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Resilience assessment method of existing tunnels considering adjacent construction disturbance intensity 考虑相邻施工扰动强度的既有隧道回弹性评价方法
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101871
Dechun Lu , Xu Meng , Qingtao Lin , Yongpeng Peng , Chenghe Yang , Shi Wei , Xiuli Du
The resilience of tunnel structures comprehensively reflects its functional change under external loads. The resilience value is related to the external load, and the classification of resilience levels should account for tunnel’s function. However, the relevant research is still lacking. Focusing on the scenario of adjacent construction disturbance, a resilience calculation model for existing tunnels that incorporates the disturbance load intensity (F), function of the existing tunnel (Q), and time (T) is proposed. A calculation method for disturbance load intensity (F) is developed using a game-theory-based AHP-CRITIC combined weighting approach, which considers both subjective and objective weights of multiple disturbance factors. By conducting 243 sets of numerical simulations under different load conditions and performing regression analysis, the relationship between existing tunnel’s function (Q) and disturbance load intensity (F) is established. Furthermore, a method is presented to determine the evolution curve of existing tunnel’s function (Q) over time (T) under specific load conditions. These studies enable the calculation of both resistance and recovery resilience indices of the existing tunnel under different disturbance load intensities. By introducing deformation control thresholds for the normal service, waterproofing, and load-bearing function of the existing tunnel, resilience classification boundaries for four resilience levels, that is, high, medium, low, and no, are determined. A function-based resilience classification methodology is established. The proposed method is applied to a case: Beijing Metro Line 12′s shallow tunnelling undercrossing the Qinghuayuan Tunnel. The disturbance load intensities F are obtained for nine construction schemes, along with their corresponding resistance and recovery resilience indices. The results reveal the variation of existing tunnel resilience with F and identify the resilience level for each scheme. Moreover, for the construction scheme adopted in the actual project, the resilience values calculated using the proposed method are in close agreement with those actual results, demonstrating the validity of the proposed method.
隧道结构的回弹性综合反映了其在外部荷载作用下的功能变化。回弹性值与外部荷载有关,回弹性等级的划分应考虑隧道的功能。然而,相关的研究仍然缺乏。针对相邻施工扰动情况,提出了一种考虑扰动荷载强度(F)、既有隧道函数(Q)和时间(T)的既有隧道回弹性计算模型。采用基于博弈论的AHP-CRITIC组合加权方法,综合考虑多个干扰因素的主客观权重,提出了干扰负荷强度(F)的计算方法。通过243组不同荷载条件下的数值模拟并进行回归分析,建立了既有隧道的函数Q与扰动荷载强度F之间的关系。在此基础上,提出了一种确定特定荷载条件下既有隧道功能Q随时间T演化曲线的方法。这些研究使既有隧道在不同扰动荷载强度下的抗力和恢复弹性指标得以计算。通过引入既有隧道正常使用、防水、承重功能的变形控制阈值,确定了高、中、低、无四个回弹等级的回弹分类边界。建立了一种基于功能的弹性分类方法。并以北京地铁12号线浅埋下穿青花园隧道为例进行了实例分析。得到了9种施工方案的扰动荷载强度F,以及相应的阻力和恢复弹性指标。结果揭示了既有隧道回弹性随F的变化规律,并确定了各方案的回弹性水平。此外,对于实际工程中采用的施工方案,用本文方法计算的回弹值与实际结果吻合较好,证明了本文方法的有效性。
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Mechanisms of failure and permeability evolution in gas-bearing strata under tunnel-induced stress paths 隧道应力路径下含气岩层破坏与渗透率演化机制
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2026.101892
Jiafeng Tan , Deyi Jiang , Rong Liu , Yi He , Jinyang Fan , Jianyu Liang , Cheng Qian , Hanlin He , Hong Zheng
The potential danger of tunnel gas hazards increases with the complexity of geological conditions, resulting in major casualties, huge economic losses and seriously affecting the normal construction progress of tunnels. Addressing the core issues of the lagging nature of static prediction and the weak mechanistic research in dynamic models in existing early warning methods, a new idea of gas disaster early warning that integrates geological damage evolution and multi-physics coupling is proposed. Based on the coal-rock damage-seepage synergistic evolution mechanism, a multi-field coupled control equation considering dynamic excavation effect, Klinkenberg effect and gas desorption characteristics was constructed, and a damage-seepage coupled numerical model was established based on COMSOL. By simulating the whole excavation process of the tunnel through the coal, the spatial and temporal evolution of the gas dynamic outflow is revealed: with the increase of the excavation distance, the gas pressure perturbation shows obvious nonlinear characteristics, and the cumulative outflow is regulated by the multifactorial nonlinearities of the coal seam gas pressure, the thickness of the coal seam, the depth of the tunnel, and the excavation step spacing. Engineering validation demonstrates that the model has a prediction average relative error rate of 2.1%, which is considered to be an effective reflection of the gas outflow pattern in actual projects. The resultant framework provides a mechanism-rich yet practical tool for dynamic risk assessment of gas disasters in deep tunnels, with direct implications for the development of reliable early-warning systems.
