OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 53. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
BIM, machine learning and computer vision techniques in underground construction: Current status and future perspectives	190
Underground space utilization of coalmines in China: A review of underground water reservoir construction	127
Prediction model of rock mass class using classification and regression tree integrated AdaBoost algorithm based on TBM driving data	122
The role of TBM asymmetric tail-grouting on surface settlement in coarse-grained soils of urban area: Field tests and FEA modelling	106
COVID-19 effects on property markets: The pandemic decreases the implicit price of metro accessibility	106
Solid grain migration on hydraulic properties of fault rocks in underground mining tunnel: Radial seepage experiments and verification of permeability prediction	101
A critical evaluation of machine learning and deep learning in shield-ground interaction prediction	95
Rock fracturing observation based on microseismic monitoring and borehole imaging: In situ investigation in a large underground cavern under high geostress	88
Propagation characteristics and prediction of blast-induced vibration on closely spaced rock tunnels	86
Dynamic stability evaluation of underground cavern sidewalls against flexural toppling considering excavation-induced damage	85
Underground space utilisation for urban renewal	84
Evolutionary hybrid neural network approach to predict shield tunneling-induced ground settlements	84
A critical review on the performance of yielding supports in squeezing tunnels	83
Large-scale geo-mechanical model tests for stability assessment of super-large cross-section tunnel	83
Optimization of random forest through the use of MVO, GWO and MFO in evaluating the stability of underground entry-type excavations	83
State-of-the-art review of geotechnical-driven artificial intelligence techniques in underground soil-structure interaction	82
Time-varying and non-linear associations between metro ridership and the built environment	81
Experimental investigation of mechanical characteristics for linings of twins tunnels with asymmetric cross-section	76
Microseismic characteristics of rockburst development in deep TBM tunnels with alternating soft–hard strata and application to rockburst warning: A case study of the Neelum–Jhelum hydropower project	74
Water and mud inrush hazard in underground engineering: Genesis, evolution and prevention	71
Countermeasures against large deformation of deep-buried soft rock tunnels in areas with high geostress: A case study	68
Numerical study on the behavior of blasting in deep rock masses	67
Stability analysis of the middle soil pillar for asymmetric parallel tunnels by using model testing and numerical simulations	66
A novel tunnel-lining crack recognition system based on digital image technology	66
Experimental research and application of automatically formed roadway without advance tunneling	65

Prediction of tunnel boring machine operating parameters using various machine learning algorithms	65
Tunnel boring machines (TBM) performance prediction: A case study using big data and deep learning	65
Influence of non-associated flow rule on passive face instability for shallow shield tunnels	64
Comparative study of dust pollution and air quality of tunnelling anchor integrated machine working face with different ventilation	64
Analyses of the defects in highway tunnels in China	64
Deep learning analysis for energy consumption of shield tunneling machine drive system	62
Contributions to responses of existing tunnel subjected to nearby excavation: A review	62
I-BIM based approach for geotechnical and numerical modelling of a conventional tunnel excavation	61
Large deformation mechanism of thin-layered carbonaceous slate and energy coupling support technology of NPR anchor cable in Minxian Tunnel: A case study	60
Quantitative mechanism of roadway rockbursts in deep extra-thick coal seams: Theory and case histories	59
Characterizing rockbursts and analysis on frequency-spectrum evolutionary law of rockburst precursor based on microseismic monitoring	59
Tunnelling-induced ground deformation subjected to the behavior of tail grouting materials	59
A state-of-the-art review of road tunnel subjected to blast loads	59
A modified social force model with different categories of pedestrians for subway station evacuation	59
An overview of recent developments in China’s metro systems	59
Analysis of additional stress for a curved shield tunnel	58
A case study of development and utilization of urban underground space in Shenzhen and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area	58
A digital twin-based decision analysis framework for operation and maintenance of tunnels	57
Hard-rock TBM jamming subject to adverse geological conditions: Influencing factor, hazard mode and a case study of Gaoligongshan Tunnel	57
Temperature field and anti-freezing system for cold-region tunnels through rock with high geotemperatures	57
Effect of inclined layered soils on face stability in shield tunneling based on limit analysis	56
Undrained stability of plane strain active trapdoors in anisotropic and non-homogeneous clays	56
Mechanical properties and field application of constant resistance energy-absorbing anchor cable	56
Perspectives of big experimental database and artificial intelligence in tunnel fire research	56
Prefabrication technology for underground metro station structure	55
Lessons from accidents during tunnel construction	54
Quantitative assessment method on urban vitality of metro-led underground space based on multi-source data: A case study of Shanghai Inner Ring area	54
Experimental and practical investigation of the sealing efficiency of cement grouting in tortuous fractures with flowing water	53
Minimum cover depth estimation for underwater shield tunnels	53
Analysis of the interaction between tunnel support and surrounding rock considering pre-reinforcement	53