Pub Date : 2025-10-15DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.005
Li Yu , Youlin Qin , Hualao Wang , Mingnian Wang , Zhaohui Chen , Mingyang Yu , Hong Jin
The initial water content significantly affects rock mechanics, especially with swelling minerals. However, the effects of initial water content on the mechanical properties and failure mode of sulfate rocks remain unclear. This study explores these effects by conducting unconfined compressive strength (UCS) experiments and discrete element method simulations on sulfate rocks. The results indicate that as the initial water content increased from 0 to 9%, the Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio of sulfate rock exponentially decreased by 48.9% and 290%, respectively. Additionally, the crack initiation stress (), crack damage stress (), and UCS decreased by 62.4%, 51.5%, and 53.3%, respectively. The stress responses to initial water content follow linear functions. Notable decreases were also observed in the normal and shear stiffness parameters ( and of contact, diminishing by 46.53% and 46.54%, respectively; peak cohesion decreased by 69.70%; peak friction angle by 17.39%; peak tensile strength by 124%. Rising initial water content leads to increased damage and softening of sulfate rock, causing decreased mechanical properties. It can be observed that as the initial water content increases, the proportion of micro-tensile fractures in the total number of fractures increases, and the dominant failure mode of sulfate rock gradually transitions from shear to tensile failure.
{"title":"Influence of water content on the failure modes and macro-micromechanical properties of sulfate rocks: Insights from experimental and DEM simulations","authors":"Li Yu , Youlin Qin , Hualao Wang , Mingnian Wang , Zhaohui Chen , Mingyang Yu , Hong Jin","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The initial water content significantly affects rock mechanics, especially with swelling minerals. However, the effects of initial water content on the mechanical properties and failure mode of sulfate rocks remain unclear. This study explores these effects by conducting unconfined compressive strength (UCS) experiments and discrete element method simulations on sulfate rocks. The results indicate that as the initial water content increased from 0 to 9%, the Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio of sulfate rock exponentially decreased by 48.9% and 290%, respectively. Additionally, the crack initiation stress (<span><math><mrow><msub><mi>σ</mi><mrow><mi>c</mi><mi>i</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span>), crack damage stress (<span><math><mrow><msub><mi>σ</mi><mrow><mi>c</mi><mi>d</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span>), and UCS decreased by 62.4%, 51.5%, and 53.3%, respectively. The stress responses to initial water content follow linear functions. Notable decreases were also observed in the normal and shear stiffness parameters (<span><math><mrow><msub><mi>k</mi><mi>n</mi></msub></mrow></math></span> and <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>k</mi><mi>s</mi></msub><mrow><mo>)</mo></mrow></mrow></math></span> of contact, diminishing by 46.53% and 46.54%, respectively; peak cohesion decreased by 69.70%; peak friction angle by 17.39%; peak tensile strength by 124%. Rising initial water content leads to increased damage and softening of sulfate rock, causing decreased mechanical properties. It can be observed that as the initial water content increases, the proportion of micro-tensile fractures in the total number of fractures increases, and the dominant failure mode of sulfate rock gradually transitions from shear to tensile failure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 387-409"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145466155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-10-10DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.003
Duofeng Cen , Caichu Xia
Energy geostructures represent a novel building energy-saving technology derived from ground source heat pump technology. Heat transfer and thermo-mechanical response characteristics stand out as pivotal issues in the investigation and design of such energy geostructures. This paper provides an overview of the research on heat transfer models, factors influencing heat exchange performance, and thermo-mechanical behaviour concerning energy piles, energy walls, and energy tunnels. The future perspectives were also presented. Four types consisting of ten basic heat transfer models for energy piles were summarized, and their advantages, limitations, and applicable scenarios were comprehensively discussed from multiple aspects. The heat transfer models for energy walls and energy tunnels are scarce, and only one model was introduced for each of them. The influences of some controllable design parameters on the thermal performance of energy geostructures and the thermal-induced mechanical behaviour were summarized. The key conclusions are that the fluid flow rate should not be too high or too low, which is generally considered sufficient to ensure that the flow state is turbulent; and properly intermittent operation is beneficial to the recovery of geothermy, thereby improving the heat exchange performance. Due to the differing conditions considered, it is not possible to draw a definitive conclusion regarding whether heating can increase or decrease the shaft resistance or bearing capacity of energy piles. Generally, thermal effects within energy walls are unlikely to cause severe damage to structural stability. The issues related to thermal-induced ground deformation are considered more critical than those concerning the energy tunnel structure deformation. This paper highlights the aspects that require further research and the new aspects worth exploring in the future. Energy geostructures are not limited to new construction projects, and combining with other renewable energy utilization methods and integrating into district energy networks are the future development trends.
