scholarly journals Analysis on Loose Circle of Surrounding Rock of Large Deformation Soft-Rock Tunnel

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Rui Wang ◽  
Yiyuan Liu ◽  
Xianghui Deng ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Xiaodong Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Strength Criterion ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Distribution Law ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Rock Tunnel

With the rapid development of tunnel construction in China, deep buried and long tunnel projects are emerging in areas with complex engineering geological conditions and harsh environment, and thus large deformation of tunnels under conditions of high in situ stress and soft rock becomes increasingly prominent and endangers engineering safety. Therefore, it is of great significance to control the deformation and improve the stability of surrounding rock by analyzing the thickness and distribution law of loose circle according to the unique mechanical properties and failure mechanism of surrounding rock of large deformation soft-rock tunnel. Based on unified strength theory, this paper deduces the radius calculation formula of the loose circle by considering the influence of intermediate principal stress. Furthermore, the theoretical calculations and field tests of the loose circle in the typical sections of grade II and III deformation of Yuntunbao tunnel are carried out, and the thickness and distribution law of loose circle of surrounding rock of large deformation soft-rock tunnel is revealed. The results show that the formula based on the unified strength criterion is applicable for a large deformation tunnel in soft rock.

scholarly journals Application of Constant Resistance and Large Deformation Anchor Cable in Soft Rock Highway Tunnel

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Sun ◽  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Li Gan ◽  
Zhigang Tao ◽  
Chengwei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Support System ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Internal Force ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Gansu Province ◽  
Tunnel Engineering ◽  
Anchor Cable ◽  
Constant Resistance

Muzhailing Highway Extra-long Tunnel in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China, belongs to the soft rock tunnel in the extremely high geostress area. During the construction process, large deformation of the soft rock occurred frequently. Taking the no. 2 inclined shaft of Muzhailing tunnel as the research object, an NPR (negative Poisson’s ratio) constant resistance and large deformation anchor cable support system based on high prestress force, constant resistance, and releasing surrounding rock pressure was proposed. The characteristics of the surrounding rock under the steel arch support and NPR anchor cable support were compared and analyzed by using 3DEC software. A series of field tests were conducted in the no. 2 inclined shaft, and the rock strength, displacement of the surrounding rock, deep displacement of the surrounding rock, internal force of steel arch, and axial force of anchor cable were measured to study the application effect of the NPR anchor cable support system in tunnel engineering. Moreover, the 3DEC numerical simulation results were compared with the field test results. The research results show that the application of NPR constant resistance and large deformation anchor cable support system in tunnel engineering has achieved good results, and it plays a significant role in controlling the large deformation of the tunnel surrounding rock.

scholarly journals Presplitting Blasting the Roof Strata to Control Large Deformation in the Deep Mine Roadway

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Chaowen Hu ◽  
Xiaojie Yang ◽  
Ruifeng Huang ◽  
Xingen Ma
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Deep Mine ◽  
Mining Depth ◽  
Working Face ◽  
Support Conditions ◽  
Mine Roadways ◽  
Roof Strata

As the mining depth increases, under the influence of high ground stress, the surrounding rock of deep mine roadways shows soft rock characteristics. Under the influence of mining disturbance at the working face, large deformation of the roadway has occurred. To control the large deformation of the roadway, many mines have adopted the form of combined support, which has continuously increased the support strength and achieved a certain effect. However, since the stress environment of the surrounding rock of the roadway has not been changed, large deformation of the roadway still occurs in many cases. Based on the theoretical basis of academician Manchao He’s “short cantilever beam by roof cutting,” this paper puts forward the plan of “presplitting blasting + combined support” to control the large deformation of the deep mine roadways. Without changing the original support conditions of the roadway, presplitting blasting the roof strata of the roadway, by cutting off the mechanical connection of the roof strata between the roadway and gob, improves the stress distribution of the roadway to control the large deformation. Through field tests, the results show that after presplitting blasting the roadway roof, the roadway roof subsidence is reduced by 47.9%, the ribs displacement is reduced by 45.7%, and the floor heave volume is reduced by 50.8%. The effect is significant.

scholarly journals Field Tests and research of Large Deformation Control Measures for Soft Rock Tunnel with High Geostress

2020 ◽  
Vol 570 ◽  
pp. 042006
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Sun ◽  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Yong Zhang ◽  
Xiaobing Qiao ◽  
Zhijiao Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Deformation Control ◽  
High Geostress ◽  
Rock Tunnel

scholarly journals Application of Modified Hoek–Brown Strength Criterion in Water-Rich Soft Rock Tunnel

Geofluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Xianghui Deng ◽  
Yuncai Wang ◽  
Rui Wang ◽  
Daohong Xia ◽  
Zhiqing Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Soft Rock ◽  
Strength Criterion ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Calculation Formula ◽  
Rock Stratum ◽  
Rock Stability ◽  
Deformation Limit ◽  
Disturbance Factor ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Rock Tunnel

When a tunnel is excavated in the water-rich soft rock stratum, the strength of the soft rock is greatly reduced due to the seepage of groundwater. The condition may result in engineering accidents, such as large deformation, limit invasion, and even local collapse of the tunnel. Therefore, it is very important to research the stability of the surrounding rock in the water-rich soft rock tunnel. The water-rich disturbance factor considering the seepage influence of groundwater and blasting disturbance is proposed, and the generalized Hoek–Brown strength criterion is modified on the basis of the immersion softening test of soft rock. In accordance with the classical elastic–plastic mechanics theory, the stress, strain, and displacement calculation formulas of the tunnel surrounding rock are derived. The displacement of tunnel surrounding rock is analyzed using the derived formula and the modified Hoek–Brown strength criterion and then compared with the measured value. Results show that the displacement of surrounding rock, which is calculated by modified Hoek–Brown strength criterion considering water-rich disturbance factor and the displacement calculation formula, is close to the measured deformation of surrounding rock in water-rich soft rock tunnel, and the error is small. Therefore, the modified Hoek–Brown strength criterion can be applied to the water-rich soft rock tunnel, and the derived displacement calculation formula can accurately calculate the deformation of tunnel surrounding rock. It is of great significance to the study of surrounding rock stability of water-rich soft rock tunnel.

scholarly journals In Situ Needle Penetration Test and Its Application in a Sericite Schist Railway Tunnel, Southwest of China

Lithosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (Special 4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiaxing Dong ◽  
Runxue Yang ◽  
Chenggang Guo ◽  
Meiqian Wang ◽  
Yonghong Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Mechanical Parameters ◽  
Penetration Index ◽  
Needle Penetration ◽  
Joint Direction ◽  
Rock Tunnel

Abstract The sericite schist is a typical metamorphic soft rock. Large deformation of surrounding rock often occurs in the construction of a tunnel in this stratum. Due to the broken rock mass structure and poor mechanical strength in Baishitou tunnel project of Dalin line of Southwest railway, it is impossible to prepare standard samples for a traditional rock mechanical test. Therefore, we chose penetrometer (SH-70) for an in situ test. Firstly, we monitored the deformation of typical sections and analyzed the characteristics of large deformation of soft rock in the tunnel. Secondly, we tested the needle penetration index of fresh excavation face and side wall. Then, we estimated some mechanical parameters of sericite schist by a needle penetrometer and Hoek-brown criterion and discussed the acquisition of mechanical parameters of soft rock. The results show the following: (1) the characteristics of extrusion rock tunnel are summarized as large deformation, fast deformation rate, and obvious construction disturbance. (2) The reference value of penetration index of sericite schist (the vertical joint direction) is 3.90~7.77 N/mm, and the parallel joint direction is 1.27~2.99 N/mm. (3) The uniaxial compressive strength estimated by a penetrometer is 0.78~8.53 MPa, and the strength of the surrounding rock is negatively correlated with the amount of deformation. Therefore, it can be considered that the insufficient strength of surrounding rock is the fundamental reason for large deformation. (4) The reference value of cohesion of sericite schist estimated by a penetrometer is 0.203 MPa, and the reference value of internal friction angle is 18.224°. Compared with the common estimation methods, the penetrometer is more convenient and economical, which can provide a new idea for obtaining the mechanical parameters of sericite schist soft rock tunnel.

scholarly journals Research on the Large Deformation Prediction Model and Supporting Measures of Soft Rock Tunnel

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Junying Rao ◽  
Yonghu Tao ◽  
Peng Xiong ◽  
Chongxin Nie ◽  
Hao Peng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Rock Deformation ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Deformation Prediction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Rock Tunnel ◽  
Surrounding Rock Deformation ◽  
Bolt Support

