An analytical solution for design of pressure tunnels considering seepage loads
An analytical solution for design of pressure tunnels considering seepage loads
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DOI:
10.1016/j.apm.2018.05.032
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发表时间:
2018-10
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5
通讯作者:
M. R. Zareifard
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作者:
M. R. Zareifard
In a pressure tunnel with a permeable lining, development of flow from the tunnel induces seepage stresses in the surrounding ground and the lining. In this paper, an analytical solution for analysis and design of pressure tunnels is presented, based on a generalized effective stress principle. The problem is considered as axial-symmetric, and the lining and the rock mass are assumed to be poroelastic, homogeneous and isotropic. The proposed method covers various types of pressure tunnels, such as unlined, shotcrete lined, concrete lined, reinforced concrete lined and prestressed concrete lined pressure tunnels. For unlined and uncracked lined pressure tunnels, the hydraulic analysis is independent of mechanical responses; thus, closed-form expressions for stresses, strains and pore pressure are derived.On the other hand, in cracked reinforced concrete linings, the development of cracks are considered in the mechanical and hydraulic responses. In this case, the hydraulic and mechanical analyses are coupled; therefore, the hydraulic and mechanical analyses are carried out by an iterative procedure. The applicability of the proposed solution for the design of pressure tunnels is illustrated and discussed by using an illustrative example problem.