隧道瓦斯灾害的潜在危险性随着地质条件的复杂性而增加,造成重大人员伤亡和巨大经济损失,严重影响隧道的正常施工进度。针对现有预警方法中静态预测的滞后性和动态模型机理研究薄弱的核心问题,提出了地质损伤演化与多物理场耦合相结合的瓦斯灾害预警新思路。基于煤岩损伤-渗流协同演化机制,构建了考虑动态开挖效应、Klinkenberg效应和气体解吸特性的多场耦合控制方程,并基于COMSOL软件建立了损伤-渗流耦合数值模型。通过模拟巷道穿越煤层的整个开挖过程,揭示了瓦斯动态流出的时空演化规律:随着开挖距离的增加,瓦斯压力摄动表现出明显的非线性特征,累计流出受煤层瓦斯压力、煤层厚度、巷道深度、开挖步距的多因子非线性调节。工程验证表明,该模型预测的平均相对错误率为2.1%,可以有效地反映实际工程中的瓦斯流出模式。由此产生的框架为深部隧道瓦斯灾害动态风险评估提供了一个机制丰富而实用的工具,对开发可靠的早期预警系统具有直接意义。
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Load transfer mechanism and interaction evolution in pile-soil system to high-frequency axial load: Centrifuge modelling and numerical analysis 桩-土系统在高频轴向荷载作用下的荷载传递机制与相互作用演化:离心模拟与数值分析
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2026.101904
Feng Qin , Xuecheng Bian , Zizhuang Yan , Yu Zhao , Chuang Zhao
The dynamic interaction between pile and saturated soil governs pile settlement in soft soil foundation, which is strictly controlled in high-speed railways. However, the underlying mechanisms governing the transformation of dynamic load within the pile-soil system and their evolution over time remain inadequately understood. Therefore, conventional design methods that rely solely on static pile capacity and neglect dynamic interaction effects are inapplicable. In this study, a series of centrifuge modelling tests were conducted using a self-developed dynamic loading device and an instrumented model pile. The setup adequately satisfied the similitude requirements for intensified loading frequency and stress wave propagation along pile. Various static and dynamic loads were applied to the pile embedded in saturated silty soil, with frequencies reaching 360 Hz and cycles up to 5 × 105. Complementary numerical analyses were also performed to elucidate the mechanisms of dynamic pile-soil interaction. Experimental and numerical results demonstrate that stress waves propagated from the pile shaft into the surrounding soil in the form of Mach cone, driven by the differences in wave velocities between pile and soil. Moreover, soil vibration attenuated with increasing distance from the pile, a trend predictable using Bornitz’s approach even under loading frequencies as high as 360 Hz. The evolution of pore water pressure and the corresponding redistribution of axial force along the pile reveal distinct pile-soil interaction responses under different loading amplitudes: (1) Under low-amplitude loads (CLR ≤ 0.3), pore water pressure accumulation was negligible, shaft resistance carried most of the pile-head load without significant degradation, and base resistance remained minimal; (2) Under moderate loads (0.4 ≤ CLR ≤ 0.5), pore pressure accumulated noticeably, shaft resistance gradually degraded, axial force was transmitted to deeper pile segments, and base resistance increased but remained below its ultimate threshold; (3) Under high-amplitude loads (CLR ≥ 0.6), buildup of pore water pressure was most pronounced, shaft resistance degradation was substantial, base resistance increased significantly compared with moderate load levels, and deformation of the soil beneath the pile tip accumulated rapidly. Ultimately, these micromechanical processes led to distinct macro-scale settlement behaviours, i.e., stable, metastable, and unstable developments, which can be consistently explained by the evolving dynamic pile-soil interaction.
