Segmental tunnel lining strengthened with steel plates is widely used worldwide to provide a permanent strengthening method.Most existing studies assume an ideal steel-concrete interface,ignoring discontinuous deforma...Segmental tunnel lining strengthened with steel plates is widely used worldwide to provide a permanent strengthening method.Most existing studies assume an ideal steel-concrete interface,ignoring discontinuous deformation characteristics,making it difficult to accurately analyze the strengthened structure’s failure mechanism.In this study,interfacial fracture mechanics of composite material was applied to the segmental tunnel lining strengthened with steel plates,and a numerical three-dimensional solid nonlinear model of the lining structure was established,combining the extended finite element method with a cohesive-zone model to account for the discontinuous deformation characteristics of the interface.The results accurately describe the crack propagation process,and are verified by full-scale testing.Next,dynamic simulations based on the calibrated model were conducted to analyze the sliding failure and cracking of the steel-concrete interface.Lastly,detailed location of the interface bonding failure are further verified by model test.The results show that,the cracking failure and bond failure of the interface are the decisive factors determining the instability and failure of the strengthened structure.The proposed numerical analysis is a major step forward in revealing the interface failure mechanism of strengthened composite material structures.展开更多
Due to the network planning of subways and their surrounding structures,increasingly more overlapping shields with a small curve radius have been constructed.A newly constructed upper tunnel partly overlaps a lower on...Due to the network planning of subways and their surrounding structures,increasingly more overlapping shields with a small curve radius have been constructed.A newly constructed upper tunnel partly overlaps a lower one,leading to the extremely complex uplift of the lower tunnel caused by the construction of a new tunnel.Based on the shield-driven project that runs from the Qinghe Xiaoyingqiao Station to the Qinghe Station in Beijing,which adopts the reinforcement measures of interlayer soil grouting and steel supports on site,in this study,the uplift pattern of the lower tunnel and the stress characteristics of steel supports were investigated through numerical simulations and on-site monitoring.The study results show that among all tunnel segments,thefirst segment of the shield witnesses a maximum uplift displacement that increases with the horizontal space between tunnels.On using either interlayer soil grouting or steel-ring bracing reinforcement,the uplift of the tunnel lining exceeds the control value;by contrast,when these two measures are jointly applied,the uplift of the tunnel lining does not exceed a maximum value of 4.87 mm,which can satisfy the requirements of deformation control.Under these two joint measures,the soil strength between two stacked shield tunnels can be enhanced and the uplift deformation can be restricted with the interlayer soil grouting.Also,the segmental deformation and overall stability of the existing tunnel can be controlled with the temporary steel supports.The deformation of circumferential supports and segments is closely related to each other,and the segmental uplift is controlled by H-shaped steel supports.With the increase in the horizontal space between twin shields,the effect of the construction would gradually weaken,accompanied by a gradual reduction of the stresses of steel supports.Thesefindings provide a valuable reference for the engineering design and safe construction of overlapping shield tunnels with a small curve radius.K E Y W O R D Sfield monitoring,numerical simulation,overlapping shields,small curve radius,steel support stress,uplift of tunnel lining Highlights•A project of twin overlapping shield tunnels with a small curve radius is introduced.•Protective measures of soil grouting and H-shaped steel supports are proposed.•A 3D model in view of overcutting soils,grouting,and steel supports is established.•The performance of the overlapping shield tunnel with a small curve radius is evaluated.展开更多
A new kind of tunnel support was put forward on the basis of the anchor spraysupport principle. The mechanics of the new three-dimensional steel bar shotcrete liningsupport was studied and the structure's internal...A new kind of tunnel support was put forward on the basis of the anchor spraysupport principle. The mechanics of the new three-dimensional steel bar shotcrete liningsupport was studied and the structure's internal forces were analyzed. The model experiment was done relying on the industrial test. The conclusion of numerical calculationsproved that the ANSYS program is reasonable and creditable. It was compared to otherkinds of support that are commonly used in soft rock tunnels. The technique and economiccontrasts of the typical tunnel with support three-dimensional steel bar were completed.展开更多
Owing to increasing traffic and the need for constructing second tunnel tubes including corresponding cross-passages,where only one tube existed thus far,sampling of tunnel-lining materials with an age of 30–40 years...Owing to increasing traffic and the need for constructing second tunnel tubes including corresponding cross-passages,where only one tube existed thus far,sampling of tunnel-lining materials with an age of 30–40 years has been made possible.Laboratory and in situ tests were carried out to evaluate the long-term effects of the tunnel linings.This paper presents the outcomes regarding the long-term behav-ior of support elements and membranes after performing strength tests on inner and outer lining concrete samples,flat jack tests,rock bolt tests,and tests on re-extracted sheet membranes,as well as geotextiles.Furthermore,the interface connection mechanical behavior in a double-shell-lined tunnel was investigated with laboratory tests.The aim of this research was to determine the characteristics of sheet membranes and geotextiles in the case of reduced load-bearing capacity caused by degradation of the primary lining.The results provide information on the load-sharing effects of the interaction between the primary and secondary lining,depending on the waterproofing sheet membrane and geotextile properties.Based on the results,conclusions for new design approaches for underground infrastructure construction can be formulated.展开更多
基金the financial support provided by the National Key Basic Research Program of China(No.2015CB057801)the Projects of the Construction Department of Zhejiang Province(Nos.2022K073 and 2022K169).
