Ebrahim Farrokh - Amirkabir University of Technology

Educational Records

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Degree/Major

University

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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 & MAJID ATAEE POUR

2023 Jan

Supervised MSc Theses

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1

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

MEHDI HEYDARI

2024 Feb

2

Estimation of penetration rate of EPB TBM using intelligent methods

AIDA AMELI QAMSAR & KOUROSH SHAHRIAR

2024 Feb

3

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

SEYED JALIL ARAGHI

2023 Sep

4

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

2023 Sep

5

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

HOOMAN ROUHANI

2023 Aug

6

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

SHAHIN FATTAHI DEHKABOODI

2023 Mar

7

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

ZAHRA JALALI CHI & PARVIZ MAAREFVAND

2022 Nov

8

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

ZABIHULLAH FAYAZI

2022 Oct

9

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

MOSTAFA TARAFRAVA

2022 Jan

10

Optimization the distance between the ventilation duct and fan

ABOLFAZL KAMRANI & S.HASSAN MADANI

2021 Oct

11

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

MILAD AMERI & HAMED MOLADAVOODI

2021 Sep

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 & KOUROSH SHAHRIAR

2021 Feb

13

Investigation of relationship between TBM operational parameters and disc wear

MILAD SABBAGHI

2026 Jun

14

Penetration rate of TBM in hard rocks based on rock excavation mechanism

MOHAMMAD HOSSEIN HOBBI

2025 Sep

15

Groundwater seepage evaluation in Taleghan water transmission tunnel using analytical and numerical methods

ERFAN AGHAJANIAN MOBARAKE

2025 Sep

16

Tunnel Convergence evaluation in the selected areas of the main tunnel of Tabas coal mine considering the ground support and construction sequence

NEDA VALIKHANI

2025 Aug

Books

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publication date

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Face pressure evaluation and control in TBM tunneling

Farrokh Ebrahim

Iran

1

Journal Papers

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SABBAGHI MILAD ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Integrated assessment of geological, operational, and machine related parameters for optimization of TBM disc cutter life", Results In Engineering, 2026 Dec vol. 32, no. 112116, pp.1-21, 2026.

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NIKBAKHT NASRABADI REZA ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، MAAREFVAND PARVIZ, "Effects of operational parameters on TBM disc cutter wear: insights from full-scale disc abrasion testing (FDAT)", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2026 Apr vol. 174, no. 107672, pp.1-16, 2026.

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NIKBAKHT NASRABADI REZA ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، MAAREFVAND PARVIZ, "Full-Scale Experimental Study on TBM Disc Cutter Wear: Influence of Rock Type and Operating Conditions", Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026 Apr vol. , no. 1, pp.1-21, 2026.

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Kalantari Dehaghi Ali ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، Molladavoodi Hamed, "Evaluation of the effect of temperature and number of heating cooling cycles on the damage of rock salt", , 2026 Mar vol. 9, no. 4, pp.73-91, 2026.

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FATTAHI DEHKABOODI SHAHIN ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، Dehghani Hesam ، Fayazi Aref, "CASE STUDY ON OPTIMIZING DISC CUTTER SPACING BASED ON VERTICAL FORCE THRESHOLD IN COLORADO RED GRANITE CUTTING USING LS-DYNA SOFTWARE", Rudarsko-Geolosko-Naftni Zbornik, 2026 Jan vol. 41, no. , pp.129-142, 2026.

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، Lotfi Davood ، Gholami Mohsen ، Hosseini Mohammad, "EPB-TBM performance enhancement through cutterhead modification in Shiraz Metro Line 3", Results In Engineering, 2026 Jan vol. 108917, no. 29, pp.1-13, 2026.

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، Lotfi Davood, "Enhancing micro tunnel boring machine efficiency: Optimal design of gauge triple disc cutters", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2025 Dec vol. 107330, no. 170, pp.1-24, 2025.

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ROUHANI HOOMAN ، ARASH MEHDI ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Investigating the effects of confining pressure and loading rate on damage propagation and mode I stress intensity factor of granite using the RHT constitutive model", Geomechanics and Geophysics For Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2025 Jul vol. 11, no. 79, pp.1-18, 2025.

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MOHAMMAD MATIN ROUHANI ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "TBM performance prediction based on XGBoost models: a case study of the ghomrud water conveyance tunnel (Lots 3 and 4)", Bulletin of Engineering Geology and The Environment, 2025 May vol. 84, no. 304, pp.1-22, 2025.

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، Davood Lotfi, "Decision tree analysis of cutter selection for tunnel boring machines: A study of geological conditions and machine types in high-performing TBM projects", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2025 Apr vol. 162, no. 106612, pp.1-14, 2025.

