Pub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-22DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107475
Ye Chen, Renliang Shan, Yichao Peng, Lichong Li, Zonghui He
In order to improve the problem of repeated breakage of anchor cables due to shear in roadway support. This article takes the anchor cable with C-shaped tube (ACC), which has a shear-resistant structural design, as the research object. By selecting high-strength steel as the material for the C-shaped tube, the performance of ACC in rock support is improved. Based on double shear tests and tensile tests, it can be found that ACC demonstrated excellent shear control capabilities and efficiency that surpassed mere superposition by coordinating C-shaped tubes and cables. Through theoretical calculations, it has been found that increasing the strength of steel tubes can expand the failure envelope, as well as enhance the closure effect of C-shaped tubes. Following a thorough evaluation, ACC-30CrMo with better performance was selected, which has a strength improvement of 30.5% compared to ACC-Q345. Combined with numerical simulations using ABAQUS, it has been determined that the elongation rate of the C-shaped tube is a key parameter to prevent the steel tube from breaking before the cable and ensure ACCs’ performance. This article’s selection strategy can lay the foundation for the parameter research of high-strength ACC.
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Pub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-31DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107498
Shaofeng Wang , Yin Xiao , Zilong Zhou , Shanyong Wang
A series of true triaxial loading and unloading tests were conducted on cubic rock specimens (100 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm) containing circular holes (30 mm) to comprehensively understand the influence of the hole orientation and stress path on the mechanical response and failure characteristics of rock subjected to excavation-induced disturbances. A true triaxial electrohydraulic servo testing system was improved to enable loading and unloading through an internal hole. The experiments included true triaxial compression tests with holes oriented in different directions; true triaxial internal hole loading and unloading tests with holes oriented in the most dangerous direction; and uniaxial compression, triaxial compression, and true triaxial internal and external hole loading–unloading tests with holes oriented in the safest direction. The study found that rock specimens with holes oriented along the intermediate principal stress direction were most prone to failure, whereas those with holes oriented along the maximum principal stress direction were the most stable. Under internal hole loading–unloading conditions, the rock exhibited enhanced plasticity during failure, and the severity of rock failure increased with increasing complexity of the stress path. When the hole is aligned along the minimum and intermediate principal stresses, rock failure near the hole wall progresses through four stages: microcrack initiation, crack propagation and local spalling, V-shaped notch formation, and complete failure. When the hole is aligned along the maximum principal stress, the process includes circumferential crack initiation, crack propagation, circumferential spalling failure, and hole fracturing failure.
通过对含圆孔(30 mm)的立方岩样(100 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm)进行真三轴加卸载试验,全面了解圆孔方向和应力路径对开挖扰动下岩石力学响应和破坏特征的影响。改进了真三轴电液伺服测试系统,使其能够通过内孔进行加载和卸载。实验包括不同方向孔洞的真三轴压缩试验;孔在最危险方向的真三轴内孔加载与卸载试验在最安全方向进行单轴压缩、三轴压缩和真三轴内外孔加载卸载试验。研究发现,沿中间主应力方向开孔的岩样最容易破坏,沿最大主应力方向开孔的岩样最稳定。在孔内加卸载条件下,岩石在破坏过程中表现出增强的塑性,并且随着应力路径复杂性的增加,岩石破坏的严重程度也随之增加。当孔沿最小主应力和中间主应力方向排列时,孔壁附近岩石破坏经历了微裂纹萌生、裂纹扩展和局部剥落、v形缺口形成和完全破坏四个阶段。当孔沿最大主应力方向排列时,该过程包括周向裂纹萌生、裂纹扩展、周向剥落破坏和孔破裂破坏。
{"title":"Responses and failure characteristics of rock containing a circular hole under multi-path coupled true triaxial loading and unloading","authors":"Shaofeng Wang , Yin Xiao , Zilong Zhou , Shanyong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107498","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107498","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A series of true triaxial loading and unloading tests were conducted on cubic rock specimens (100 mm × 100 mm × 100 mm) containing circular holes (30 mm) to comprehensively understand the influence of the hole orientation and stress path on the mechanical response and failure characteristics of rock subjected to excavation-induced disturbances. A true triaxial electrohydraulic servo testing system was improved to enable loading and unloading through an internal hole. The experiments included true triaxial compression tests with holes oriented in different directions; true triaxial internal hole loading and unloading tests with holes oriented in the most dangerous direction; and uniaxial compression, triaxial compression, and true triaxial internal and external hole loading–unloading tests with holes oriented in the safest direction. The study found that rock specimens with holes oriented along the intermediate principal stress direction were most prone to failure, whereas those with holes oriented along the maximum principal stress direction were the most stable. Under internal hole loading–unloading conditions, the rock exhibited enhanced plasticity during failure, and the severity of rock failure increased with increasing complexity of the stress path. When the hole is aligned along the minimum and intermediate principal stresses, rock failure near the hole wall progresses through four stages: microcrack initiation, crack propagation and local spalling, V-shaped notch formation, and complete failure. When the hole is aligned along the maximum principal stress, the process includes circumferential crack initiation, crack propagation, circumferential spalling failure, and hole fracturing failure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49414,"journal":{"name":"Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 107498"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146078529","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-02-02DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107486
