Load laws of composite lining in mountain tunnel model tests and numerical simulation validation

Currently,model tests are increasingly being used to simulate the construction of mountain tunnels,but the support structure of the model tests does not show the composite lining,and the force laws of the composite lining are not yet clear.In this research,the force variation of composite lining under three cases in model tests of deep-buried tunnels were carried out with the surrounding rock grade and installation time as the variation factors.The test results reveal that:(1)The suitable method to reduce the contact load between the secondary lining and primary support is to enhance the primary support in the soft and weak surrounding rock.Correspondingly,for ClassⅢsurrounding rock and better quality of surrounding rock,the primary support can lag behind the excavation face a certain distance.(2)The axial forces of the bolts tend to rise with concentration of 0.4 kN-0.7 kN after the secondary lining was installed.(3)With or without two to three excavation cycles delayed,the load sharing ratio of the secondary lining of the Class III surrounding rock is less than 10%.Finally,the numerical simulation verifies the feasibility of the model tests.

Challenges and Development Prospects of Ultra-Long and Ultra-Deep Mountain Tunnels

1. Introduction Social development has led to the placement of high standards on ultra-long and ultra-deep mountain tunnels. Disasters may be encountered during the construction and maintenance of such mountain tunnels due to high geostress, high geotemperature, high hydraulic pressure, and special adverse strata, in addition to various other problems caused by engineering activities. To deal with uncertain geological conditions during mountain tunnel construction, comprehensive geological prediction, refined monitoring, and dynamic design and construction methods based on information technology should be adopted. For the operation and maintenance of ultra-long tunnels, the concepts of dynamic evacuation rescue, active protection, energy conservation, and environmental protection should be fully embodied in order to address significant problems related to ventilation, rescue situations, and energy consumption. Moreover, integrated construction and maintenance should be carried out to achieve digital sensing and intelligent maintenance.

Mountain tunnel under earthquake force:A review of possible causes of damages and restoration methods

Accurate seismic assessment and proper aseismic design of underground structures require a comprehensive understanding of seismic performance and response of underground structures under earthquake force.In order to understand the seismic behavior of tunnels during an earthquake,a wide collection of case histories has been reviewed from the available literature with respect to damage classification,to discuss the possible causes of damage,such as earthquake parameters,structural form and geological conditions.In addition,a case of Tawarayama tunnel subjected to the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake is studied.Discussion on the possible influence factors aims at improving the performancebased aseismic design of tunnels.Finally,restoration design criterion and methods are presented taking Tawarayama tunnel as an example.

Seismic risk evaluation for a planning mountain tunnel using improved analytical hierarchy process based on extension theory

Seismic risk evaluation(SRE) in early stages(e.g., project planning and preliminary design)for a mountain tunnel located in seismic areas has the same importance as that in final stages(e.g.,performance-based design, structural analysis, and optimization). SRE for planning mountain tunnels bridges the gap between the planning on the macro level and the design/analysis on the micro level regarding the risk management of infrastructural systems. A transition from subjective or qualitative description to objective or quantitative quantification of seismic risk is aimed to improve the seismic behavior of the mountain tunnel and thus reduce the associated seismic risk. A new method of systematic SRE for the planning mountain tunnel was presented herein. The method employs extension theory(ET)and an ET-based improved analytical hierarchy process. Additionally, a new risk-classification criterion is proposed to classify and quantify the seismic risk for a planning mountain tunnel. This SRE method is applied to a mountain tunnel in southwest China, using the extension model based on matter element theory and dependent function operation.The reasonability and flexibility of the SRE method for application to the mountain tunnel are illustrated.According to different seismic risk levels and classification criteria, methods and measures for improving the seismic design are proposed, which can reduce the seismic risk and provide a frame of reference for elaborate seismic design.

