Effect of Blast-Induced Vibration from New Railway Tunnel on Existing Adjacent Railway Tunnel in Xinjiang, China

The vibrations of existing service tunnels induced by blast-excavation of adjacent tunnels have attracted much attention from both academics and engineers during recent decades in China. The blasting vibration velocity (BVV) is the most widely used controlling index for in situ monitoring and safety assessment of existing lining structures. Although numerous in situ tests and simulations had been carried out to investigate blast-induced vibrations of existing tunnels due to excavation of new tunnels (mostly by bench excavation method), research on the overall dynamical response of existing service tunnels in terms of not only BVV but also stress/strain seemed limited for new tunnels excavated by the full-section blasting method. In this paper, the impacts of blast-induced vibrations from a new tunnel on an existing railway tunnel in Xinjiang, China were comprehensively investigated by using laboratory tests, in situ monitoring and numerical simulations. The measured data from laboratory tests and in situ monitoring were used to determine the parameters needed for numerical simulations, and were compared with the calculated results. Based on the results from in situ monitoring and numerical simulations, which were consistent with each other, the original blasting design and corresponding parameters were adjusted to reduce the maximum BVV, which proved to be effective and safe. The effect of both the static stress before blasting vibrations and the dynamic stress induced by blasting on the total stresses in the existing tunnel lining is also discussed. The methods and related results presented could be applied in projects with similar ground and distance between old and new tunnels if the new tunnel is to be excavated by the full-section blasting method.     

小间距隧道爆破动力特性试验研究

分岔隧道是一种新型隧道结构形式。以漆树槽分岔隧道为工程背景,进行了掘进爆破的围岩震动效应试验,通过不同掏槽结构下爆破震动作用隧道围岩衬砌质点振动速度的频谱分析与质点振动速度幅值的分布情况分析,对小间距公路隧道混凝土衬砌及其围岩在爆破地震波作用下的力学特征进行论述,重点研究了小间距隧道中隔墙及爆破掌子面的震动特性及变化规律。试验与分析结果表明,（1）中墙迎爆侧为振速峰值区,以水平径向振速最大,且沿着中墙走向呈现规律性变化;（2）掏槽孔爆破产生的地震效应最为强烈,其震动强度是扩槽眼和周边眼的2倍左右;（3）衬砌振速主振频率主要分布在低频段,以20～95 Hz为集中频段,高频地震波衰减极快;（4）同一测试断面中最大振速峰值出现在拱顶和边墙中部位置的概率最大,且大小比较接近,爆破掌子面附近的振速不适合萨道夫斯基预测公式,受爆破夹制及自由面的影响较大。     

Correlation between ground motion parameters and lining damage indices for mountain tunnels

In order to study the interdependencies between the overall lining damage indices for mountain tunnels and ground motion parameters, a total of 89 ground motion records were selected for analysis. These records were divided into three groups: (1) near-field ground motion with velocity pulses, (2) near-field ground motion without velocity pulses, and (3) far-field ground motion. Calculations of Pearson’s linear correlation coefficient have been used to clarify the grade of interrelationships between ground motion parameters. Further, nonlinear dynamic analyses were carried out on mountain tunnels to determine overall lining damage indices under seismic actions. Based on numerical results, linear correlation coefficients between ground motion parameters and overall lining damage indices for mountain tunnels were then calculated and analyzed. Overall lining damage indices were found to be highly correlated to the velocity-related seismic parameters but not so well correlated to spectra-related parameters.     

Numerical Analyses of the Influence of Blast-Induced Damaged Rock Around Shallow Tunnels in Brittle Rock

