Geotechnical seismic isolation system to protect cut-and-cover utility tunnels using tire-derived aggregates

Q Sun, Y Xue, M Hou - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Utility tunnels in urban areas are generally constructed using the cut-and-cover method, with
shallow depths and large dimensions. Given their high seismic vulnerability, especially in …

3-D Numerical Simulation of Seismic Response of the Induced Joint of a Subway Station

D Quan, S Chai, Y Wang, Z Fan, Y Bu - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent times, induced joints have been set along the length of subway stations in order to
avoid disordered cracking of the main structures occurring due to temperature stress …

Determination of Finite Element Modelling Errors for Box Culverts Using Field Load Tests

T Ülger - Teknik Dergi, 2022 - dergipark.org.tr
Buried culverts have been in service more than half a century and their age raises questions
about their reliable serviceability for the new standard vehicles. The gross weight and axle …