{"title":"Review on heat transfer and thermo-mechanical behaviour of energy geostructures","authors":"Duofeng Cen , Caichu Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Energy geostructures represent a novel building energy-saving technology derived from ground source heat pump technology. Heat transfer and thermo-mechanical response characteristics stand out as pivotal issues in the investigation and design of such energy geostructures. This paper provides an overview of the research on heat transfer models, factors influencing heat exchange performance, and thermo-mechanical behaviour concerning energy piles, energy walls, and energy tunnels. The future perspectives were also presented. Four types consisting of ten basic heat transfer models for energy piles were summarized, and their advantages, limitations, and applicable scenarios were comprehensively discussed from multiple aspects. The heat transfer models for energy walls and energy tunnels are scarce, and only one model was introduced for each of them. The influences of some controllable design parameters on the thermal performance of energy geostructures and the thermal-induced mechanical behaviour were summarized. The key conclusions are that the fluid flow rate should not be too high or too low, which is generally considered sufficient to ensure that the flow state is turbulent; and properly intermittent operation is beneficial to the recovery of geothermy, thereby improving the heat exchange performance. Due to the differing conditions considered, it is not possible to draw a definitive conclusion regarding whether heating can increase or decrease the shaft resistance or bearing capacity of energy piles. Generally, thermal effects within energy walls are unlikely to cause severe damage to structural stability. The issues related to thermal-induced ground deformation are considered more critical than those concerning the energy tunnel structure deformation. This paper highlights the aspects that require further research and the new aspects worth exploring in the future. Energy geostructures are not limited to new construction projects, and combining with other renewable energy utilization methods and integrating into district energy networks are the future development trends.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"26 ","pages":"Pages 36-81"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145694746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-10-04DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.010
Chengwen Wang , Xiaoli Liu , Nan Hu , Wenli Yao , Enzhi Wang , Jianhong Jia
Twin-tunnel construction inevitably interacts under complex geological conditions, inducing highly complex hydraulic-rock-structure interactions. This study proposes a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based automatic monitoring system for in-situ measurement of rock and structural responses. It measures pore pressure, earth pressure, rock displacement, and additional stress and displacement of segments. Test results reveal three evolutionary stages: pre-shield arrival, shield passage, and post-shield passage. The final distribution and disturbance extent of these responses correlate with tunnel distance. A 3D refined numerical model incorporating the fluid–solid coupling and detailed construction process is developed. Numerical results analyze excess pore pressure, vault settlement, lining response, and key construction parameter effects (face and grouting pressure). Findings enhance understanding of twin tunnel interactions and hydraulic-rock-structural response mechanisms, providing insights for similar projects.
