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FOREWORD 184 6 - DATA MANIPULATION 186
FOREWORD
The July/August 1976 issue (No. 16) of These proposals, repeated in the TOS 1982 neering community and completed record
Tunnels et Ouvrages Souterrains featured special issue, mainly concerned hard ground forms from many jobsites were forwarded to
proposals drafted by AFTES Working Group TBMs which had been undergoing conside- AFTES to create and update a useful database
4 on the definition and application of a num- rable development worldwide in the early of “Records of Mechanised Tunnelling Jobs,
ber of coefficients and indices aimed at stan- nineteen-seventies. 1996 Survey.”
dardising, for the purposes of comparison
In the same period, the newly-created AFTES The objective now is to attempt to establish a
between different tunnelling jobs, concepts
association was investigating the experience single, consistent general method for collec-
which had been nearly inexistent up to that
and ideas of TBM users and their need for ting and collating tunnelling performance data
time, for analysing the time actually spent on
the construction of machine-driven tunnels: unifying their terminology, performance moni-
by means of these proposed Guidelines.
these were coefficients of utilisation, availabi- toring and analytical methods.
lity and downtime, and indices of reliability The first proposals on standardised coeffi-
and full-use. cients were generally welcomed by the engi-
(H) Planned maintenance and stoppages of Note 5.2 - Each major activity or repetitive task
items other than the TBM In contractor/manufacturer relations, one on a machine-driven tunnelling job must be
(A) Standby time due to site organisation or uses the the design coefficient of availa- assigned a logical code number.
interruptions in the sequence of productive bility (Dm).
tasks for reasons other than breakdowns Breakdowns and other incidents are conside-
Dm is the TBM operating time over TBM pro- red as activities in the same way as strictly
(X) Explorator y work ahead of the face duction time Tp = F+ P + Mnp. productive tasks. More code numbers are
(probe drilling) requiring TBM stoppage added as the job progresses and new activi-
Dm = 100 F/Tp = 100 F/(F+P+Mnp)
(I) Sundry other stoppages not included in ties occur.
the above.
Note
5 - DATA COLLECTION AND
(Mp) and (Mnp) can themselves be broken COMPILATION 6 - DATA MANIPULATION
down into several components (Mp1, Mp2,
Systematic real-time analysis of the coded
Mnp1, Mnp2, etc.). 5.1 - Time data must be collected conti- progress repor ts produces the following
Such a breakdown may distinguish between nuously from the start of the job, during all items.
maintenance of parts not in contact with the working shifts.
ground and parts directly in contact with it 6.1 - Daily, weekly, monthly and other SUM-
(cutting tools, screw conveyor, pumps, etc.). Times are in principle recorded to the nea- MARY TABLES presented in a logical order
rest five minutes or, in some cases, one minute highlighting critical times.
for tasks that, although short in themselves,
cumulate and significantly affect critical cycle • Operation (F) broken down into terms (E),
4 - DEFINITION OF times. (R), (G) and (J)
COEFFICIENTS
This does not determine the precision of the • TBM breakdowns (P)
The only coefficients and indices from the analysis as a whole, which can never achieve
1976-1992 AFTES recommendations retai- such detail. • TBM maintenance (M)
ned here are the coefficients of TBM utilisa-
tion and reliability, as being the only ones rele- The Contractor's SHIFT REPORT provides • Other stoppages (K)
vant to the time analysis models. the basic input for time analysis. • Other maintenance (H)
The full-use index and idle time coefficient
derived from these two are no longer the The shift report is in fact a set of forms, each • Stand-by time (A)
subject of any special recommendations concerning a type of data: elapsed time and
because experience has shown them to be of incidents, TBM operating parameters, lining • Exploratory probing (X)
only minor interest. ring monitoring forms, surveying, etc.
• Miscellaneous (I).
Coefficient of utilisation Although these records are kept mainly for
Is the percent time the TBM operates over the Contractor's purposes, the shift report Some of these parameters (e.g. H or X) may
the total time worked. must include all information considered rea- not be applicable and may be ignored.
sonably useful to the Engineer.
This is the same definition as before but the Calculated values of U and D are shown,
coefficient is now written U instead of α: The data may usefully be cross-checked along with certain results characteristic of the
U = 100 F/T against the data acquisition system for para- periods analysed (driven length, mean pene-
meters such as E, R and G. tration rate, mean cycle time).
