Analysis of Solid Fluid Coupling for Tunnel Excavation in Complicated Fractured Rock Masses

When tunnels are through water bearing section of fractured rock mass, a complex interaction process between rock mass deformation and fluid transportation is one of the most important reasons for water gushing, water bursting and mud bursting.To study the rock mass deformation and fluid transportation in tunnel excavation under complex geological conditions, a hydraulic model of complex crack rock mass was established from the relationship between the crack growth degree of surrounding rock in deep buried tunnel and the engineering scale, with which fracture network of different levels in rock mass could be considered simultaneously.Furthermore,a computer Fortran program was put forward to simulate the solid fluid coupling of excavation process of a deep buried tunnel.And it was found that the principal fractures had strong flowing action and network fractures had storage function and lag effect in seepage area.And the yield area of surrounding rock was increased under the coupling of seepage field and stress field.     

Load Calculation Method of Shallow Tunnel under Unsymmetrical Loadings in Broken Surrounding Rock

Tunnel portal section mostly faces unfavorable geologic and topographical conditions, such as broken surrounding rock, shallow and unsymmetrical loadings. The current Chinese code for design of road tunnel provides the load calculation method of tunnel under unsymmetrical. However, according to the mechanic and deformation characteristics of the tunnel lining on site, the assumption is not suitable for the shallow tunnel under unsymmetrical loadings in broken surrounding rock. Therefore, through engineering case analysis and results of three-dimensional numerical analysis, the failure mechanism of shallow tunnel under unsymmetrical loadings in broken surrounding rock is presented firstly, that is, deep buried side broken surrounding rocks slump down after excavation and squeeze the lining, which makes the lining deform outward and bear passive earth pressure. Through the failure mechanism, the surrounding rock mainly includes slumping area and passive area. Then the corresponding formulas are deduced based on limit equilibrium theory. Finally, a case study is adopted to verify the feasibility of the new method. It is show that the new method is more reasonable than the method of current code.     

Testing and modeling studies on creep characters of supports for tunnel using nonlinear constitutive model

Creep characters of tunnel supports structure is analyzed according to triaxial creep test of concrete specimen of deep tunnel supports structure adopting MTS815 hydraulic servo system. The creep parameters of nonlinear creep model are presented based oncreep curve. The finite element numerical model has been established considering tunnel construction process, creep characters of surrounding rock and support structure. The displacement characteristics, the effective stress and the maximum shear stress in different position in primary support and second lining are obtained through creep characters analysis of surrounding rock and supports structure. The features of displacement and stress dependent time of tunnel supports has visible difference comparing with discard creep effect and calculation displacement and practical monitoring results is basic concordance. The creep characters of surrounding rock and tunnel supports should be considered for deep tunnel.     

Study on strain localization and progressive failureof surrounding rock under high pressure environment

This paper uses the Mohr-Coulomb criterion with tension cut-off strain-softening model and the large-strain calculation method to study the localized deformation and progressive failure.It investigates the process of stain localization appearing,growing and sample failure,and uses the physical and numerical simulation to explore the relationship between strain localization and progressive failure of surrounding rock.The results show that the soften character of rock sample is caused by stain localization.The breach point of progressive failure is founded based on the distribution law of plastic zones and soften strips.The key causes of the tunnel convergence deformation after opening are the plastic extrusion and the elastic deformation of rock yield units caused by stress release.     

Study of Tunnel Supporting Effect

Based on the elastic theory, an analysis can be made on stress and plastic deformation under tunnel excavation and shotcrete support.FLAC 3D can be used to simulate the mechanical behavior of excavation and support, getting the deformation of surrounding rock stress and plastic without support and shotcrete. The results show that, the prestress applied on the anchor equals to the supporting force when the tunnel plastic zone disappears. This support improves the self bearing capacity of surrounding rock, effectively suppresses the expansion of the plastic zone after the tunnel excavation, and prevents further damage to the tunnel surrounding rock.     

Analysis on Interfacial Stress Between Surrounding Rock and Shotcrete Lining

According to the characteristics of interfacial stress between surrounding rock and shotcrete support, mechanical model of composite curved beame for support system of tunnel surrounding rock and shotcrete lining was established, considering the interfacial deformation coordination and the effects of bearing arch of surrounding rock. Then from static equilibrium of two differential elements, the differential equations for the radial displacement of composite curved beam were obtained. All analytic formulas of both interfacial stress and internal forces between surrounding rock and shotcrete lining by arbitrary distribution load were derived. And thus the mechanical condition of interface zone and the stress concentration position were obtained, which is convenient to assess the stability of surrounding rock and predict the safety. Finally, the analysis of tunnel project excavated by bench method showed that shotcrete lining made the formation of compressive stress zone in surrounding rock by transferring stress from the interface between surrounding rock and shotcrete, which is beneficial to improve the stability of surrounding rock.     

