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Model test for dynamic construction mechanical effect of large-span loess tunnel

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It has been a focus of debate for a large time on construction methods for large-span loess tunnel. Reasonable construction method has much effect on stability of tunnel and construction schedule. Deformation and failure of surrounding rock are quite complex. Associating with the large-span loess tunnel of Zhengzhou—Xi’an high-speed passenger rail line in China, large scale model test with geometric proportion 1:20 is applied to study on dynamic mechanical behavior of various construction methods. They include full-face excavation with support and no support, and benching method with support. It is found that pre-deformation and stress accumulation take place ahead of working face. The effects of three construction methods are further studied, particularly in terms of tunnel displacement and stress changes. It is revealed that benching method transfers load to an unexcavated area, limits horizontal deformation, reduces stress concentration effectively, lengthens the distance between location of peak for stress concentration and working face, and consequently increases stability. The model test results not only supply theoretical foundation for determination of reasonable construction method, but also can act as reference for similar tunnel and underground engineering construction.

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  1. School of Civil Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, China

    Ben-guo He  (何本国), Yong-quan Zhu  (朱永全), Chao-liang Ye  (叶朝良) & Zhi-qiang Zhang  (张志强)

  2. School of Civil Engineering, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, Shijiazhuang, 050043, China

    Yong-quan Zhu  (朱永全) & Chao-liang Ye  (叶朝良)

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Foundation item: the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos. 50978172 and 51078318), and the New Century Excellent Talents in University (No. 10-0667)

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He, Bg., Zhu, Yq., Ye, Cl. et al. Model test for dynamic construction mechanical effect of large-span loess tunnel. J. Shanghai Jiaotong Univ. (Sci.) 16, 112–117 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12204-011-1103-x

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