Field coefficient of availability
Is the time for which the TBM could theoreti- It is therefore necessary on tunnelling jobs to 6.2 - DETAIL FORMS on downtime and
cally have worked if there had been no stop- institute a contractual relationship between standby time classified into coded activity
pages, as a percentage of total worked time. Engineer and Contractor in the matter of units, thrust systems, lining erection equip-
data collection and compilation. ment, main conveyor, mucking train break-
The coefficient of availability is now written D downs, logistics support installations, standby
instead of b. It covers all events that might The relationship must be clearly and compre- due to electricity supply, cleaning, etc.
arise on the job. hensively described in the Contract. It might
D = 100 (T-P)/T result in an integrated management model for 6.3 - GRAPHICS illustrating trends in the
all physical parameters relevant to the job. times, and comparing them with expected
Breakdown rate targets.
Is the reciprocal of the coefficient of availabi- Reporting may take several forms: annotated
lity. It is the time the TBM is idle through bar charts showing the critical path for indivi- • Histograms of parameters analysed (exca-
dual cycles, chronological list of tasks, with or vation time, lining times, simultaneity, break-
breakdowns as a percentage of total time
without graphs. It is a subjective decision and downs, etc.) and calculated values (coeffi-
worked.
rules cannot be laid down, but use of the typi- cients U and D, mean operating time per
This coefficient is written W. cycle f, unit speed Vu, etc.)
cal shift repor t form presented here is
W = 100 P/T recommended. When building small, shor t • Activity performance times (excavation,
(D + W = 100%) tunnels (e.g. sewers) with limited resources, a support or lining, stoppage, etc.) per linear
simplified system of data recording might be metre, for comparison with other projects
appropriate.
• Pie charts showing proportions of different TASKS, FUNCTIONS, ACTIVITIES UNITES RELATIONS
functions or activities over a stated period.
1. OVERALL TIME VALUES
F TBM operating time min F=E+R+G–S+J
E Excavation min
7 - CONCLUSION R Lining or support min
Time analysis is the basis for performance G Regripping min
monitoring and works management in any S Simultaneity between functions E, R and G min
mechanised tunnelling job. J Inevitable tasks min
P TBM breakdowns min
It determines prospects for change, identifies
M TBM maintenance min
oppor tunities for amelioration or amend-
Mp TBM planned maintenance min
ment, underpins efficient spare stock manage-
Mnp TBM unplanned maintenance min M = Mp + Mnp
ment and maintenance planning.
K Non-TBM breakdowns min
Viewed beside other impor tant data (e.g. H Non-TBM planned maintenance and stoppages min
TBM physical operating parameters), it may A Standby time min
lead to a management aid for maximising effi- X Time for probing ahead of face min
ciency, time and possibly cost performance. I Sundry other stoppages min
It is also the basis for compiling a trustworthy, T Period of analysis min T = F+P+M+K+H+A+X+I
expandable database to be used in future Tp TBM production time min Tp = F+P+Mnp
project design work.
2. COEFFICIENTS
U TBM coefficient of utilisation % U = 100 F/T
D TBM field coefficient of availability % D = 100 (T-P)/T
W TBM breakdown rate % W = 100 P/T
(D + W = 100 %)
Dm TBM design coefficient of availability % Dm = 100 F/Tp
5. MEAN VALUES
lj Mean length per day m/day
lm Mean length per month m/month
Tu Unit time min/m Tu = f/c
Vu Unit speed cm/min Vu = 1/Tu = 100 c/f
SHIFT REPORT
TUNNELLING
EXCAVATION
SUPPORT/LINING
TBM SUPPORT
T. INEVITABLES
TBM BREAKDOWN
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MAINTENANCE
OTHER BREAK-
STANDBY
PROBING
Construction time analysis and coefficient of utilisation of tunnel boring machines
MISC
REMARKS
Construction time analysis and coefficient of utilisation of tunnel boring machines
SUMMARY FORM
D Coefficient of availability
Dm Design coefficient of availability
W Breakdown rate
Vu Unit speed (cm/min)
** **
*Necessary
** Optional
LILLE METRO
Line 2 Contract 2
Driven length 3962m – Driven diameter 7.72m
SUMMARY FORM
Interstation PHALEMPINS-PONT DE NEUVILLE
Number of shifts
Total length of section
Driven length for analysis
Progress (m/day)
Progress (m/shift)
Number of lining rings (1.25 & 0.80)
U Coefficient of utilisation
D Coefficient of availability
Dm Design coefficient of availability
W Breakdown rate
Vu Unit speed (cm/min)
Excavation (E)
Lining/support (R)
Inevitable tasks (J)
TBM operating time(F)
TBM breakdown (P)
Maintenance (M)
Other breakdowns (K)
Other maintenance (H)
Standby (A)
Probing (X)
Sundry (I)
Tunnelling, complete (T)
APPLICATION TO
LYON METRO
LINE D EXTENSION (VAISE TO GORGE DE LOUP)
Track 2 Section 2 (Valmy to Gorge de Loup)
Length 335m