Mechanical properties and numerical simulation of unloading of brittle rocks under high geostress

The investigations on the deformation mechanisms, estimation of stability and technique of disasters controlled of brittle rocks excavated under high geostress are difficult points for rock mechanics and engineering geology. The evolutionary rule of mechanical parameters and deformation failure of brittle rocks are discussed based on unloading under high geostress, and the obvious characteristics of strain strength for brittle rocks under high geostress is found. It is presented that the brittle rock yielded follows Griffith rule of strain strength at peak. The elasto brittle plastic numerical calculation method is established considering the dynamical variation of mechanical parameters in course of unloading yield, and it is validated by practical engineering.     

Finite Element Analysis on Interaction of Neighboring Highway Tunnels under Construction

Recently, the construction of neighboring highway tunnels with small interval gets more and more in China. The construction of such tunnels proceeds usually by excavating one after another. The second tunnel is constructed with the surrounding rock disturbed by the first one. And the construction of second tunnel also has effect on the first excavated one. For revealing the interaction laws of such tunnel construction in combination with the engineering practice of Lanfeng tunnel at Jinshan Road in Chongqing, The FE numerical simulation analysis was used to study the characters of surrounding rock deformation, stress field, and plastic zone of the tunnel. From this analysis, it clearly shows that the excavation of second tunnel has significant influence on the first one. This study provides a scientific basis for design and excavation of neighboring highway tunnels.     

Experimental Study on Construction Method of Super-Large Section Tunnel

For the super-large section tunnel due to its super large span and flatness,together with the effect of various processes and excitation of surrounding rock during construction,the mechanical behavior of super-large section tunnel is quite complicated.Making use of the "CTSSSRH",the physical analogue for simulating the construction dynamic process of super-large section tunnel in different construction methods is experimented.The rule of surrounding rock displacement and strain development is studied and the reasonable construction method is put forward.     

Deformation Monitoring and Its Control in a Shallow buried Large span Tunnel Constructed Using the Pile Beam Arch Method

Deformation monitoring and control measures of a shallow buried large span tunnel constructed using the pile beam arch (PBA) method are described, taking the North Gongti Road Station of Beijing Metro line 10 as an example. Based on the monitoring datum, the crown settlement, convergence, ground settlement of the tunnel and the bridge foundation settlement are analyzed. The results show that (1) the PBA tunneling method can restrain the ground settlement and deformation of a shallow buried large span tunnel; (2) the depth, tunnel span and pilot tunnel construction may influence the deformation of a shallow buried large section tunnel significantly; and, (3) advanced conduit grouting, timely preliminary support and permanent lining construction can reduce the deformation effectively.     

Analysis of Seismic Dynamic Responses of Tunnel throughFault Zone in High Earthquake Intensity Area

Based on dynamic time history analysis, dynamic response behavior of an un supported tunnel through fault zone which was simulated by interface and solid elements was studied under uniform input earthquake wave excitation. The analyses of response behaviors, including displacement difference, acceleration magnification, and plastic zones and so on, were carried out when earthquake wave excitation was input along transverse, longitudinal and vertical of tunnel respectively. The results show that simulation method for fault zone is effective; the earthquake causes obvious displacement difference at fault zone and surrounding rock contacting part. The maximal displacement difference reaches to 51.8mm under transverse uniform input earthquake wave excitation. And the displacement difference under vertical and longitudinal is only 44.3% and 23.1% of the transverse value, respectively; the acceleration magnification in fault zone is significantly greater than that in surrounding rock. Shear failure zone appears at the fault zone and surrounding rock contacting part, and it is especially prominent under input longitudinal earthquake wave excitation. It is proposed that fault zone has significantly influence on the dynamic performance of tunnel. The fault zone and the transitional zones are the control zones of seismic design when tunnel passes through fault zone, thus, the study on the anti seismic measures should be further strengthened.     

Calculation of Influence on Longitudinal Deformation of Adjacent Tunnels Due to Excavation

Unloading of excavation of foundation pit has influence on adjacent tunnels, therefore it is important to predict the deformation of metro tunnels to ensure the operation of tunnel. The displacement effect due to the surrounding wall soil unloading of adjacent excavation was not considered by the theoretical analysis method, and the analysis procedure of FEM was usually too complicated to get a satisfied result, so the horizontal and vertical additional stress were calculated by the Mindlin solutions. Furthermore, the tunnel structure was considered as the beam with infinite length. The additional stress was imposed on the Winkler model and the governing equation was built up on the adjacent tunnel structure. Finally, displacements and internal forces of existing tunnels were obtained. Compared with the numerical simulation and an engineering case, the results of the presented formula are in good agreement. It can provide certain theoretical and calculation basis for metro tunnels influenced by adjacent excavation.     

The Monitor Measuring of Highway Tunnel in Natm

It is important that monitor measuring is applied in tunnel in regard to NATM. The monitor measuring of NATM was studied in the Fengmeiya Tunnel in Chongzun Express. Based on the regularity and conditions of the surrounding rock deformation of monitor measuring in site, the optimum time for primary and permanent support are obtained which averting successfully accidents in construction, enhancing the construction qualities and guidance to tunnel construction in Karst areas.     