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Young Jin Shin ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، Jaehoon Jung ، Hanbyul Kang, "Optimizing Tunnel Boring Machine Operations in Real Time within Defined Constraints", Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 2025 Mar vol. 151, no. 6, pp.1-14, 2025.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Optimum design specifications of TBM cutterheads in soft ground conditions based on field data analysis", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2025 Mar vol. 161, no. 106522, pp.1-14, 2025.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Evaluating the Penetration Rate of Earth Pressure Balance Tunnel Boring Machines", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, 2024 Oct vol. 56, no. 11, pp.1431-1452, 2024.

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ROUHANI HOOMAN ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Failure analysis of Nehbandan granite under various stress states and strain rates using a calibrated Riedel-Hiermaier-Thoma constitutive model", Geomechanics and Geophysics For Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2024 Sep vol. 10, no. 157, pp.1-23, 2024.

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MOHAMMADI DARIUSH ، SHAHRIAR KOUROSH ، MAAREFVAND PARVIZ ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Cutting wheel opening configuration in soft ground shield tunneling by considering field and numerical studies", Journal of Mining and Environment, 2024 Aug vol. 0, no. 0, , 2024.

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، Hamid Rokhy ، Davood Lotfi, "On the application of RHT model and SPG algorithm for the analysis of rock cutting process", Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, 2024 Aug vol. 136, no. 103012, pp.1-15, 2024.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Design and optimization of layout patterns for rock TBM cutterheads", Geomechanics and Engineering, 2024 Jul vol. 38, no. 2, pp.179-189, 2024.

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HEYDARI MEHDI ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، Khoshrou S.Hasan, "Parameter determination of Johnson-Holmquist-Cook constitutive model and calibration for Indiana Limestone", Geomechanics and Geophysics For Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources, 2024 Jul vol. 10, no. 122, pp.1-26, 2024.

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، Hamid Rokhy ، Davood Lotfi, "Evaluation of side forces for gauge cutters through LS-DYNA 3D numerical simulations", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2024 Jun vol. 17, no. 211, pp.1-8, 2024.

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MOHAMMAD MATIN ROUHANI ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Chisel bits cutting force estimation using XGBoost and different optimization algorithms", Computers and Geotechnics, 2024 May vol. 172, no. 10646, pp.1-13, 2024.

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Young Jin Shin ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، Jaehoon Jung ، Jaewon Lee ، Hanbyul Kang, "A study of rotary cutting machine (RCM) performance on Korean Granite", Engineering Computations, 2023 Dec vol. 0, no. 0, pp.1-35, 2023.

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FATTAHI DEHKABOODI SHAHIN ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، Davood Lotfi, "Study of the effect of penetration depth and disc speed on cutting forces using LS-DYNA simulations", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, 2023 Dec vol. 0, no. 0, pp.1-18, 2023.

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MOHAMMADI DARIUSH ، SHAHRIAR KOUROSH ، MAAREFVAND PARVIZ ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Discussion of cutterhead opening design for earth pressure balance machines (EPBMs)", Proceedings of The Institution of Civil Engineers-Geotechnical Engineering, 2023 Jun vol. 0, no. 0, pp.1-15, 2023.

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TARAFRAVA MOSTAFA ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "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, 2023 Apr vol. 13, no. 34, pp.27-39, 2023.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Slump value and consistency index relationship for the application of EPB TBMs", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2023 Mar vol. 16, no. 282, pp.1-10, 2023.

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، Davood Lotfi ، Rohullah Khorshid, "Lace design simulation for the layout optimization of rock cutterheads", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2023 Jan vol. 16, no. 123, pp.1-20, 2023.

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FATTAHI DEHKABOODI SHAHIN ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، 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, 2022 Dec vol. 6, no. 3, pp.13-21, 2022.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Design of cutterhead layout pattern for rock head micro-TBMs", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2022 Aug vol. 15, no. 1425, pp.1-14, 2022.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Using field data and operational constraints to maximize hard rock TBM penetration and advance rates", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2022 Apr vol. 125, no. 104506, pp.1-18, 2022.

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AMERI MILAD ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، MOLADAVOODI HAMED, "TBM penetration rate prediction using neural networks and neuro-fuzzy systems", Tunneling & Underground Space Engineering, 2022 Jan vol. 10, no. 1, pp.35-56, 2022.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Layout design specifications of hard-rock TBM cutterheads at maximum cutter penetration and TBM advance", Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2021 Sep vol. 14, no. 2049, pp.1-18, 2021.

