A state-of-the-art review of road tunnel subjected to blast loads

R Cheng, W Chen, H Hao, J Li - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2021 - Elsevier
Road tunnels are critical components in road transportation networks. In their service life
they may subject to explosion loads from terrorist bombing attacks, engineering blasting for …

Dynamic response of road tunnel subjected to internal Boiling liquid expansion vapour explosion (BLEVE)

R Cheng, W Chen, H Hao, J Li - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2022 - Elsevier
During service life, road tunnels may face threats of accidental explosions, eg, Boiling Liquid
Expansion Vapour Explosions (BLEVEs) due to accidents of vehicles transporting …

Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Optimization of Tunnel Support Systems Based on the Multiple Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analyses Considering the Excavation …

AB Ekmen, Y Avci - Iranian Journal of Science and Technology …, 2023 - Springer
The increased processing capacity of computer systems has enabled the realistic analysis of
complex geotechnical problems with the finite element method and detailed optimization …

Experimental investigation on the structural response of RC slabs subjected to combined fire and blast

M Colombo, P Martinelli, A Arano, JA Øverli… - Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Reinforced concrete (RC) submerged floating tunnels (SFTs) represent a possible solution
for crossing wide, deep fjords, and is considered for the E39 highway route along the …

Non-linear FE investigation of subsurface tunnel with gfrp protection against internal blast

A Rajput, A Kaushik, MA Iqbal, NK Gupta - International Journal of Impact …, 2023 - Elsevier
The contribution of subsurface tunnels in the present time is imperative. However, in the past
few decades they have become a target to explosives and terrorist attacks. Considering the …

The Effect of Blast Loading on the Behavior of Shallow Tunnels

F Farrokhzad, Z Azarian, AJ Choobbasti… - Transportation …, 2025 - Springer
The present study investigates blast-induced deformations in the ground surface and lining
of shallow tunnels. Using a 2D finite element method (FEM), numerical simulation of the …

Numerical Simulation of Explosive Storage Underground Structure Subjected to Blast

MD Goel, V Jagrit, S Panchal - International Journal of Structural …, 2025 - World Scientific
In this study, finite element (FE) analysis of underground structure is carried out, which is
subjected to the internal blast loading and the structure is surrounded with soil media. Three …

A review on the Performance of the underground tunnels against blast loading

S Kasilingam, M Sethi… - Journal of Structural …, 2021 - researchportal.bath.ac.uk
The tunneling system has become an important part of the present infrastructure system in
all over the world. Therefore, it has become important to ensure the safety of the tunnels …

Techniques to safeguard the underground tunnels against surface blast load

K Senthil, M Sethi, L Pelecanos - International Journal of …, 2023 - inderscienceonline.com
Due to the growth of underground tunnels, the safety of structures under blast loading is a
major threat. Therefore, this paper focused on various techniques such as tunnel burial …

3D-FE Analysis of RC Tunnel with GFRP Shielding Under Internal Blast Loading

A Kaushik, G Patnaik, A Rajput, G Prakash - Proceedings of SECON'21 …, 2022 - Springer
Due to high risk of terrorist attacks inside underground subway system, the blast resistant
design has become very crucial. The present study deals with the non-linear analysis of …