Ebrahim Farrokh - Amirkabir University of Technology

Educational Records

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Degree/Major

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Graduation Date

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PhD

Pennsylvania State University

State College

USA

2013

Supervised PhD Theses

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Mining method selection considering sustainable development criteria

Farshad Saki & Ebrahim Farrokh

January 2023

Supervised MSc Theses

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Thesis title

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1

Comparison between existing models of roadheaders bits cutting forces estimation with dynamic model

Mehdi Heydari & Ebrahim Farrokh

February 2024

2

Estimation of penetration rate of EPB TBM using intelligent methods

Aida Ameli Qamsar & Ebrahim Farrokh

February 2024

3

Comparative study of the results of existing models and numerical modeling for the forces applied to conventional TBM cutting tools in soft grounds

Mohammad Matin Rouhani & Ebrahim Farrokh

September 2023

4

Investigation of factors affecting the amount of cutterhead torque based on operator data and large-scale tests

Seyed Jalil Araghi & Ebrahim Farrokh

September 2023

5

Investigation and Calibration of the RHT Material Model for one rock sample

Hooman Rouhani & Ebrahim Farrokh

August 2023

6

Studying the relationship between the tip shape of the disc cutters and linear cutting forces using numerical simulation modeling

Shahin Fattahi Dehkaboodi & Ebrahim Farrokh

March 2023

7

Design and temporary maintenance of urban ditches with three-dimensional modeling

Zahra Jalali Chi & Ebrahim Farrokh

November 2022

8

A study on the design and economy of the fiber reinforced concrete in mechanized tunneling

Zabihullah Fayazi & Ebrahim Farrokh

October 2022

9

TBM tunneling face pressure evaluation on the basis of serviceability limit state

Mostafa Tarafrava & Ebrahim Farrokh

January 2022

10

Optimization the distance between the ventilation duct and fan

Abolfazl Kamrani & Ebrahim Farrokh

October 2021

11

Introduction of a new model for performance prediction of mechanized excavation machine in GLAS water conveyance tunnel

Milad Ameri & Ebrahim Farrokh

September 2021

12

A numerical study of the ability of the pre-consolidation methods to cross the weakly zones of the road tunnels, Case study: Tehran - North Freeway

Reza Alipourazar & Ebrahim Farrokh

February 2021

Books

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Title

Author(s)

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publication date

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Portal Records

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Face pressure evaluation and control in TBM tunneling

Ebrahim Farrokh

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

March 2021

1

Journal Papers

Portal Records

1

Shahin Fattahi Dehkaboodi, Ebrahim Farrokh, Davood Lotfi, "Study of the effect of penetration depth and disc speed on cutting forces using LS-DYNA simulations", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, December 2023 Vol. 0, Num. 0, Page 1-18, December 2023,

2

Young Jin Shin, Ebrahim Farrokh, Jaehoon Jung, Jaewon Lee, Hanbyul Kang, "A study of rotary cutting machine (RCM) performance on Korean Granite", ENGINEERING COMPUTATIONS, December 2023 Vol. 0, Num. 0, Page 1-35, December 2023,

3

Dariush Mohammadi, Kourosh Shahriar, Parviz Maarefvand, Ebrahim Farrokh, "Discussion of cutterhead opening design for earth pressure balance machines (EPBMs)", PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS-GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, June 2023 Vol. 0, Num. 0, Page 1-15, June 2023,

4

Mostafa Tarafrava, Ebrahim Farrokh, "Estimation of the stability number and face pressure of the tunnel at the serviceability limit state based on the results of numerical modeling", Journal of Analytical and Numerical Methods in Mining Engineering, April 2023 Vol. 13, Num. 34, Page 27-39, April 2023,

5

Ebrahim Farrokh, "Slump value and consistency index relationship for the application of EPB TBMs", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, March 2023 Vol. 16, Num. 282, Page 1-10, March 2023,

6

Ebrahim Farrokh, Davood Lotfi, Rohullah Khorshid, "Lace design simulation for the layout optimization of rock cutterheads", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, January 2023 Vol. 16, Num. 123, Page 1-20, January 2023,

7

Shahin Fattahi Dehkaboodi, Ebrahim Farrokh, Vahhab Sarfarazi, "Investigating the effect of changing the depth of penetration, contact area and speed of the cutting disc on the forces acting on the cutting disc with a V-shaped edge", Journal of Rock Mechanics, December 2022 Vol. 6, Num. 3, Page 13-21, December 2022,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Design of cutterhead layout pattern for rock head micro-TBMs", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, August 2022 Vol. 15, Num. 1425, Page 1-14, August 2022,

9

Ebrahim Farrokh, "Using field data and operational constraints to maximize hard rock TBM penetration and advance rates", TUNNELLING AND UNDERGROUND SPACE TECHNOLOGY, April 2022 Vol. 125, Num. 104506, Page 1-18, April 2022,

10

Milad Ameri, Ebrahim Farrokh, Hamed Moladavoodi, "TBM penetration rate prediction using neural networks and neuro-fuzzy systems", Tunneling & Underground Space Engineering, January 2022 Vol. 10, Num. 1, Page 35-56, January 2022,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Layout design specifications of hard-rock TBM cutterheads at maximum cutter penetration and TBM advance", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, September 2021 Vol. 14, Num. 2049, Page 1-18, September 2021,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, Alireza Amiri, Asadollah Hasoomi, "Volume loss and face pressure evaluation in Tehran metro line 6, south extension", TUNNELLING AND UNDERGROUND SPACE TECHNOLOGY, July 2021 Vol. 116, Num. 104113, Page 1-16, July 2021,