Seepage field distribution and water inflow laws of tunnels in water-rich regions

Currently,the water inrush hazards during tunnel construction,the water leakage during tunnel operation,and the accompanying disturbances to the ecological environment have become the main problems that affect the structural safety of tunnels in water-rich regions.In this paper,a tunnel seepage model testing system was used to conduct experiments of the grouting circle and primary support with different permeability coefficients.The influences of the supporting structures on the water inflow laws and the distribution of the water pressure in the tunnel were analyzed.With the decrease in the permeability coefficient of the grouting circle or the primary support,the inflow rate of water into the tunnel showed a non-linear decreasing trend.In comparison,the water inflow reduction effect of grouting circle was much better than that of primary support.With the increase of the permeability coefficient of the grouting ring,the water pressure behind the primary lining increases gradually,while the water pressure behind the grouting ring decreases.Thus,the grouting of surrounding rock during the construction of water-rich tunnel can effectively weaken the hydraulic connection,reduce the influence range of seepage,and significantly reduce the decline of groundwater.Meanwhile,the seepage tests at different hydrostatic heads and hydrodynamic heads during tunnel operation period were also conducted.As the hydrostatic head decreased,the water pressure at each characteristic point decreased approximately linearly,and the water inflow rate also had a gradual downward trend.Under the action of hydrodynamic head,the water pressure had an obvious lagging effect,which was not conducive to the stability of the supporting structures,and it could be mitigated by actively regulating the drainage rate.Compared with the hydrostatic head,the hydrodynamic head could change the real-time rate of water inflow to the tunnel and broke the dynamic balance between the water pressure and water inflow rate,thereby affecting the stress state on the supporting structures.

Seismic damage of mountain tunnels during the 5.12 Wenchuan earthquake

A number of mountain tunnels suffered significant damage to various extent during the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China.Damage ranging from small to heavy cracking was observed both at the portal and inside the tunnels,while some sections close to the faults completely collapsed.A summary of qualitative data collected from reports and papers is presented regarding the behavior of the 55 mountain tunnels near the epicenter during the earthquake.Based on the seismic investigation and data collection of mountain tunnels,the tunnel damage is classified into six most common damage models involving cracking,spalling,shear failure,dislocation,pavement uplift and collapse.Detailed study and discussion are then carried out on the damage models.In order to examine the influencing factors of the damage magnitude of the mountain tunnels,the correlations between epicentral distance,earthquake intensity,overburden depth,geological condition and damage levels are analyzed.The relationships between earthquake parameters and different damagemodels are developed and discussed.Also,suggestions are provided to improve the seismic resistance of mountain tunnels.

The lining responses for shallow mountain tunnels subjected to frost heaving

Mountain tunnels in cold regions are vulnerable to adverse effects of freezing action.Thus,it is necessary to identify the lining responses of shallow mountain tunnels subjected to freezing action.To quantify the influence of freezing action and key design parameters(such as cross-sectional shape;lining thickness;and waterproof measures)on the lining response,a thermal-hydro-mechanical coupled finite element(FE)model is established and verified.Then,specific consideration is given to the lining internal force and resulting axial stresses.And the influences of the cross-sectional shape,concrete parameters,and waterproof measures on the lining responses are investigated.Generally,the rectangular tunnel has the worst security;the circular tunnel is the safest.On the other hand,when the thermal conductivity is less than 2.2[W/(m·K)],a greater thermal conductivity will cause a greater risk of damage to the lining.Moreover,the drainage plate can reduce the value of minimum axial stresses,whether frozen or not,even eliminating the tensiondamaged area.Overall,this study helps to estimate the lining responses and prevent frost damages for shallow mountain tunnels during freezing period.

Limiting drainage criterion for groundwater of mountain tunnel

Large amount of groundwater discharging from tunnel is likely to cause destruction of the ecological environment in the vicinity of the tunnel, thus an appropriate drainage criterion should be established to balance the tunnel construction and groundwater.To assess the related problems, an limiting drainage standard ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 m3/(m·d) was suggested for mountain tunnels based on survey and comparative analysis. After that, for the purpose of verifying the rationality of the standard, a calculated formula for dewatering funnel volume caused by drainage was deduced on the basis of the groundwater dynamics and experience method.Furthermore, the equation about the relationship between water discharge and drawdown of groundwater table was presented. The permeability coefficient, specific yield and groundwater table value were introduced, and then combined with the above equation, the drawdown of groundwater table under the proposed limiting drainage criterion was calculated. It is shown that the proposed drainage standard can reach the purpose of protecting ecological environment under the following two conditions. One is the permeability coefficient ranges from 10-4 to 10-5 m/s and the specific yield ranges from 0.1 to 0.001. The other is the permeability coefficient varies from 10-6 to 10-8 m/s and the specific yield varies from 0.1 to 0.01. In addition, a majority of common geotechnical layers are involved in the above ranges. Thus, the proposed limiting drainage standard which ranges from 0.5 to 2.0 m3/(m·d) for mountain tunnel is reasonable.

