Failures in loess slope-tunnel system: An overview of trigging sources, acting mechanism and mitigation strategies

Y Qin, Y Chen, J Lai, J Qiu, Z Wang, T Liu… - Engineering Failure …, 2024 - Elsevier
A profound understanding of the interaction between loess slopes and tunnels, along with
the mastery of protective measures for tunnels crossing loess slopes, is crucial for ensuring …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive review and future perspectives on prediction and mitigation of tunnel-induced ground settlement: A bibliometric analysis and methodological …

J Zhou, H Qi, K Peng, Y Zhang… - … and Underground Space …, 2024 - Elsevier
Predicting and controlling tunnel-induced ground settlement is crucial for ensuring safety
and minimizing environmental impact. However, current research methods are varied, each …

[HTML][HTML] Centrifuge modelling of tunnelling below existing twin tunnels with different types of support

Q Fang, X Liu, K Zeng, X Zhang, M Zhou, J Du - Underground Space, 2022 - Elsevier
Tunnel excavation below existing tunnels produces ultimate and serviceability problems to
the existing tunnels. The behaviours of induced stresses on the existing tunnels haven't yet …

Failure mechanism and countermeasures of rainfall-induced collapsed shallow loess tunnels under bad terrain: A case study

Y Qin, C Shang, X Li, J Lai, X Shi, T Liu - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2023 - Elsevier
With the rapid increase in the construction of loess tunnels, more and more problems are
encountered during the construction process, especially regarding the issue of collapse in …

Model test and numerical analysis for the face failure mechanism of large cross-section tunnels under different ground conditions

Z Sun, D Zhang, A Li, S Lu, Q Tai, Z Chu - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2022 - Elsevier
Face stability protection is a critical issue during large cross-section tunneling. This study
investigates the evolution mechanism of tunnel face instability with different ground …

Experimental study on the collapse evolution law of unlined tunnel in Boulder-Cobble mixed formation

Y Qin, J Lai, X Cao, W Zan, Z Feng, Y Xie… - … and Underground Space …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction of shallow tunnels has become increasingly challenging due to the
complex geological conditions encountered, particularly in boulder-cobble mixed (BCM) …

Failure analysis and treatments of a loess tunnel being constructed in ground fissure area

E Ma, J Lai, S Xu, X Shi, J Zhang, Y Zhong - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2022 - Elsevier
Tunnelling in ground fissure areas is prone to collapse even with reasonable reinforcement.
Based on the collapse of a tunnel in Xi'an Metro Line 3 near a ground fissure, potential …

Geotechnical influence on existing subway tunnels induced by multiline tunneling in Shanghai soft soil

Z Zhang, M Huang - Computers and Geotechnics, 2014 - Elsevier
Multiline tunneling construction in soft soil significantly impedes risk control and
environmental protection. Current research has investigated on the effect of single-line …

Effects of twin tunnels construction beneath existing shield-driven twin tunnels

Q Fang, D Zhang, QQ Li, LNY Wong - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2015 - Elsevier
This paper presents a case of closely spaced twin tunnels excavated beneath other closely
spaced existing twin tunnels in Beijing, China. The existing twin tunnels were previously …

Displacement characteristics of high-speed railway tunnel construction in loess ground by using multi-step excavation method

P Li, Y Zhao, X Zhou - Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2016 - Elsevier
The sequential excavation method (SEM), in which the tunnel face is partitioned into several
temporary drifts, can promote face stability and reduce ground displacement. Three-bench …