This research explores the potential for the evaluation and prediction of earth pressure balance shield performance based on a gray system model.The research focuses on a shield tunnel excavated for Metro Line 2 in Da...This research explores the potential for the evaluation and prediction of earth pressure balance shield performance based on a gray system model.The research focuses on a shield tunnel excavated for Metro Line 2 in Dalian,China.Due to the large error between the initial geological exploration data and real strata,the project construction is extremely difficult.In view of the current situation regarding the project,a quantitative method for evaluating the tunneling efficiency was proposed using cutterhead rotation(R),advance speed(S),total thrust(F)and torque(T).A total of 80 datasets with three input parameters and one output variable(F or T)were collected from this project,and a prediction framework based gray system model was established.Based on the prediction model,five prediction schemes were set up.Through error analysis,the optimal prediction scheme was obtained from the five schemes.The parametric investigation performed indicates that the relationships between F and the three input variables in the gray system model harmonize with the theoretical explanation.The case shows that the shield tunneling performance and efficiency are improved by the tunneling parameter prediction model based on the gray system model.展开更多
To address the problems of strain localization, the exact Mohr-Coulomb (MC) model is used based on second-order cone programming (mpcFEM-SOCP) in the framework of micropolar continuum finite element method. Using the ...To address the problems of strain localization, the exact Mohr-Coulomb (MC) model is used based on second-order cone programming (mpcFEM-SOCP) in the framework of micropolar continuum finite element method. Using the uniaxial compression test, we focused on the earth pressure problem of rigid wall segment involving non-associated plasticity. The numerical results reveal that when mpcFEM-SOCP is applied, the problems of mesh dependency can be effectively addressed. For geotechnical strain localization analysis involving non-associated MC plasticity, mpcFEM-SOCP in conjunction with the pseudo-time discrete scheme can improve the numerical stability and avoid the unreasonable softening issue in the pressure-displacement curves, which may be encountered in the conventional FEM. It also shows that the pressure-displacement responses calculated by mpcFEM-SOCP with the pseudo-time discrete scheme are higher than those calculated by mpcFEM-SOCP with the Davis scheme. The inclination angle of shear band predicted by mpcFEM-SOCP with the pseudo-time discrete scheme agrees well with the theoretical solution of non-associated MC plasticity.展开更多
Longitudinal cracks on the tunnel lining significantly influence the performance of tunnels in operation.In this study,we propose a semi-analytical method that provides a simple and effective way to calculate the inte...Longitudinal cracks on the tunnel lining significantly influence the performance of tunnels in operation.In this study,we propose a semi-analytical method that provides a simple and effective way to calculate the internal forces of tunnel linings with multiple cracks.The semi-analytical solution is obtained using structural analysis considering the flexural rigidity for the cracked longitudinal section of the tunnel lining.Then the proposed solution is verified numerically.Using the proposed method,the influences of the crack depth and the number of cracks on the bending moment and modified crack tip stress are investigated.With the increase in crack depth,the bending moment of lining scetion adjacent to the crack decreases,while the bending moment of lining scetion far away from the crack increases slightly.The more the number of cracks in a tunnel lining,the easier the new cracks initiated.展开更多
Silty clay is widely used as subgrade filler in cold regions,which suffer from frost heave in winter and mud pumping in spring.In this study,polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)and polypropylene(PP)fiber were used to improve the me...Silty clay is widely used as subgrade filler in cold regions,which suffer from frost heave in winter and mud pumping in spring.In this study,polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)and polypropylene(PP)fiber were used to improve the mechanical and frost heave behavior of silty clay in cold regions,and the direct shear test and one-dimensional frost heave test were employed in studying improvement effects.Moreover,improvement mechanisms of PVA and PP fiber were analyzed based on test results.The main findings are as follows.(1)Both PP and PVA can heighten the strength of silty clay and suppress frost heave,but the PVA solution has a more decisive influence on improving mechanical properties than PP fiber.(2)The improvement mechanism of the PVA solution is cementing.The improvement effect of 2%PVA solution is the best,which can increase the shear strength by approximately 40%–60%at different stress levels and decrease the frost heave ratio from 0.89%to 0.16%at optimal water content.(3)For 2%PVA improved samples,0.25%PP fiber can further increase soil cohesion by approximately 20–30 kPa at different stress levels and further decrease the frost heave ratio from 0.16%to 0.07%at optimal water content.The improvement effect is neglectable when the PP fiber content exceeds 0.25%.Overall,2%PVA with 0.25%PP fiber is the optimum combination to improve silty clay in cold regions.展开更多
Bentonite,consisting of clay minerals of the montmorillonite group,has been widely used as an adsorbent and backfill material in nuclear waste disposal and groundwater remediation.It is challenging to use bentonite as...Bentonite,consisting of clay minerals of the montmorillonite group,has been widely used as an adsorbent and backfill material in nuclear waste disposal and groundwater remediation.It is challenging to use bentonite as a filling material in cold regions since bentonite is highly sensitive to thermal environmental changes,during which its bulk volume and microstructure change significantly.In this study,a series of one-dimensional and three-dimensional freeze-thaw tests were carried out within a closed system to investigate the influencing factors of the deformation of bentonite under freeze-thaw cycles.Results show that the initial soil water content greatly impacts bentonite's deformation during freeze-thaw cycles.For an initial higher degree of saturation(Sr),the expansion caused by the formation of ice lenses has a greater impact than the shrinkage induced by dehydration,ice-cementation,and so on.Conversely,bentonite tends to shrink at a lower degree of saturation during freezing.And the critical degree of saturation that determines bentonite's behavior of frost heave or frost shrinkage seems to be roughly 0.8.As the number of freeze-thaw cycles rises,initially uncompacted bentonite clay becomes more compacted,and initially compacted bentonite clay remains unchanged.展开更多