Most of the railway tunnels in Sweden are shallow-seated (<20 m of rock cover) and are located in hard brittle rock masses. The majority of these tunnels are excavated by drilling and blasting, which, consequently, result in the development of a blast-induced damaged zone around the tunnel boundary. Theoretically, the presence of this zone, with its reduced strength and stiffness, will affect the overall performance of the tunnel, as well as its construction and maintenance. The Swedish Railroad Administration, therefore, uses a set of guidelines based on peak particle velocity models and perimeter blasting to regulate the extent of damage due to blasting. However, the real effects of the damage caused by blasting around a shallow tunnel and their criticality to the overall performance of the tunnel are yet to be quantified and, therefore, remain the subject of research and investigation. This paper presents a numerical parametric study of blast-induced damage in rock. By varying the strength and stiffness of the blast-induced damaged zone and other relevant parameters, the near-field rock mass response was evaluated in terms of the effects on induced boundary stresses and ground deformation. The continuum method of numerical analysis was used. The input parameters, particularly those relating to strength and stiffness, were estimated using a systematic approach related to the fact that, at shallow depths, the stress and geologic conditions may be highly anisotropic. Due to the lack of data on the post-failure characteristics of the rock mass, the traditional Mohr–Coulomb yield criterion was assumed and used. The results clearly indicate that, as expected, the presence of the blast-induced damage zone does affect the behaviour of the boundary stresses and ground deformation. Potential failure types occurring around the tunnel boundary and their mechanisms have also been identified.     

Predicting Overbreak from Blast Vibration Monitoring in a Lake Tap Tunnel - A Success Story

Tunnels are required to be constructed for meeting different human needs such as power generation, transportation, underground storage, sewage etc. The predominant method of excavation, world over, is drilling and blasting owing to its capability to meet changing geo-technical conditions. Irrespective of the purpose for which the tunnels are driven, all are plagued by overbreak problems. Tunnels driven for water conveyance in hydroelectric power projects, in particular, need to be excavated with minimum overbreak to minimise cost of permanent concrete lining. Thus, predicting overbreak assumes significant importance to design site-specific blasts for minimizing rock damage. This paper presents a brief review of existing PPV (Peak Particle Velocity) based blast-induced rock damage estimation criteria and attempts to outline the ground vibration threshold levels for overbreak/rock damage in a tunnel driven through compact basalt. Rock damage manifested as overbreak is measured and correlated with the possible threshold levels of PPV. Also, the PPV levels for crack initiation and widening are proposed. The case pertains to a lake tap horizontal tunnel of Koyna Hydro-electric Power Project, India which is a water feeder tunnel for a fully underground hydroelectric power project. The tunnel was driven under a shallow rock cover of average depth ranging from 20 to 25m beneath a fully charged water body. The parting rock is mainly compact basalt. Blasting was carried out in two rounds in a controlled manner, i.e., by limiting the maximum charge per delay based on ground vibration monitoring. Ground vibration generated with free face (in second round) has been modeled and a new ground vibration propagation equation is proposed for tunnel blasting including the effect of an extra free face. The threshold limits of PPV for different degrees of overbreak/rock damage are proposed from extrapolated vibration predictor equation. The actual overbreak in the tunnel, measured using a Planimeter, varied from 2.45 per cent to 17.75 per cent of the finished tunnel area. The predicted overbreak from extrapolated PPV measurements is compared against the measured overbreak to validate the proposed blast-induced rock damage (BIRD) assessment model. The PPV level for overbreak was found to exceed 2050 mm/s in compact basalt. A linear relationship between the overbreak and maximum charge per delay is also established to design a tunnel blast in similar formations.     

Characteristics of seismic disasters and aseismic measures of tunnels in Wenchuan earthquake

Over the past few years, accompanied by big and frequent earthquakes, more attention was paid to the tunnel earthquake resistance. To reduce tunnel seismic damage and explore the reasonable aseismic measures, the tunnel earthquake disaster investigation was employed to analyze and summarize the tunnel seismic damage on the basis of Wenchuan earthquake. Fifty-two tunnels near the epicenter of Sichuan Province were investigated: Only 7 tunnels did not show structure damage, 6 tunnels suffered the most serious damage, and the rest appeared damage to various extents. It indicates that most serious seismic damage happens to fault fracture zone, followed by entrance and common section of the tunnel. Additionally, the results display that the typical seismic damage of tunnels is lining cracking, collapsing, dislocation, construction joints cracking, and uplifting of invert, and usually lining cracking and collapsing account for a larger proportion. Therefore, the tunnel aseismic design should emphasize the fault fracture zone and tunnel entrance. Tunnel design should adopt the composite lining structure with shock absorber and whole chain alternative grouting to prevent the lining cracking and collapsing in the seismic fortification zone.     

