Abstract Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is widely used for the detection of shield tunnel defects, but multiple reflection waves produced by lining rebars cause great difficulties for data interpretation. This paper analyzes common defects in shield tunnels and presents GPR forward simulations that were carried out using GprMax2D software based on two typical conditions: uneven backfill grouting and segment cracking. By using the consistent information removal method, the characteristics of the radar images were obtained successfully without the influence of multiple reflection waves.
Abstract:
Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is widely used for the detection of shield tunnel defects, but multiple reflection waves produced by lining rebars cause great difficulties for data interpretation. This paper analyzes common defects in shield tunnels and presents GPR forward simulations that were carried out using GprMax2D software based on two typical conditions: uneven backfill grouting and segment cracking. By using the consistent information removal method, the characteristics of the radar images were obtained successfully without the influence of multiple reflection waves.
.GPR Forward Simulation for Shield Tunnel Conditions Based on the Consistent Information Removal Method[J] MODERN TUNNELLING TECHNOLOGY, 2015,V52(4): 173-178