Large cross-section tunnel construction induces ground surface settlements, potentially endangering both subterranean projects and nearby above-ground structures. A novel tunnel construction method, known as the suspe...Large cross-section tunnel construction induces ground surface settlements, potentially endangering both subterranean projects and nearby above-ground structures. A novel tunnel construction method, known as the suspension method,is introduced in this paper to mitigate surface settlement. The suspension method employs vertical tie rods to establish a structural connection between the initial tunnel support system and the surface steel beam, thereby exerting effective control settlements. To analyze the performance of the proposed method, systematic numerical simulations were conducted based on the practical engineering of Harbin Subway Line 3. The surface settlement and vault settlement characteristics during construction are investigated. The results show a gradual increment in both surface and vault settlement throughout the construction process, culminating in a stabilized state upon the completion of construction.In addition, compared to the double-side drift method and the Cross Diaphragm Method(CRD) method, the suspension method can obviously reduce the surface settlement and vault settlement. Moreover, the surface settlements and the axial force of tie rods were continuously monitored during the construction process at the trial tunnel block.These specific monitoring measurements are illustrated in comparison to numerical analysis results. The monitored results show great agreement with the numerical predictions, confirming the success of the project. This research can serve as a valuable practical reference for similar projects, offering insights and guidance for addressing ground surface settlements and enhancing construction safety in the domain of large cross-section tunneling.展开更多
To investigate the longitudinal deformation profile(LDP)of a deep tunnel in non-hydrostatic condition,an analytical model is proposed in our study.In this model,the problem is considered as a superposition of two part...To investigate the longitudinal deformation profile(LDP)of a deep tunnel in non-hydrostatic condition,an analytical model is proposed in our study.In this model,the problem is considered as a superposition of two partial models,and the displacement field of the second partial model is the same as that of the concerned problem.Therefore,the problem can be solved by a model with simple boundary conditions.We obtain the solutions for the stress and displacement fields of an infinite body caused by arbitrary surface tractions on the boundary of the coming tunnel(zone inside the tunnel before excavation)by integrating the extended Kelvin solution over the boundary.The obtained stress solution is used to solve the specific surface tractions,which can satisfy the boundary conditions of the second partial model,on the boundary of the coming tunnel in an infinite body.Then,the specific surface tractions are substituted into the obtained displacement solution to solve the displacement on the wall and face of the tunnel.Therefore,the LDP can also be calculated.The proposed solution is verified by both numerical simulation and the LDP functions recommended by other researchers.The major advantage of our analytical model is that it can consider the effects of the axial and horizontal lateral pressure coefficients.It is revealed that the horizontal lateral pressure coefficient majorly affects the LDP behind the tunnel face,while the axial lateral pressure coefficient dominates the LDP ahead of the tunnel face.Furthermore,the deformation characteristics of the LDPs ahead of the face and the unexcavated core are investigated.The axial displacements of the excavation face can be used to predict the crown displacements ahead of the face.展开更多
Ni nanoparticles were coated uniformly on the surface of WC powder via a facile electroless plating method(abbreviated as WCN-EP),and then consolidated for mechanical and corrosion resistance performance characterizat...Ni nanoparticles were coated uniformly on the surface of WC powder via a facile electroless plating method(abbreviated as WCN-EP),and then consolidated for mechanical and corrosion resistance performance characterization,in comparison with hand mixed WC-Ni(WCN-H).Under the optimized electroless plating parameters,Ni particles,less than 1μm in average diameter,were found to be uniformly and densely wrapped on the surface of the tungsten carbide matrix of WCN-EP.In comparison,in WCN-H,the Ni particles about 1.8μm in average diameter,were randomly distributed together with irregular WC particles.The uniform coating of Ni was found to assist the densification process of WCN-EP effectively,with higher densities and less pores than those of WCN-H at the Ni content of 10.6wt%,25.5wt%,and 30.3 wt%.However,at the Ni content of 18.8wt%,the relative densities of WCN-EP and WCN-H both increased to the maximum value of 98%.The maximum hardness of the consolidated WCN-EP was 82.6 HRA,about 1.2 HRA higher than that of WCN-H.In addition,the consolidated WCN-EP also exhibits a superior corrosion resistance by the polarization curve analysis at an electrochemical workstation.展开更多