{"title":"Hydraulic-rock-structural responses of close-spaced shield-driven twin tunnels: Insights from in-situ monitoring and three-dimensional numerical simulation","authors":"Chengwen Wang , Xiaoli Liu , Nan Hu , Wenli Yao , Enzhi Wang , Jianhong Jia","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Twin-tunnel construction inevitably interacts under complex geological conditions, inducing highly complex hydraulic-rock-structure interactions. This study proposes a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based automatic monitoring system for in-situ measurement of rock and structural responses. It measures pore pressure, earth pressure, rock displacement, and additional stress and displacement of segments. Test results reveal three evolutionary stages: pre-shield arrival, shield passage, and post-shield passage. The final distribution and disturbance extent of these responses correlate with tunnel distance. A 3D refined numerical model incorporating the fluid–solid coupling and detailed construction process is developed. Numerical results analyze excess pore pressure, vault settlement, lining response, and key construction parameter effects (face and grouting pressure). Findings enhance understanding of twin tunnel interactions and hydraulic-rock-structural response mechanisms, providing insights for similar projects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 195-217"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145363946","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
With the intensive and rapid development of urban underground space, there are more and more adjacent construction disturbances to the existing shield tunnels, posing serious challenges to their safety operation and maintenance. Resilience is an integrated representation of the ability of the engineering systems to resist disaster disturbances and recover function, and it can comprehensively reflect the impact of adjacent construction disturbances on the whole disaster chain of shield tunnels. However, the field currently faces challenges related to vague definitions of resilience, diverse evaluation indicators and measures, and an emphasis on evaluation rather than enhancement. Hence, this paper firstly summarized the definition of engineering resilience, especially the resilience of shield tunnels, and proposed the resilience definition of shield tunnels under adjacent construction disturbance, considering the basic connotation of resilience and disturbance characteristics. Secondly, the existing resilience evaluation frameworks for shield tunnels were summarized and analyzed, and the applicability of the existing framework for the shield tunnel under adjacent construction was discussed in light of the disturbance characteristics. Building on the mechanism and deformation characteristics, the resilience evaluation indexes and evaluation methods were reviewed based on the indicators of influencing factors and indicators of effectiveness of the entire disaster chain. Afterwards, the synergistic enhancement technology of shield tunnel resilience was summarized into 4 aspects: optimal structural design, disturbance transmission blocking, structural performance enhancement, and stratum grouting. Finally, research prospects in this field were analyzed systematically. This paper is intended to provide a meaningful reference for the in-depth research and application of structural resilience of shield tunnels subjected to adjacent construction disturbances.
{"title":"Resilience of shield tunnel subjected to adjacent construction disturbances: A review","authors":"Dong-Mei Zhang , Bin-Lin Gan , Zhong-Kai Huang , Rui Zhu , Wei Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2024.12.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2024.12.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the intensive and rapid development of urban underground space, there are more and more adjacent construction disturbances to the existing shield tunnels, posing serious challenges to their safety operation and maintenance. Resilience is an integrated representation of the ability of the engineering systems to resist disaster disturbances and recover function, and it can comprehensively reflect the impact of adjacent construction disturbances on the whole disaster chain of shield tunnels. However, the field currently faces challenges related to vague definitions of resilience, diverse evaluation indicators and measures, and an emphasis on evaluation rather than enhancement. Hence, this paper firstly summarized the definition of engineering resilience, especially the resilience of shield tunnels, and proposed the resilience definition of shield tunnels under adjacent construction disturbance, considering the basic connotation of resilience and disturbance characteristics. Secondly, the existing resilience evaluation frameworks for shield tunnels were summarized and analyzed, and the applicability of the existing framework for the shield tunnel under adjacent construction was discussed in light of the disturbance characteristics. Building on the mechanism and deformation characteristics, the resilience evaluation indexes and evaluation methods were reviewed based on the indicators of influencing factors and indicators of effectiveness of the entire disaster chain. Afterwards, the synergistic enhancement technology of shield tunnel resilience was summarized into 4 aspects: optimal structural design, disturbance transmission blocking, structural performance enhancement, and stratum grouting. Finally, research prospects in this field were analyzed systematically. This paper is intended to provide a meaningful reference for the in-depth research and application of structural resilience of shield tunnels subjected to adjacent construction disturbances.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 368-386"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145425004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-09-26DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.009
Qinyuan Liang , Hengxing Lan , Yu Zhou , Shijie Liu , Bo Li , Langping Li , Han Bao
The macro mechanical behavior of rock material is attributed to the meso/mineral characteristics. To deeply reveal the mechanisms of strain rate effect on mechanical properties and crack propagation, a series of unconfined compression experiments and simulations for exploring the meso-scale characteristic were conducted at different strain rates. Based on the micro-loading equipment with microphotography capabilities and the numerical grain-based model method, the meso-scale crack propagation and energy evolution characteristics of granite during the pre-peak loading process were analyzed. The results indicate that with the increase of strain rate, the crack distribution entropy value increases, which means that cracks are more evenly distributed among various minerals. The differences in stored elastic strain energy among different minerals decrease, resulting in more uniform energy release. In addition, cracks associated with biotite transits from intergranular to transgranular modes. Therefore, the increased strain rate can prompt more minerals to participate in deformation, thereby enhancing the mechanical properties. This study deeply reveals the mechanisms of strain rate on granite crack propagation at the meso-scale, offering valuable insights for the stability and safety of underground space engineering.
