Analyses of tunnel stability under dynamic loads
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Accepted version
Author(s)
Oraee, Behdeen
Hosseini, Navid
Oraee, Kazem
Gholinejad, Mehran
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Tunnels as any other structures are affected by different loads and stresses. Generally, the loads on tunnels consist of both static and dynamic loads. These loads must both be considered in the tunnel design process. In this paper, the stability state of Jiroft water-transform tunnel is evaluated. Firstly, the in-situ stresses and then using Kirsch’s equations the induced stresses due to static loads in walls and crown of tunnel are calculated. Consequently, the strain caused by probable earthquake without considering the interaction between the concrete lining of tunnel and rock mass using seismic analysis is calculated based on free-field deformation. When the strain is determined, the simplified method of closed-form solution, Wang equations and Penzien equations are used to calculate (estimate) the applied forces on the tunnel due to earthquake such as axial force and bending moment on a tunnel section taking into account the interaction of the tunnel concrete lining and rock mass. Results of this study show that the loads applied to the tunnel as a result of earthquake waves can be affect the stability of underground structures, especially long structures such as tunnels.
Version
Accepted version
Date Issued
2011
Citation
2011
Publisher
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
Source Title
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Annual Meeting & Exhibit and CMA 113th National Western Mining Conference "Shaping a Strong Future Through Mining"
Copyright Statement
© 2011 SME
Identifier
https://dspace.stir.ac.uk/handle/1893/3077
Source
Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Annual Meeting & Exhibit and CMA 113th National Western Mining Conference "Shaping a Strong Future Through Mining"
Source Place
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2011-02-27
Finish Date
2011-03-02
Coverage Spatial
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A