[HTML][HTML] Seismic behaviour of tunnels: From experiments to analysis
The paper presents a state-of-the-art review of the current understanding of the seismic
behaviour of tunnels. Emphasis is placed on recorded responses of actual tunnels during …
behaviour of tunnels. Emphasis is placed on recorded responses of actual tunnels during …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical study on the use of soft material walls to enhance seismic performance of an existing tunnel
Seismic risk is one of the biggest challenges for tunnel safety, and several mitigation
techniques have been proposed to enhance the seismic performance of existing tunnels …
techniques have been proposed to enhance the seismic performance of existing tunnels …
[HTML][HTML] A numerical case study on the long-term seismic assessment of reinforced concrete tunnels in corrosive environments
The paper investigates the long-term seismic behaviour of an underground reinforced
concrete (RC) metro tunnel in Santiago, Chile, considering the combined effects of chloride …
concrete (RC) metro tunnel in Santiago, Chile, considering the combined effects of chloride …
Soft soil layer-tunnel interaction under seismic loading
Understanding the soft soil layer-tunnel seismic interaction in the multi-layered ground is an
important issue for a safe seismic design. However, this issue remains unclear since most of …
important issue for a safe seismic design. However, this issue remains unclear since most of …
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 …
shallow depths and large dimensions. Given their high seismic vulnerability, especially in …
Damages of highway tunnels during 2022 Luding earthquake (Mw= 6.6)
On 5 September 2022, an M w= 6.6 earthquake hit the Luding area, Sichuan Province,
China, leading to 93 deaths, 25 disappearances, and great economic loss. The earthquake …
China, leading to 93 deaths, 25 disappearances, and great economic loss. The earthquake …
Impact of an underlying soft soil layer on tunnel lining in seismic conditions
The presence of a soft soil layer can influence the propagation of incoming wave from the
bedrock, undoubtedly modifying the ground motions and soil dynamic behavior. Despite its …
bedrock, undoubtedly modifying the ground motions and soil dynamic behavior. Despite its …
Numerical study on the effect of a subway station on the surface ground motion
Better understanding the underground structure scattering on the wave propagation may aid
in the development of more safety earthquake resistant design and disaster prevention …
in the development of more safety earthquake resistant design and disaster prevention …
Seismic behavior of circular tunnels: Influence of the initial stress state
Tunnel construction leads to significant perturbations of the initial stress state in the
surrounding soils. This implies that during a given earthquake, the seismic behavior of …
surrounding soils. This implies that during a given earthquake, the seismic behavior of …
Dynamic response analysis on stress and displacement of the shield tunnel structure and soil layer under train-induced vibration in Xiamen Metro Line 6
J Guo, L Xu, C Xu, R Chen, J Lin - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Tunnel engineering develops rapidly. To study the dynamic response of shield tunnel
structure and its bottom soil layer caused by metro train operation, a three-dimensional finite …
structure and its bottom soil layer caused by metro train operation, a three-dimensional finite …