软土地基中桩沉降主要受桩与饱和土的动力相互作用控制,高速铁路对桩沉降进行严格控制。然而,控制桩-土系统内动力荷载转换及其随时间演变的潜在机制仍不充分了解。因此,单纯依靠静桩承载力而忽视动力相互作用的传统设计方法是不适用的。在本研究中,采用自行研制的动加载装置和仪器化模型桩进行了一系列离心模拟试验。该装置充分满足了强化荷载频率和应力波沿桩传播的相似性要求。在饱和粉质土中对桩施加各种静、动荷载,频率可达360 Hz,周期可达5 × 105。本文还对桩土动力相互作用的机理进行了数值分析。试验和数值结果表明,应力波在桩土波速差的驱动下,以马赫锥的形式从桩身向周围土体传播。此外,土的振动随着离桩距离的增加而衰减,即使在加载频率高达360赫兹的情况下,使用Bornitz的方法也可以预测到这一趋势。不同荷载幅值下孔水压力的演化及相应的轴向力沿桩的重新分布揭示了不同的桩土相互作用响应:(1)在低幅值荷载(CLR≤0.3)下,孔水压力的积累可以忽略不计,桩身阻力承担了大部分桩顶荷载,但没有明显退化,桩底阻力保持在最小;(2)中等荷载作用下(0.4≤CLR≤0.5),孔压明显积累,桩身阻力逐渐退化,轴向力向桩段深层传递,桩底阻力增大,但仍低于极限阈值;(3)在高幅荷载作用下(CLR≥0.6),孔水压力积累最为明显,桩身阻力退化明显,桩底阻力较中等荷载水平明显增大,桩端土体变形积累较快。最终,这些微观力学过程导致了不同的宏观沉降行为,即稳定、亚稳和不稳定的发展,这可以通过不断发展的动力桩土相互作用来一致地解释。
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A wind-driven device can improve the cooling efficiency of clogged crushed-rock embankments in permafrost regions 风力驱动装置可以提高多年冻土区淤塞碎石堤防的冷却效率
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101860
Kun Xiang , Zhi Wen , Yasheng Li , Yuan Li , Aleksandr Zhirkov
To improve the poor cooling efficiency of crushed-rock embankments (CREs) clogged by snow or sand, a novel fully automatic wind-driven air pumping device is developed to enhance convective heat transfer. Numerical simulations demonstrate that this device can increase the internal airflow by several orders of magnitude, thereby significantly strengthening forced convection and improving the overall cooling performance. The embankment and underlying permafrost experience notable temperature reductions, with the cooling effect gradually diminishing with depth. Even for deep permafrost layers, the device still exhibits a remarkable cooling effect. Among the tested configurations, the U-shaped crushed-rock layer embankment equipped with the wind-driven device exhibits the most pronounced cooling performance, outperforming the crushed-rock interlayer embankment with the device due to its higher overall convective efficiency from the revetment crushed-rock layers. Both equipped CREs effectively enhance the ground heat release capacity and substantially mitigate long-term settlement deformation, demonstrating a significant improvement in the thermal stability and structural safety of embankments. Furthermore, the proposed device shows strong adaptability to snow accumulation and sand clogging, ensuring reliable operation under severe environmental conditions. This study provides an innovative and practical approach for improving the cooling performance of CREs in snowy and sandy permafrost regions.