Assessing the slope deformation is significant for landslide prediction. Many researchers have studied the slope displacement based on field data from the inclinometer in combination with complicated numerical analysi...Assessing the slope deformation is significant for landslide prediction. Many researchers have studied the slope displacement based on field data from the inclinometer in combination with complicated numerical analysis. They found that there was a shear zone above the slip surface, and they usually focused on the distribution of velocity and displacement within the shear zone. In this paper,two simple methods are proposed to analyze the distribution of displacement and velocity along the whole profile of a slope from the slip surface to the slope surface during slow movement. In the empirical method, the slope soil above the shear zone is assumed as a rigid body. Dual or triple piecewise fitting functions are empirically proposed for the distribution of velocity along the profile of a slope. In the analytical method, the slope soil is not assumed as a rigid body but as a deformable material. Continuous functions of the velocity and displacement along the profile of a slope are directly obtained by solving the Newton's equation of motion associated with the Bingham model. Using the two proposed methods respectively, the displacement and velocity along the slope profiles of three slopes are determined. A reasonable agreement between the measured data and the calculated results of the two proposed methods has been reached. In comparison with the empirical method, the analytical method would be more beneficial for slope deformation analysis in slope engineering, because the parameters are material constants in the analytical solution independent of time t, and the nonlinear viscosity of the soil can be considered.展开更多
In this paper,strategies are provided for a powerful numerical manifold method(NMM)with h and p refinement in analyses of elasticity and elasto-plasticity.The new NMM is based on the concept of the independent cover,w...In this paper,strategies are provided for a powerful numerical manifold method(NMM)with h and p refinement in analyses of elasticity and elasto-plasticity.The new NMM is based on the concept of the independent cover,which gets rid of NMM's important defect of rank deficiency when using higher-order local approximation functions.Several techniques are presented.In terms of mesh generation,a relationship between the quadtree structure and the mathematical mesh is established to allow a robust h-refinement.As to the condition number,a scaling based on the physical patch is much better than the classical scaling based on the mathematical patch;an overlapping width of 1%–10%can ensure a good condition number for 2nd,3rd,and 4th order local approximation functions;the small element issue can be overcome after the local approximation on small patch is replaced by that on a regular patch.On numerical accuracy,local approximation using complete polynomials is necessary for the optimal convergence rate.Two issues that may damage the convergence rate should be prevented.The first is to approximate the curved boundary of a higher-order element by overly few straight lines,and the second is excessive overlapping width.Finally,several refinement strategies are verified by numerical examples.展开更多
In this study,we propose a novel coupled periodic tunnel–soil analytical model for predicting ground-borne vibrations caused by vibration sources in tunnels.The problem of a multilayered soil overlying a semi-infinit...In this study,we propose a novel coupled periodic tunnel–soil analytical model for predicting ground-borne vibrations caused by vibration sources in tunnels.The problem of a multilayered soil overlying a semi-infinite half-space was solved using the transfer matrix method.To account for the interactions between the soil layer and tunnel structure,the transformation characteristics between cylindrical waves and plane waves were considered and used to convert the corresponding wave potentials into forms in terms of the Cartesian or cylindrical coordinate system.The induced ground-borne vibration was obtained analytically by applying a spatially periodic harmonic moving load to the tunnel invert.The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed model were verified by comparing the results under a moving constant and harmonic load with those from previous studies.Subsequently,the response characteristics under a spatially periodic harmonic moving load were identified,and the effects of a wide range of factors on the responses were systematically investigated.The numerical results showed that moving and Doppler effects can be caused by a spatially periodic harmonic moving load.The critical frequency and frequency bandwidth of the response are affected by the load type,frequency,velocity,and wavenumber in one periodicity length.Increasing the tunnel depth is an efficient way to reduce ground-borne vibrations.The effect of vibration amplification on the free surface should be considered to avoid excessive vibration levels that disturb residents.展开更多
Real-time perception of rock conditions based on continuously collected data to meet the requirements of continuous Tunnel Boring Machine(TBM)construction presents a critical challenge that warrants increased attentio...Real-time perception of rock conditions based on continuously collected data to meet the requirements of continuous Tunnel Boring Machine(TBM)construction presents a critical challenge that warrants increased attention.To achieve this goal,this paper establishes real-time prediction models for fractured and weak rock mass by comparing 6 different algorithms using real-time data collected by the TBM.The models are optimized in terms of selecting metric,selecting input features,and processing imbalanced data.The results demonstrate the following points.(1)The Youden's index and area under the ROC curve(AUC)are the most appropriate performance metrics,and the XGBoost Random Forest(XGBRF)algorithm exhibits superior prediction and generalization performance.(2)The duration of the TBM loading phase is short,usually within a few minutes after the disc cutter contacts the tunnel face.A model based on the features during the loading phase has a miss rate of 21.8%,indicating that it can meet the early warning needs of TBM construction well.As the TBM continues to operate,the inclusion of features calculated from subsequent data collection can continuously correct the results of the real-time prediction model,ultimately reducing the miss rate to 16.1%.(3)Resampling the imbalanced data set can effectively improve the prediction by the model,while the XGBRF algorithm has certain advantages in dealing with the imbalanced data issue.When the model gives an alarm,the TBM operator and on-site engineer can be reminded and take some necessary measures for avoiding potential tunnel collapse.The real-time predication model can be a useful tool to increase the safety of TBM excavation.展开更多
