Mechanical performances of shield tunnel segments under asymmetric unloading induced by pit excavation

To explore the stress and deformation responses,as well as the failure characteristics of the shield tunnel segment of Hangzhou Metro under the influences of pit excavation and other surrounding projects,a self-developed“shield tunnel segment hydraulic loading system”was used to carry out full-scale loading tests on the three-ring staggered assembled segments.The structural performances and failure process of the tunnel segment under step-by-step asymmetric unloading were studied.A safety index was proposed to describe the bearing capacity of the segment.Next,a finite element model(FEM)was established to analyze the bearing capacity of segment using the test results.Finally,the effect of reinforcement with a steel plate on the deformation and bearing capacity of the segment was analyzed.The results showed that under asymmetric unloading,the peak value and amplitude of the bending moment on the near unloading side converged with a greater value than those on the far side.The concrete internal force exhibited a directional transformation at different load stages.Cracks first appeared at the 180inner arc surface of the bottom standard block and then expanded to both sides,while the rate of crack propagation of the outer arc surface was relatively lower.The bearing capacity of the segments can be evaluated by the combination of the factors,e.g.the residual bearing capacity coefficient,moment transfer coefficient,and characterization coefficient.The segments approaching failure can facilitate the increase in the residual bearing capacity coefficient by more than 50%.This can provide guidance for the service assessment of metro tunnel operations.

Study on effect of segments erection tolerance and wedge-shaped segment on segment ring in shield tunnel

Deformation and dislocations of segments of shield tunnel in construction stage have apparent effect on tunnel structure stress and even cause local cracks and breakage in tunnel. 3D finite element method was used to analyze two segment ring models under uniform injected pressure: (1) segment ring without wedge-shaped segment, which has 16 types of preinstall erection tolerance; (2) segment ring with wedge-shaped segment, which has no preinstall erection tolerance. The analysis results indicate that different erection tolerances can cause irregular deformation in segment ring under uniform injected pressure, and that the tolerance values are enlarged further. Wedge-shaped segment apparently affects the overall deformation of segment ring without erection tolerances. The uniform injected pressure can cause deformation of ring with wedge-shaped segment irregular, and dislocations also appear in this situation. The stress of segment with erection tolerances is much larger than that of segment without erection tolerances. Enlarging the central angle of wedge-shaped segment can make the irregular deformation and dis- locations of segments smaller. The analysis results also provide basis for erection tolerance control and improvement of segment constitution.

Shield Excavation Analysis: Ground Settlement & Mechanical Responses in Complex Strata

This study delves into the effects of shield tunneling in complex coastal strata, focusing on how this constructionmethod impacts surface settlement, the mechanical properties of adjacent rock, and the deformation of tunnelsegments. It investigates the impact of shield construction on surface settlement, mechanical characteristics ofnearby rock, and segment deformation in complex coastal strata susceptible to construction disturbances. Utilizingthe Fuzhou Binhai express line as a case study, we developed a comprehensive numerical model using theABAQUS finite element software. The model incorporates factors such as face force, grouting pressure, jack force,and cutterhead torque. Its accuracy is validated against field monitoring data from engineering projects. Simulationswere conducted to analyze ground settlement and mechanical changes in adjacent rock and segments acrossfive soil layers. The results indicate that disturbances are most significant near the excavation zone of the shieldmachine, with a prominent settlement trough forming and stabilizing around 2.0–3.0 D from the excavation. Theexcavation face compresses the soil, inducing lateral expansion. As grouting pressure decreases, the segmentexperiences upward buoyancy. In mixed strata, softer layers witness increased cutting, intensifying disturbancesbut reducing segment floatation. These findings offer valuable insights for predicting settlements, ensuring segmentand rock safety, and optimizing tunneling parameters.

