Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Papers
(The median citation count of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 8. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform175
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation163
Vibration characteristics of spalling defects in concrete lining162
The effect of ground improvement materials on the impact resistance and behavior of buried pipes: An experimental and numerical study143
Experimental and continuation analysis in a hydraulic drifter via dry friction rock model122
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits117
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire116
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 Sheng115
A comprehensive novel approach for fire analysis of tunnels structural design114
Repeated lidar acquisitions in an underground salt gallery in the Alsatian potassic basin (France): Monitoring and geomechanical modelling111
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel109
BI-IEnKF coupling model for effective source term estimation of natural gas leakage in urban utility tunnels108
Experimental study on spreading combustion characteristics and smoke temperature distribution of continuous spill fires in blocked tunnels108
Evolutionary laws of static mechanical characteristics of surrounding rock mass under cyclic loading106
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases101
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling101
Deformation of surrounding rocks in salt caverns in compressed air energy storage plants: Insights from laboratory experiments and numerical simulations97
Prediction of GHG emissions from Chengdu Metro in the construction stage based on WOA-DELM94
Model test on the ultimate failure mechanism of automatically formed roadway in weakly cemented soft rock92
Reverse circulation mechanism in a pilot-guided reaming bit: insights from CFD-DEM simulations and an experimental study90
Fracture process of a simplified laboratory model for a cross-fault tunnel with rigid reinforcement rings: Experimental and numerical insights88
Experimental investigation of natural gas leakage and dispersion characteristics in utility tunnels under the effects of real facility layout and forced ventilation87
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 China87
Metaconcrete-filled steel tubular column for rail-induced vibration mitigation in tunnels86
Failure mechanism and stability control of fault induced by underground cavern excavation: insights from theoretical analysis and numerical modeling84
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation82
Early-stage assessment of structural damage caused by braced excavations: Uncertainty quantification and a probabilistic analysis approach79
Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China76
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes74
Effect of interfacial characteristics on dynamic splitting behavior of quasi rock-concrete composite layer: Towards resilient tunnel support against rock burst73
Face stability assessment of tunnels in rock masses considering strength nonlinearity: Continuous or discretized mechanism?73
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response72
Principle analysis and device development of a novel technology for preventing lockset failure and cable bolt ejection72
Full-scale test on the mechanical behavior of longitudinal joints of NC-UHPC composite segments under compression-bending load71
Experimental and analytical study on the mechanical response of shield tunnel segmental linings strengthened by a steel-UHPC composite71
Calculation and prediction of CO2 concentrations inside a ventilation gallery of Madrid Calle 30 urban tunnels69
Construction risk probability assessment of shield tunneling projects in karst areas based on improved two-dimensional cloud model68
Sustainable utilization of shield waste muck for synchronous grouting: mixture ratio optimization and assessment of environmental and economic performance66
A particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow EPB shield tunnels in dry cobble-rich soil65
Experimental study on obstacle visibility and driving safety in lighting environment of road tunnel interior zone65
Parametric modeling and safety simulation of pit excavation affecting adjacent tunnels based on BIM-FEM framework65
Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments64
Bending performance of Y-shaped joints of subway station built by enlarging two parallel shield tunnels64
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method63
HGV fire risk assessment method in highway tunnel based on a Bayesian network61
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure61
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation61
Analytical study and field investigation on the effects of clogging in slurry shield tunneling60
Tunnel fire smoke control based on the PID method: A numerical study60
Numerical modelling and field monitoring study on large-span tunnelling using pretensioned bolt–cable combined support system60
Integration of FEM and DL for seismic performance prediction and optimization design of tunnels60
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone60
Seizing the opportunity of energy retrofitting of existing tunnels60
Damage mechanism of tunnel base heave under interlayer weakening effect in nearly horizontal layered rock60