Kangjian Yang , Yizhuang Lou , Jianwei Zhang , Hongyuan Fang , Shaochun Ma , Lei Shi , Kejie Zhai
After the cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation, drainage pipelines are subjected to the coupled effects of soil load, traffic load, fluid load, and internal corrosion. However, existing studies have provided numerical solutions for the effects of soil and traffic loads, the influence mechanisms of fluid load and internal corrosion remain insufficiently understood, significantly limiting the accuracy of performance evaluations for pipelines after CIPP rehabilitation. To address this issue, this study integrates the theories of soil load, traffic load, internal force analysis, and composite section analysis to derive a mechanical performance calculation model for the pipe-liner composite structure under the combined action of soil and traffic loads. Furthermore, full-scale tests and numerical simulations were employed to quantify the effects of fluid load and internal corrosion, leading to the development of a mechanical response calculation model for the composite structure under multi-factor coupling. The results show that the proposed calculation model yields a MAPE of 7.05 % and a RMSE of 1.01 when compared with the test data, indicating that the model is reasonable and reliable, and can effectively capture the mechanical performance of the pipe–liner composite structure under the coupled effects of soil load, traffic load, fluid load, and internal corrosion.
{"title":"Calculation method for the mechanical performance of pipe–liner composite structure under multi-factor coupling effects","authors":"Kangjian Yang , Yizhuang Lou , Jianwei Zhang , Hongyuan Fang , Shaochun Ma , Lei Shi , Kejie Zhai","doi":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107486","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107486","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>After the cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation, drainage pipelines are subjected to the coupled effects of soil load, traffic load, fluid load, and internal corrosion. However, existing studies have provided numerical solutions for the effects of soil and traffic loads, the influence mechanisms of fluid load and internal corrosion remain insufficiently understood, significantly limiting the accuracy of performance evaluations for pipelines after CIPP rehabilitation. To address this issue, this study integrates the theories of soil load, traffic load, internal force analysis, and composite section analysis to derive a mechanical performance calculation model for the pipe-liner composite structure under the combined action of soil and traffic loads. Furthermore, full-scale tests and numerical simulations were employed to quantify the effects of fluid load and internal corrosion, leading to the development of a mechanical response calculation model for the composite structure under multi-factor coupling. The results show that the proposed calculation model yields a MAPE of 7.05 % and a RMSE of 1.01 when compared with the test data, indicating that the model is reasonable and reliable, and can effectively capture the mechanical performance of the pipe–liner composite structure under the coupled effects of soil load, traffic load, fluid load, and internal corrosion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49414,"journal":{"name":"Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 107486"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146110253","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-13DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107450
Weizong Lai , Yue Pan , Limao Zhang , Jin-Jian Chen , Jianjun Qin
Metro station foundation pit construction in large cities like Shanghai with high traffic demands and complicated geological conditions towards greater and deeper dimensions and contributes significant carbon emissions from intensive material and energy use. Efficient tool is urgently needed to quantify the carbon emissions and support engineering decisions, particularly as emissions data increasingly inform both regulatory compliance and carbon-related financial mechanisms. However, we recognize that both emission data and engineering inputs are highly uncertain, yet prevailing methods ignore this uncertainty and lack component-level modeling. To address this, a novel probabilistic digital twin (prob-DT) framework with self-supervised learning capability is proposed to uncover uncertainties in carbon emission quantification and identify the optimal engineering solution from carbon emission perspective. Integrating semantic and geometric information at the component level, prob-DT constructs a carbon knowledge base by self-supervised matching of consumption quotas to emission factors and models carbon emissions across construction stages. It propagates uncertainty and characterizes system-level risk via probabilistic analysis and Monte Carlo simulation. By comparing alternatives probabilistically, prob-DT identifies optimal low-carbon engineering schemes. Finally, the proposed prob-DT is instantiated for Digital Twin for Carbon Quantification for Metro Station Foundation Pit (DTCQ-MetroPit) system and applied to the Huangpi South Road Station project in Shanghai. Results indicate that the station exhibits relatively high carbon emissions due to its elongated geometry, which necessitates longer diaphragm walls and increased material consumption. Under an optimized strategy recommended by DTCQ-MetroPit, the Conditional Value at Risk (CVaR95) of carbon emissions is reduced from 93,700 to 85,700 tons, demonstrating the framework’s effectiveness in guiding low-carbon engineering practices under uncertainties.
