face in an excavator open shield
TBM CHOICE
A detailed and comprehensive geotechnical study (including ground investigation, ground water
level, type of soil, resistance to simple compression, rock abrasively, etc. ..) is the basis for the
selection of the appropriate TBM equipment and tunnel excavation method.
With complete information it is possible to define the most suitable TBM, cutter head
configuration and tools, characteristics of the lining, the alignment of the tunnel, and also, if
necessary, preventive measures to be taken, monitoring systems, etc..
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Range of ground per TBM Rock tunnel face

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TUNNEL LINING
Two types of lining are typically employed in micro tunneling:
SEGMENTALLINING
Precast concrete elements that are installed inside
the tail skin shield of the TBM, building a complete
ring that constitutes the final tunnel lining.
The thrust of the machine is made on the last ring

installed: this allows to excavate great lengths and
curved tunnels alignment.
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Segments in the Back up of the T.B.M. Last lining ring in the reception shaft
PIPEJACKING
Prefabricated pipes (concrete, steel, etc..) that form

the lining of the tunnel and are installed and pushed
from the launch shaft pushing forward the TBM to
the ending shaft.
To reduce the friction between the pipe and the

ground during the jacking phase bentonite is
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injected in the overcut. Intermediate jacking

stations are necessary for long distances.
Jacking frame in launching Shaft

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Bentonite injection points in a pipe jacking tunnel Downloading a jacking pipe

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Arespacochaga y Felipe, Fax: (+34) 91 423 75 01
12. 28370 Madrid info@eurohinca.com
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Experts in tunneling with

Tunnel Boring Machines

SEA & DAM OUTFALLS

TUNNELS + TRENCH TBM + MINING

Tel. (+34) 91 871 65 36

CLOSE FACE TUNNEL BORING MACHINES

EPB control panel

Back up of EPB Assembling an EPB machine in the launching shaft

Tel. (+34) 91 871 65 36

OPEN FACE TUNNEL BORING MACHINES

Road header in open shield Front face in an excavator open shield

Range of ground per TBM Rock tunnel face

The thrust of the machine is made on the last ring

Tel. (+34) 91 871 65 36

Prefabricated pipes (concrete, steel, etc..) that form

To reduce the friction between the pipe and the

injected in the overcut. Intermediate jacking

Jacking frame in launching Shaft

Bentonite injection points in a pipe jacking tunnel Downloading a jacking pipe

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