{"title":"Effect of strain rate on the fracture behavior of granite under unconfined compression: A meso-scale energy evolution perspective","authors":"Qinyuan Liang , Hengxing Lan , Yu Zhou , Shijie Liu , Bo Li , Langping Li , Han Bao","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The macro mechanical behavior of rock material is attributed to the meso/mineral characteristics. To deeply reveal the mechanisms of strain rate effect on mechanical properties and crack propagation, a series of unconfined compression experiments and simulations for exploring the meso-scale characteristic were conducted at different strain rates. Based on the micro-loading equipment with microphotography capabilities and the numerical grain-based model method, the meso-scale crack propagation and energy evolution characteristics of granite during the pre-peak loading process were analyzed. The results indicate that with the increase of strain rate, the crack distribution entropy value increases, which means that cracks are more evenly distributed among various minerals. The differences in stored elastic strain energy among different minerals decrease, resulting in more uniform energy release. In addition, cracks associated with biotite transits from intergranular to transgranular modes. Therefore, the increased strain rate can prompt more minerals to participate in deformation, thereby enhancing the mechanical properties. This study deeply reveals the mechanisms of strain rate on granite crack propagation at the meso-scale, offering valuable insights for the stability and safety of underground space engineering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 176-194"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145334080","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-09-25DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.002
Yu Zhang , Kun He , Xiewen Hu , Wenlian Liu , Sugang Sui , Gang Luo , Mei Han
Underground debris flows, arising from the complex interplay of anthropogenic activities and rainfall-induced hydromechanical processes, present significant geotechnical hazards that remain poorly understood due to their hidden nature and dynamic multiphase triggers. Focusing on underground debris flow in a mining area in Southwest China, this study advances an integrated framework combining air-ground transient electromagnetic method (AGTEM) and computational fluid dynamics coupled with the discrete element method (CFD–DEM), revealing the migration mechanism in which microscale multiphase hydraulic erosion drives the macroscopic initiation of underground debris flow. Key findings include: (1) The identification of three transport phases (rapid erosion, slow erosion, and stabilization) provides actionable thresholds for monitoring and mitigation. (2) The coupled feedback between hydraulic conductivity anisotropy and the formation of preferential flow is the primary driver of large-scale debris transportation. (3) Linking mining-induced seismic energy to vibration-induced liquefaction via DEM simulations offers a physics-based explanation for flow mobilization triggers. The integrated geophysical-numerical framework offers new capabilities for predicting initiation thresholds and developing physics-based mitigation strategies in mining-affected terrains.
{"title":"Integrated geophysical and computational modeling of hydromechanical mechanisms of underground debris flows in mining region","authors":"Yu Zhang , Kun He , Xiewen Hu , Wenlian Liu , Sugang Sui , Gang Luo , Mei Han","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.06.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Underground debris flows, arising from the complex interplay of anthropogenic activities and rainfall-induced hydromechanical processes, present significant geotechnical hazards that remain poorly understood due to their hidden nature and dynamic multiphase triggers. Focusing on underground debris flow in a mining area in Southwest China, this study advances an integrated framework combining air-ground transient electromagnetic method (AGTEM) and computational fluid dynamics coupled with the discrete element method (CFD–DEM), revealing the migration mechanism in which microscale multiphase hydraulic erosion drives the macroscopic initiation of underground debris flow. Key findings include: (1) The identification of three transport phases (rapid erosion, slow erosion, and stabilization) provides actionable thresholds for monitoring and mitigation. (2) The coupled feedback between hydraulic conductivity anisotropy and the formation of preferential flow is the primary driver of large-scale debris transportation. (3) Linking mining-induced seismic energy to vibration-induced liquefaction via DEM simulations offers a physics-based explanation for flow mobilization triggers. The integrated geophysical-numerical framework offers new capabilities for predicting initiation thresholds and developing physics-based mitigation strategies in mining-affected terrains.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 33-53"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145334118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.008
Ruiyang Bi, Minghui Liu, Jian Zhou, Kun Du