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Pub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-13DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107455
Guojie Yan , Nong Zhang , Zhengzheng Xie , Zhe Xiang , Peng Wang , Changliang Han
The pronounced rheological behavior of extremely soft surrounding rock is a primary cause of large deformation and instability in roadway structures. Establishing a high-strength, collaborative load-bearing framework combined with a durable, rigid, and stable support system during the initial construction phase is essential to ensure long-term stability under such geological conditions. Using the Chagannur Coal Mine in China as a case study, this work elucidated the failure characteristics of the surrounding rock and the evolution of crack propagation. The instability mechanisms of roadways in extremely soft strata were analyzed from both macro and micro perspectives, and the geological setting, rock properties, and support design were systematically investigated. A time-dependent reinforcement support system with collaborative load-bearing control was proposed, incorporating five key elements: high-stiffness and high-strength initial support, a stable high-pressure zone, precise timing of passive support, targeted floor control, and a rigid long-term bearing capacity. This configuration forms an “active bearing arch + collaborative load-bearing shell + rigid structural body” system, whose performance was validated through FLAC3D simulations. Field tests demonstrated significant effectiveness: roof subsidence and average side displacement were controlled at 52.3 mm and 90.9 mm, respectively, the maximum bed separation reached only 20.5 mm, and the bolts and cables responded sensitively to rock mass deformation. Borehole inspection revealed that the average crack evolution depth in the roof decreased from 10.5 m to 1.6 m, representing an 84.8% reduction. In addition, this paper discusses the application of a hybrid TBM tunneling method in roadways in extremely weak surrounding rock. The findings of this study provide theoretical reference for the stability control of roadway surrounding rock under similar conditions.
{"title":"Research and insights on time-dependent reinforcement and collaborative load-bearing control technology for roadways in extremely soft stratum","authors":"Guojie Yan , Nong Zhang , Zhengzheng Xie , Zhe Xiang , Peng Wang , Changliang Han","doi":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107455","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107455","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The pronounced rheological behavior of extremely soft surrounding rock is a primary cause of large deformation and instability in roadway structures. Establishing a high-strength, collaborative load-bearing framework combined with a durable, rigid, and stable support system during the initial construction phase is essential to ensure long-term stability under such geological conditions. Using the Chagannur Coal Mine in China as a case study, this work elucidated the failure characteristics of the surrounding rock and the evolution of crack propagation. The instability mechanisms of roadways in extremely soft strata were analyzed from both macro and micro perspectives, and the geological setting, rock properties, and support design were systematically investigated. A time-dependent reinforcement support system with collaborative load-bearing control was proposed, incorporating five key elements: high-stiffness and high-strength initial support, a stable high-pressure zone, precise timing of passive support, targeted floor control, and a rigid long-term bearing capacity. This configuration forms an “active bearing arch + collaborative load-bearing shell + rigid structural body” system, whose performance was validated through FLAC3D simulations. Field tests demonstrated significant effectiveness: roof subsidence and average side displacement were controlled at 52.3 mm and 90.9 mm, respectively, the maximum bed separation reached only 20.5 mm, and the bolts and cables responded sensitively to rock mass deformation. Borehole inspection revealed that the average crack evolution depth in the roof decreased from 10.5 m to 1.6 m, representing an 84.8% reduction. In addition, this paper discusses the application of a hybrid TBM tunneling method in roadways in extremely weak surrounding rock. The findings of this study provide theoretical reference for the stability control of roadway surrounding rock under similar conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49414,"journal":{"name":"Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 107455"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145962004","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-13DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107451
Dongqiao Liu , Ziqian Zhang , Guangtian Wang , Zhaorui Yong , Kai Ling
The stability of deep rock mass may be influenced by the dynamic loadings caused by natural hazards or excavation disturbance. In this study, the instability and failure of rock mass caused by ultra-low friction effect of the blocky rock under periodic dynamic loading was assessed. The impact rockburst experiment system was used to conduct experiments of ultra-low friction induced by vertically applying multiple periodic dynamic loads (MPDL) on a granite rock block sample with a cylindrical hole in the center. The digital image correlation (DIC) method was used to obtain the displacement field characteristics of the whole experimental process, and the resulting displacement, velocity, acceleration and friction force characteristics of the blocky rock were analyzed. The experimental results show that under MPDL, the maximum friction reduction could reach 2.51kN, i.e., 16.64% lower than that before the loading. Further, based on the spring-damping theoretical model, a theoretical model is derived to describe the motion law of block under multi-period and variable amplitude dynamic load. Considering the residual influence after the gradual attenuation of dynamic loads over time, the superposition effect of MPDL on the failure of reducing friction force in block rock masses was quantitatively analyzed. Then, the parametric discussion of variable amplitude was carried out to provide further reference for describing the failure behavior of rock mass caused by variable amplitude dynamic load. Finally, through 2D-DDA, the experimental results and theoretical model were numerically simulated, and three stages of rock failure induced by ultra-low friction phenomenon were determined based on the motion state of the blocky rock, i.e., the static stage, the stick–slip stage, and the instability failure stage, and the frictional regime conversion mechanics were proposed.