用地球物理技术对隧道控制爆破的监测与反馈

招宝山公路隧道为大跨度并行超小净距的隧道,两隧道的净距仅为规范规定的1/7~1/10,保护两隧道间夹岩体成为关键技术。采用控制爆破保护岩体是主要措施之一。作者采用声波测量、陆地声纳等测量岩体受爆破破坏的深度及破坏情况,并监测质点振动速度来控制爆破的振动,还通过应变、位移和压力等量测的资料来监视隧道的安全,以选择和判定控制爆破的施工方案、施工顺序、爆破参数。工程获得成功,带来较大的经济效益。     

直墙半圆拱巷道爆破震动数值分析

为利于判断巷道围岩在爆破荷载作用下的稳定性及巷道内壁混凝土衬砌的安全,采用ANSYS/LS-DYNA分析了巷道钻爆法掘进爆破荷载作用下震动区岩体的动力响应。结果表明,近区岩体内部爆破压力、单元有效应力、质点振动速度随爆心距的衰减规律基本符合萨道夫斯基经验公式,单元有效应力与质点振动速度的衰减规律具有很强的相关性;巷道围岩临空面上的质点振动速度以沿巷道方向的振动速度为主,巷道横截面内垂直临空面方向次之,横截面内沿临空面方向为最小。巷道同一横截面处各质点的振动波形基本相同,拱顶的振动速度峰值比帮部的要大10%左右,拱与帮的连接处振动速度峰值较小。巷道围岩沿巷道方向临空面上质点振动速度衰减规律也基本符合萨道夫斯基公式,以上分析结果对采用钻爆法进行岩巷施工时,控制近区震动区爆破荷载对结构的影响具有一定的指导作用。     

钢井壁失稳原因浅析及预防

钻井法施工的一些开采年限较短、井深和井径较小的竖井中,有时采用钢井壁作为永久支护,但是相对于钢筋混凝土井壁,钢井壁在使用过程中极易发生屈曲变形,甚至导致井简破坏,使用中应引起高度的重视。结合工程实例,对钢井壁失稳时的临界应力、影响因素进行了分析,并提出了相应的预防措施。     

Loads on Sprayed Waterproof Tunnel Linings in Jointed Hard Rock: A Study Based on Norwegian Cases

A composite tunnel lining system based on a sprayed waterproofing membrane combined with sprayed concrete is currently being considered for future Norwegian rail and road tunnels. Possible loading of the tunnel linings caused by water pressure is being investigated. This tunnel lining system consists of a waterproof membrane which, during application on the sprayed concrete lining, bonds mechanically to the sprayed concrete on either side. Hence, a continuous, sealing, and non-draining structure from the rock mass to the interior tunnel surface is formed in the walls and crown. Experiences from some successful recent projects with this lining system in Europe are reviewed. However, these experiences are not directly comparable to the Scandinavian hard rock tunnel lining approach, which utilizes a relatively thin sprayed and irregular concrete layer for permanent lining. When considering the sprayed membrane and sprayed concrete composite lining concept, introducing a partially sealing and undrained element in the lining, the experiences with the traditionally used lining systems in Norway need to be reconsidered and fully understood. A review of several hard rock tunnels with adverse conditions, in which the tunnel lining has been subject to load monitoring, shows that only very small loads in the tunnel linings occur. Recent investigations with in situ water pressure testing, including two sites with the composite sprayed membrane in a partially drained waterproof tunnel lining, are discussed. In a case with a cavern located in a hydraulically saturated rock mass subjected to approximately 8 bar hydrostatic pressure, a negative pressure gradient towards the tunnel lining has been measured. The investigation results from the Norwegian test sites indicate that no significant loading of the tunnel lining takes place in a hydraulically saturated rock when applying this composite waterproof tunnel lining in parts of the tunnel perimeter.     

Damage characteristics and influence factors of mountain tunnels under strong earthquakes

A total of 81 mountain tunnels that were damaged in 10 strong earthquakes are studied. They are classified into six typical damage characteristics: lining cracks, shear failure of lining, tunnel collapse caused by slope failure, portal cracking, leaking, and deformation of sidewall/invert damage. Further study and discussion are carried out on influencing factors for mountain tunnels, including seismic parameters, structural information, and rock conditions. Suggestions are also made regarding seismic resistance and reduction.     