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، Alireza Amiri ، Asadollah Hasoomi, "Volume loss and face pressure evaluation in Tehran metro line 6, south extension", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2021 Jul vol. 116, no. 104113, pp.1-16, 2021.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Cutter change time and cutter consumption for rock TBMs", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2021 May vol. 114, no. 104000, pp.1-15, 2021.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Primary and secondary tools' life evaluation for soft ground TBMs", Bulletin of Engineering Geology and The Environment, 2021 Apr vol. -, no. 0, pp.1-19, 2021.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Construction time optimization for large underground excavations", , 2021 Mar vol. 15, no. 49, pp.49-66, 2021.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Uniformly distributed lace design for hard rock TBMs", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2021 Jan vol. 110, no. 103829, pp.1-13, 2021.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Lace Design Optimization for Hard Rock TBMs", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, 2020 Dec vol. 0, no. 0, pp.1-22, 2020.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Optimum design of the peripheral cutters' specification on the head profile for hard-rock TBMs", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2020 Oct vol. 107, no. 1, pp.1-11, 2020.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Positioning the Peripheral Cutters in Hard Rock TBMs", Tunneling & Underground Space Engineering, 2020 Sep vol. 9, no. 3, pp.207-228, 2020.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Force-Penetration Interaction Diagram for Hard Rock TBMs Performance Optimization", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, 2020 Sep vol. 0, no. 0, , 2020.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "A Study of Cutter Life and Its Influential Factors in Ghomrud Water Conveyance Tunnel", Tunneling & Underground Space Engineering, 2020 Aug vol. 9, no. 2, pp.163-181, 2020.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "Face Pressure Evaluation in Serviceability Limit State", Amirkabir Journal of Civil Engineering, 2020 Jun vol. 0, no. 0, , 2020.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "A study of various models used in the estimation of advance rates for hard rock TBMs", Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2020 Mar vol. 97, no. 103219, pp.1-14, 2020.

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Farrokh Ebrahim, "TBM Tunneling Construction Time with Respect to Learning Phase Period and Normal Phase Period", Journal of Mining and Environment, 2020 Mar vol. 0, no. 0, , 2020.

Conference Papers

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، davood lotfi ، Dalir Mehdi, "Analysis of EPB TBM Torque Calculation and Component Assessment: A Case Study of Mashhad Metro Line 3,", Southeastern Europe Tunnelling Conference (SETC-2025), Oct 2025.

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Farrokh Ebrahim ، NIKBAKHT NASRABADI REZA ، Lotfi Davood ، Mir Ahmadi Meysam, "Full-Scale Disc Abrasion Test for cutter wear analysis in mechanized tunnelling,", World Tunnel Congress 2025, May 2025.

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MOAZZEN HANNAN ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Investigation of tunnel drainage pipe blockages and their solutions,", 13th Iranian Mining Engineering Conference and 8th International Mine & Mining Industries Congress, Feb 2025.

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HOMAYOUNFAR AMIRHOSSEIN ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Prediction of drilling machine penetration rate using artificial neural network (Case study: Qomroud water tunnel),", 13th Iranian Mining Engineering Conference and 8th International Mine & Mining Industries Congress, Feb 2025.

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HEYDARI MEHDI ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، Khoshrou S.Hasan, "Determining the parameters of the behavior model of Johnson, Holmquist and Cook for Indiana limestone,", 9th Iranian Rock Mechanics Conference (IRMC9), May 2024.

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MOHAMMAD MATIN ROUHANI ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "New analytical methods for estimating cutting force in scraping tools,", 9th Iranian Rock Mechanics Conference (IRMC9), May 2024.

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NIKBAKHT NASRABADI REZA ، MAAREFVAND PARVIZ ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Effect of operating parameters on TBM disc wear,", 9th Iranian Rock Mechanics Conference (IRMC9), May 2024.

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FATTAHI DEHKABOODI SHAHIN ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، Vahab Sarfarazi, "Investigating the effect of the cutter tip width on normal and rolling forces,", 9th Iranian Rock Mechanics Conference (IRMC9), May 2024.

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FATTAHI DEHKABOODI SHAHIN ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "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, Feb 2023.

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ROUHANI HOOMAN ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "Study of methods of EPB TBMs torque calculation in mixed face conditions,", 8th Iranian Rock Mechanics Conference, May 2022.

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

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

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

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

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

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D.Y. Kim ، J.H. Jung ، Farrokh Ebrahim ، 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, Nov 2019.

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D.Y. Kim ، H.B. Kang ، Y.J. Shin ، J.H. Jung ، Farrokh Ebrahim, "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

Headlines

Date

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Shaft and Underground Excavation

4051

2

Ground Control & Support System

آشنایی با اصول طراحی

4042

3

Principles of Design & Analysis of Underground Openings

آشنایی با اصول طراحی

4042

4

Mechanized Excavation

4041

5

Shaft and Underground Excavation

4041

6

Ground Control & Support System

4041

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Principles of Design & Analysis of Underground Openings

4032

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Strength of Materials

4032

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Ground Control & Support System

4032