In complex jointed rock masses, wedge blocks are likely to form on the tunnel sidewalls after excavation, and the mechanical properties and stress environment of the surrounding rock have a significant impact on their stability. In this study, cubic rock specimens with prefabricated wedge blocks and arched tunnel features were tested under biaxial compression. Acoustic emission (AE) and digital image correlation technologies were used to monitor crack propagation and specimen failure in real-time. The results showed that supported specimens exhibited higher strength during both the peak and post-peak stages, with a slower strength decline after the peak. The support regulated AE hit rates and enhanced energy storage capacity. Different specimens displayed varying strain evolution, with supported specimens generally having higher lateral strain than shear strain. In unsupported specimens, tensile and shear stresses were concentrated at the wedge block apex, while supported specimens showed more complex stress variations, especially under the influence of wedge blocks. Stable specimens experienced shear sliding failure, while extremely stable specimens experienced both shear sliding and tensile fracture. As horizontal stress (σ3) increased, specimen strength and wedge block failure both increased. Triangular wedge blocks played a decisive role in tunnel stability, with extremely stable triangular blocks providing greater safety. In addition, a typical stability analysis method for wedge blocks was proposed. The findings provide a scientific basis for rock mass stability assessment and support measure selection in tunnel design.
{"title":"Biaxial compression behavior and stability analysis of wedge blocks in tunnel sidewalls: Experimental investigation and support effect evaluation","authors":"Ruiyang Bi, Minghui Liu, Jian Zhou, Kun Du","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In complex jointed rock masses, wedge blocks are likely to form on the tunnel sidewalls after excavation, and the mechanical properties and stress environment of the surrounding rock have a significant impact on their stability. In this study, cubic rock specimens with prefabricated wedge blocks and arched tunnel features were tested under biaxial compression. Acoustic emission (AE) and digital image correlation technologies were used to monitor crack propagation and specimen failure in real-time. The results showed that supported specimens exhibited higher strength during both the peak and post-peak stages, with a slower strength decline after the peak. The support regulated AE hit rates and enhanced energy storage capacity. Different specimens displayed varying strain evolution, with supported specimens generally having higher lateral strain than shear strain. In unsupported specimens, tensile and shear stresses were concentrated at the wedge block apex, while supported specimens showed more complex stress variations, especially under the influence of wedge blocks. Stable specimens experienced shear sliding failure, while extremely stable specimens experienced both shear sliding and tensile fracture. As horizontal stress (<em>σ</em><sub>3</sub>) increased, specimen strength and wedge block failure both increased. Triangular wedge blocks played a decisive role in tunnel stability, with extremely stable triangular blocks providing greater safety. In addition, a typical stability analysis method for wedge blocks was proposed. The findings provide a scientific basis for rock mass stability assessment and support measure selection in tunnel design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 239-261"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145334081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-09-20DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.007
Dongbo Zhou , Yuan Mei , Xin Ke , Ziyang Liu , Wangyang Xu
To investigate the structural stress conditions during the excavation and failure stages of subway stations under adjustable water and soil pressures, a 1∶10 scaled model was created based on similarity theory. Considering the equivalent soil pressure load, the loading procedures that controlled the excavation and failure of a metro station created via the cover excavation reverse construction method were evaluated. Additionally, an excavation unloading device and an external soil pressure-based graded loading device were developed for a metro station created via the cover excavation reverse construction method. By comparing the experimental results with the finite element simulation results, the axial force variations in the balance props during the excavation process were revealed, and the crack development process of the metro station was summarized. The external soil pressure remained unchanged; furthermore, the increase in the axial force of the balance props was negatively correlated with the distance to the previous balance prop and positively correlated with the axial force of the previous balance prop at the time of unloading. According to the graded soil pressure load and the corresponding crack initiation, development, and structural failure states, the model failure process was divided into four stages: the no-crack stage, initial cracking stage, crack penetration stage, and local damage stage. The first cracks in the station structure appeared at the corners and centers of the excavation openings. The first penetration of transverse cracks appeared in the middle of the basement first-floor wall. The cracks at the excavation opening corners and middle locations developed obliquely, forming an overall horseshoe shape. Localized damage first occurred at the corners where concrete spalled, exposing the reinforcement.
