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The trenchless technology industry is no stranger to innovation. When microtunnelling first emerged, many doubted its potential, but pioneers like Stuart Harrison knew it was the future, and history has proven them right. Now, with the recent decision by the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) to update the definition of microtunnelling to include vacuum extraction, the industry is once again on the cusp of a technological shift. Leading this revolution is AdaptX the latest evolution of trenchless microtunnelling machines, developed by Harrison.
Stuart Harrison, CEO of OptionX Group and founder of Edge Underground, has been at the forefront of groundbreaking developments in microtunnelling for decades. His invention of the Vermeer AXIS microtunnelling system set new standards for precision and efficiency, and now, with AdaptX, he is pushing the boundaries even further.
#Microtunneling
The trenchless technology industry is no stranger to innovation. When microtunnelling first emerged, many doubted its potential, but pioneers like Stuart Harrison knew it was the future, and history has proven them right. Now, with the recent decision by the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) to update the definition of microtunnelling to include vacuum extraction, the industry is once again on the cusp of a technological shift. Leading this revolution is AdaptX, the latest evolution of trenchless microtunnelling machines, developed by Harrison.
Stuart Harrison, CEO of OptionX Group and founder of Edge Underground, has been at the forefront of groundbreaking developments in microtunnelling for decades. His invention of the Vermeer AXIS microtunnelling system set new standards for precision and efficiency, and now, with AdaptX, he is pushing the boundaries even further.
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The trenchless technology industry is no stranger to innovation. When microtunnelling first emerged, many doubted its potential, but pioneers like Stuart Harrison knew it was the future, and history has proven them right. Now, with the recent decision by the International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) to update the definition of microtunnelling to include vacuum extraction, the industry is once again on the cusp of a technological shift. Leading this revolution is AdaptX the latest evolution of trenchless microtunnelling machines, developed by Harrison.
Stuart Harrison, CEO of OptionX Group and founder of Edge Underground, has been at the forefront of groundbreaking developments in microtunnelling for decades. His invention of the Vermeer AXIS microtunnelling system set new standards for precision and efficiency, and now, with AdaptX, he is pushing the boundaries even further.
#Microtunneling
🚧 𝐌𝐞𝐠𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 🚧
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐰𝐞-𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐬𝐞𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝. From mind-bending particle accelerators to immense excavators, these titans set the bar in scale, power, and innovation. 🌍🔧
🌌 1. 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 (𝐋𝐇𝐂) - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞
𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 "𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭," the LHC sits in a league of its own:
Location: Geneva, Switzerland, buried 75 meters underground
Size: A mind-blowing 27-kilometer (16.7 miles) circular tunnel
Components: Uses 1,232 magnets to speed particles up to 7 TeV—nearly the speed of light!
💡 Power: Consumes approximately 120 megawatts during operation, enough to power 300,000 homes for a year.
🏗️ 2. Bagger 293 - Largest Land Vehicle on Earth
The Bagger 293 isn’t just big—it’s colossal. This German-made bucket-wheel excavator is the largest land vehicle worldwide, moving at a measured 0.5 kilometers per hour:
Weight: Over 14,200 metric tons (31 million pounds)
Dimensions: Stretches 225 meters (738 feet) long and stands 96 meters (315 feet) tall
Capacity: Can remove a jaw-dropping 240,000 cubic meters of earth daily—enough to fill 96 Olympic-sized pools!
🚢 3. Prelude FLNG - World's Largest Ship by Volume
The Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) platform is an engineering marvel, revolutionizing the gas industry:
Length: An incredible 488 meters (1,601 feet) long
Width: 74 meters (243 feet) across
Displacement: 600,000 tonnes when fully loaded—the weight of nearly 6 Eiffel Towers!
⚡ Energy Output: Produces 3.6 million tonnes of LNG annually, enough to power 3.6 million homes.
🚜 4. Trencor 1860 Trencher - The Heavy Hitter in Trenching
While not the largest overall, the Trencor 1860 is a trenching beast engineered for heavy-duty tasks like pipeline and cable installations:
Trenching Depth: Reaches up to 6.9 meters (22.6 feet), the height of a two-story building!