高地应力条件下爆破开挖诱发围岩损伤的特性研究

高地应力条件下隧道或硐室钻爆开挖需考虑初始地应力动态卸荷效应,同时其最终损伤形态会受多个因素影响。采用三维有限差分软件FLAC3D讨论了爆破荷载与地应力动态卸荷复合作用下隧道围岩损伤分布,并重点研究了侧压力系数、岩体力学性质、卸荷速率对围岩损伤范围的影响,最后通过赣龙铁路梅花山隧道开挖损伤区检测结果进行了验证。研究表明,考虑动态卸荷效应的围岩损伤范围明显大于只考虑爆破荷载作用下的围岩损伤范围,在中高地应力条件下,初始地应力动态卸荷对围岩的损伤破坏作用不可忽视;随着侧压力系数逐渐增大,损伤区形态呈现明显的方向性,当侧压力系数为1时,损伤区沿开挖轮廓面分布较为均匀,侧压力系数不为1时,损伤区主要向小主应力方向集中;岩石力学性质越好,损伤范围越小;卸荷速率越快,围岩损伤范围越大,但影响并不十分显著。结果可为高地应力下隧道开挖稳定性分析和支护设计提供一定参考。     

考虑累积损伤效应的围岩变形特性研究

隧道爆破开挖诱发的动力扰动作用范围往往远大于其开挖进尺,同一部位围岩受到循环爆破开挖的多次扰动普遍存在累积损伤。对乌东德水电站左岸导流洞爆破开挖过程中的爆破振动和围岩变形监测进行了监测和数值分析,基于累积损伤理论,通过引入损伤判据及损伤变量,考虑计算中产生的不同程度的损伤区域的岩体参数劣化,并将劣化后的参数引入相应损伤单元进行后续开挖爆破数值模拟计算,从而对岩体爆破开挖累积损伤效应进行模拟。通过比较乌东德水电站导流洞的实测数据以及数值模拟计算结果发现,考虑累积损伤的计算结果无论是爆破振动速度还是围岩变形均更接近于实测值。对爆破开挖的分析模拟中应考虑围岩的多次循环爆破累积损伤效应。     

Mechanical pre-cutting,a rediscovered tunneling technique

Summary In 1950, the exact outlines of some circular tunnels, to be driven through chalk for the Corps of Engineers' Fort Randall Reservoir Project on the Missouri River at Pickstown, South Dakota, U.S.A., were pre-cut mechanically, i. e. prior to blasting the tunnel openings. No further applications of mechanical pre-cutting as a tunneling technique were made until the technique was rediscovered and further developed in France during the seventies. These further developments relate to the pre-cutting of harder rocks and the pre-cutting of cohesive and non-cohesive soils combined with the construction of a concrete pre-lining, i. e. a lining which is in place before the ground under it is excavated. Mechanical pre-cutting, as presently practiced, improves the quality and safety of tunneling and reduces surface settlement, noise and vibration. It is concluded that the technique is likely to be applied in the future in the construction of various types of underground structures whenever conventional tunneling is too risky or when environmental concerns are important.     

超小净距隧道爆破振动现场监测及动力响应分析研究

以南京地铁超小净距隧道为工程背景,结合国内外现有研究成果和规范,研究确保小净距先行隧道安全稳定的后行隧道爆破施工控制技术。以现代信息化施工理论为依据,充分运用现场监控量测,对先行隧道爆破质点振动速度进行监测分析和施工中爆破采用减振和隔振两方面控制技术;最终现场监测结果表明,优化后的循环进尺、段最大装药量与分段爆破差等爆破参数设计合理,该爆破设计在施工中未对先行隧道安全产生较大影响;同时,通过三维数值模拟计算,得到先行隧道壁面的质点振动速度随时间的变化规律,所得最大振速符合规范要求,也再次验证了优化后的爆破设计是合理的。通过数据分析得出隧道边墙的切向和径向振速比拱脚相应振速大,爆破面前方先行洞衬砌受爆破振动的影响稍大于后方衬砌,临近爆破点的左线隧道衬砌表面振动大于远离爆破点的衬砌表面振动。该研究成果为本工程施工提供了科学依据与技术指导,也可为类似隧道工程的爆破掘进工程在理论和施工方法上提供参考借鉴。     

