Abstract Using the abnormal cracking in the Xuanzhenguan tunnel on the Lanzhou-Chongqing railway as case study, this paper seeks the causes of the cracking by examining the tunnel structure, support measures, construction situations, ground properties, high geostress, etc. A qualitative and quantitative analysis, with a combination of supplementary exploration and numerical analysis, was conducted in order to understand the main causes of the tunnel lining cracking in the sandy mudstone. As a result, high geostress was proven to be the main cause, and treatment principles are given accordingly.
Abstract:
Using the abnormal cracking in the Xuanzhenguan tunnel on the Lanzhou-Chongqing railway as case study, this paper seeks the causes of the cracking by examining the tunnel structure, support measures, construction situations, ground properties, high geostress, etc. A qualitative and quantitative analysis, with a combination of supplementary exploration and numerical analysis, was conducted in order to understand the main causes of the tunnel lining cracking in the sandy mudstone. As a result, high geostress was proven to be the main cause, and treatment principles are given accordingly.
.Cause Analysis and Treatment Principles for Tunnel Lining Cracking
in Sandy Mudstone with High Geostress[J] MODERN TUNNELLING TECHNOLOGY, 2013,V50(4): 170-175