极端环境隧道建造面临的主要问题及发展趋势

聚焦艰险山区、深水海域与城市敏感区3类极端环境,全面梳理和总结了在此环境下隧道建造面临的主要问题、相关技术突破和未来发展趋势。针对艰险山区中极高地应力、高地温、高海拔以及活动断裂带等极端条件,总结分析围岩和隧道的变形机制、破坏机制及防护措施,并指出未来可通过大数据、机器学习等手段建立更精准的预测模型,以实现隧道建造过程的实时监控和风险评估;针对深水海域中高水压、高烈度地震、强侵蚀环境等极端条件,分析多因素耦合下沉管法及盾构法隧道管片及接头的劣损和破坏机制,总结提升其力学和耐久性能的主要技术措施,并提出未来仍需针对海底隧道管片接头的防水、抗震及抗侵蚀性能开展更深入的研究,以形成完整的理论和技术体系;针对城市敏感区隧道穿越既有隧道、敏感建构筑物、地下障碍物等挑战,总结分析盾构法和顶管法施工环境响应规律、地层变形评估方法和控制技术措施,提出未来可采用机器学习等技术辅助隧道建设,以提升预测和控制的准确性,减小建设过程对城市环境的扰动。目前,相关研究成果为极端环境下的隧道工程建设提供了重要支撑,但部分技术仍需进一步在实践中完善并形成规范,以指导后续的工程建设;而随着新一代信息技术的发展,未来隧道建造必将朝着数字化、智能化、自动化的方向发展,从而保障极端环境下隧道建设的安全、绿色、高效。

基于LCA的山岭隧道碳排放核算研究现状与展望

首先,梳理山岭隧道碳排放核算研究的进展并进行探讨,基于生命周期评价理论(life cycle assessment,LCA)与排放因子法,结合山岭隧道特点对其全生命周期内各阶段的碳排放来源进行分析,着重探讨施工与运营阶段的计算边界;其次,强调碳排放核算过程中清单分析涉及到的碳排放因子与活动数据的获取方式与应用条件;然后,对核算结果的应用、不确定分析与碳排放预测的相关研究成果进行整理;最后,指出当前山岭隧道碳排放研究中存在的问题,并展望其未来发展方向。

山区铁路隧道工程资源环境影响效应评估研究

山区地质复杂、环境敏感、生态脆弱,致使铁路隧道建设难度大,且在资源节约、环境保护等方面面临较高要求。绿色设计作为绿色建设的先行环节,对减少隧道建设对资源环境的扰动作用,达到资源节约、环境友好的目的起关键引领作用。为定量评估山区铁路隧道工程的资源环境影响效应、衡量隧道设计的绿色程度,提出一种山区铁路隧道工程资源环境影响效应分析方法。首先,基于“驱动力-状态-响应”模型(Driving force-State-Response,DSR),以隧道设计参数为驱动力指标、资源环境状况为状态指标、隧道设计措施为响应指标,构建山区铁路隧道工程资源环境影响效应评估指标体系,并建立各指标分级标准;其次,运用一种具有自学习自调整能力的支持向量回归模型(Support Vector Regression,SVR)对隧道工程的资源环境影响效应进行评估;再次,以驱动力指标和响应指标为分析对象,运用考虑指标间关联关系及叠加效应的敏感性分析法,甄别对隧道工程资源环境影响效应优化具有重要影响的隧道设计因素;最后,以某山区铁路隧道工程为例,得到该隧道工程的资源环境影响效应值为4.7157,对应等级为较好,表明该隧道工程绿色设计水平较好,资源集约节约利用较合理、环境保护力度较大,可为其他类似工况隧道工程的绿色设计提供借鉴。此外,分析结果显示,注浆加固效果是导致该隧道工程资源环境影响效应变化最敏感的因素,其次为清污分流比例,可着重从这2个方面进行优化设计,以实现隧道工程资源环境影响效应的进一步优化。研究结果验证了本文研究方法的适用性和可操作性,可为山区铁路隧道工程资源环境影响效应评估及明确隧道工程优化设计方向提供科学依据。