煤矿井下复杂地层近水平钻孔绳索取心钻进工艺试验研究

针对煤矿井下钻孔常规单管取心存在取心率低、效率低下、工人劳动强度大,煤层底板复杂地层以清水为冲洗介质的近水平绳索取心钻进成孔困难等问题,选用适合绳索取心钻进工艺的坑道钻机及配套近水平绳索取心钻具,配合合理的工艺流程进行试验。现场共施工了3个钻孔,成孔2个,孔深分别为151.5、194.5 m;岩心采取率分别为77%、89%,比单管取心提高24%以上;平均日进尺分别为22.7、36.6 m/d,比单管取心效率提高10 m/d以上。通过现场3个取心钻孔的试验,优选出了一套适用于煤矿井下复杂地层以清水为冲洗介质的近水平绳索取心钻探装备与工艺。     

Applicability of fiber reinforced self-compacting concrete for tunnel lining

Nowadays, self-compacting concrete is used in reinforced concrete structure with heavy bars. This type of concrete is widely accepted throughout the world; therefore, it can be used as an attractive solution for inner lining of tunnels. Regarding the effect of fibers in improving the concrete properties the effect of using polypropylene fiber on the behavior of arch specimens are investigated in laboratory. Therefore, specimens with dimensions of 1 m diameter, 0.5 m width, and 10 cm thickness with various reinforcing bars in arch forms were prepared and their flexural strength was investigated. The results show high ability of self-compacting concrete for the inner coverage of tunnels and its increasing strength is due to use of fibers. In addition, the results indicate that by adding fibers in the amount of 0.1 % of cement weight and reinforcing bars of size number 10, the required flexural strength would be obtained.     

A Review of Seismic Damage of Mountain Tunnels and Probable Failure Mechanisms

Severe cases of damages of mountain tunnels following 1995 Hyogoken-Nanbu (Japan), 1999 Chi-Chi (Taiwan), 2004 Mid-Niigata Prefecture (Japan) and 2008 Wenchuan (China) earthquakes have challenged the traditional belief of tunnel structures being seldom damaged in seismic events. These experiences are a reminder that seismic behaviour of mountain tunnels must be further studied in detail. Such investigations assume greater significance as more number of tunnels are being planned to be constructed to meet the infrastructural needs of mountainous regions all around the world. In this paper, seismic damages of mountain tunnels have been reviewed. Prominent failure patterns have been identified based on the case histories of damages. Damages in the form of cracking of tunnel lining, portal cracking, landslide induced failures, uplift of bottom pavement, failures of sidewalls, shearing failure of tunnel liner and spalling of concrete have been majorly observed. Based on the damage patterns and earthquake data, main factors leading to instabilities have been discussed. Probable failure mechanisms of mountain tunnels under seismic loading conditions have been explained. Seismic analyses of a circular lined tunnel in blocky rock mass have been carried out through discrete element based approach. The significant role of different seismic parameters like frequency, peak ground acceleration has been identified. Moreover, effect of tunnel depth on the seismic response of tunnels has been investigated. It is believed that the present study will help in advancing the present state of understanding with regard to the behavior of tunnels under seismic conditions.     

Water leakage from the power tunnel of Gezende Dam,southern Turkey: a case study

This study covers the investigations of the reasons of deformations and leakages in the energy tunnels of Gezende Dam constructed in 1990 for hydroelectric energy and the recommendations for treatments of the problems. Gezende Dam is located 30 km southwest of Mut county/Mersin in southern Turkey. The dam is concrete arch type with a height of 72 m. The energy tunnel with an approximate length of 9 km passes through six different geological units in age of Mesozoic to Cenozoic. After a short period of time of the operation of the tunnel, leakage has started from the section of gypsum, which is intercalated with dolomitic limestone between chainage from 5,970 to 6,840 m. The deformations have occurred in the concrete tunnel and springs have been detected at different places and times through the Ermenek Canyon since 1996. The preventive precautions of the water effect caused by groundwater effect on gypsum are as follows: (1) contact and consolidation grouting in the tunnel between chainage from 5,910 to 6,840 m, (2) removal of damage on the tunnel line, (3) reinforcement of the tunnel again, and (4) application of new concrete lining. Besides, a drainage gallery of 320 m was excavated in the 23 m lower and 15 m left part of tunnel base elevation in order to diminish the effect of groundwater in the section where the deformation occurred.     

水介质爆破拆除地下桩体的实践

介绍了地下钢筋混凝土桩的控制爆破方法,以及在钻孔设备及外界约束较特殊的情况下,钻孔、装药及起爆等方面的注意事项。