scholarly journals Stress Field Distribution and Deformation Law of Large Deformation Tunnel Excavation in Soft Rock Mass

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Liang Chen ◽  
Yimo Zhu ◽  
Zelin Zhou ◽  
Shougen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Stress Field ◽  
Large Deformation ◽  
Field Distribution ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Tunnel Excavation ◽  
Tunnel Support ◽  
Deformation Law

The problem of large deformation is very prominent in deep-buried tunnel excavation in soft rock, which brings serious potential safety hazards and economic losses to projects. Knowledge of the stress field distribution and deformation law is the key to ensuring rational design and safe construction in large deformation tunnels of soft rock. As described in this paper, theoretical analysis, numerical simulation and field monitoring were employed to investigate the surrounding rock stress and displacement state in the Dongsong hydropower station in Sichuan Province, China. The results show that the short-bench construction method can effectively control the deformation of surrounding rock and range of the plastic zone. In order to reserve enough working space, the optimum bench length in the actual construction was 10 to 14 m. The peripheral displacement and plastic radius decreased with the increase of tunnel support strength and the advance of supporting time. The displacement can be effectively controlled by applying the second lining in time at a position about twice the diameter of the hole (16 m) from the working face. A reasonable reserved deformation should be adopted to avoid secondary expanding excavation. The values of different positions in the tunnel laterally and longitudinally may be different, and adjustments are needed according to the actual situation.

scholarly journals Physical and Mechanical Characteristics of Soft Rock Tunnel and the Effect of Excavation on Supporting Structure

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yimo Zhu ◽  
Liang Chen ◽  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Zelin Zhou ◽  
Shougen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Rock Sample ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Free Expansion ◽  
Weak Support

The problem of large deformation is very prominent in deep-buried tunnel excavation in soft rock, which brings serious potential safety hazards and economic losses to projects. The knowledge of deformation law and support measures is the key to ensure the rational design and safe construction in a large deformation tunnel of soft rock. This paper describes rock physical and mechanical tests and field monitoring is employed to investigate the cause and development process of large deformation in Dongsong hydropower station in Sichuan Province, China. The results show that the free expansion rate of the rock sample is 20.0%, the average expansion stress of the rock sample is 11.0 kPa, and the expansibility of the rock is low. Large deformation of surrounding rock mainly comes from the dilatancy effect with high geostress and relaxation deformation with weak support. Shotcrete sealing exposed surrounding rock, and early strength support avoiding water immersion are useful to deal with the three main factors (weathering, water and confining pressure) that affect the strength of surrounding rocks. The second lining applied in time can effectively limit the further development of stress and deformation of initial support, and prevent the cracking and large deformation of concrete. Clearance convergence is suggested to be the main monitoring work in construction, because of its advantages of intuitive results, easy quality assurance of instrument installation and high accuracy.

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 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.

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.

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 Numerical Simulation Research on Distribution Characteristics of Overlying Rock Stress Field in Floor Roadway

2021 ◽  
Vol 257 ◽  
pp. 03024
Author(s):  
Zhonghua Wang
Keyword(s):  
Stress Field ◽  
Field Distribution ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Horizontal Distance ◽  
Distribution Characteristics ◽  
Rock Stress ◽  
Simulation Research ◽  
Location Selection ◽  
Coal Roadway

In order to explore the distribution characteristics of the overlying rock stress field in the floor roadway at different locations, FLAC3D software was used to simulate and analyze the surrounding rock directly above the floor roadway and the surrounding rock within 15m on both sides of the floor roadway when the distance between the floor roadway and the coal roadway and the horizontal distance were changed. The stress field distribution characteristics are obtained, and the stress field distribution characteristics of different areas directly above and on both sides of the floor roadway are obtained, which provides a theoretical basis for the location selection and support of the floor roadway.

scholarly journals Analysis of Stress and Deformation Characteristics of Deep-Buried Phyllite Tunnel Structure under Different Cross-Section Forms and Initial Support Parameters

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Hao Wu ◽  
Xiaohua Yang ◽  
Shichun Cai ◽  
Binjing Zhao ◽  
Kunlong Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Double Layer ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Original Design ◽  
Supporting Structure ◽  
Initial Support ◽  
Stress And Deformation ◽  
Rock Tunnels ◽  
Layer Steel

Deep-buried soft rock tunnels exhibit low strength and easy deformation under the influence of high ground stress. The surrounding rock of the soft rock tunnel may undergo large deformation during the construction process, thereby causing engineering problems such as the collapse of the vault, bottom heave, and damage to the supporting structure. The Chengwu Expressway Tunnel II, considered in this study, is a phyllite tunnel, with weak surrounding rock and poor water stability. Under the original design conditions, the supporting structure exhibits stress concentration and large deformation. To address these issues, three schemes involving the use of the double-layer steel arch to support, weakening of the steel arch close to the excavation surface, and weakening of the steel arch away from the excavation surface to support were proposed. Using these schemes, the inverted radius was varied to explore its influence on different support schemes. For simulation, the values of the inverted radius selected were as follows: 1300 cm, 1000 cm, and 700 cm. The proposed support plan was simulated using FLAC3D, and the changes in the pressure between the initial support and surrounding rock, the settling of the vault, and the surrounding convergence were investigated. The numerical simulation results of monitoring the surrounding rock deformation show that the double-layer steel arch can effectively reduce the large deformation of the soft rock well. When the stiffness of one of the steel arches was weakened, the support’s ability to control the deformation was weakened; however, it still showed reliable performance in controlling deformation. However, changing the radius of the invert had an insignificant effect on the deformation and force of the supporting structure.