The disc cutters of shield machines exhibit unsatisfactory adaptability and performance during the soft–hard varied strata tunneling process.To analyze the rotation state,cutting performance,and adaptability of disc ...The disc cutters of shield machines exhibit unsatisfactory adaptability and performance during the soft–hard varied strata tunneling process.To analyze the rotation state,cutting performance,and adaptability of disc cutters during shield tunneling in soft–hard varied strata,the Holmquist Johnson Cook and Federal Highway Administration constitutive models are introduced to numerically simulate the failure process of materials on the excavation face and to calculate the load of disc cutters.Additionally,the parameters of the models are modified based on laboratory disc cutter excavation test results.The results of numerical calculation can reflect the load level and the behavior of the disc cutters during operation.The tangential loads of the disc cutters during the cutting of four typical soft-strata excavation face models are numerically calculated,thus providing reference values for the starting torque of the disc cutters.A greater penetration is suggested for soft-strata tunneling to allow the disc cutters to rotate smoothly and continuously as well as to guarantee a better cutting effect.The disc cutters in the center of the cutterhead should be specified with a lower starting torque to prevent uneven wear,rotation stagnation,cutterhead clogging,and other adverse phenomena.展开更多
Rock load on lining structures increases over time for tunnels buried in rheological rock,and in addition deterioration of primary lining is common due to its structural characteristics and service environment attack,...Rock load on lining structures increases over time for tunnels buried in rheological rock,and in addition deterioration of primary lining is common due to its structural characteristics and service environment attack,where these delayed features affect the mechanical response of tunnels.However,accounting for these delayed features in long-term stability assessment of tunnel structures is complex and has not attracted enough attention.In this paper,an analytical approach is proposed for investigating long-term mechanical response of tunnel structures in rheological rock influenced by degradation of primary lining.For this purpose,degradation of primary lining,char-acterized by decreasing concrete stiffness over time,is quantitatively described by an exponential model.The rheological characteristic of surrounding rock is simulated by the Burgers model.The time-varying solutions for rock deformation and support pressure are obtained by considering the coordinated interaction between surrounding rock and linings,and their correctness is verified by comparing them with numerical results.The results revealed that the pressure imposed on linings due to the rheological behavior of surrounding rock increases over time.As the primary lining degrades,the rheological load is transferred from primary lining to secondary lining,leading to increasing pressure on secondary lining;and a faster degradation rate of primary lining leads to greater pressure on secondary lining.Therefore,the primary lining should not be overlooked in long-term safety assessment of operation tunnels because of its role in bearing and transmitting load.Finally,the tunnel’s design and operational maintenance strategy are discussed when the delay effects of surround-ing rock and lining are taken into account.展开更多
Rock condition perception based on tunnel boring machine(TBM)data is of great importance for not only ensuring tunnel boring safety but also improving construction efficiency.The prediction of TBM boring responses(i.e...Rock condition perception based on tunnel boring machine(TBM)data is of great importance for not only ensuring tunnel boring safety but also improving construction efficiency.The prediction of TBM boring responses(i.e.,torque and total thrust of the cutterhead)largely determines the reliability of rock condition perception.In this paper,a new architecture of a two-dimensional convolutional neural network(2D-CNN)with a dual-input strategy is proposed to predict the TBM responses.The TBM Lot 3 of the Yinsong project in Jilin province,China,is taken as the case study in this paper.Two types of models that follow different learning strategies are compared:one is defined as the point model,which only learns data of the stable phase,and the other is defined as the line model,which learns data from both the loading and stable boring phases.The line model is further improved by the weighted loss function method.The results indicate that the strategy of learning data from both the loading phase and stable boring phase and increasing the weight of samples from the stable phase is shown to be optimal in predicting TBM boring responses.In terms of learning strategies,the line model can learn the influence of active control parameters on passive response parameters,but the point model cannot.In terms of machine learning algorithms,2D-CNN has the best performance,with R2 values of 0.865 and 0.923 for torque and total thrust,respectively.The proposed line model can overcome the problem that the traditional model failed to learn the influence of control parameters.Such a model can provide a solid base for the timely optimization of the control parameters in TBM boring process.展开更多
Tunnels deeply buried have high crustal stress and are prone to large deformation disasters when encountering soft rock.The large deformation phenomenon during the construction process of the Maoxian Tunnel on the Che...Tunnels deeply buried have high crustal stress and are prone to large deformation disasters when encountering soft rock.The large deformation phenomenon during the construction process of the Maoxian Tunnel on the Chengdu-Lanzhou Railway is particularly evident.This article focuses on the large deformation problem of the No.1 inclined shaft of the Maoxian Tunnel,and uses on-site monitoring methods to explore the reasons for tunnel structure failure,and analyzes the mechanical behavior of the tunnel structure.By using numerical simulation methods,the effectiveness of the second-layer support in resisting creep loads in tunnels was studied,and the influence of the construction time of the secondlayer support on the mechanical properties of the tunnel was discussed.The results indicate that the first-layer support in the tunnel is a structural failure caused by asymmetric deformation caused by creep,while the second-layer support has a good effect on resisting creep loads.The research results can provide a technical reference for deformation control of squeezing tunnels.展开更多
基金support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52108377,52090084,and 51938008).