针对碎石堤防因雪或沙堵塞而冷却效率低下的问题,研制了一种新型的全自动风动抽气装置,以增强对流换热。数值模拟表明,该装置可使内部气流增加几个数量级,从而显著增强强制对流,提高整体冷却性能。路基和下面的永久冻土经历了显著的温度下降,随着深度的增加,冷却效果逐渐减弱。即使是在很深的永久冻土层,该装置仍然显示出显著的冷却效果。在试验配置中,配备风动装置的u型碎石层路堤冷却性能最为显著,由于其从护岸碎石层中获得的整体对流效率更高,因此优于配备风动装置的碎石层间路堤。这两种装置都有效地增强了地面放热能力,并大大减轻了长期沉降变形,表明路堤的热稳定性和结构安全性得到了显着改善。此外,该装置具有较强的积雪和沙堵塞适应性,可确保在恶劣环境条件下可靠运行。该研究为改善冻土区多雪和多沙冻土区cre的制冷性能提供了一种创新和实用的方法。
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Frost heave characteristics of subgrade fine-grained filler in seasonally frozen region under stepwise cooling 阶梯式降温条件下季节性冻土区路基细粒填料冻胀特性
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101868
Yuzhi Zhang , Yihan Cui , Meng Wang , Wei Yang , Xiaokang Li , Anhua Xu
Frost heave in fine-grained railway subgrades results from coupled thermo-hydraulic processes, in which water migration and phase change jointly drive the growth of ice lenses under time-varying temperature fields. Most laboratory protocols impose fixed thermal gradients, obscuring the non-steady “memory” effects that characterize natural winter cooling. In this study, we conducted unidirectional freezing tests on subgrade silt collected from the Shuozhou–Huanghua heavy-haul railway under stepwise cooling. Local deformation was resolved using digital image correlation, and temperature, moisture, and water supply histories were simultaneously monitored. Stepwise cooling reproduced field realistic gradient amplification and freezing-front deceleration, yielding staged growth of thin-layer belts and ice lenses. Classical segregation potential (SP) analysis confirmed that lowering the cold-end temperature increased both |dT/dx| and the heave rate per unit thermal gradient. Building on crystallization kinetics, we introduced a fractional condensation potential (FCP), a non-local metric coupling a fractional-order time derivative of heave with the instantaneous thermal gradient, to quantify the history-dependent, condensation-controlled contribution to ice-lens accretion. The combined SP–FCP framework reconciles hysteretic staging in cryostructure evolution with gradient forcing and provides practical indicators for frost susceptibility ranking, as well as drainage and thermal-control strategies in seasonally frozen subgrades.
细粒铁路路基冻胀是热-液耦合过程的结果,在时变温度场下,水运移和相变共同驱动冰透镜的生长。大多数实验室方案施加固定的热梯度,模糊了冬季自然冷却的非稳定“记忆”效应。本研究对朔黄重载铁路路基淤泥进行了分步冷却的单向冻结试验。利用数字图像相关技术解决局部变形问题,同时监测温度、湿度和供水历史。逐级冷却再现了场逼真的梯度放大和冻结锋减速,产生了薄层带和冰透镜的阶段性生长。经典偏析势(SP)分析证实,降低冷端温度会增加|dT/dx|和单位热梯度的升沉速率。在结晶动力学的基础上,我们引入了分数凝结势(FCP),这是一种非局部度量,将升沉的分数阶时间导数与瞬时热梯度耦合在一起,以量化依赖于历史的凝结控制对冰透镜吸积的贡献。SP-FCP组合框架协调了冻土结构演化的滞后阶段和梯度强迫,并为季节性冻结路基的霜敏感性排序以及排水和热控制策略提供了实用指标。
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Investigation of particle migration and drainage behavior in railway ballast induced by multiphase flow using a coupled VOF-DEM approach 基于耦合VOF-DEM方法的多相流诱导铁路道砟颗粒迁移与排水特性研究
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101886
Md Asfiqur Rahman , Yu Qian , Yi Wang
Railway ballast is a crucial component of rail tracks and plays a vital role in various functions, with drainage being one of the most important for maintaining the track’s operation ability. Over time, ballast degradation and accumulation of foreign materials result in fouling, which blocks the interstitial spaces and flow passage between ballasts, thereby significantly reducing drainage efficiency. To investigate the interaction between fouling and fluid flow and its effect on fine particle migration and drainage, a coupled discrete element method (DEM) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model capable of solving multiphase fluid flow is developed, aiming to advance the understanding of the relevant transport behavior. The discrete (particle) and the continuous (water and air) phases are resolved using a Lagrangian and a Eulerian approach, respectively. Then, the model is employed to investigate multiphase fluid flow that washes away fouled materials through the ballast aggregate for different parameters, including fouling index, fouling profile, cohesive energy density (CED) between particles, and shoulder cleaning. This parametric simulation offers comprehensive insights into the interplay between the multiphase flow and fine particles within ballast at different conditions. Moreover, the particle distribution and their migrations over time are quantitatively evaluated using the Local Fouling Index. It is evident from the analysis that particle migration greatly depends on the parameters under consideration, with the CED value being the most important factor. Additionally, the comparison of the water table height demonstrates that shoulder cleaning is an effective means of improving drainage efficiency.