Mechanical behavior of segment rebar of shield tunnel in construction stage

In this paper,a 3D finite element(FE) program ADINA was applied to analyzing a tunnel with 9 segment rings. The loads acting on these segment rings included the squeezing action of tail brush of shield machine under attitude deflection,the jacking forces,the grouting pressure and the soil pressure. The analyses focused on the rebar stress in two statuses:(1) normal construction status without shield machine squeezing;(2) squeezing action induced by shield machine under attitude deflection. The analyses indicated that the rebar stress was evidently affected by the construction loads. In different construction status,the rebar stress ranges from -80 MPa to 50 MPa,and the rebar is in elastic status. Even some cracks appear on segments,the stress of segment rebar is still at a low level. It is helpful to incorporate a certain quantity of steel fiber to improve the anti-crack and shock resistance performance.

Energy saving analysis of segment positioning in shield tunneling machine considering assembling path optimization

A motion parameter optimization method based on the objective of minimizing the total energy consumption in segment positioning was proposed for segment erector of shield tunneling machine. The segment positioning process was decomposed into rotation, lifting and sliding actions in deriving the energy calculation model of segment erection. The work of gravity was taken into account in the mathematical modeling of energy consumed by each actuator. In order to investigate the relationship between the work done by the actuator and the path moved along by the segment, the upward and downward directions as well as the operating quadrant of the segment erector were defined. Piecewise nonlinear function of energy was presented, of which the result is determined by closely coupled components as working parameters and some intermediate variables. Finally, the effectiveness of the optimization method was proved by conducting a case study with a segment erector for the tunnel with a diameter of 3 m and drawing comparisons between different assembling paths. The results show that the energy required by assembling a ring of segments along the optimized moving path can be reduced up to 5%. The method proposed in this work definitely provides an effective energy saving solution for shield tunneling machine.

Prototype test study on mechanical characteristics of segmental lining structure of underwater railway shield tunnel

Based on the first underwater railway shield tunnel,the Shiziyang shield tunnel of Guangzhou Zhujiang River,the prototype test was carried out against its segmental lining structure by using"multi-function shield tunnel structure test system". And the mechanical characteristics of segmental lining structure using straight assembling and staggered assembling were studied deeply. The results showed that,the mechanical characteristics of segmental lining structure varied with the water pressures;especially after cracking,the high water pressure played a significant role in slowing down the growing inner force and deformation. It also testified that the failure characteristics varied with straight assembling structure and staggered assembling structure.Shear failure often occurred near longitudinal seam when using straight assembling.

Finite Element Analysis of Shrinkage in the Interface of Functionally Graded Concrete Segment Used in Shield Tunneling

In functionally graded materials (FGM), the problem of interface stability caused by the volume deformation is commonly regarded as the key factor for its performance. Based on test results, in terms of finite element method (FEM) this paper analyzed problems in the shrinkage of functionally graded material interface of shield concrete segment, which was designed and produced by the principle of functionally graded materials. In the analysis model, the total shrinkage of concrete was converted into the thermal shrinkage by means of the method of 'Equivalent Temperature Difference'. Consequently, the shrinkage stress of interface layer was calculated and compared with the bond strength of interface layer. The results indicated that the volume deformation of two-phase materials of functionally graded concrete (FGC) segment, which were the concrete cover and the concrete structure layer, showed better compatibility and the tension stress of interface layer, which was resulted from the shrinkage of concrete and calculated by ANSYS, was less than the bond strength of interface layer. Therefore, the interface stability of functionally graded concrete segment was good and the sliding deformation of interface layer would not generate.

