Horizontal Raise Boring

Horizontal Raise Boring’s (HRB) continuous excavating cycle produces a stronger structure than conventional drilling and blasting, and is more cost effective and reliable than other systems.
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Horizontal Raise Boring

We have pioneered HRB technology and applications worldwide. HRB is similar to traditional raise boring where a contact tunnel is bored horizontally.

Application

Used where a horizontal excavation is required and a chamber is available at both ends.

Excavating tunnels through mountains to connect parallel metro and rail tunnels.

For nuclear storage tunnels or short tail races in hydro-electric plants.

Benefits

Has lower support requirements due to stable circular excavation.

Improved production advance rates as a result of continuous excavating cycle.

Compact equipment design contributes to greater mobility. More cost effective
and reliable when compared to a TBM system.