Comparison and Analysis of Different Excavation Methods in Soft Rock-Extremely Soft Rock Tunnel

2012 ◽  
Vol 256-259 ◽  
pp. 1201-1205
Author(s):  
Xiang Dong Zhang ◽  
Peng Tao Zhao ◽  
Wen Jun Gu
Keyword(s):  
Soft Rock ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Rock Deformation ◽  
Maximum Difference ◽  
Tunnel Excavation ◽  
Comparison And Analysis ◽  
Rock Tunnel ◽  
Complex Geology ◽  
Surrounding Rock Deformation ◽  
Excavation Methods

In order to further study the law of surrounding rock deformation of soft rock-extremely soft rock double arch tunnel, resolve problem of tunnel excavation in complex geology conditions, based on project example, the central heading full section, central heading step and division method (three heading method) as research object, measured and simulated results were compared and analyzed, and used ANDIA software to do dynamic simulation. The results show that the characters of surrounding rock deformation are different with different excavation methods; Simulated and measured results are almost the same ,and the maximum difference has only 6%, reflecting simulated value has a certain reliability; The more the step numbers are excavated in soft rock-extremely soft rock tunnel, the smaller the area excavated is, the smaller the rock is disturbance, the smaller the surface subsidence and two state convergence value is, more be able to meet construction requirements; Compared with the other two methods, division method is more to reduce the deformation in the surrounding rock with class of V.

Study on Surrounding Rock Deformation Characteristics and Control Technology in Deep Soft Rock Roadway

2012 ◽  
Vol 594-597 ◽  
pp. 631-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Hua Zha ◽  
Xin Zhu Hua
Keyword(s):  
Soft Rock ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Control Technology ◽  
Deformation Characteristics ◽  
Control Effect ◽  
Tunnel Support ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Soft Rock Roadway ◽  
Rock Roadway

To explore support technical problems in deep soft rock roadway, according to deep complicated geological conditions in 102 transport rise of Yuandian Mine, obtaining deformation characteristics of roadway in the initial support scheme under conditions, analysing the reasons of instability and failure of surrounding rock, proposing the surrounding rock control technology of step-by-step strengthen co-supporting, determining secondary anchor cable strengthen support time and grouting delay distance, optimizing the parameters of roadway support. Industrial practice show that the control effect of deformation was obvious,which provide the reference for deep soft rock tunnel support decision.

scholarly journals Frame Structure and Engineering Applications of the Multisource System Cloud Service Platform of Monitoring of the Soft Rock Tunnel

Geofluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Fengnian Wang ◽  
Songyang Yin ◽  
Aipeng Guo ◽  
Zhicai Wang ◽  
Meng Mi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Large Deformation ◽  
Monitoring System ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Soft Rock ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Surrounding Rock ◽  
Anchor Cable ◽  
Time Operation ◽  
Rock Tunnels

Throughout engineering construction, large deformation disasters in soft rock tunnels are encountered increasingly frequently. Therefore, structural health monitoring not only ensures accurate construction management but also provides a basis for dynamic adjustment of the support structure. The existing monitoring technology has certain shortcomings, such as poor anti-interference ability, non-real-time operation, and great security risks. Consequently, high-precision real-time monitoring has become a key scientific issue in tunnel engineering. For this work, multisource information fusion technology was adopted, while data security reserve systems, such as cloud server (ECS) based on the fiber Bragg grating multisource sensing system, cloud database (RDS), and cloud website, were embedded into the No. 2 inclined shaft of the Muzhailing tunnel. Based on the negative Poisson’s ratio (NPR) anchor cable control technology for large deformation of the soft rock in the No. 2 inclined shaft of the Muzhailing tunnel, reasonable and effective intelligent monitoring was carried out for tunnel construction. Monitoring and early warning cloud service platforms, based on the Internet of Things and cloud technology, could quickly produce query and statistic tunnel monitoring information. The monitoring system provided the collection, transmission, storage, processing, and early warning information sending of data, such as NPR anchor cable axial force, steel arch stress, deep surrounding rock displacement, surrounding rock deformation, and contact pressure between primary support with secondary lining. This monitoring system ensured construction safety and provided monitoring application case support for the related problems of similar projects.

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