文摘This research explores the potential for the evaluation and prediction of earth pressure balance shield performance based on a gray system model.The research focuses on a shield tunnel excavated for Metro Line 2 in Dalian,China.Due to the large error between the initial geological exploration data and real strata,the project construction is extremely difficult.In view of the current situation regarding the project,a quantitative method for evaluating the tunneling efficiency was proposed using cutterhead rotation(R),advance speed(S),total thrust(F)and torque(T).A total of 80 datasets with three input parameters and one output variable(F or T)were collected from this project,and a prediction framework based gray system model was established.Based on the prediction model,five prediction schemes were set up.Through error analysis,the optimal prediction scheme was obtained from the five schemes.The parametric investigation performed indicates that the relationships between F and the three input variables in the gray system model harmonize with the theoretical explanation.The case shows that the shield tunneling performance and efficiency are improved by the tunneling parameter prediction model based on the gray system model.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52178309)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2017YFC0804602)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2019JBM092)。
文摘To address the problems of strain localization, the exact Mohr-Coulomb (MC) model is used based on second-order cone programming (mpcFEM-SOCP) in the framework of micropolar continuum finite element method. Using the uniaxial compression test, we focused on the earth pressure problem of rigid wall segment involving non-associated plasticity. The numerical results reveal that when mpcFEM-SOCP is applied, the problems of mesh dependency can be effectively addressed. For geotechnical strain localization analysis involving non-associated MC plasticity, mpcFEM-SOCP in conjunction with the pseudo-time discrete scheme can improve the numerical stability and avoid the unreasonable softening issue in the pressure-displacement curves, which may be encountered in the conventional FEM. It also shows that the pressure-displacement responses calculated by mpcFEM-SOCP with the pseudo-time discrete scheme are higher than those calculated by mpcFEM-SOCP with the Davis scheme. The inclination angle of shear band predicted by mpcFEM-SOCP with the pseudo-time discrete scheme agrees well with the theoretical solution of non-associated MC plasticity.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support by the Key Project of High-speed Rail Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1934210)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,China(Grant No.8202037).
文摘Longitudinal cracks on the tunnel lining significantly influence the performance of tunnels in operation.In this study,we propose a semi-analytical method that provides a simple and effective way to calculate the internal forces of tunnel linings with multiple cracks.The semi-analytical solution is obtained using structural analysis considering the flexural rigidity for the cracked longitudinal section of the tunnel lining.Then the proposed solution is verified numerically.Using the proposed method,the influences of the crack depth and the number of cracks on the bending moment and modified crack tip stress are investigated.With the increase in crack depth,the bending moment of lining scetion adjacent to the crack decreases,while the bending moment of lining scetion far away from the crack increases slightly.The more the number of cracks in a tunnel lining,the easier the new cracks initiated.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41731281,42071078)the National Key Basic Research Program of China (No.2012CB026104)Science and Technology Project of Qinghai,China (2021-GX-121).
文摘Silty clay is widely used as subgrade filler in cold regions,which suffer from frost heave in winter and mud pumping in spring.In this study,polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)and polypropylene(PP)fiber were used to improve the mechanical and frost heave behavior of silty clay in cold regions,and the direct shear test and one-dimensional frost heave test were employed in studying improvement effects.Moreover,improvement mechanisms of PVA and PP fiber were analyzed based on test results.The main findings are as follows.(1)Both PP and PVA can heighten the strength of silty clay and suppress frost heave,but the PVA solution has a more decisive influence on improving mechanical properties than PP fiber.(2)The improvement mechanism of the PVA solution is cementing.The improvement effect of 2%PVA solution is the best,which can increase the shear strength by approximately 40%–60%at different stress levels and decrease the frost heave ratio from 0.89%to 0.16%at optimal water content.(3)For 2%PVA improved samples,0.25%PP fiber can further increase soil cohesion by approximately 20–30 kPa at different stress levels and further decrease the frost heave ratio from 0.16%to 0.07%at optimal water content.The improvement effect is neglectable when the PP fiber content exceeds 0.25%.Overall,2%PVA with 0.25%PP fiber is the optimum combination to improve silty clay in cold regions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42072316,51979002).
文摘Bentonite,consisting of clay minerals of the montmorillonite group,has been widely used as an adsorbent and backfill material in nuclear waste disposal and groundwater remediation.It is challenging to use bentonite as a filling material in cold regions since bentonite is highly sensitive to thermal environmental changes,during which its bulk volume and microstructure change significantly.In this study,a series of one-dimensional and three-dimensional freeze-thaw tests were carried out within a closed system to investigate the influencing factors of the deformation of bentonite under freeze-thaw cycles.Results show that the initial soil water content greatly impacts bentonite's deformation during freeze-thaw cycles.For an initial higher degree of saturation(Sr),the expansion caused by the formation of ice lenses has a greater impact than the shrinkage induced by dehydration,ice-cementation,and so on.Conversely,bentonite tends to shrink at a lower degree of saturation during freezing.And the critical degree of saturation that determines bentonite's behavior of frost heave or frost shrinkage seems to be roughly 0.8.As the number of freeze-thaw cycles rises,initially uncompacted bentonite clay becomes more compacted,and initially compacted bentonite clay remains unchanged.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2023JBZD004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2034204,52078031)the Science and Technology Development Project of cccC Harbin Metro Investment and Construction Co.,Ltd.(ZJHD-FW-2018-01-086).