Cutter Bar Width: 1.27 meters (4.17 feet), allowing for wide, efficient cuts
Power: Dual engine system—Cat 3512 engine for the cutter drive and Cat 3306 engine for hydrostatic drive and hydraulics
Conveyor: Side discharge conveyor 3 meters (9.8 feet) long and 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) wide
💡 Fun Fact: Trenchers like the Trencor 1860 can boost trenching productivity by up to 50% compared to traditional methods, cutting through tough terrains with ease.
"Credits: 🌟 All write-up is done by me(P.S.Mahesh) after indepth research. All rights and credits for the video/visual presented are reserved for their respective owners. 📚
The Future of Tunnelling: Boring and Blasting Combined
The construction industry is on the cusp of a revolution with the introduction of the new generation Boring Blasting Machine (#BBM), designed to enhance #tunnelling efficiency by an impressive 30%. This marvel of #engineering combines a powerful #boring mechanism with controlled #blasting techniques to navigate through challenging terrains with ease.
At the forefront of this innovation is the machine’s high-torque, multi-edge cutting head, which grinds through rock with unparalleled precision. Its advanced sensors adapt to varying #geological conditions, ensuring optimal performance. The cutting head works in tandem with controlled blasting, where microcharges are strategically placed and detonated in a synchronized sequence, fracturing the rock to complement the boring process.
This technological marvel is set to enhance tunnelling efficiency by an impressive 30%. Here’s an itemized look at its key features:
High-Torque Cutting Head:
-Utilizes a multi-edge design for precision grinding through rock.
-Equipped with advanced sensors for adapting to geological changes.
Controlled Blasting Techniques:
-Employs microcharges placed strategically along the tunnel face.
-Detonations are synchronized with the boring cycle for optimal fracturing.
Environmental Sustainability:
-Increased efficiency leads to #reduced energy consumption.
-Lower carbon emissions align with global #environmental goals.
Community-Friendly Operations:
-A #noise reduction system minimizes impact on local communities.
Continuous Tunnelling Process:
-Reduces the downtime typically associated with traditional blasting.
-Maintains structural integrity of the surrounding rock.
Urban Project Viability:
-Ensures safety and stability in densely populated areas.
Economic and Social Benefits:
-Faster #project completions lead to cost savings.
-Less disruption to traffic and daily life.
The new generation of boring-blasting machines combines precision cutting with controlled blasting. This dynamic duo accelerates tunneling, reduces environmental impact, and ensures safety. As we embrace this technology, we pave the way for a brighter, faster and eco-friendly future in construction.
🦾💡 Interested in an update on UFR AutoPrep? Our robotic system is designed for production hole preparation and surveying aimed at removing personnel from hazardous work areas while providing real-time survey data for every hole without production delays.
Traditionally, preparing drill holes for charging is a labour-intensive and dangerous task that requires three workers, exposing them to falling debris, silica, other toxic contaminants and a high risk of musculoskeletal injuries. UFR AutoPrep can be operated by a single operator from a protected cabin or remotely, significantly reducing labour requirements and the risk of lost-time injuries and silicosis.
Over the past three years, UFR AutoPrep has undergone several successful trials and refinements at South32’s Cannington Mine in Queensland, Australia and GOLD FIELDS’ Agnew gold mine in Western Australia.
The first release of the UFR AutoPrep robot will still require one operator to sit in an air-conditioned, sealed cabin to move the machine and initiate the automated process with the push of a button. Ultimately, as the technology advances, UFR AutoPrep aims to eliminate the need for any human entry, enabling autonomous and teleremote operations from above ground.
According to Universal Field Robots Managing Director, Jeff Sterling, automating the cleaning and surveying of underground blastholes is a complex process, and UFR is at the forefront of this industry innovation.
UFR AutoPrep is, the company says, a perfect example of a pathway on the industry-wide journey to move people away from higher risk jobs underground by 2030, as identified by the Global Mining Guidelines Group – GMG. While a framework is yet to be set, it is clear technology such as UFR AutoPrep represents an important step change towards zero entry.
