OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 58. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation	173
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	165
A comprehensive novel approach for fire analysis of tunnels structural design	147
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling	124
Metaconcrete-filled steel tubular column for rail-induced vibration mitigation in tunnels	123
Failure mechanism and stability control of fault induced by underground cavern excavation: insights from theoretical analysis and numerical modeling	117
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes	117
Calculation and prediction of CO2 concentrations inside a ventilation gallery of Madrid Calle 30 urban tunnels	114
Experimental study on the progressive collapse mechanism of excavations retained by tied-back retaining systems	113
Comparative response of tiled finishes and bonded fire resistive coatings for normal weight concrete tunnel liners under high-intensity one-sided heating	96
Experimental study on obstacle visibility and driving safety in lighting environment of road tunnel interior zone	95
Bending performance of Y-shaped joints of subway station built by enlarging two parallel shield tunnels	92
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure	89
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method	89
Full-scale test on the mechanical behavior of longitudinal joints of NC-UHPC composite segments under compression-bending load	88
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform	82
Study on the deformation and failure mechanism of tertiary water-rich soft rock tunnels based on the moisture migration-fracture coupling model	82
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	80
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining	79
The effect of ground improvement materials on the impact resistance and behavior of buried pipes: An experimental and numerical study	77
HGV fire risk assessment method in highway tunnel based on a Bayesian network	75
Fracture process of a simplified laboratory model for a cross-fault tunnel with rigid reinforcement rings: Experimental and numerical insights	75
Integration of FEM and DL for seismic performance prediction and optimization design of tunnels	74
Mechanical characteristics and stability analysis of an innovative type of steel–concrete composite support in shallow-buried excavation tunnels	73
Intelligent detection method for tunnel water inrush disasters based on deep learning	71

Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China	70
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits	69
BI-IEnKF coupling model for effective source term estimation of natural gas leakage in urban utility tunnels	68
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads	68
Reverse circulation mechanism in a pilot-guided reaming bit: insights from CFD-DEM simulations and an experimental study	68
Dynamic triggering mechanism of rockburst in highly stressed rectangular tunnel under impact load	68
Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test	66
Face stability assessment of tunnels in rock masses considering strength nonlinearity: Continuous or discretized mechanism?	66
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation	66
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel	65
Numerical modelling and field monitoring study on large-span tunnelling using pretensioned bolt–cable combined support system	65
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases	64
Effect of interfacial characteristics on dynamic splitting behavior of quasi rock-concrete composite layer: Towards resilient tunnel support against rock burst	64
Parametric modeling and safety simulation of pit excavation affecting adjacent tunnels based on BIM-FEM framework	64
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires	63
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone	62
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation	62
A particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow EPB shield tunnels in dry cobble-rich soil	61
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire	61
Experimental and continuation analysis in a hydraulic drifter via dry friction rock model	60
Seismic performance of tunnels and verification of available seismic risk models for the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes	60
Disaster prevention and structural resilience of metro tunnels crossing active ground fissures in Xi’an, China	60
Automated crack classification for the CERN underground tunnel infrastructure using deep learning	60
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles	59
Experimental investigation of natural gas leakage and dispersion characteristics in utility tunnels under the effects of real facility layout and forced ventilation	59
Principle analysis and device development of a novel technology for preventing lockset failure and cable bolt ejection	59
Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments	59
Research on reuse of silty fine sand in backfill grouting material and optimization of backfill grouting material proportions	59
Impact of bedding layers to soil-pipe-liner structure under static and traffic loads with EPR technology	59
Evolutionary laws of static mechanical characteristics of surrounding rock mass under cyclic loading	59
Application of CO2-foamed lightweight grout with early strength and low density as a low-carbon material in shield synchronous grouting	59
Detection of grouting defects behind shield segments via shear wave ultrasound arrays: Numerical and full-scale model experiments	59
Energy tunnels as an opportunity for sustainable development of urban areas	58
Semi-supervised ensemble model for TBM rock mass classification	58
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response	58