Bilgin N., Copur H., Balci C. Mechanical Excavation in Mining and Civil Industries

CRC Press, 2013. — 378 p.AuthorsSite Investigations for Mechanized Excavation Projects
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Rocks, Soils, and Coals
Rock-Cutting Tools and Theories
Laboratory Rock-Cutting Tests
Wear of Cutting Tools
Roadheaders
Impact Hammers
Hard Rock TBMs
Soft Ground Tunnel Boring Machines
Microtunnel Boring Machines and Jacking Forces
Shaft and Raise Boring Machines
Large-Diameter Drill Rigs
Mechanical Excavation in Coal Mines
Chain Saw Machines
Emerging Mechanical Excavation Technologies