文摘Large cross-section tunnel construction induces ground surface settlements, potentially endangering both subterranean projects and nearby above-ground structures. A novel tunnel construction method, known as the suspension method,is introduced in this paper to mitigate surface settlement. The suspension method employs vertical tie rods to establish a structural connection between the initial tunnel support system and the surface steel beam, thereby exerting effective control settlements. To analyze the performance of the proposed method, systematic numerical simulations were conducted based on the practical engineering of Harbin Subway Line 3. The surface settlement and vault settlement characteristics during construction are investigated. The results show a gradual increment in both surface and vault settlement throughout the construction process, culminating in a stabilized state upon the completion of construction.In addition, compared to the double-side drift method and the Cross Diaphragm Method(CRD) method, the suspension method can obviously reduce the surface settlement and vault settlement. Moreover, the surface settlements and the axial force of tie rods were continuously monitored during the construction process at the trial tunnel block.These specific monitoring measurements are illustrated in comparison to numerical analysis results. The monitored results show great agreement with the numerical predictions, confirming the success of the project. This research can serve as a valuable practical reference for similar projects, offering insights and guidance for addressing ground surface settlements and enhancing construction safety in the domain of large cross-section tunneling.
基金the financial support by the Key Project of High-speed Rail Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1934210)the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,China(Grant No.8202037)。
文摘To investigate the longitudinal deformation profile(LDP)of a deep tunnel in non-hydrostatic condition,an analytical model is proposed in our study.In this model,the problem is considered as a superposition of two partial models,and the displacement field of the second partial model is the same as that of the concerned problem.Therefore,the problem can be solved by a model with simple boundary conditions.We obtain the solutions for the stress and displacement fields of an infinite body caused by arbitrary surface tractions on the boundary of the coming tunnel(zone inside the tunnel before excavation)by integrating the extended Kelvin solution over the boundary.The obtained stress solution is used to solve the specific surface tractions,which can satisfy the boundary conditions of the second partial model,on the boundary of the coming tunnel in an infinite body.Then,the specific surface tractions are substituted into the obtained displacement solution to solve the displacement on the wall and face of the tunnel.Therefore,the LDP can also be calculated.The proposed solution is verified by both numerical simulation and the LDP functions recommended by other researchers.The major advantage of our analytical model is that it can consider the effects of the axial and horizontal lateral pressure coefficients.It is revealed that the horizontal lateral pressure coefficient majorly affects the LDP behind the tunnel face,while the axial lateral pressure coefficient dominates the LDP ahead of the tunnel face.Furthermore,the deformation characteristics of the LDPs ahead of the face and the unexcavated core are investigated.The axial displacements of the excavation face can be used to predict the crown displacements ahead of the face.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51778213 and 52078189)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.B200202073)。
文摘Ni nanoparticles were coated uniformly on the surface of WC powder via a facile electroless plating method(abbreviated as WCN-EP),and then consolidated for mechanical and corrosion resistance performance characterization,in comparison with hand mixed WC-Ni(WCN-H).Under the optimized electroless plating parameters,Ni particles,less than 1μm in average diameter,were found to be uniformly and densely wrapped on the surface of the tungsten carbide matrix of WCN-EP.In comparison,in WCN-H,the Ni particles about 1.8μm in average diameter,were randomly distributed together with irregular WC particles.The uniform coating of Ni was found to assist the densification process of WCN-EP effectively,with higher densities and less pores than those of WCN-H at the Ni content of 10.6wt%,25.5wt%,and 30.3 wt%.However,at the Ni content of 18.8wt%,the relative densities of WCN-EP and WCN-H both increased to the maximum value of 98%.The maximum hardness of the consolidated WCN-EP was 82.6 HRA,about 1.2 HRA higher than that of WCN-H.In addition,the consolidated WCN-EP also exhibits a superior corrosion resistance by the polarization curve analysis at an electrochemical workstation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51579167)the Public Non-profit Welfare Project from China Ministry of Water Resources(Grant No.201301022)the Key Laboratory of Failure Mechanism and Safety Control Techniques of Earth-rock Dam of the Ministry of Water Resources(Grant No.YK915003)
文摘Assessing the slope deformation is significant for landslide prediction. Many researchers have studied the slope displacement based on field data from the inclinometer in combination with complicated numerical analysis. They found that there was a shear zone above the slip surface, and they usually focused on the distribution of velocity and displacement within the shear zone. In this paper,two simple methods are proposed to analyze the distribution of displacement and velocity along the whole profile of a slope from the slip surface to the slope surface during slow movement. In the empirical method, the slope soil above the shear zone is assumed as a rigid body. Dual or triple piecewise fitting functions are empirically proposed for the distribution of velocity along the profile of a slope. In the analytical method, the slope soil is not assumed as a rigid body but as a deformable material. Continuous functions of the velocity and displacement along the profile of a slope are directly obtained by solving the Newton's equation of motion associated with the Bingham model. Using the two proposed methods respectively, the displacement and velocity along the slope profiles of three slopes are determined. A reasonable agreement between the measured data and the calculated results of the two proposed methods has been reached. In comparison with the empirical method, the analytical method would be more beneficial for slope deformation analysis in slope engineering, because the parameters are material constants in the analytical solution independent of time t, and the nonlinear viscosity of the soil can be considered.