Read the International Mining article > https://joom.ag/m7td/p14
Join us on this journey as we shape the future of mining, one innovation at a time > https://lnkd.in/gbWnn7m#Resources#Mining#Technology#MiningAutomation#Interoperability#UndergroundMining#Drilling#DrillAndBlast#Surveying#Innovation#FutureOfWork#Robotics#Automation#ZeroEntry#Safety#Efficiency#Sustainability#InternationalMining#GoldFields#South32#UFRAutoPrep#UniversalFieldRobotsDushKerryDanielKimberley
🚨 Why Acceleration is Better for Measuring Ground Vibrations 🚨
At ShotTrack, we pride ourselves on innovation, and our ViB-Pro vibration monitors are a testament to this. Unlike traditional geophones, our accelerometer-based units provide a clearer and more accurate picture of the impact of ground vibrations on structures.
Here’s why acceleration is the superior choice:
🔹 Direct Damage Assessment: Acceleration is directly linked to the forces acting on a structure, making it the ideal metric for assessing potential damage.
🔹 Broader Frequency Range: ViB-Pro monitors capture both high and low frequencies that geophones often miss. Most standard geophones lose accuracy below 5Hz, but our accelerometers ensure precise measurements across the entire frequency spectrum.
🔹 Flexible Mounting: Unlike geophones, which need a level surface, our accelerometers can be mounted at any angle. This makes them perfect for use in underground mines, tunnelling, construction, and other challenging locations.
🔹 Precision Insights: With advanced spectral analysis, our units deliver unparalleled insights into vibration behaviour and structural responses.
🔹 Compact and Reliable: Lightweight and easy to deploy, the ViB-Pro is designed for efficiency and reliability in all conditions.
Whether it’s for mining, construction, or civil engineering, the ViB-Pro ensures you’re always ahead when it comes to vibration monitoring.
Interested in learning more? Let’s connect! 🌏
#ShotTrack#ViBPro#Innovation#VibrationMonitoring#Mining#Construction
🔍 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗗𝗗 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 🔍
As we look towards the future of infrastructure in the Middle East, the adoption of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) technology presents both challenges and opportunities. HDD allows for underground pipeline installations without surface excavation, minimizing disruptions.
𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁:
𝟭. 🏚️ 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Many regions still rely on outdated infrastructure, which can hinder the seamless adoption of advanced technologies like HDD.
𝟮. 🏛️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘀: Varying regulatory environments across countries can create complexities and delays in project approvals and implementations.
𝟯. 👩🏫 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗽: There is a need for specialized training and education to equip professionals with the skills required to operate and manage HDD technology effectively.
𝟰. 💰 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀: The initial investment in HDD equipment and technology can be substantial, which might deter some companies from adopting it.
𝟱. 🌍 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀: While HDD minimizes surface disruption, there are still environmental risks associated with underground drilling that need to be managed carefully.
𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁:
𝟭. 🏙️ 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Rapid urbanization and infrastructure projects create a growing demand for efficient and minimally invasive installation methods like HDD.
𝟮. 📈 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Many governments are investing heavily in infrastructure and technology to improve urban planning, transportation, and public services.
𝟯. 🤖 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: The adoption of AI, machine learning, and IoT technologies can enhance the efficiency and safety of HDD operations.
𝟰. 🌟 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Investing in advanced technologies like HDD contributes to the region's goal of economic diversification.
𝟱. 🧑💻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵-𝗦𝗮𝘃𝘃𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The region's youthful and tech-savvy population is more open to embracing innovative solutions, which can drive the adoption of HDD technology.
By addressing these challenges and leveraging the opportunities, HDD technology can become more widely adopted in the Middle East, leading to more efficient and sustainable infrastructure projects.
📽️ 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘏𝘋𝘋 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
📷 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗗𝗗 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.