13

Ebrahim Farrokh, "Cutter change time and cutter consumption for rock TBMs", TUNNELLING AND UNDERGROUND SPACE TECHNOLOGY, May 2021 Vol. 114, Num. 104000, Page 1-15, May 2021,

14

Ebrahim Farrokh, "Primary and secondary tools’ life evaluation for soft ground TBMs", BULLETIN OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT, April 2021 Vol. -, Num. 0, Page 1-19, April 2021,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Construction time optimization for large underground excavations", , March 2021 Vol. 15, Num. 49, Page 49-66, March 2021,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Uniformly distributed lace design for hard rock TBMs", TUNNELLING AND UNDERGROUND SPACE TECHNOLOGY, January 2021 Vol. 110, Num. 103829, Page 1-13, January 2021,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Lace Design Optimization for Hard Rock TBMs", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, December 2020 Vol. 0, Num. 0, Page 1-22, December 2020,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Optimum design of the peripheral cutters’ specification on the head profile for hard-rock TBMs", TUNNELLING AND UNDERGROUND SPACE TECHNOLOGY, October 2020 Vol. 107, Num. 1, Page 1-11, October 2020,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Force-Penetration Interaction Diagram for Hard Rock TBMs Performance Optimization", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, September 2020 Vol. 0, Num. 0, Page 0-0, September 2020,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Positioning the Peripheral Cutters in Hard Rock TBMs", Tunneling & Underground Space Engineering, September 2020 Vol. 9, Num. 3, Page 207-228, September 2020,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "A Study of Cutter Life and Its Influential Factors in Ghomrud Water Conveyance Tunnel", Tunneling & Underground Space Engineering, August 2020 Vol. 9, Num. 2, Page 163-181, August 2020,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "Face Pressure Evaluation in Serviceability Limit State", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, June 2020 Vol. 0, Num. 0, Page 0-0, June 2020,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "A study of various models used in the estimation of advance rates for hard rock TBMs", TUNNELLING AND UNDERGROUND SPACE TECHNOLOGY, March 2020 Vol. 97, Num. 103219, Page 1-14, March 2020,

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Ebrahim Farrokh, "TBM Tunneling Construction Time with Respect to Learning Phase Period and Normal Phase Period", Journal of Mining and Environment, March 2020 Vol. 0, Num. 0, Page 0-0, March 2020,

Conference Papers

Portal Records

1

Shahin Fattahi Dehkaboodi, Ebrahim Farrokh, "Investigating the effect of edge angle, penetration depth and speed on normal and rolling forces in V-edge discs ", 11th Iranian Mining Engineering Conference & 7th International Mine & Mining Industries Congress, February 2023

2

Hanan Samadi, Ebrahim Farrokh, "Prediction of compressive strength of concrete using Adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system ", 7th international conference on civil, structural, and seismic engineering, May 2022

3

Hooman Rouhani, Ebrahim Farrokh, "Study of methods of EPB TBMs torque calculation in mixed face conditions ", 8th Iranian Rock Mechanics Conference, May 2022

4

Hanan Samadi, Jafar Hassanpour, Ebrahim Farrokh, "Maximum Surface Settlement Prediction in EPB TBM Tunneling Using Soft Computing Techniques ", International conference on civil environmental engineering technologies (ICCEET), April 2021

5

Ebrahim Farrokh, Hamid Rokhi, Davood Lotfi, "Numerical simulation of rotary rock cutting ", The 6th Dam and Tunnel Conference and Exhibition, February 2021

6

M.K. Song, D.Y. Kim, Ebrahim Farrokh, "Application of Design and Construction Management System for Underground Cavern ", ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress, WTC2020, September 2020

7

Ebrahim Farrokh, Alireza Amiri, Ali Mazinani, "TBM operational parameters and ground surface settlement in Tehran Metro Line 6 - South Extension ", 13th Iranian Tunnelling Conference, November 2019

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D.Y. Kim, J.H. Jung, Ebrahim Farrokh, Y.J. Shin, H.B. Kang, "Hard rock TBM Cutter Life and Wear Evaluation: Experience of New Abrasion Test (NAT) in Juam Hydro Tunnel ", TBM-DiG 2019, November 2019

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D.Y. Kim, H.B. Kang, Y.J. Shin, J.H. Jung, Ebrahim Farrokh, "Soil abrasion and penetration test for the evaluation of soft ground TBMs’ excavation performance and cutter life ", (ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress (WTC 2019, May 2019

Taught Courses

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Course title

Description

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1

Field Work in Tunneling

To learn major tunneling construction methods and their cyclic works.

Spring 2024

2

Principles of Design & Analysis of Underground Openings

An introduction towards the principles of design & analysis of underground openings

Spring 2024

3

Ground Control & Support System

An introduction toward the various ground control and support systems and their design procedure.

Spring 2024

4

Mechanized Excavation

To learn tunneling construction and design works for TBM tunneling and mechanical excavation machines in tunneling and underground mining.

Fall 2023

5

Ground Control & Support System

An introduction toward the various ground control and support systems and their design procedure.

Fall 2023

6

Ground Control & Support System

An introduction toward the various ground control and support systems and their design procedure.

Spring 2023

7

Principles of Design & Analysis of Underground Openings

An introduction towards the principles of design & analysis of underground openings

Spring 2023

8

Ground Control & Support System

An introduction toward the various ground control and support systems and their design procedure.

Fall 2022

9

Mechanized Excavation

To learn tunneling construction and design works for TBM tunneling and mechanical excavation machines in tunneling and underground mining.

Fall 2022

10

Strength of Materials (I)

To learn the basics of stress and strength analysis and to be familiar with the basics of the design for simple structures.

Fall 2022