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Pub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-13DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107457
Congzhen Yang , Zhikun Ding , Tianrui Liu , Zezhou Wu , Ke Chen
Optimizing shield tunneling parameters is critical for ensuring both safety and efficiency in tunnel construction. However, existing optimization approaches often underutilize operational data and are prone to entrapment in local optima. This study proposes a digital twin (DT) -based framework for multi-objective optimization (MOO) of shield tunneling parameters. The framework integrates data acquisition, preprocessing, modeling, and optimization within a layered architecture. Key parameters are identified using the shapley additive explanations (SHAP) method, while a hybrid optimization algorithm—artificial bee colony (ABC)–non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm III (NSGA-III)—combines the strengths of both algorithms and is applied across three operational scenarios. Optimized parameters are iteratively fed back into the DT to guide parameter adjustment. The framework is validated using data from the Shanghai Airport Link Line project. Full-parameter optimization yields the best performance, achieving an overall optimization rate of 32.02%, with particularly notable improvements in controlling the vertical deviation of shield head. Comparative analyses show that the proposed framework surpasses benchmark methods in convergence speed and solution quality, reducing shield attitude deviation by 2.21%–17.13%. These results underscore the framework’s potential as an effective decision-support tool for shield tunneling operations.
{"title":"Digital twin-based framework for multi-objective optimization of shield tunneling parameters","authors":"Congzhen Yang , Zhikun Ding , Tianrui Liu , Zezhou Wu , Ke Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107457","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107457","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Optimizing shield tunneling parameters is critical for ensuring both safety and efficiency in tunnel construction. However, existing optimization approaches often underutilize operational data and are prone to entrapment in local optima. This study proposes a digital twin (DT) -based framework for multi-objective optimization (MOO) of shield tunneling parameters. The framework integrates data acquisition, preprocessing, modeling, and optimization within a layered architecture. Key parameters are identified using the shapley additive explanations (SHAP) method, while a hybrid optimization algorithm—artificial bee colony (ABC)–non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm III (NSGA-III)—combines the strengths of both algorithms and is applied across three operational scenarios. Optimized parameters are iteratively fed back into the DT to guide parameter adjustment. The framework is validated using data from the Shanghai Airport Link Line project. Full-parameter optimization yields the best performance, achieving an overall optimization rate of 32.02%, with particularly notable improvements in controlling the vertical deviation of shield head. Comparative analyses show that the proposed framework surpasses benchmark methods in convergence speed and solution quality, reducing shield attitude deviation by 2.21%–17.13%. These results underscore the framework’s potential as an effective decision-support tool for shield tunneling operations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49414,"journal":{"name":"Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 107457"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145957103","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-18DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107478
Zinan Wang , Xiaomeng Shi , Zhaofei Chu , Lang Shi
In drill-and-blast tunneling, real-time borehole layout adjustments are essential when encountering geological hazards such as fault zones or weak interlayers, yet current practices rely on isolated single-point adjustments that create undetected spacing violations and compromise blast effectiveness. This study develops a Hierarchical Constraint Propagation Algorithm (HCPA) to address real-time coordination requirements in automated tunnel construction under dynamic geological conditions. The algorithm employs hierarchical constraint processing: Stage 1 enforces geological boundaries and displacement limits through adaptive positioning strategies, while Stage 2 balances inter-hole spacing via constraint propagation to maintain blast energy distribution. Validation using actual tunnel construction drawings and 1000 Monte Carlo simulations across diverse geological scenarios demonstrates 100% convergence success in practical conditions and 81.1% in adversarial geological scenarios while guaranteeing rigorous engineering safety. Comparative experiments demonstrate order-of-magnitude computational superiority over baseline methods while achieving minimum spacing violations. The sub-second computational efficiency satisfies real-time requirements of automated drilling operations in tunnel construction, providing a deterministic solution for constraint-aware parameter coordination in intelligent drill-and-blast systems.