大直径盾构隧道新型纵缝接头抗弯性能试验研究

纵缝接头是盾构隧道受力性能的薄弱部位,管片接头的形式直接影响盾构隧道的力学性能。目前国内的盾构隧道纵缝接头使用的连接件多为螺栓,新型纵缝接头使用了一种新的连接件—滑入式连接件,此种接头在大直径盾构隧道中的受力性能有待研究。本文以新型纵缝接头为研究对象,针对两种不同型号的滑入式连接件,采用模型试验的方法探究了大直径盾构隧道新型纵缝接头的受力性能,通过理论分析计算了新型纵缝接头的极限承载力,并比较分析了传统螺栓纵缝接头和新型纵缝接头的受力性能。结果表明:新型接头衬砌管片的薄弱部位在连接件周围的混凝土区域;滑入式连接件的型号直接影响新型纵缝接头的受力性能,两种接头中连接件尺寸较大的接头转角刚度相较于连接件尺寸较小的接头转角刚度增加了7.2~169.5%,极限承载能力增加了69.9%;新型纵缝接头比螺栓接头有更高的转角刚度,受力性能更好,适用于大直径盾构隧道。

大直径盾构隧道成型质量巡检方法研究

针对因工业应用成本限制,中、小盾构隧道成型质量无损检测技术迁移至大直径盾构隧道时精度、速度折损严重的问题,以巡检车为载体,集成二维激光扫描仪、编码器和计算机等设备,研制了大盾构隧道成型质量巡检车,并提出一种基于数字图像的盾构质量非对称巡检方法.分析大直径盾构的施工环境,滤除地面、车体点云,并采用邻域向量法提取中轴线,建立隧道中心坐标系.偏心布置巡检路线,按照点云密度将采样点云分为稠密侧和稀疏侧点云,通过不同方法实现对管片接缝特征的拾取:将稠密侧点云绕中轴线展开为二维灰度图像,并通过缩放、归一化、梯度阈值分割等方法实现接缝图像分割;基于直线方程对接缝进行分类,结合管片结构、布置点位,推导出稀疏侧接缝与稠密侧接缝的线性分布公式,间接拾取稀疏侧接缝.根据接缝特征点计算两侧管片边缘点云簇,计算管片错台量;剔除接缝点云簇,使用最小二乘法拟合隧道点云,计算隧道椭圆度.最后在某大直径盾构隧道进行巡检试验,试验结果表明:成型质量巡检车在十四米盾构隧道中巡检速度为3 km·h-1,与传统方法的错台量检测偏差小于2 mm,椭圆度检测偏差小于0.1%,可以满足大直径盾构隧道成型质量巡检的高速度、高精度、低成本需求.

大直径盾构隧道纵向刚度增强措施研究

为研究不同环缝接头结构对盾构隧道纵向刚度的增强效果,采用等效连续化模型计算得到断面直径对隧道纵向拉压、纵向抗剪和纵向抗弯刚度的影响规律,将隧道纵向刚度增强措施与管片环缝接头结构相联系,采用数值模拟深入探究了9种环缝接头结构的力学性能,对比得到增强隧道纵向刚度效果最优的环缝接头结构。结果表明:直径对纵向拉压和纵向抗弯刚度影响较小,对纵向抗剪刚度影响较大;环缝接头刚度增强措施能够显著减小管片位移,提高隧道纵向刚度,提升效果为:斜螺栓>弯螺栓,定位榫>剪力销>凹凸榫;螺栓型式和纵向刚度增强措施均对螺栓最大剪切应力有较大影响,竖向荷载下受螺栓型式影响较大,水平向荷载下受管片环缝接头刚度增强措施影响较大;结合经济性和有效性,当接头螺栓为弯螺栓时,设置定位榫是一种相对较优的选择。

超大盾构隧道施工期管片受力特征分析

为探明超大直径盾构隧道施工期管片力学行为,依托武汉某超大直径隧道工程,建立超大直径盾构隧道施工期受力有限元模型,考虑千斤顶推力与浆液时效性的影响,对盾构隧道掘进过程中不同工况下管片变形受力机制进行模拟。研究结果表明,千斤顶推力与浆液时效性对管片变形的影响范围主要集中于L1与L2段,大致为3~13环,而对管片受力的影响主要集中于L0与L1段,大致为1~8环;随着千斤顶推力的增大或浆液凝固时间的减小,管片上浮变形、水平与竖向收敛、错台变形、接缝张开均呈减小的趋势;管片最大压应力随着千斤顶推力的增大或浆液凝固时间的增加而增大;千斤顶作用环处应力集中明显,且千斤顶推力越大,该现象越明显。

