China unveils 5,000 metric ton-heavy tunnel boring machine with largest-diameter
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China has built its largest tunnel-boring machine (TBM), with a 16.64-meter diameter. The 5,000-ton "Jianghai" will create a tunnel under the Yangtze River, linking Nantong and Suzhou as part of a 24-mile highway project due for completion by 2028. The advanced TBM will progress 12-16 meters daily, with tunneling expected to take about 2.5 years. It includes a database of past issues to aid drivers, marking a significant advancement in China's large-diameter tunneling technology.
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