Simulation of Collapse by Discrete Element Method for Diversion Tunnel under Complex Geological Conditions

Geological conditions of Jinping I Hydropower diversion tunnel is very complicated, it has the following characteristics, such as high geostress and developmental faults and joints, several collapse occurred in the construction process. A brief introduction is given to the geological conditions of Jinping I Hydropower diversion tunnel, based on discrete element method, Major joints and faults were simulated, and calculation models were built. By calculation and analysis, Rules and characteristics of deformation and failure for rock diversion tunnel has been obtained. After the diversion tunnel was excavated, high geostress were released, structural surface relaxation and slip. Side wall generated vertical cracks, vault take place chipping. With deformation increasing, the structural plane was further slip and open, dome support weakened, leading to collapse.     

Experimental Study on the Characteristic of Seepage with Unloading Rock Mass

The destruction of rock mass arises from opening rock possibly, the main outside-factor of influence rock slope stability is groundwater and water seepage. To analyze the relationship of unloading and permeability coefficient, the method and step of experiment of unloading rock mass are put forward. The curve relationship of the seepage-unloading of different phase is found by experiment. According to the experimental result, the equation of the seepage-stress of unloading is established, the variational rule of the unloading and permeability coefficient is discussed. The permeability coefficient is almost unchanged in the elasticity phase of unloading process. The permeability coefficient changes very much in the plastic phase of unloading process, as the unloading is 80% of ultimate unloading especially, and the permeability coefficient is increasing very much.     

Practice of Convergence Displacement Measurement of Surrounding Rock in Tongyu Tunnel

Tongyu tunnel has the following characteristicsuch as complex geological condition, deep depth, frequent water in flow, rock burst , high stress, etc., which seriously threaten the construction safety. In the tunnel construction, monitoring measurement is adopted strictly, especially for the convergence displacement measurement, and these data is processed in time to be turn back to the construction, then the stabilizationof the surroundingrock after being opened is known and the right measurement will be taken. The authors mainly introduce convergencedisplacementmeasurement technologyof the surrounding rocksand the theoryof data regression analysein the Tongyu Tunnel. the measurement result in Tongyu tunnel is shown, and it is expected to be reference to the similar engineer in future.     

The Method on Surrounding Rock Classification for Highway Tunnel Construction Period in The Karst Areas of South China

Through the statistical analysis of analyzed the particularity of karst surrounding rock classification, finally obtained the rock classification index system of south karst highway tunnel construction based on rock strength, rock complete coefficient ,groundwater state, structural plane state the structural plane strike to tunnel influence, karst development to tunnel influence. And the model is applied to tianshengqiao tunnel and guanshang 2 tunnel with the example verification, and compared with the classification results and experts judgment to get the accuracy is 93.3%.     

软岩地质条件下浅埋隧道锚缩尺模型试验

为研究隧道锚的受力变形和锚碇承载特性等问题,在重庆几江长江大桥工程北岸现场开展1∶30缩尺模型试验。试验结果表明：从相似设计荷载240 kN到1 680 kN,双锚碇前锚面沿拉拔方向的最大位移平均值为0.020~0.808 mm,双锚碇前端上部地表岩体铅直方向的最大位移值为0.028~0.749 mm,双锚碇后端上部地表岩体铅直方向的最大位移值为0.014~0.645 mm;锚碇围岩破裂类型是拉剪复合型破坏;锚碇上方地表横桥方向参与抗拔作用的岩体范围约2~3 m,而沿锚碇轴向参与拉拔作用的岩体破坏区类似一个倒塞体形状;通过试验得到模型锚的可靠抗拉拔承载能力为1 344 kN;模型锚在840 kN下的流变趋于稳定,其长期安全系数为3.5。模型试验结果表明软岩地质条件下浅埋隧道锚具有较高的抗拉拔承载能力,证明此设计方案是可行的。     

盐岩水平储气库的相似模拟建腔和长期稳定性分析

利用地下盐穴作为油气储库是一种常见的方法。但由于中国地下盐矿层状盐岩居多,特点是单层厚度薄,不溶物含量高,因此单井造腔腔型控制难度大,造腔速度慢。根据双井对流建库方法,通过实验模拟建造的水平盐穴为模型基础,依据湖北云应地区盐矿地质条件和盐岩的物理力学性质,数值模拟其在不同埋深情况下建造后腔体长期运行体积收缩情况。通过实验发现采用双井对流造腔方法建设储气库是可行的,腔体的形状可以通过流量和油液分界面来控制。对地下盐岩水平储气库的岩石长期蠕变模拟发现,水平储气库随着埋深越大相同蠕变期内条件下腔体的体积收缩率和腔体周边塑性变形区体积也越大,同时使用寿命也越短。