铁路道砟是铁路轨道的重要组成部分,在各种功能中起着至关重要的作用,其中排水是维持轨道运行能力的重要因素之一。随着时间的推移,压载物的降解和外来物质的积累导致结垢,堵塞了压载物之间的间隙和流通通道,从而大大降低了排水效率。为了研究污垢与流体流动之间的相互作用及其对细颗粒迁移和排水的影响,建立了一种能够求解多相流体流动的耦合离散元法(DEM)和计算流体动力学(CFD)模型,旨在促进对相关输运行为的理解。离散相(粒子相)和连续相(水和空气相)分别用拉格朗日和欧拉方法求解。然后,利用该模型研究了不同参数(污垢指数、污垢剖面、颗粒间内聚能密度和肩部清洁度)下多相流体通过压载骨料冲走污垢的流动情况。该参数化模拟提供了对不同条件下压舱内多相流与细颗粒之间相互作用的全面洞察。此外,利用局部污染指数定量评价了颗粒分布及其随时间的迁移。从分析中可以看出,粒子的迁移很大程度上取决于所考虑的参数,其中CED值是最重要的因素。此外,水位高度的对比表明,肩部清洗是提高排水效率的有效手段。
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Influence of consolidation history on the transitional behavior of silty clay 固结历史对粉质粘土过渡特性的影响
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101887
Jianhong Jiang , Sikang Tu , Jianguang Feng
Understanding the mechanical response of silt–clay transitional soils is increasingly important for underground transportation infrastructure, where complex stress paths and one-dimensional (K0) consolidation histories are common. However, most existing studies rely on isotropic consolidation, leaving the effects of K0 consolidation on transitional behavior insufficiently understood. This study presents a systematic series of undrained triaxial tests on reconstituted silty clay consolidated under isotropic and K0 conditions across a range of overconsolidation ratios (OCRs). The results show that phase transformation—a hallmark of transitional soil behavior—appears only in isotropically consolidated specimens at low OCRs, whereas it does not occur in K0-consolidated specimens tested under comparable OCRs. K0-consolidated specimens exhibit a counter-intuitive non-monotonic relationship between void ratio and mean effective stress at the end of shearing, reflecting persistent anisotropic structural effects consistent with anisotropic critical state theory. While K0 consolidation produces more complex stress–strain responses, the stress-ratio evolution remains broadly comparable to isotropically consolidated cases. Overall, the findings demonstrate that consolidation history critically governs the undrained behavior of silt–clay transitional soils and underscore the importance of incorporating realistic K0 consolidation conditions in laboratory characterization and geotechnical design for transportation applications.
