Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming continuous concrete walls in tunnels or galleries is provided. More particularly, the invention relates to a form that is slidable through the gallery or tunnel. The form is an elongated supported tubular structure generally conforming to the shape of the gallery or tunnel. The outermost surface of the form is spaced from the wall of the gallery or tunnel a sufficient distance to enable an appropriate amount of concrete to be poured or pressed therein. The form is adapted to have the concrete pumped into the annular spaced provided for it, and to have the force of the concrete against the leading edge of the form cause the form to slidably advance through the gallery or tunnel.

Abstract: A method of horizontally and vertically guiding a cutter advance mechanism involves adjusting and fixing each individual cutter plank of a plurality of cutter planks for a radial change of direction with respect to the apparatus and by guiding the individual cutter planks in the circumferential direction during its advance. The individual planks are provided with a tip which is pivotally attached to its front portion. Wedge surfaces which may be deployed are provided in the vicinities of the front and rear ends of the planks so as to engage the support frame. Two additional wedge surfaces are provided at side surfaces of the central plank, others of the cutter planks, are provided with a further wedge surface at respective sides thereof facing away from the central plank.