OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 56. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments	122
Seismic performance of tunnels and verification of available seismic risk models for the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes	121
Early-stage assessment of structural damage caused by braced excavations: Uncertainty quantification and a probabilistic analysis approach	119
First application of mechanized method using earth pressure balance TBM with large horseshoe-shaped cross section to loess mountain tunnel: A case study of Baicheng tunnel	113
Golden Horn Unkapanı Highway Tube Tunnel – Istanbul: Underwater bridge design in seismic environment	111
Comparative response of tiled finishes and bonded fire resistive coatings for normal weight concrete tunnel liners under high-intensity one-sided heating	108
A comprehensive novel approach for fire analysis of tunnels structural design	96
Mechanical characteristics and stability analysis of an innovative type of steel–concrete composite support in shallow-buried excavation tunnels	95
Multi-criteria spatial analysis for location selection of multi-purpose utility tunnels	94
Experimental investigation of natural gas leakage and dispersion characteristics in utility tunnels under the effects of real facility layout and forced ventilation	92
Corrigendum to “Centrifuge testing and numerical modeling of tunnel face stability considering longitudinal slope angle and steady state seepage in soft clay” [Tunn. Undergr. Space Technol. 101 (2020)	90
A new concept to design combined support under dynamic loading using numerical modelling	88
In situ flexural failure of unbonded fibre reinforced shotcrete linings in response to point loading	87
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation	86
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes	86
Experimental study on the progressive collapse mechanism of excavations retained by tied-back retaining systems	85
Seizing the opportunity of energy retrofitting of existing tunnels	83
Centrifuge modeling of effectiveness of protective measures on existing tunnel subjected to nearby excavation	82
Innovative design and construction of a closure joint for inland-river immersed tunnels via dry-land construction methods: A case study of the Yuliangzhou tunnel in China	79
Experimental and analytical study on the mechanical response of shield tunnel segmental linings strengthened by a steel-UHPC composite	79
Visual detection method of tunnel water leakage diseases based on feature enhancement learning	76
Construction risk probability assessment of shield tunneling projects in karst areas based on improved two-dimensional cloud model	76
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method	73
Application of CO2-foamed lightweight grout with early strength and low density as a low-carbon material in shield synchronous grouting	73
Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China	71

Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test	70
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits	70
Damage mechanism of tunnel base heave under interlayer weakening effect in nearly horizontal layered rock	70
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure	69
Volume loss and face pressure evaluation in Tehran metro line 6, south extension	68
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire	67
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response	67
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling	66
The formation mechanism of dynamic water and mud inrush geohazard triggered by deep-buried tunnel crossing active fault: Insights from the geomechanical model test	66
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases	66
Fracture process of a simplified laboratory model for a cross-fault tunnel with rigid reinforcement rings: Experimental and numerical insights	65
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation	64
Detecting pipeline leakage using active distributed temperature Sensing: Theoretical modeling and experimental verification	63
Impact of bedding layers to soil-pipe-liner structure under static and traffic loads with EPR technology	63
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation	63
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining	62
Study on spilled liquid from a continuous leakage in sloped tunnels	62
Tunnel fire smoke control based on the PID method: A numerical study	62
Experimental-numerical study on the structural failure of concrete sewer pipes	61
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone	61
Numerical modelling and field monitoring study on large-span tunnelling using pretensioned bolt–cable combined support system	60
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform	60
Prediction of GHG emissions from Chengdu Metro in the construction stage based on WOA-DELM	59
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires	58
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles	58
Experimental and theoretical analysis on extension flame length of buoyancy-induced fire plume beneath the curved ceiling	58
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel	57
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads	57
Experimental study on mechanical behavior of the skew joints of shield tunnels under large eccentric compressive loading	57
Full-scale test on the mechanical behavior of longitudinal joints of NC-UHPC composite segments under compression-bending load	56
Vibration characteristics of spalling defects in concrete lining	56
Experimental study on compression–bending damage of segmental joints based on acoustic emission	56