Abstract: Under the background of emerging engineering education, large-scale complex experiments can not be carried out due to the high purchase cost of experimental teaching equipment, the large experimental space required, and the high risk of experimental safety. Virtual simulation technology is applied to the experimental teaching of shield machine construction process. Taking shield tunneling method as the main line, the structural principle and construction virtual simulation experiment project of TBM is designed. Using the simulation technology, three-dimensional animation technology and network technology, the virtual simulation experimental resources are developed to help students study the structure, working principle and parameter adjustment of the TBM, so as to master the structural components, working principle and construction technology of the TBM.