了解粉粘土过渡土的力学响应对地下交通基础设施越来越重要,在地下交通基础设施中,复杂的应力路径和一维(K0)固结历史是常见的。然而,大多数现有的研究依赖于各向同性固结,使得K0固结对过渡行为的影响没有得到充分的了解。本研究对各向同性和K0条件下的超固结比(ocr)范围内的重塑粉质粘土进行了一系列系统的不排水三轴试验。结果表明,相变-过渡土壤行为的标志-只出现在低ocr的各向同性固结样品中,而在可比ocr下测试的k0固结样品中则没有发生。k0固结试样在剪切结束时,孔隙比与平均有效应力之间表现出反直觉的非单调关系,反映了持续的各向异性结构效应,符合各向异性临界状态理论。虽然K0固结产生更复杂的应力-应变响应,但应力-比演化与各向同性固结情况大致相当。总的来说,研究结果表明,固结历史对粉质粘土过渡土的不排水行为起着关键的控制作用,并强调了在实验室表征和运输应用的岩土工程设计中纳入实际K0固结条件的重要性。
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Laboratory and field assessment of gypsum-modified aluminosilicate blends for expansive clay stabilization 石膏-改性铝硅酸盐混合物膨胀粘土稳定的实验室和现场评价
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101884
Ayazhan Bazarbekova , Yong-Rak Kim , Dallas Little , Jong Suk Jung , Yong-Boo Park
Expansive clays pose significant challenges in civil engineering due to their high shrink–swell potential, which can compromise stability and cause structural damage. This study adopts a phased approach to develop effective stabilizer blends by integrating gypsum into industrial by-products, such as fly ash and slag, to enhance the durability of smectite-rich clay. In the first phase, gypsum-free blends were formulated to investigate the combined effects of additives and determine the optimal stabilizer content. The best-performing mix was then tested in a field implementation phase to validate its performance under real-world conditions. In the later phase, gypsum was incorporated and evaluated under wetting–drying (W–D) cycles to simulate environmental moisture fluctuations. The gypsum content was limited to avoid excessive sulfate reactions, particularly ettringite formation. An integrated framework, including strength testing, chemical assessment, and mineralogical analysis, was applied to unmodified, gypsum-modified, and gypsum-modified samples subjected to W–D cycling. Chemical treatment significantly improved strength, increasing the unconfined compressive strength (0.31 MPa) of untreated soil by about 6–8 times, with Class C fly ash and slag providing the best performance. The gypsum-modified blend retained ∼54 % of its initial strength after five W–D cycles, demonstrating improved resistance to moisture-induced deterioration. Mineralogical analyses indicated transformations such as smectite modification, ettringite formation, and calcite precipitation. These findings underscore gypsum’s role in enhancing the performance of expansive soils with moisture fluctuations and contribute to advancing stabilization strategies for resilient transportation infrastructure.
膨胀粘土由于其高收缩膨胀潜力,可能会破坏稳定性并导致结构破坏,因此在土木工程中面临着重大挑战。本研究采用分阶段的方法,将石膏掺入工业副产物,如粉煤灰和矿渣中,开发有效的稳定剂混合物,以提高富蒙脱石粘土的耐久性。在第一阶段,配制无石膏共混物,以研究添加剂的综合作用并确定最佳稳定剂的含量。然后在现场实施阶段测试了性能最佳的混合物,以验证其在实际条件下的性能。在后期阶段,加入石膏并在干湿循环(W-D)下进行评估,以模拟环境湿度波动。石膏的含量是有限的,以避免过多的硫酸盐反应,特别是钙矾石的形成。综合框架,包括强度测试、化学评估和矿物学分析,应用于未经改性、石膏改性和石膏改性的样品进行W-D循环。化学处理显著提高了强度,未处理土的无侧限抗压强度(0.31 MPa)提高了约6-8倍,其中C类粉煤灰和渣的性能最好。石膏改性混合物在五次W-D循环后保持了初始强度的约54%,显示出对水分引起的劣化的改善抵抗能力。矿物学分析表明发生了蒙脱石改性、钙辉石形成和方解石沉淀等转变。这些发现强调了石膏在提高膨胀土湿度波动性能方面的作用,并有助于推进弹性交通基础设施的稳定策略。
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Multi-objective Optimization of Railway Transition Zones with Machine Learning: Application to Prefabricated Epoxy Asphalt Cured Track Bed 基于机器学习的铁路过渡区多目标优化:在预制环氧沥青固化轨道床上的应用
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101879
You Wu , Chenguang Shi , Yunhong Yu , Yulou Fan , Jun Yang
Transition zones in high-speed railways suffer from abrupt stiffness variations that induce irregular dynamic responses and accelerate infrastructure deterioration. This study presents a surrogate-assisted multi-objective optimization framework that combines finite element (FE) simulations, a neural network-based surrogate model, and the NSGA-II algorithm to address this challenge. A validated 3D FE model of prefabricated epoxy asphalt cured track beds (PEACT) was used to generate 341 layout scenarios covering 13 response parameters. These data were used to train a neural network, which served as a static surrogate predictor for evaluating layout performance during the optimization process. The results show that module layout has a limited effect on peak responses but significantly improves smoothness, with three categories of optimal configurations identified. Compared with direct FE-based optimization, the proposed framework achieves substantial computational efficiency and provides data-driven design guidance for PEACT transition zones. This framework exemplifies the potential of hybrid data–simulation approaches to enhance adaptive and efficient railway infrastructure design.