{"title":"Experimental study on large-scale subway station model considering adjustable water and soil pressure","authors":"Dongbo Zhou , Yuan Mei , Xin Ke , Ziyang Liu , Wangyang Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To investigate the structural stress conditions during the excavation and failure stages of subway stations under adjustable water and soil pressures, a 1∶10 scaled model was created based on similarity theory. Considering the equivalent soil pressure load, the loading procedures that controlled the excavation and failure of a metro station created via the cover excavation reverse construction method were evaluated. Additionally, an excavation unloading device and an external soil pressure-based graded loading device were developed for a metro station created via the cover excavation reverse construction method. By comparing the experimental results with the finite element simulation results, the axial force variations in the balance props during the excavation process were revealed, and the crack development process of the metro station was summarized. The external soil pressure remained unchanged; furthermore, the increase in the axial force of the balance props was negatively correlated with the distance to the previous balance prop and positively correlated with the axial force of the previous balance prop at the time of unloading. According to the graded soil pressure load and the corresponding crack initiation, development, and structural failure states, the model failure process was divided into four stages: the no-crack stage, initial cracking stage, crack penetration stage, and local damage stage. The first cracks in the station structure appeared at the corners and centers of the excavation openings. The first penetration of transverse cracks appeared in the middle of the basement first-floor wall. The cracks at the excavation opening corners and middle locations developed obliquely, forming an overall horseshoe shape. Localized damage first occurred at the corners where concrete spalled, exposing the reinforcement.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 262-280"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145363945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-09-20DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.04.011
Lianjie Yang , Chunlei Xin , Zhao Wang , Xinyuan Yu , Iman Hajirasouliha , Wenkai Feng
Severe damage to the Daliang high-speed railway tunnel during earthquakes primarily results from the dynamic interplay between fault dislocation and intense seismic forces near fault lines, accompanied by their complex feedback mechanisms. This study introduces a novel hybrid finite element model to explore the impact of fault dislocation-induced earthquakes on tunnel lining integrity. The influence of seismic characteristics on factors such as peak ground acceleration, tunnel structure form, and the shear modulus of surrounding rock is analyzed. Extensive numerical simulations investigate the coupling effects of faults and various seismic motions on tunnel structures. Additionally, a rapid resilience assessment model for tunnels crossing strike-slip faults is developed using the Adaboost algorithm. This model evaluates the seismic fragility and resilience of such tunnels, offering insights into the anti-seismic behaviors of three distinct tunnel lining configurations under the combined stresses of fault dislocation and significant seismic activity. Furthermore, the fault damage characteristics of the crossing-fault high-speed railway tunnel are assessed, based on real earthquake damage classification and current seismic codes. Findings demonstrate that the evaluation model is both highly accurate and efficient, serving as an effective alternative to traditional nonlinear time-history analysis of tunnel structures. Research shows that critical factors influencing seismic fragility and resilience include the structural design of the tunnel, shear modulus of the surrounding rock, peak ground acceleration, and tunnel height. Simulations reveal that tensile and compressive damage are significantly reduced in circular tunnels with a shock-absorbing joint compared to original tunnel prototypes. Overall, damage assessments from actual faults in crossing-fault high-speed railway tunnels correlate well with numerical predictions, providing essential references for structural recovery and safety evaluations post-earthquake.