基于集对分析理论和数字化平台的山岭隧道塌方风险评价

为更准确、更科学地完成山岭隧道塌方风险评价,提出一种基于层次分析法(AHP)-熵值法(Entropy)集对分析理论的山岭隧道塌方风险评价方法。首先,选取地质因素、设计因素、施工因素、管理因素4项因素作为塌方风险评价指标体系的准则层,选取12项因素作为指标层,运用层次分析法和熵值法分别计算2级指标权重;然后,引入集对分析理论确定指标联系度,并结合置信度准则对塌方风险的等级进行判定;接着,利用Grasshopper以及Python软件,对集对分析理论进行可视化程序开发,并将其与隧道-地质BIM交互模型进行耦合,建立基于AHP-Entropy集对分析模型的隧道塌方风险数字化分析平台;最后,结合重庆某隧道实际工程,验证隧道塌方风险评价的高效化、可视化效果。研究表明:基于集对分析理论的山岭隧道塌方风险评价数字化分析平台运行时间约为2 s,与传统的隧道塌方风险评价方法相比可以大大提高风险评价效率,同时利用AHP-Entropy法确定评价指标权重,提高了评价结果的可靠性。

山区铁路桥隧工程关键节材要素均衡优化

为在经济可承受范围内提升山区铁路的节材性能,提出了一种基于NSGA-Ⅱ的关键节材要素双目标均衡优化方法。首先,以断面超挖、喷射混凝土类型选择、围岩变形预留、桩基扩孔、桩头超封5个桥隧工程关键节材要素为决策变量,以CO_(2)减排量最大、建造成本增加值最小为优化目标,构建山区铁路桥隧工程关键节材要素均衡优化模型;其次,采用带精英策略的非支配排序遗传算法(NSGA-Ⅱ)求出Pareto均衡解集;再次,耦合主客观元素组合的综合赋权法与TOPSIS法对Pareto均衡解集进行科学决策,得到考虑决策者偏好的关键节材要素最佳组合,并分析决策者偏好对最佳组合的影响;最后,以某山区铁路工程某标段为例,系统地验证了该方法的科学性及适用性。研究结果表明:与优化前相比,最佳组合能实现CO_(2)减排12.622万t,对应建造成本增加了24.833万元,优化效率达到50.826%。

西南山区铁路客运专线隧道底鼓病害变形监测研究

西南山区铁路客运专线具有高桥隧比、沿线地质条件复杂恶劣等特征,在建设和运营过程中易出现各类工程病害。文章基于某隧道底鼓变形病害,设计并开展包含围岩变形、仰拱受力和道床板沉降变形3个监测指标的隧道变形监测方案。通过对监测数据进行分析,获取隧道和围岩受力变形的演化规律,据此提出后续加密轨道几何形位静态、动态检测和衬砌结构贯通裂缝观测、实施列车降速运行等处理措施。相关研究可为该客运专线的安全运营提供有力保障,同时为类似工程隧道病害的监测和整治工作提供有益参考。

基于改进灰靶的山区隧道施工场地布置方案优选

为提高山区隧道施工场地布置方案决策的准确性,以牛栾村隧道六种施工场地布置方案为例,提出了基于改进灰靶的方案优选模型。首先,通过分析场地布置方案影响因素,构建了以方案可行性、方案经济性、环境影响和社会效益影响为核心的评价指标体系;其次,采用云模型将定性指标定量描述,并运用CRITIC(criteria importance though intercriteria correlation)确定指标权重;最后以灰色关联差异信息值为基础,结合欧几里得理论计算修正的加权靶心距,通过对比靶心距实现方案优选,并采用单因素轮换法(one-at-a-time,OAT)进行了指标敏感性分析。结果表明:最优方案的加权靶心距为0.610,评选出的方案与实际一致,并分析出“地形地貌改变”为对方案评选影响最大的指标。可见,该方法呈现了各方案的优劣,使山区隧道施工场地布置方案评选更科学、合理。