带定位榫盾构隧道管片接头剪切力学行为研究

外套于盾构隧道管片螺栓的空心圆锥筒定位抗剪构件定位榫能有效控制盾构管片错台量和错台值,与管片、螺栓共同形成“管片-定位榫-弯螺栓”接头.为探明盾构隧道管片受压工况、“管片-定位榫-弯螺栓”接头在剪切荷载作用下的结构力学特征和破坏机理,以内径7.5 m、外径8.3 m、弯螺栓连接的盾构隧道衬砌环的纵向接头为例,首先,建立三维有限元模型,对轴力分别为196、392、588和784 kN4种工况的接头剪切破坏全过程进行数值模拟;然后,对接头剪切破坏过程、定位榫和螺栓力学及变形特征、管片接缝面变形破坏特征进行分析;最后,采用原型剪切破坏试验对数值模拟结果进行印证和补充研究.研究结果表明:盾构隧道“管片-定位榫-弯螺栓”接头剪切破坏全过程分为接触面静摩擦、定位榫弹性变形、定位榫塑性错动和螺栓剪切破坏4个阶段;定位榫弹性变形阶段,定位榫表现为“压扁”形态,定位榫塑性错动阶段,定位榫拱顶外侧首先出现塑性屈服区,随着剪切荷载的增加,塑性区将扩展到定位榫端部和横断面内大部分区域,塑性破损过程中定位榫将超过其承载能力的外部剪切荷载转移给螺栓;螺栓杆体受力从定位榫塑性错动阶段开始,最终加载侧杆体将发生“拉直”破坏、固定侧杆体将发生弯剪破坏;管片接缝面混凝土从定位榫塑性错动阶段后期出现塑性区,初始位于榫槽内水平两侧,随着剪力增加,塑性区将向周边扩展,最终与管片内弧面手孔塑性区连通,形成“手孔-螺栓孔-手孔”塑性破坏域.

环端面不平整条件下衬砌管片抗剪承载特性研究

在衬砌管片拼装过程中难免出现环端面不平整(或环缝间垫片局部脱空)的情形,进而在顶推力作用下管片容易产生局部开裂破损,严重时甚至危及衬砌结构安全。鉴于此,以衬砌管片抗剪原型试验为基础,在ABAQUS数值分析平台上建立P2型标准块管片的精细化模型,管片上部设置千斤顶靴板,底部设置垫片并使右侧垫片脱空。在靴板上逐级施加均布荷载,以分析局部脱空情况下衬砌管片在逐级顶推力作用下的力学响应,探讨环端面不平整条件下衬砌管片的裂缝发展过程及抗剪承载特性。数值模拟结果表明:顶推力加载至850 kN,管片脱空端竖向位移达到2 mm,管片内弧面上部出现第1道裂缝,内置钢筋仍处于弹性阶段;加载至1120 kN,脱空端竖向位移达到6 mm,内弧面上出现2道新裂缝,同时第1道裂缝进一步扩展形成内外贯穿性裂缝,即管片裂缝发展过程大致为内弧面→上环端面→外弧面,且裂缝附近上层纵向钢筋达到屈服强度;考虑到内外贯穿裂缝给衬砌管片带来较大渗漏水隐患,认为P2型标准块管片的抗剪承载力(即屈服荷载)约为1120 kN。将数值模拟结果与原型试验结果进行对比,二者所得管片裂缝分布与扩展规律大致一致,抗剪承载力基本相符,验证了数值模拟结果的可靠性。研究成果可为盾构隧道的衬砌设计与掘进施工提供参考依据。

