Since the prevention and mitigation of man-made hazards have been deemed to be the key
in developing sustainable infrastructure during rapid urbanisation. Recent four massive …

Though asphalt pavement is widely used in highway tunnels, the flammability of the asphalt
pavement is still one significant topic for an in-depth study due to the serious consequences …

Statistical analysis of tunnel fire accidents (TFAs) in China 2000–2016 as related to causes,
characteristics, and consequences are discussed in this study with average frequency, time …

In rectangular pipe-jacking, excessive friction force resulting from the pipe-soil interaction is
the dominant factor hindering its further application in long-distance, larger-section, and …

Abstract The Qingling–Bashan (QB) mountain region in southern Shaanxi mainly consists of
strongly compressive zones from east to west, with tight folds and compressive fractures …

Detecting sudden changes in geological conditions (eg, karst cavern and fault zone) during
tunnelling is a complex task. These changes can cause shield machines to jam or even …

From a global perspective, karst geological disaster has great influence on the tunnel
construction. Once it is not handled properly, the karst problems in the tunnel area will cause …

Abstract This Express Letter reports three methane explosion accidents during tunnel
construction in Southwest China. In recent years, tunnel construction of China is developing …

Collapsible loess tunnel foundation reinforcement is a new challenge in the construction
process of tunnel engineering. According to the field displacement and stress monitoring of …

To ensure the safety of the tunnel construction, it is very important to take the appropriate
treatment measures after the collapse happened. Especially the tunnel goes through the …