改善不同地应力下隧道轮廓爆破成型效果

含预切空腔的轮廓爆破技术被认为是改善高地应力下隧道轮廓成型的有效方法。然而,对这种爆破技术在不同地应力下性能的研究较少。本文通过校验后的公路隧道数值模型,调查了含预切空腔(PC)的两种典型轮廓爆破技术(即光面爆破(SB)和预裂爆破(PB))在不同地应力条件下的性能。结果表明,在耦合装药和50 MP地应力下,PCSB比PCPB能获得更好的隧道轮廓成型效果。此外,研究了两种轮廓爆破技术在不同的不耦合系数和地应力条件下的性能,发现随着地应力从30 MPa增加至50 MPa,PCSB和PCPB作用下隧道轮廓成型效果均逐渐改善。此外,在不同地应力条件下调整周边孔的不耦合系数能使PCPB形成有效的隧道轮廓。然而,对于PCSB,在不同地应力条件下,需调整所有炮孔的不耦合系数才能形成符合要求的隧道轮廓。最后通过多元非线性回归获得经验公式,本研究可以为不同地应力下使用PCSB和PCPB开挖隧道提供设计参考。

Performances of a new sustainable and durable dry beam-column joints under cyclic and impact loads

This study investigated the performances of a new type of precast beam-column joint subjected to earthquake and impact loads.For sustainability and durability considerations,new materials such as corrosion-resistant fibre reinforced polymer(FRP)bolts and reinforcements,fibre reinforced concrete(FRC),and geopolymer concrete(GPC)were used to construct the joint.To examine the resilience,durability,sustainability,and multi-hazard resistance capacities,both cyclic and pendulum impact tests were carried out.The experimental results demonstrated that the proposed precast joints had the comparable or even better performances as compared with the traditional monolithic joints under cyclic and impact loads.Numerical simulations using ABAQUS were also adopted to determine the optimal values of the concrete-end-plate(CEP)thickness for the proposed dry joints and to further quantify other response parameters which could not be obtained during the test,e.g.,stress distribution,energy absorption,and stress contours.Discussion on the influences of various parameters on joint performances under different loading conditions was also presented in this study.

Numerical prediction of ground vibrations induced by LPG boiling liquid expansion vapour explosion(BLEVE)inside a road tunnel

Accidental boiling liquid expansion vapour explosions(BLEVEs)caused by the bursting of liquified petroleum gas(LPG)tank inside a tunnel can induce vibrations of its surrounding geological media and threaten the stability of adjacent tunnels and structures.Therefore,it is essential to understand the characteristics of vibrations induced by LPG BLEVEs inside the tunnel for the safety design of its adjacent structures.Owing to the difficulty in effectively predicting the LPG BLEVE loads,the current practice usually employs equivalent methods,e.g.,the TNT-equivalency method,in LPG BLEVE load predictions for structural response analysis,which may lead to inaccurate response predictions.This study compares ground vibrations induced by a BLEVE inside an arched road tunnel with those induced by its equivalent TNT explosion via high-fidelity numerical simulations.The results demonstrate that the frequency of BLEVEinduced vibrations is lower than that induced by the TNT explosion at the same scaled distance.The intensity of LPG BLEVE-induced vibrations at relatively small-scaled distances is lower than that of TNT explosion-induced vibrations at the same scaled distance,but becomes higher after a certain scaled distance because of the relatively low attenuation rate.In addition,parametric analysis is conducted to evaluate the effects of various factors on the characteristics of LPG BLEVE-induced ground vibrations.It is found that the surrounding rock type,the rock porosity,and the cover depth of the tunnel have more significant influences than the concrete grade of the tunnel lining.The recommendation for the tunnel design is also given based on the intensity and frequency characteristics of BLEVE-induced vibrations.