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Analysis of rib supports for circular tunnels in elastic ground

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The response of circumferential ribs used to support a long circular tunnel in elastic ground is investigated. A rib-ground interaction solution is described for biaxial field stresses. A simplified procedure is also developed for predicting thrust and moment in rib supports.

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    Present address: Geotechnical Research Centre, Department of Civil Engineering, Caculty of Engineering Science, The University of Western Ontario, N6A 5B9, London, Canada

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    Moore, I.D. Analysis of rib supports for circular tunnels in elastic ground. Rock Mech Rock Engng 27, 155–172 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01020308

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