Research on the Construction Mechanics and Stability Control Technology of Expressway Tunnel Based on Numerical Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.13052/ejcm2642-2085.3352Keywords:
Large span, connecting arch tunnel, 3D simulation, numerical analysis, middle wallAbstract
As an effective structural form, connecting arch tunnel has been widely used in practical engineering because of its smooth linear shape, small footprint and good bridge and tunnel connection. With the increase of domestic traffic volume year by year, the width of the even arch tunnel is gradually changed from two-way four lanes to two-way six lanes. I20 I-steel, spacing 0.75∼1 m, anchor length 3∼4 m, ring spacing 0.5∼1 m, the side ring spacing of the middle wall is 0.75 m, the side ring spacing of the side wall is 1 m, and the shotcrete thickness is 0.25∼0.3 m. The excavation span of a two-way six-lane continuous-arch tunnel is considerable, leading to complex stress characteristics, thereby posing risks to construction safety and structural stability. Following the construction of the initial tunnel, disturbance to the surrounding rock occurs, affecting subsequent excavation phases. The initial support requirements for subsequent excavations are more intricate, with increased internal forces compared to the initial tunnel segment. As the rear tunnel progresses, the surrounding rock near the middle wall shifts towards the rear tunnel, reducing internal forces in the concrete and steel arch frame. However, as the rear tunnel distance increases, concrete stress and axial forces on the middle wall side of the initial tunnel begin to rise. Throughout the construction, the steel arch frame’s internal forces and spray concrete stress on the middle wall side’s arch waist and foot are the highest, making them susceptible to disruption from construction on the opposite side, thus constituting critical tunnel components. Numerical simulations effectively capture surrounding rock and structural stress dynamics during large-span arch tunnel construction. Simulation outcomes align closely with field measurements, particularly in three-dimensional simulations, enhancing construction understanding and management.
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