Seismic performance of tunnels and verification of available seismic risk models for the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes60
Influence of fissure-induced linear infiltration on the evolution characteristics of the loess tunnel seepage field59
Semi-supervised ensemble model for TBM rock mass classification59
Physical feature shared online transfer learning framework for cross-engineering rock mass quality perception during TBM excavation59
Energy tunnels as an opportunity for sustainable development of urban areas58
Detecting pipeline leakage using active distributed temperature Sensing: Theoretical modeling and experimental verification58
Comparative response of tiled finishes and bonded fire resistive coatings for normal weight concrete tunnel liners under high-intensity one-sided heating58
Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test57
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining57
Detection of grouting defects behind shield segments via shear wave ultrasound arrays: Numerical and full-scale model experiments57
The formation mechanism of dynamic water and mud inrush geohazard triggered by deep-buried tunnel crossing active fault: Insights from the geomechanical model test56
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads56
Visual detection method of tunnel water leakage diseases based on feature enhancement learning56
Automated crack classification for the CERN underground tunnel infrastructure using deep learning55
Quantitative evaluation of rockburst proneness for surrounding rocks considering combined effects of the structural plane and excavation disturbance55
Ontology-driven knowledge graph for decision-making in resilience enhancement of underground structures: Framework and application55
Disaster prevention and structural resilience of metro tunnels crossing active ground fissures in Xi’an, China54
Application of CO2-foamed lightweight grout with early strength and low density as a low-carbon material in shield synchronous grouting54
Automatic tunnel lining crack evaluation and measurement using deep learning54
Optimal range of ventilation velocity in tunnel fires under subcritical longitudinal ventilation53
A novel flexible joint mechanical model and application in semi-analytical solution for longitudinal response of tunnel subjected to fault movement53
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 tunnel53
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles53
Dynamic triggering mechanism of rockburst in highly stressed rectangular tunnel under impact load53
Large deformation characteristics and the countermeasures of a deep-buried tunnel in layered shale under groundwater52
Impact of bedding layers to soil-pipe-liner structure under static and traffic loads with EPR technology52
Mechanical characteristics and stability analysis of an innovative type of steel–concrete composite support in shallow-buried excavation tunnels51
Research on reuse of silty fine sand in backfill grouting material and optimization of backfill grouting material proportions51
Experimental study on the progressive collapse mechanism of excavations retained by tied-back retaining systems51
Study on the deformation and failure mechanism of tertiary water-rich soft rock tunnels based on the moisture migration-fracture coupling model51
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires51
A novel arch lattice-shell of enlarged cross-section hoods for micro-pressure wave mitigation at exit of maglev tunnels51
Progressive failure analysis of shallow circular tunnel based on the functional catastrophe theory considering strain softening of surrounding rock mass50
Uniaxial characterisation of timber support system in underground spaces50
Gas sealing behavior of gasketed segmental joints in shield tunnels: An experimental and computational study50
A review on behavior, material properties and finite element simulation of concrete tunnel linings under fire50
An innovative non-destructive approach for the shrinkage assessment in two-component grout application49
Three-dimensional tunnel face stability considering slurry pressure transfer mechanisms49
Experimental investigation of biaxial compressive mechanical property of NPR anchored rock with different preload forces49
A new insight into the evolution mechanism of the failure zone around deep rectangular tunnels under true triaxial test49
Full-scale experimental study on the smoke and thermal insulation of a water mist fire extinguishing system in a short road tunnel with natural ventilation49
Damage analysis of buried pipelines subjected to side-by-side twin tunneling based on centrifuge and numerical modeling49
Near-wall effect on the coupled dynamics of the submerged tunnel installation system due to random waves49
A unified constitutive model for salt rocks under triaxial creep-fatigue loading conditions49
Prediction of mud cake formation on shield cutterheads based on multi-source monitoring data integrated with deep learning method49
Experimental and numerical investigation on the shear behavior and damage mechanism of segmental joint under compression-shear load49
Construction of critical speed threshold model based on psychophysiological perception of driver for road tunnels and analysis of perception mechanism48
Bearing capacity of High Bolt-Screw (HBS) active joints for prestressed internal bracing in subway excavations48