#Infrastructure#MiddleEast#HDDTechnology#Innovation#UrbanDevelopment#RiskManagement#Sustainability#TechnologyTrends
The Future of Tunnelling: Boring and Blasting Combined
The construction industry is on the cusp of a revolution with the introduction of the new generation Boring Blasting Machine (#BBM), designed to enhance #tunnelling efficiency by an impressive 30%. This marvel of #engineering combines a powerful #boring mechanism with controlled #blasting techniques to navigate through challenging terrains with ease.
At the forefront of this innovation is the machine’s high-torque, multi-edge cutting head, which grinds through rock with unparalleled precision. Its advanced sensors adapt to varying #geological conditions, ensuring optimal performance. The cutting head works in tandem with controlled blasting, where microcharges are strategically placed and detonated in a synchronized sequence, fracturing the rock to complement the boring process.
This technological marvel is set to enhance tunnelling efficiency by an impressive 30%. Here’s an itemized look at its key features:
High-Torque Cutting Head:
-Utilizes a multi-edge design for precision grinding through rock.
-Equipped with advanced sensors for adapting to geological changes.
Controlled Blasting Techniques:
-Employs microcharges placed strategically along the tunnel face.
-Detonations are synchronized with the boring cycle for optimal fracturing.
Environmental Sustainability:
-Increased efficiency leads to #reduced energy consumption.
-Lower carbon emissions align with global #environmental goals.
Community-Friendly Operations:
-A #noise reduction system minimizes impact on local communities.
Continuous Tunnelling Process:
-Reduces the downtime typically associated with traditional blasting.
-Maintains structural integrity of the surrounding rock.
Urban Project Viability:
-Ensures safety and stability in densely populated areas.
Economic and Social Benefits:
-Faster #project completions lead to cost savings.
-Less disruption to traffic and daily life.
The new generation of boring-blasting machines combines precision cutting with controlled blasting. This dynamic duo accelerates tunneling, reduces environmental impact, and ensures safety. As we embrace this technology, we pave the way for a brighter, faster and eco-friendly future in construction.
🦾💡 Want an update on UFR AutoPrep? Our robotic system is designed for production hole preparation and surveying aimed at removing personnel from hazardous work areas while providing real-time survey data for every hole without production delays.
Traditionally, preparing drill holes for charging is a labour-intensive and dangerous task that requires three workers, exposing them to falling debris, silica, other toxic contaminants and a high risk of musculoskeletal injuries. UFR AutoPrep can be operated by a single operator from a protected cabin or remotely, significantly reducing labour requirements and the risk of lost-time injuries and silicosis.
Over the past three years, UFR AutoPrep has undergone several successful trials and refinements at South32’s Cannington Mine in Queensland, Australia and GOLD FIELDS Australia’s Agnew gold mine in Western Australia.
The first release of the UFR AutoPrep robot will still require one operator to sit in an air-conditioned, sealed cabin to move the machine and initiate the automated process with the push of a button. Ultimately, as the technology advances, UFR AutoPrep aims to eliminate the need for any human entry, enabling autonomous and teleremote operations from above ground.
According to Universal Field Robots Managing Director, Jeff Sterling, automating the cleaning and surveying of underground blastholes is a complex process, and UFR is at the forefront of this industry innovation.
UFR AutoPrep is, the company says, a perfect example of a pathway on the industry-wide journey to move people away from higher risk jobs underground by 2030, as identified by the Global Mining Guidelines Group – GMG. While a framework is yet to be set, it is clear technology such as UFR AutoPrep represents an important step change towards zero entry.
Read the International Mining article > https://joom.ag/m7td/p14
Join us on this journey as we shape the future of mining, one innovation at a time > https://lnkd.in/gbWnn7m#Resources#Mining#Technology#MiningAutomation#Interoperability#UndergroundMining#Drilling#DrillAndBlast#Surveying#Innovation#FutureOfWork#Robotics#Automation#ZeroEntry#Safety#Efficiency#Sustainability#InternationalMining#GoldFields#South32#UFRAutoPrep#UniversalFieldRobotsDushDanielKerryKimberleyHannah