基金Project(52108363) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2021M700654, 2023T160074) supported by the Postdoctoral Research Foundation of China+2 种基金Project(TUL2022-01) supported by the Key Laboratory of Urban Underground Engineering of Ministry of Education,ChinaProject(XLYC1905015) supported by the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program,ChinaProject(LJKZZ20220003) supported by the key Project of Liaoning Education Department,China。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52130905 and 52079002)。
文摘In this paper,strategies are provided for a powerful numerical manifold method(NMM)with h and p refinement in analyses of elasticity and elasto-plasticity.The new NMM is based on the concept of the independent cover,which gets rid of NMM's important defect of rank deficiency when using higher-order local approximation functions.Several techniques are presented.In terms of mesh generation,a relationship between the quadtree structure and the mathematical mesh is established to allow a robust h-refinement.As to the condition number,a scaling based on the physical patch is much better than the classical scaling based on the mathematical patch;an overlapping width of 1%–10%can ensure a good condition number for 2nd,3rd,and 4th order local approximation functions;the small element issue can be overcome after the local approximation on small patch is replaced by that on a regular patch.On numerical accuracy,local approximation using complete polynomials is necessary for the optimal convergence rate.Two issues that may damage the convergence rate should be prevented.The first is to approximate the curved boundary of a higher-order element by overly few straight lines,and the second is excessive overlapping width.Finally,several refinement strategies are verified by numerical examples.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(No.2021JBM031)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51978043)。
文摘In this study,we propose a novel coupled periodic tunnel–soil analytical model for predicting ground-borne vibrations caused by vibration sources in tunnels.The problem of a multilayered soil overlying a semi-infinite half-space was solved using the transfer matrix method.To account for the interactions between the soil layer and tunnel structure,the transformation characteristics between cylindrical waves and plane waves were considered and used to convert the corresponding wave potentials into forms in terms of the Cartesian or cylindrical coordinate system.The induced ground-borne vibration was obtained analytically by applying a spatially periodic harmonic moving load to the tunnel invert.The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed model were verified by comparing the results under a moving constant and harmonic load with those from previous studies.Subsequently,the response characteristics under a spatially periodic harmonic moving load were identified,and the effects of a wide range of factors on the responses were systematically investigated.The numerical results showed that moving and Doppler effects can be caused by a spatially periodic harmonic moving load.The critical frequency and frequency bandwidth of the response are affected by the load type,frequency,velocity,and wavenumber in one periodicity length.Increasing the tunnel depth is an efficient way to reduce ground-borne vibrations.The effect of vibration amplification on the free surface should be considered to avoid excessive vibration levels that disturb residents.
基金the National Program on Key Basic Research Project of China(No.2015CB058100)China Railway Engineering Equipment Group Corporation and the Survey and Design Institute of Water Conservancy of Jilin Provincesupported by the Natural Key R&D Program ofChina(No.2022YFE0200400).
文摘Real-time perception of rock conditions based on continuously collected data to meet the requirements of continuous Tunnel Boring Machine(TBM)construction presents a critical challenge that warrants increased attention.To achieve this goal,this paper establishes real-time prediction models for fractured and weak rock mass by comparing 6 different algorithms using real-time data collected by the TBM.The models are optimized in terms of selecting metric,selecting input features,and processing imbalanced data.The results demonstrate the following points.(1)The Youden's index and area under the ROC curve(AUC)are the most appropriate performance metrics,and the XGBoost Random Forest(XGBRF)algorithm exhibits superior prediction and generalization performance.(2)The duration of the TBM loading phase is short,usually within a few minutes after the disc cutter contacts the tunnel face.A model based on the features during the loading phase has a miss rate of 21.8%,indicating that it can meet the early warning needs of TBM construction well.As the TBM continues to operate,the inclusion of features calculated from subsequent data collection can continuously correct the results of the real-time prediction model,ultimately reducing the miss rate to 16.1%.(3)Resampling the imbalanced data set can effectively improve the prediction by the model,while the XGBRF algorithm has certain advantages in dealing with the imbalanced data issue.When the model gives an alarm,the TBM operator and on-site engineer can be reminded and take some necessary measures for avoiding potential tunnel collapse.The real-time predication model can be a useful tool to increase the safety of TBM excavation.
基金The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2020YFF0426370)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51978040).
