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In order to prevent the collapse of ceilings and walls of large tunnels, especially in difficult geological conditions, either a sequential excavation method (SEM) or ground reinforcing method, or a combination of both, can be utilized. The first part of the adit tunnel in northwestern Iran is being drilled in alluvium material with very weak geotechnical parameters. Despite applying an SEM in constructing this tunnel, analyzing the numerical modeling done using FLAC3D, as well as observations during drilling, indicate tunnel instability. To increase operational safety and to prevent collapse, a pre-support system was designed and implemented. The results of the numerical modeling accompanied by monitoring during operation, as well as the results of instrumentation, indicate the efficacy of this method for preventing collapse in alluvium material along the tunnel route. Modeling the behavior of the umbrella arch shows that the location of the maximum compressive force will change with a change in the tunnel arc location. Moreover, displacement, force and moment exerted on the pipes will change during drilling steps according to a certain pattern.
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Elyasi, A., Javadi, M., Moradi, T. et al. Numerical modeling of an umbrella arch as a pre-support system in difficult geological conditions: a case study. Bull Eng Geol Environ 75, 211–221 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-015-0738-5
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