复杂艰险山区高速铁路慢行病害特征与治理

针对我国西南复杂艰险山区高速铁路建设与运营中路基、桥梁和隧道出现导致列车运行速度减慢的病害(慢行病害),依托南昆、沪昆、西成高铁3条复杂艰险山区高速铁路运营期间监测与补充勘察资料,分析不同慢行病害的危害方式与变形破坏特征,研究高速铁路慢行病害产生的原因,提出治理方案。研究得出结论:地层岩性、地形地貌、构造应力环境、气候降雨、岩体结构条件等多重因素造成复杂艰险山区高速铁路出现路基基底上拱、斜坡桥梁位移、隧道基底上拱、隧道混凝土腐蚀等慢行病害,针对不同慢行病害提出多种治理方案。研究成果可为复杂艰险山区高速铁路工程建设、运营维护提供借鉴。

山地轨道交通隧道Geo-BIM建模方法与应用研究

为解决山地轨道交通隧道在BIM建模中存在的隧道线路偏差大、隧道构件复杂繁多、属性添加效率低以及呈现效果单一等问题,提出一种基于Revit+Dynamo+Excel及EVS软件的山地轨道交通隧道Geo-BIM建模方法。结合隧道线性工程特点,对Revit内置Dynamo插件二次开发,实现隧道快速精准的参数化建模和批量定义属性参数。提出基于EVS软件建立隧道三维地质体模型的方法,制定地层建模和岩性建模的实现方式和标准流程,结合隧道BIM模型全面实现隧道建设过程中的可视化。依托施家山隧道项目,基于Cesium框架实现了BIM模型、GIS地表和地质体三维模型的集成,实现三维可视化模型与模型属性、数据信息等可交互式操作。实践表明,Geo-BIM建模方法可以快速地对隧道BIM模型及其三维地质模型进行建模,通过集成后的模型信息之间能够表现出很好的交互效果,具有良好的工程应用价值。

高速列车在艰险山区铁路长大隧道运行时的乘坐舒适性研究

为探讨艰险山区铁路长大隧道特殊线路环境对高速列车乘坐舒适性影响,考虑隧道内沿线高地温分布情况,建立列车隧道运行的计算空气动力学数值仿真模型和列车多体动力学模型,分析隧道温度和海拔高度对列车在长大隧道运行时车内压力及列车运行平稳性的影响规律。结果表明,在高地温隧道环境下,车内压力变化幅值最高下降13.2%,车体横向振动加速度仅在交会时减小,列车运行平稳性指标最高下降3.36%;随着海拔上升,车内压力变化幅值呈线性下降,列车运行平稳性指标减小,车体横向振动加速度仅在进出隧道及交会时减小。研究结果对保证高速列车在艰险山区铁路隧道运行时乘坐舒适性具有重要指导价值。

汶川M_(s)8.0地震隧道易损性及平均损失率分析

基于汶川地震震害资料,通过回归分析得到了山区隧道结构整体与各部分的地震易损性模型。选择峰值地面加速度(peak ground acceleration,PGA)作为地震动参数,以对数正态分布函数作为易损性模型,利用极大似然估计得到隧道结构整体及各部分(洞口浅埋段、洞口过渡段、普通段、断层破碎段)的地震易损性曲线,对比分析了隧道整体及各部分的地震易损性特点并进行了探讨。结果表明:轻微破坏条件下,洞口浅埋段的地震易损性要高于其他部分。随着破坏程度的增加,断层破碎带段的地震易损性逐渐高于隧道其他部分。根据隧道结构特定破坏等级的损失比,建立了隧道的平均损失率模型。依据文中建立的隧道易损性模型及平均损失率模型可以在将来发生类似地震时快速地进行地震损失评估。

基于纤维混凝土材料试验的套拱加固隧道地震响应模拟

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