文摘Segmental tunnel lining strengthened with steel plates is widely used worldwide to provide a permanent strengthening method.Most existing studies assume an ideal steel-concrete interface,ignoring discontinuous deformation characteristics,making it difficult to accurately analyze the strengthened structure’s failure mechanism.In this study,interfacial fracture mechanics of composite material was applied to the segmental tunnel lining strengthened with steel plates,and a numerical three-dimensional solid nonlinear model of the lining structure was established,combining the extended finite element method with a cohesive-zone model to account for the discontinuous deformation characteristics of the interface.The results accurately describe the crack propagation process,and are verified by full-scale testing.Next,dynamic simulations based on the calibrated model were conducted to analyze the sliding failure and cracking of the steel-concrete interface.Lastly,detailed location of the interface bonding failure are further verified by model test.The results show that,the cracking failure and bond failure of the interface are the decisive factors determining the instability and failure of the strengthened structure.The proposed numerical analysis is a major step forward in revealing the interface failure mechanism of strengthened composite material structures.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:52168059Program for Young Talents of Science and Technology in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,Grant/Award Number:NJYT23103Fundamental Research Funds in Universities of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,Grant/Award Number:2023QNJS159。
文摘Due to the network planning of subways and their surrounding structures,increasingly more overlapping shields with a small curve radius have been constructed.A newly constructed upper tunnel partly overlaps a lower one,leading to the extremely complex uplift of the lower tunnel caused by the construction of a new tunnel.Based on the shield-driven project that runs from the Qinghe Xiaoyingqiao Station to the Qinghe Station in Beijing,which adopts the reinforcement measures of interlayer soil grouting and steel supports on site,in this study,the uplift pattern of the lower tunnel and the stress characteristics of steel supports were investigated through numerical simulations and on-site monitoring.The study results show that among all tunnel segments,thefirst segment of the shield witnesses a maximum uplift displacement that increases with the horizontal space between tunnels.On using either interlayer soil grouting or steel-ring bracing reinforcement,the uplift of the tunnel lining exceeds the control value;by contrast,when these two measures are jointly applied,the uplift of the tunnel lining does not exceed a maximum value of 4.87 mm,which can satisfy the requirements of deformation control.Under these two joint measures,the soil strength between two stacked shield tunnels can be enhanced and the uplift deformation can be restricted with the interlayer soil grouting.Also,the segmental deformation and overall stability of the existing tunnel can be controlled with the temporary steel supports.The deformation of circumferential supports and segments is closely related to each other,and the segmental uplift is controlled by H-shaped steel supports.With the increase in the horizontal space between twin shields,the effect of the construction would gradually weaken,accompanied by a gradual reduction of the stresses of steel supports.Thesefindings provide a valuable reference for the engineering design and safe construction of overlapping shield tunnels with a small curve radius.K E Y W O R D Sfield monitoring,numerical simulation,overlapping shields,small curve radius,steel support stress,uplift of tunnel lining Highlights•A project of twin overlapping shield tunnels with a small curve radius is introduced.•Protective measures of soil grouting and H-shaped steel supports are proposed.•A 3D model in view of overcutting soils,grouting,and steel supports is established.•The performance of the overlapping shield tunnel with a small curve radius is evaluated.
文摘A new kind of tunnel support was put forward on the basis of the anchor spraysupport principle. The mechanics of the new three-dimensional steel bar shotcrete liningsupport was studied and the structure's internal forces were analyzed. The model experiment was done relying on the industrial test. The conclusion of numerical calculationsproved that the ANSYS program is reasonable and creditable. It was compared to otherkinds of support that are commonly used in soft rock tunnels. The technique and economiccontrasts of the typical tunnel with support three-dimensional steel bar were completed.
文摘Owing to increasing traffic and the need for constructing second tunnel tubes including corresponding cross-passages,where only one tube existed thus far,sampling of tunnel-lining materials with an age of 30–40 years has been made possible.Laboratory and in situ tests were carried out to evaluate the long-term effects of the tunnel linings.This paper presents the outcomes regarding the long-term behav-ior of support elements and membranes after performing strength tests on inner and outer lining concrete samples,flat jack tests,rock bolt tests,and tests on re-extracted sheet membranes,as well as geotextiles.Furthermore,the interface connection mechanical behavior in a double-shell-lined tunnel was investigated with laboratory tests.The aim of this research was to determine the characteristics of sheet membranes and geotextiles in the case of reduced load-bearing capacity caused by degradation of the primary lining.The results provide information on the load-sharing effects of the interaction between the primary and secondary lining,depending on the waterproofing sheet membrane and geotextile properties.Based on the results,conclusions for new design approaches for underground infrastructure construction can be formulated.