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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Experimental and continuation analysis in a hydraulic drifter via dry friction rock model	135
Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China	134
Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test	129
Damage mechanism of tunnel base heave under interlayer weakening effect in nearly horizontal layered rock	129
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation	114
The effect of ground improvement materials on the impact resistance and behavior of buried pipes: An experimental and numerical study	104
Experimental study on compression–bending damage of segmental joints based on acoustic emission	103
Experimental-numerical study on the structural failure of concrete sewer pipes	99
The impact of lighting and longitudinal slope on driver behaviour in underwater tunnels: A simulator study	97
Volume loss and face pressure evaluation in Tehran metro line 6, south extension	96
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes	96
Repeated lidar acquisitions in an underground salt gallery in the Alsatian potassic basin (France): Monitoring and geomechanical modelling	95
Disaster prevention and structural resilience of metro tunnels crossing active ground fissures in Xi’an, China	93
Integration of FEM and DL for seismic performance prediction and optimization design of tunnels	90
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits	88
Detection of grouting defects behind shield segments via shear wave ultrasound arrays: Numerical and full-scale model experiments	86
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	81
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire	80
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads	79
A particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow EPB shield tunnels in dry cobble-rich soil	79
A new concept to design combined support under dynamic loading using numerical modelling	77
Vibration characteristics of spalling defects in concrete lining	77
Multi-criteria spatial analysis for location selection of multi-purpose utility tunnels	76
Tunnel fire smoke control based on the PID method: A numerical study	76
Discussion on the paper “Success and challenges in predicting TBM penetration rate using recurrent neural networks” by Feng Shan, Xuzhen He, Danial Jahed Armaghani, Pin Zhang, Daichao Sheng	76

Impact of bedding layers to soil-pipe-liner structure under static and traffic loads with EPR technology	76
A novel flexible joint mechanical model and application in semi-analytical solution for longitudinal response of tunnel subjected to fault movement	73
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	73
Optimal range of ventilation velocity in tunnel fires under subcritical longitudinal ventilation	72
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure	71
Experimental study on obstacle visibility and driving safety in lighting environment of road tunnel interior zone	70
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling	70
Detecting pipeline leakage using active distributed temperature Sensing: Theoretical modeling and experimental verification	70
Construction risk probability assessment of shield tunneling projects in karst areas based on improved two-dimensional cloud model	70
Energy tunnels as an opportunity for sustainable development of urban areas	69
Quantitative evaluation of rockburst proneness for surrounding rocks considering combined effects of the structural plane and excavation disturbance	68
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles	68
Bending performance of Y-shaped joints of subway station built by enlarging two parallel shield tunnels	68
Study on the deformation and failure mechanism of tertiary water-rich soft rock tunnels based on the moisture migration-fracture coupling model	68
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone	68
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining	67
The formation mechanism of dynamic water and mud inrush geohazard triggered by deep-buried tunnel crossing active fault: Insights from the geomechanical model test	67
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation	66
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform	64
Prediction of GHG emissions from Chengdu Metro in the construction stage based on WOA-DELM	64
Golden Horn Unkapanı Highway Tube Tunnel – Istanbul: Underwater bridge design in seismic environment	63
Mechanical characteristics and stability analysis of an innovative type of steel–concrete composite support in shallow-buried excavation tunnels	63
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases	63
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method	61
In situ flexural failure of unbonded fibre reinforced shotcrete linings in response to point loading	61
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response	60
Experimental investigation of natural gas leakage and dispersion characteristics in utility tunnels under the effects of real facility layout and forced ventilation	59
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation	59
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires	59
Semi-supervised ensemble model for TBM rock mass classification	59
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel	57
Seizing the opportunity of energy retrofitting of existing tunnels	56
Effects of grouting in reducing excessive tunnel lining deformation: Field experiment and numerical modelling using material point method	56