文摘The disc cutters of shield machines exhibit unsatisfactory adaptability and performance during the soft–hard varied strata tunneling process.To analyze the rotation state,cutting performance,and adaptability of disc cutters during shield tunneling in soft–hard varied strata,the Holmquist Johnson Cook and Federal Highway Administration constitutive models are introduced to numerically simulate the failure process of materials on the excavation face and to calculate the load of disc cutters.Additionally,the parameters of the models are modified based on laboratory disc cutter excavation test results.The results of numerical calculation can reflect the load level and the behavior of the disc cutters during operation.The tangential loads of the disc cutters during the cutting of four typical soft-strata excavation face models are numerically calculated,thus providing reference values for the starting torque of the disc cutters.A greater penetration is suggested for soft-strata tunneling to allow the disc cutters to rotate smoothly and continuously as well as to guarantee a better cutting effect.The disc cutters in the center of the cutterhead should be specified with a lower starting torque to prevent uneven wear,rotation stagnation,cutterhead clogging,and other adverse phenomena.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51738002,51978356)the Key Project of Highspeed Rail Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1934210)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(Grant No.2021YJS112).
文摘Rock load on lining structures increases over time for tunnels buried in rheological rock,and in addition deterioration of primary lining is common due to its structural characteristics and service environment attack,where these delayed features affect the mechanical response of tunnels.However,accounting for these delayed features in long-term stability assessment of tunnel structures is complex and has not attracted enough attention.In this paper,an analytical approach is proposed for investigating long-term mechanical response of tunnel structures in rheological rock influenced by degradation of primary lining.For this purpose,degradation of primary lining,char-acterized by decreasing concrete stiffness over time,is quantitatively described by an exponential model.The rheological characteristic of surrounding rock is simulated by the Burgers model.The time-varying solutions for rock deformation and support pressure are obtained by considering the coordinated interaction between surrounding rock and linings,and their correctness is verified by comparing them with numerical results.The results revealed that the pressure imposed on linings due to the rheological behavior of surrounding rock increases over time.As the primary lining degrades,the rheological load is transferred from primary lining to secondary lining,leading to increasing pressure on secondary lining;and a faster degradation rate of primary lining leads to greater pressure on secondary lining.Therefore,the primary lining should not be overlooked in long-term safety assessment of operation tunnels because of its role in bearing and transmitting load.Finally,the tunnel’s design and operational maintenance strategy are discussed when the delay effects of surround-ing rock and lining are taken into account.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0200400)the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52025094)+1 种基金In addition,we sincerely give our thanks to the data support from the National Program on Key Basic Research Project(973 Program,Grant No.2015CB058100)of China,China Railway Engineering Equipment Group Corporationthe Survey and Design Institute of Water Conservancy of Jilin Province,China.
文摘Rock condition perception based on tunnel boring machine(TBM)data is of great importance for not only ensuring tunnel boring safety but also improving construction efficiency.The prediction of TBM boring responses(i.e.,torque and total thrust of the cutterhead)largely determines the reliability of rock condition perception.In this paper,a new architecture of a two-dimensional convolutional neural network(2D-CNN)with a dual-input strategy is proposed to predict the TBM responses.The TBM Lot 3 of the Yinsong project in Jilin province,China,is taken as the case study in this paper.Two types of models that follow different learning strategies are compared:one is defined as the point model,which only learns data of the stable phase,and the other is defined as the line model,which learns data from both the loading and stable boring phases.The line model is further improved by the weighted loss function method.The results indicate that the strategy of learning data from both the loading phase and stable boring phase and increasing the weight of samples from the stable phase is shown to be optimal in predicting TBM boring responses.In terms of learning strategies,the line model can learn the influence of active control parameters on passive response parameters,but the point model cannot.In terms of machine learning algorithms,2D-CNN has the best performance,with R2 values of 0.865 and 0.923 for torque and total thrust,respectively.The proposed line model can overcome the problem that the traditional model failed to learn the influence of control parameters.Such a model can provide a solid base for the timely optimization of the control parameters in TBM boring process.
基金Project(52178309)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2017YFC0804602)supported by the National Key R&D Program of ChinaProject(2019JBM092)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
基金Project(52178309) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2017YFC0804602) supported by the National Key R&D Program of China。
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51978041)。
文摘Tunnels deeply buried have high crustal stress and are prone to large deformation disasters when encountering soft rock.The large deformation phenomenon during the construction process of the Maoxian Tunnel on the Chengdu-Lanzhou Railway is particularly evident.This article focuses on the large deformation problem of the No.1 inclined shaft of the Maoxian Tunnel,and uses on-site monitoring methods to explore the reasons for tunnel structure failure,and analyzes the mechanical behavior of the tunnel structure.By using numerical simulation methods,the effectiveness of the second-layer support in resisting creep loads in tunnels was studied,and the influence of the construction time of the secondlayer support on the mechanical properties of the tunnel was discussed.The results indicate that the first-layer support in the tunnel is a structural failure caused by asymmetric deformation caused by creep,while the second-layer support has a good effect on resisting creep loads.The research results can provide a technical reference for deformation control of squeezing tunnels.
基金Project(U1934210) supported by the Key Project of High-speed Rail Joint Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(8202037) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,China。