{"title":"Automated borehole layout adjustment method in drill-and-blast tunneling: A hierarchical constraint propagation framework","authors":"Zinan Wang , Xiaomeng Shi , Zhaofei Chu , Lang Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107478","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tust.2026.107478","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In drill-and-blast tunneling, real-time borehole layout adjustments are essential when encountering geological hazards such as fault zones or weak interlayers, yet current practices rely on isolated single-point adjustments that create undetected spacing violations and compromise blast effectiveness. This study develops a Hierarchical Constraint Propagation Algorithm (HCPA) to address real-time coordination requirements in automated tunnel construction under dynamic geological conditions. The algorithm employs hierarchical constraint processing: Stage 1 enforces geological boundaries and displacement limits through adaptive positioning strategies, while Stage 2 balances inter-hole spacing via constraint propagation to maintain blast energy distribution. Validation using actual tunnel construction drawings and 1000 Monte Carlo simulations across diverse geological scenarios demonstrates 100% convergence success in practical conditions and 81.1% in adversarial geological scenarios while guaranteeing rigorous engineering safety. Comparative experiments demonstrate order-of-magnitude computational superiority over baseline methods while achieving minimum spacing violations. The sub-second computational efficiency satisfies real-time requirements of automated drilling operations in tunnel construction, providing a deterministic solution for constraint-aware parameter coordination in intelligent drill-and-blast systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49414,"journal":{"name":"Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology","volume":"171 ","pages":"Article 107478"},"PeriodicalIF":7.4,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145995545","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-02-02DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2026.107495
Tianhang Zhang , Lei Liu , Ke Wu , Shaorun Lin , Shiyi Wang , Xin Zhang
Plume deflection in inclined tunnel fires is a critical yet inadequately understood phenomenon that directly influences smoke movement and evacuation safety. This study conducts a series of high-fidelity numerical simulations to investigate the onset conditions and evolution characteristics of plume deflection under natural ventilation. The flow–plume interactions are systematically classified into three regimes based on tunnel slope: (a) symmetric bidirectional flow with vertical plume at low slopes; (b) asymmetric bidirectional flow causing plume deflection at intermediate slopes; and (c) unidirectional flow with pronounced plume deflection at steep slopes, driven by the intensified stack effect. A modified Richardson number Ri’, representing the ratio of thermal buoyancy to the inertial force difference between high- and low-slope sides, is proposed to characterize the critical transition. The critical threshold for plume deflection is identified as Ri’=16.0 ± 1.5, which outperforms traditional velocity-based criteria by capturing the counteracting influence of dual-sided airflow. Furthermore, a predictive model relating plume deflection angle to Ri’ is developed, yielding high consistency with experimental and numerical data from previous studies. The proposed framework provides new physical insights into the coupling of buoyancy and inertial forces and offers a reliable predictive tool applicable to tunnels with varied geometries, fire intensities, and ventilation modes.
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Pub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.tust.2025.107429
Xueming Zhang , Zhiyun Deng , Baoguo Liu , Xiang Ma
Safety and serviceability of deep hydraulic tunnels are threatened by lining cracks, while links between mechanical response and key metrics, such as capacity, cracking load, and crack width, are rarely established under staged construction and complex loading, limiting performance-based design and risk-informed decisions. Therefore, an integrated analytical model grounded in complex-variable theory is developed to evaluate the stress field, ultimate bearing capacity, cracking load, and crack width, with staged construction explicitly considered. The model is validated against 3D numerical simulations (WMAPE ≤ 5.82 %, R2 > 0.993) and physical model tests (WMAPE ≤ 18.95 %, R2 > 0.919). A threshold effect of secondary-lining installation timing is revealed, contributing 10–25 % to ultimate capacity and markedly influencing cracking behavior. Internal water pressure is identified as the dominant driver of cracking (contribution >52 %), whereas ultimate capacity is governed primarily by the interaction between in situ stress and construction timing (contribution >80 %). A response-surface-based design envelope has been developed to optimize lining thickness and support installation timing for crack control, offering a tool for selecting the optimal secondary lining thickness and support timing under specified burial depths and internal water pressures. By linking mechanical response analysis to performance criteria under realistic construction and loading sequences, a key methodological gap is closed and performance-based design and evaluation of deep hydraulic tunnels are enabled. The approach provides a transparent, computationally efficient alternative to computationally intensive simulations and offers quantitative guidance for crack-control design.
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