The weak surrounding rock has the characteristics of easy softening, poor integrity, low mechanical strength, etc., which makes it easy to induce different degrees of deformation and damage under excavation disturbance and then seriously affects the stability of the tunnel. Carrying out soft rock tunnel deformation prediction research and designing the supporting structure according to the predicted value is of great significance to engineering construction and design. Based on the grey theory, the large deformation of the vault, shoulder, and waist of the soft rock tunnel are predicted, and then the specific bolt support is designed in the maximum predicted value (Smax·R) area. The control effects of different bolts, spacing (d), length (L) on the maximum displacement (Smax·M), and maximum stress (σmax·M) the surrounding rock are analyzed by numerical simulation. Results show that the gray model has high prediction accuracy, the best prediction time is one week, and the maximum error is only 2.99%; with the decrease in d, resin bolt support has a significant supporting effect compared with mortar bolt support, with Smax.M and σmax·M reduced by 64.38% and 10.35%, respectively; as the L of bolt increases, compared with the mortar bolt support, the resin bolt support has a more obvious restraining effect on the surrounding rock deformation, and Smax·M and σmax·M are reduced by 28.20% and 10.00%, respectively; when 4.5 m < L < 6.0 m and 0.6 m < d < 0.7 m, resin bolt support should be adopted; in other ranges, mortar bolt support or resin bolt support has a less significant difference in controlling surrounding rock deformation.

Significant Analysis of Soft Rock Tunnel Disaster-Causing Factors Based on Orthogonal Test

2012 ◽  
Vol 594-597 ◽  
pp. 1331-1337
Author(s):  
Jian Ping Chen ◽  
Ying Xu ◽  
Chang Qun Zuo ◽  
Yi Yi
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Pressure Coefficient ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Tectonic Stress ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Joint Spacing ◽  
Dependent Relationship ◽  
Side Pressure ◽  
Dependence Relationship ◽  
Rock Tunnel

The impacting effect of lithological features, tectonic stress, the mechanical parameters, structure surface contrasts were comparative analysis, to explore the effect from mentioned factors to surrounding rock-lining in schist tunnel. In order to make sure the dependence relationship of large deformation with these factors, the significant and interaction on large deformation in rock-mess and lining mechanical mechanism were studied according to the experiment data and statistics theory. The result shows that elastic modulus E, side pressure coefficient λ, and joint spacing S have obvious influence on the mechanical properties of surrounding rock-lining, and there is interaction among them. Furthermore, the influence of the interaction between S and λ to rock-lining is found to be significant, and there is an obviously dependent relationship between anchor failure and joints spacing. Therefore, when discussing the reduction measures to avoid the large deformation, the most appropriate method is to study it in overall factors and with the interaction.

Judgement Method for Surrounding Rock Stability of Guanjiao Tunnel Based on Catastrophe Theory

2011 ◽  
Vol 90-93 ◽  
pp. 2307-2312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Jiang Li ◽  
Su Min Zhang ◽  
Xian Min Han
Keyword(s):  
Plastic Strain ◽  
Catastrophe Theory ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
In Situ Monitoring ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Stability Of Surrounding Rock ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Rock Tunnel

The stability judgement of surrounding rock is one of the key jobs in tunnel engineering. Taking the Erlongdong fault bundle section of Guanjiao Tunnel as the background, the stability of surrounding rock during construction of soft rock tunnel was discussed preliminarily. Based on plastic strain catastrophe theory, and combining numerical results and in-situ data, the limit displacements for stability of surrounding rock were analyzed and obtained corresponding to the in-situ monitoring technology. It shows that the limit displacements obtained corresponds to engineering practice primarily. The plastic strain catastrophe theory under unloading condition provides new thought for ground stability of deep soft rock tunnel and can be good guidance and valuable reference to construction decision making and deformation managing of similar tunnels.

Analysis on the Mechanical Behavior of Pipe Roof and Rock Bolt of Shallow and Unsymmetrical Tunnel in Soft Rock

2012 ◽  
Vol 443-444 ◽  
pp. 267-271
Author(s):  
Xu Dong Cheng ◽  
Peng Ju Qin
Keyword(s):  
Soft Rock ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Mechanical Behaviors ◽  
Maximum Displacement ◽  
Tunnel Excavation ◽  
Finite Element Software ◽  
Highway Tunnel ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Rock Strata

In this paper, the mechanical behaviors of pipe roof and bolt of shallow and unsymmetrical tunnel in soft rock are analyzed. Through the finite element software Phase2.0, combined with the geological conditions that construction site often appear, the mechanical behaviors of pipe roof and bolt and surrounding rock in the process of horseshoe highway tunnel construction in the condition that surface is soft rock and underground for the bedrock are analyzed. Research results show that: after tunnel excavation in soft rock, surrounding rock near the tunnel is easy to suffer soft-rock large deformation even failure, which needs to timely support；Due to the impact of the unsymmetrical tunnel, the mechanical behaviors of surrounding rock are unsymmetrical, such as the maximum displacement of tunnel around 0.4 m distant from apex of arch ring, the stress is asymmetrical on both sides of the tunnel arch ring etc; In addition, pipe roof can effectively prevent from the displacement of soft rock strata, improve tunnel strength factor, reduce the plastic zone of surrounding rock. This paper provides theoretical basis for the design of pipe roof and bolt.

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