大盾构管片最不利上浮状态下三维形变特征模型试验方案设计

隧道施工期管片所受浆液浮力并非恒定,壁后浆液压力的不均匀分布会导致管片变形和隧道环的位错损伤。为减弱或避免因管片上浮造成的结构病害,通过自主设计研发一种考虑千斤顶水平推力、围岩压力以及同步注浆上浮力作用的管片三维加载模型试验系统,对大直径管片最不利上浮状态下的瞬时变形进行分析。试验装置由围压加载装置和非均布上浮力加载装置组成,可实现单点或多点同步加卸载;模型试验采用不同刚度弹簧模拟上浮期隧道与地层之间的相互作用;根据相似理论对管片模型和连接螺栓进行精细化设计和加工;根据实际工程中试验段的围压对模型围压初始值进行换算,并将动、静态上浮力相结合,提出更符合工程实际的盾构隧道横、纵向上浮力分析模型。结果表明:在拱底非均布上浮力的作用下,拱底竖向位移和收敛变形沿纵向均近似呈对数正态分布,其最大值均出现在脱出盾尾后第3环;各环管片的收敛变形与拱底竖向位移近似呈线性关系,斜率介于0.63~1.49之间;模型试验结果与实测数据相吻合。研究成果可为盾构隧道管片抗浮设计和施工提供一定的技术支持。

盾构隧道缓和曲线段管片组合轴线拟合计算方法

盾构隧道在缓和曲线部分存在管片拼装问题,因缓和曲线线型复杂,管片拼装点位多变,一直是施工过程中的一个难题。基于错缝拼装要求与楔形管片特点,提出一种在平面范围内,利用循环计算与误差控制的条件判定,综合比选标准环与楔形环组合,完成每环管片拼装施工,最终拟合出既满足规范与控制指标,又可保证线型较为均匀的管片拼装轴线的管片施工设计方法与验证方法。并根据实际工程需要,提出最大允许偏差控制方法和缓圆点附近的管片拼装优化措施,结合珠海市珠机线湾仔北站—湾仔站区间盾构隧道实例,证明了此方法的准确性与适用性,为缓和曲线上控制管片拼装质量提供理论依据。

内水渗漏软化基底对盾构隧洞衬砌管片受力性能的影响分析

水工盾构隧洞在运行过程中存在内水渗漏导致基底软化的风险,基底软化将对隧洞管片受力变形产生影响。依托实际水工盾构隧洞工程,构建了由管片、灌浆体和围岩组成的三维有限元数值模型,针对Ⅴ类围岩条件下因渗漏导致基底均匀和不均匀软化的状况,研究了管片的受力性能变化规律。结果表明:在内外荷载作用下,管片的环向应力、竖向位移和定位销应力均随基底软化深度的增加而增大,均匀软化条件下仰拱管片出现峰值为1.88 MPa的拉应力,存在管片开裂风险;基底软化导致定位销应力增大,而管片竖向位移的变化幅度较小。研究成果可为水工盾构隧洞的安全运行监测提供科学依据。

盾构注浆荷载作用下带榫管片水平轴线偏移量计算方法研究

为探明隧道盾构注浆荷载作用引起带榫管片水平轴线偏移规律,以小曲率半径盾构隧道为例,分析壁后注浆引起管片上浮的诱因,考虑管片环“椭圆化”变形、纵向连接螺栓预应力、环缝影响范围和横向刚度等综合因素的影响,建立榫杆连接条件下带榫环缝的管片单元纵向等效抗弯刚度有效率计算式,并通过计算盾构注浆荷载作用下带榫管片的静态和动态上浮力,构建盾构注浆荷载作用下带榫管片上浮力计算表达式,由此分析小曲率半径隧道盾构注浆荷载作用下带榫管片受力情况及其在文克尔弹性地基梁假定条件下受上浮力作用的挠曲变形规律,建立盾构注浆荷载作用下带榫管片水平轴线偏移量计算方法,并依托实际工程加以验证。结果表明:该文理论值与模拟值和监测值均拟合良好,该文计算方法具有良好的工程适用性,可为盾构隧道工程及其类似工程中注浆荷载作用下管片偏移及错台问题提供有效的理论指导。

