The effect of deficiency in tunnel crown thickness on the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel with post-tensioned concrete inner lining was investigated by the elasto-plastic finite element method. Changes in the deformation...The effect of deficiency in tunnel crown thickness on the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel with post-tensioned concrete inner lining was investigated by the elasto-plastic finite element method. Changes in the deformations and circumferential stresses of the post-tensioned concrete inner lining with the gradual decrease of the tunnel crown thickness were compared, and the potential bearing risk of insufficient tunnel crown thickness for the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel was revealed. Based on the finite element calculation results of circumferential stresses under different defective cases, the corresponding reinforcement schemes were proposed. The calculation results show that the inner lining can still maintain a satisfactory stress state when the tunnel crown thickness is equal to or greater than 0. 28 m. When the tunnel crown thickness decreases below 0.28 m, the external surface of the crown and internal surface of the crown＇s adjacent areas may be under tension. The tension stresses will incrementally increase and ultimately exceed the tensile strength of the inner lining concrete as the tunnel crown thickness further decreases gradually. Then, the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel cannot operate normally, and severe cracking, leaking or even failure may occur. When the tunnel crown thickness is equal to or greater than 0.28 m, the reinforcement suggestions are that the void spaces between the inner lining and the outer lining should be back-filled with concrete. When the tunnel crown thickness is less than 0. 28 m, the inner lining should be reinforced by steel plates after concrete back-filling.展开更多
To determine the appropriate soft foundation treatment for a river-crossing tunnel, freezing reinforcement design and technology were introduced based on the channel tunnel design and construction practice. Through fi...To determine the appropriate soft foundation treatment for a river-crossing tunnel, freezing reinforcement design and technology were introduced based on the channel tunnel design and construction practice. Through finite element analysis and engineering practices, two rows of horizontal perforated freezing pipes were designed and installed on both sides of a passage for tunnel rein- forcement, which produced the thickness and strength of frozen crust that satisfied the design requirements. These information are valuable for guiding the design and construction of river-crossing tunnels in coastal areas.展开更多
With the rapid development of urban underground space,the construction of shield-driven cross-river twin tunnels is increasing,and the complex hydro-mechanical coupling effects and twin-tunnel interactions bring huge ...With the rapid development of urban underground space,the construction of shield-driven cross-river twin tunnels is increasing,and the complex hydro-mechanical coupling effects and twin-tunnel interactions bring huge construction risks to such projects,which have attracted more and more attention.This study aims to understand the excavation effects induced by shield driving of cross-river twin tunnels through numerical simulation.A refined three-dimensional numerical model based on the fully coupled hydro-mechanical theory is established.The model considers the main components of the slurry pressure balance shield(SPBS)machine,including support force,jacking thrust,grouting pressure,shield-rock interaction and lining-grouting interaction,as well as the detailed construction process.The purpose is to examine the excavation effects during construction,including rock deformation around tunnels,the change in pore pressure,and the response of the lining.The results show the influence range of twin-tunnel excavation on rock deformation and pore pressure,as well as the modes of lining response.In addition,this study also systematically investigates the effects of water level fluctuation and burial depth on twin-tunnel excavation.The results indicate that the increase of water level or burial depth will enhance the excavation effects and strengthen the twin-tunnel interactions.These results provide useful insights for estimating the construction impact range and degree of twin tunnels,and serve as basic references for the design of cross-river twin tunnels.展开更多
基金The Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2017CFB667)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51079107)
文摘The effect of deficiency in tunnel crown thickness on the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel with post-tensioned concrete inner lining was investigated by the elasto-plastic finite element method. Changes in the deformations and circumferential stresses of the post-tensioned concrete inner lining with the gradual decrease of the tunnel crown thickness were compared, and the potential bearing risk of insufficient tunnel crown thickness for the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel was revealed. Based on the finite element calculation results of circumferential stresses under different defective cases, the corresponding reinforcement schemes were proposed. The calculation results show that the inner lining can still maintain a satisfactory stress state when the tunnel crown thickness is equal to or greater than 0. 28 m. When the tunnel crown thickness decreases below 0.28 m, the external surface of the crown and internal surface of the crown＇s adjacent areas may be under tension. The tension stresses will incrementally increase and ultimately exceed the tensile strength of the inner lining concrete as the tunnel crown thickness further decreases gradually. Then, the Yellow River Crossing Tunnel cannot operate normally, and severe cracking, leaking or even failure may occur. When the tunnel crown thickness is equal to or greater than 0.28 m, the reinforcement suggestions are that the void spaces between the inner lining and the outer lining should be back-filled with concrete. When the tunnel crown thickness is less than 0. 28 m, the inner lining should be reinforced by steel plates after concrete back-filling.
文摘To determine the appropriate soft foundation treatment for a river-crossing tunnel, freezing reinforcement design and technology were introduced based on the channel tunnel design and construction practice. Through finite element analysis and engineering practices, two rows of horizontal perforated freezing pipes were designed and installed on both sides of a passage for tunnel rein- forcement, which produced the thickness and strength of frozen crust that satisfied the design requirements. These information are valuable for guiding the design and construction of river-crossing tunnels in coastal areas.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52090081 and 52079068)the State Key Laboratory of Hydroscience and Hydraulic Engineering(Grant No.2021-KY-04).
文摘With the rapid development of urban underground space,the construction of shield-driven cross-river twin tunnels is increasing,and the complex hydro-mechanical coupling effects and twin-tunnel interactions bring huge construction risks to such projects,which have attracted more and more attention.This study aims to understand the excavation effects induced by shield driving of cross-river twin tunnels through numerical simulation.A refined three-dimensional numerical model based on the fully coupled hydro-mechanical theory is established.The model considers the main components of the slurry pressure balance shield(SPBS)machine,including support force,jacking thrust,grouting pressure,shield-rock interaction and lining-grouting interaction,as well as the detailed construction process.The purpose is to examine the excavation effects during construction,including rock deformation around tunnels,the change in pore pressure,and the response of the lining.The results show the influence range of twin-tunnel excavation on rock deformation and pore pressure,as well as the modes of lining response.In addition,this study also systematically investigates the effects of water level fluctuation and burial depth on twin-tunnel excavation.The results indicate that the increase of water level or burial depth will enhance the excavation effects and strengthen the twin-tunnel interactions.These results provide useful insights for estimating the construction impact range and degree of twin tunnels,and serve as basic references for the design of cross-river twin tunnels.
