Face stability analysis of mechanized shield tunneling: An objective systems approach to the problem

Artificial neural networks (ANN); Deep learning; Machine learning; Mechanized tunneling; Objective systems approach; Tunnel face stability; Environmental factors; Ground deformations; Interaction matrices; Learning techniques; Systems approach; Tunnel face; Vulnerability index; Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology; Geology

Abstract :

[en] The stability of the tunnel face is one of the most critical issues having to be secured for a successful tunneling practice. It becomes more crucial for the tunneling in an urban environment and even more when large diameters are contemplated, where catastrophic and costly consequences can happen due to the excessive settlements and ground deformations. In this research, an objective systems methodology is incorporated into this problem for the first time, and through the application of machine learning, a Face Vulnerability Index (FVI) is presented to assess the stability conditions of tunnels. To this end, seven parameters that are important for tunnel face stability in the subsoil – including engineering geological, geotechnical and environmental factors – are employed for the FVI definition, and a comprehensive worldwide database of mechanized tunneling case histories is developed. The interaction matrix in the framework of the systems approach is then objectively coded by using the database and a deep learning technique (deep Artificial Neural Networks- ANN) capabilities. The results (FVI predictions) are compared with a number of well-known analytical methods and the actual applied face-support pressures. A good agreement between predictions and observations has been found that proves the field applicability of the new index to a great extent, which has led to the suggestion of design graphs for future applications.

Disciplines :

Civil engineering

Author, co-author :

Zare Naghadehi, Masoud; Department of Mining & Metallurgical Engineering, Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Thewes, Markus ; Institute for Tunneling and Construction Management, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bochum, Germany

ALIMARDANI LAVASAN, Arash ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Engineering (DoE)

External co-authors :

yes

Language :

English

Title :

Face stability analysis of mechanized shield tunneling: An objective systems approach to the problem

Publication date :

28 November 2019

Journal title :

Engineering Geology

ISSN :

0013-7952

Publisher :

Elsevier B.V.

Volume :

262

Pages :

105307

Peer reviewed :

Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi

Additional URL :

https://api.elsevier.com/content/article/PII:S0013795218317241?httpAccept=text/xml

Funders :

German Research Foundation

Funding text :

This research has been supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG) through the Collaborative Research Center (SFB 837). The first author greatfully acknowledges the scholarship by Integrated Graduate School (MGK) provided by SFB 837 during his stay at Ruhr-Universität Bochum.

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