盾尾密封失效诱发砂土地基盾构管片环失稳坍塌研究

盾构管片环失稳坍塌案例时有发生,探究其失稳坍塌发生条件对于预防重大安全事故发生具有重要意义。基于Midas GTS建立30环考虑环缝螺栓作用的荷载−结构计算模型,从盾尾管片环地基掏空和盾尾姿态突变2个方面探讨盾构管片环结构失稳破坏过程及失稳坍塌的发生条件。结果表明:盾尾渗漏使盾尾壳体失去了周围地基的有效约束作用,盾尾发生前仰后俯的姿态变化,隧道结构发生横向“横鸭蛋”和纵向挠曲变形,最终导致部分管片环坍塌。盾尾下沉位移是诱发管片环失稳坍塌的主要因素,盾尾下沉导致隧道纵向变形快速发展,快于盾尾渗漏引起管片环周围地基掏空所导致的隧道纵向变形。当盾尾下沉位移大于0.50 m且掏空范围大于5环、盾尾下沉位移大于0.45 m且掏空范围大于10环、盾尾下沉位移大于0.40 m且掏空范围大于11环时,环缝最大张开量超过单根螺栓极限应力时的环缝张开量47.43 mm,部分纵向螺栓被拉断,管片外水土发生喷射,加快管片环外砂土快速流失。当盾尾下沉位移大于0.5 m且掏空范围大于9环时,环缝最大张开量超过65.2 mm,管片环椭圆率超过46.1‰,最终诱发多环管片环失稳坍塌。研究结果可为盾尾渗漏诱发的重大安全风险评判提供参考。

特长水下公路盾构隧道结构防火保护策略及关键参数研究

特长水下公路盾构隧道普遍设置独立排烟道进行顶部集中排烟。现有隧道工程防火技术“护顶不护墙”,顶部设有排烟道时,顶部防火保护施加在烟道板上,而烟道层拱顶管片及车道层两侧管片不施加防火保护,存在安全隐患。根据隧道结构实际可能受到的火灾高温作用,结合管片、烟道板结构相对重要性,提出了新的车道层侧墙管片、烟道层拱顶管片、烟道板结构防火保护策略,即车道层所有结构表面采用RABT火灾升温曲线,烟道层所有结构表面采用基于CFD模拟的火灾升温曲线,耐火极限均不小于2.0h,管片耐火极限由管片混凝土表面及距表面25mm处温度判定,烟道板耐火极限由烟道板的极限弯曲变形量和极限弯曲变形速率判定。基于所提出的防火保护策略,开展数值模拟及耐火试验研究,确定了防火保护技术参数。结果表明:车道层侧墙管片防火保护层等效热阻应不小于0.10℃·m~2/W;烟道层拱顶管片防火保护层等效热阻在排烟口处不小于0.10℃·m~2/W,且随距排烟口距离的增大逐渐减小,距离排烟口16m处减小为零;隧道侧墙常用装饰材料搪瓷钢板在火灾过程中易发生变形而脱落;无防火保护烟道板耐火极限大于2.0h,掺加PP纤维、钢纤维可提升烟道板的耐火性能。

地铁盾构隧道管片安全状态评价

为准确评价地铁盾构隧道管片安全性,基于对地铁盾构隧道管片结构病害的形成机制分析,从管片变形、渗漏水、裂缝、拱顶脱落、材料劣化5个方面建立评价指标体系,划分管片结构安全状态评价等级,构建未确知测度函数,通过基于熵值改进的G2法确定权重,根据置信度识别准则判断风险等级,并将模型应用于某地铁盾构隧道,对其管片结构进行安全状态评价。研究结果表明:采用未确知测度理论能够准确评价隧道管片的安全等级,结果准确,实用性强。