高速铁路过渡区存在刚度突变,导致动力响应不规则,加速基础设施劣化。本研究提出了一个代理辅助多目标优化框架,该框架结合了有限元(FE)模拟、基于神经网络的代理模型和NSGA-II算法来解决这一挑战。采用经过验证的预制环氧沥青固化轨道床(PEACT)三维有限元模型,生成了覆盖13个响应参数的341种布局方案。这些数据用于训练神经网络,该网络作为静态代理预测器,用于评估优化过程中的布局性能。结果表明,模块布局对峰值响应的影响有限,但显著提高了平滑性,并确定了三类最优配置。与直接基于fe的优化方法相比,该框架提高了计算效率,为PEACT过渡区提供了数据驱动的设计指导。该框架体现了混合数据模拟方法在增强适应性和高效铁路基础设施设计方面的潜力。
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Seismic Performance and Fragility Assessment of Pile-Slab Retaining Walls Backfilled with Lightweight Foamed Concrete 轻泡沫混凝土桩板挡土墙抗震性能及易损性评价
IF 5.5 2区 工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, CIVIL Pub Date : 2026-02-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.trgeo.2025.101873
Rongwei Fan , Junjie Huang , Yanfei Pei , Honglin Sun , Hongyi Yao , Degou Cai , Xiaoduo Ou , Qian Su , Yongyi Shang
This study investigates the mechanical behavior and seismic performance of pile-slab retaining wall structures backfilled with lightweight foamed concrete (LFC) through a combination of laboratory testing and numerical simulation. A comprehensive material testing program was carried out to evaluate the strength evolution of LFC under uniaxial compression, from which key constitutive parameters such as elastic modulus and Poisson’s ratio were obtained. Based on these experimental results, a three-dimensional nonlinear finite difference model was developed, and dynamic time-history analyses were performed to assess the structural response under strong seismic loading. The results indicate that, compared with conventional soil backfill, LFC significantly reduces pile head horizontal displacement and seismic inertial forces, while its unique compressive deformation characteristics enhance overall structural stability. Furthermore, probabilistic seismic vulnerability analysis shows that the PGA values corresponding to a 50% probability of damage at levels I-IV increase by 25.8%, 19.6%, 13.3%, and 7.0%, respectively, for LFC backfill, indicating slower damage accumulation and improved seismic resilience. The study reveals the mechanisms by which LFC enhances energy dissipation and stress redistribution, thereby providing a theoretical basis and technical support for the optimized design of innovative retaining structures in seismic regions.
本文采用室内试验与数值模拟相结合的方法,对轻泡沫混凝土(LFC)回填桩板挡土墙结构的力学性能和抗震性能进行了研究。采用综合材料试验方案,对LFC在单轴压缩下的强度演化进行了评价,获得了弹性模量和泊松比等关键本构参数。基于这些试验结果,建立了三维非线性有限差分模型,并进行了动力时程分析,以评估结构在强震荷载下的响应。结果表明:与常规土填土相比,LFC显著降低了桩顶水平位移和地震惯性力,其独特的压缩变形特性提高了整体结构的稳定性。此外,概率地震易损性分析表明,LFC回填体在I-IV级发生50%破坏概率时的PGA值分别增加了25.8%、19.6%、13.3%和7.0%,表明损伤积累速度较慢,地震恢复能力有所提高。研究揭示了LFC增强能量耗散和应力重分布的机制,为震区创新挡土结构优化设计提供理论依据和技术支持。
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