Influence of Pea-Gravel Layer on Segment Ring Support Performance in Shield TBM Tunnels: A Discrete-Continuous Coupling Simulation and Model Test

S Wu, H Xie, Z Zeng, M Wang, H Zhao… - Journal of Construction …, 2023 - ascelibrary.org
In shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) tunnel construction, grouted pea gravel is used to fill
gaps between the surrounding rock and segment rings, acting as a connecting layer that …

Theory and experimental discussion of synchronous backfilling self-compacting concrete technology behind the segment wall of double-shield TBM

X Yang, Y Jiang, S Wang, Y Ding, Z Zhu… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The conventional method of urban subway tunnel excavation using a double-shield tunnel
boring machine (DS-TBM) typically involves a two-stage backfilling process behind the …

Observed uplift behaviors of segmental lining during shield tunneling in hard rock: a case study from Changsha, China

HN Wu, XP Xu, RP Chen, Y Liu, HZ Cheng… - … and Underground Space …, 2024 - Elsevier
To explore the development law of tunnel uplift during tunnelling in hard rock and its
inherent relationship with the deformation of segmental rings and bolt force, this study …

Seismic response of underground structures under undrained loading with excess pore pressures accumulation

E Sandoval, A Bobet - Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
The seismic response of tunnels under undrained loading with excess pore pressures
accumulation is poorly understood. Two-dimensional dynamic numerical analyses are …

The impact of saturation on the mechanical response of low porosity rocks and implications for tunnelling

MTA Labeid, EL Jaczkowski, W Dossett… - … and Innovation meet …, 2020 - taylorfrancis.com
Unlined underground pressure tunnels and shafts have been the standard design in Norway
since the 1960s, and in some cases, shotcrete is used as both temporary and permanent …

Double-shield TBM performance analysis in clay formation: A case study in Iran

M Fallahpour, M Karami… - Tunnels and Underground …, 2020 - taylorfrancis.com
The Konjancham conveyance tunnel is a part of the tropical water conveyance plan that is
designed to transfer water to both Kermanshah and Ilam provinces in Iran. The second part …