Search Results: 'Robbins'

Just like new
12 October, 2017
In the TBM world, multi-use machines offer time and cost savings

Why hold back those tiers
12 October, 2017
Martin Knights looks at the process of cooperation and innovation, and calls for a more collegial approach

Andean Potential
06 September, 2017
From hydropower and metro systems to mining and road tunnels, Chile’s tunnelling market remains buoyant and some major projects are on the horizon

On a grand scale
05 July, 2017
Atlanta’s water supply program will transform a quarry into one of the largest reservoirs inNorth America, Desiree Willis, technical writer for Robbins, reports

The most Challenging
28 June, 2017
Turkey’s Tough Geology puts TBMs to the Test. Robbins technical writer Desiree Willis reports

Uncanny valley
23 May, 2017
The use of digital technology to improve training is growing in the tunnelling sector withinnovations that can improve safety and save money

When millimetres make the difference
18 April, 2017
The case for larger diameter disc cutters is set out by Steve Smading and Desiree Willis of the Robbins Company

The big City move
22 March, 2017
TBMs are being built on an ever-larger scale, pushing the limits our congested cities can accommodate. Rhian Owen speaks with two freight forwarding companies about the obstacles they face when machines move through large cities

Marathon machine
10 January, 2017
Only one TBM is excavating the whole of the 45km DigIndy tunnel system. Robbins technical writer, Desiree Willis, explains how this refurbished machine will be up to the task and what it means for future projects of this size