{"title":"Seismic resilience analysis of high-speed railway tunnels across fault zones using ensemble learning approach","authors":"Lianjie Yang , Chunlei Xin , Zhao Wang , Xinyuan Yu , Iman Hajirasouliha , Wenkai Feng","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.04.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.04.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Severe damage to the Daliang high-speed railway tunnel during earthquakes primarily results from the dynamic interplay between fault dislocation and intense seismic forces near fault lines, accompanied by their complex feedback mechanisms. This study introduces a novel hybrid finite element model to explore the impact of fault dislocation-induced earthquakes on tunnel lining integrity. The influence of seismic characteristics on factors such as peak ground acceleration, tunnel structure form, and the shear modulus of surrounding rock is analyzed. Extensive numerical simulations investigate the coupling effects of faults and various seismic motions on tunnel structures. Additionally, a rapid resilience assessment model for tunnels crossing strike-slip faults is developed using the Adaboost algorithm. This model evaluates the seismic fragility and resilience of such tunnels, offering insights into the anti-seismic behaviors of three distinct tunnel lining configurations under the combined stresses of fault dislocation and significant seismic activity. Furthermore, the fault damage characteristics of the crossing-fault high-speed railway tunnel are assessed, based on real earthquake damage classification and current seismic codes. Findings demonstrate that the evaluation model is both highly accurate and efficient, serving as an effective alternative to traditional nonlinear time-history analysis of tunnel structures. Research shows that critical factors influencing seismic fragility and resilience include the structural design of the tunnel, shear modulus of the surrounding rock, peak ground acceleration, and tunnel height. Simulations reveal that tensile and compressive damage are significantly reduced in circular tunnels with a shock-absorbing joint compared to original tunnel prototypes. Overall, damage assessments from actual faults in crossing-fault high-speed railway tunnels correlate well with numerical predictions, providing essential references for structural recovery and safety evaluations post-earthquake.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 99-131"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145334078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-09-19DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.006
Yue Pan , Xuyang Li , Jianjun Qin , Jinjian Chen , Paolo Gardoni
Foundation pit excavation for underground space development inevitably disrupts the surrounding soil, raising safety concerns for adjacent buildings. To address the need for an intelligent and trustworthy warning of the excavation-induced risk for adjacent buildings, this study develops a hybrid deep learning framework for probabilistic modeling (PM) with a long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network (termed as PM-LSTM). The proposed framework incorporates Bayesian reasoning and a bidirectional mechanism to enhance its predictive capabilities. The forward learning process enables the dynamic estimation of the probability that adjacent buildings will experience varying levels of risk over time, as new data is incorporated. Meanwhile, it can precisely calculate the first exceeding probability of the adjacent building entering an extremely high-risk level daily, facilitating early warning triggers. Besides, the reverse learning process leverages Bayesian reasoning to identify the most influential response parameters of the foundation pit, serving as key checkpoints for excavation monitoring. It further calculates the posterior probabilities and their intervals for each response parameter under the assumption of a specific risk state for adjacent structures. These insights enable the formulation of proactive risk mitigation measures. The proposed PM-LSTM framework is validated through a case study of the excavation project at Zone A of Jing’an Temple Station on Shanghai Metro Line 14. Comparative analyses further demonstrate the robustness of the framework, underscoring its potential as a reliable decision-making tool for risk analysis and management in complex and uncertain underground engineering projects.
{"title":"Towards trustworthy excavation-induced risk warning for adjacent building: A Bayesian reasoning based probabilistic deep learning method","authors":"Yue Pan , Xuyang Li , Jianjun Qin , Jinjian Chen , Paolo Gardoni","doi":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.undsp.2025.05.006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Foundation pit excavation for underground space development inevitably disrupts the surrounding soil, raising safety concerns for adjacent buildings. To address the need for an intelligent and trustworthy warning of the excavation-induced risk for adjacent buildings, this study develops a hybrid deep learning framework for probabilistic modeling (PM) with a long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network (termed as PM-LSTM). The proposed framework incorporates Bayesian reasoning and a bidirectional mechanism to enhance its predictive capabilities. The forward learning process enables the dynamic estimation of the probability that adjacent buildings will experience varying levels of risk over time, as new data is incorporated. Meanwhile, it can precisely calculate the first exceeding probability of the adjacent building entering an extremely high-risk level daily, facilitating early warning triggers. Besides, the reverse learning process leverages Bayesian reasoning to identify the most influential response parameters of the foundation pit, serving as key checkpoints for excavation monitoring. It further calculates the posterior probabilities and their intervals for each response parameter under the assumption of a specific risk state for adjacent structures. These insights enable the formulation of proactive risk mitigation measures. The proposed PM-LSTM framework is validated through a case study of the excavation project at Zone A of Jing’an Temple Station on Shanghai Metro Line 14. Comparative analyses further demonstrate the robustness of the framework, underscoring its potential as a reliable decision-making tool for risk analysis and management in complex and uncertain underground engineering projects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48505,"journal":{"name":"Underground Space","volume":"25 ","pages":"Pages 156-175"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145334119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}