Time-dependent analytical solutions for tunnels excavated in anisotropic rheological rock masses48
New insights into the merging behavior of pedestrians: Quantification of lane competition level48
Simulating inter-individual contact in the inter-station passenger transfer system connecting multiple metro stations based on space–time path data48
Lessons learned from shield machine penetrating beneath the existing diaphragm walls using artificial ground freezing (AGF)48
Editorial Board48
Investigation of ultimate bearing capacity of shield tunnel based on concrete damage model48
Experimental study of temperature profile in underground corridor of different ventilation conditions induced by fire in an adjacent compartment47
Assessment of a full-scale in-situ heater experiment based on the French high-level waste disposal cell concept conducted in the Callovo-Oxfordian claystone47
The research on the evaluation framework and application of urban three-dimensional (aboveground and underground) regeneration sensitivity——Taking Kunshan Old City in China as an example47
Investigating the time-dependent behavior of rock induced by environmental erosion and its effect on the long-term safety of tunnel lining47
Study on mechanical properties of composite support structures in TBM tunnel under squeezing soft rock conditions47
Digital-twin-enabled JIT design of rock tunnel: Methodology and application46
Investigation of critical velocity in curved tunnel under the effects of different fire locations and turning radiuses46
Enhancing blast mitigation in tunnels with expansion chamber subjected to high explosives detonations for protecting underground facilities46
Grout diffusion model for single fractures in rock considering influences of grouting pressure and filling rate46
Investigation of the thermal response of an energy raft foundation in Taipei46
Reconstructing Three-dimensional geological structures by the Multiple-point statistics method coupled with a deep neural network: A case study of a metro station in Guangzhou, China46
Aerodynamic intensification effect and dynamic response of cracks on high-speed railway tunnel linings46
Long-term mechanical properties of steel fiber reinforced concrete under sulfuric acid attack46
Assessment resilience on subway construction safety system applying absorptivity-recovery-adaptability conceptual framework and cloud model46
Dynamic response characteristics and damage evolution process of a slope-tunnel system containing parallel traversing weak interlayers based on frequency domain analysis via shaking table test46
Numerical study on the thermal-induced mechanical behavior in deep energy diaphragm wall (EDW): The long-term soil elastoplastic effects45
Mode-Dependent optimal positioning of evacuation Guides: An Experimental–Modeling study on static and dynamic guidance effect45
Experimental investigation on the evacuation performance of pedestrians in an underwater shield tunnel with evacuation stairs in a fire scenario45
Feasibility analysis of EICP technique for reinforcing backfill layer behind TBM tunnel linings based on model tests45
Effects of the physical characteristics of foams on conditioned soil’s flow behavior: A case study45
Considering creep in rock tunnelling with a combined support system: Theoretical solutions and machine-learning solver45
Parametric investigation of suction actuators on the tunnel wall for alleviating pressure interactions in high-speed maglev train/tunnel system45
Failure experiment on CFRP-strengthened prestressed concrete cylinder pipe with broken wires44
Coupling isogeometric analysis with deep learning for stability evaluation of rectangular tunnels44
Theoretical analysis and numerical simulation analysis of energy distribution characteristics of surrounding rocks of roadways44
Cyclic seismic pushover testing of a multi-story underground station44
Impact of high-altitude environments on the motion and settling characteristics of wet-mix shotcrete dust in tunnels44
Blast loading prediction from methane-air explosion in long straight tunnels44
The influence of different geothermal distributions on the pressure transients of high-speed trains passing through tunnels44
Evaluation of EDZ characterization technology for URL based on field investigation at BET44
Mitigating aerodynamic effects through segment length allocation of variable cross-section tunnels44
Laboratory testing of settlement propagation induced by pipe-roof pre-support deformation in sandy soils43
Investigation on the maximum ceiling temperature of the weak plume impingement flow in tunnel fires under longitudinal ventilation43
Comprehensive review and future perspectives on prediction and mitigation of tunnel-induced ground settlement: A bibliometric analysis and methodological overview (2002–2022)43
Study on ground deformation and settlement caused by the construction of pipe jacking tunnel in multi-layer strata43
A two-step deep learning-based framework for metro tunnel lining defect recognition43
Data-and experience-driven prediction method of twin shield tunneling-induced complicated settlement curve and its evolution43
Experimental study on flame merging behaviors and smoke backlayering length of two fires in a longitudinally ventilated tunnel43
Mechanical properties and field application of constant resistance energy-absorbing anchor cable42
Investigating the dynamic response of a double-box utility tunnel buried in calcareous sand against ground surface explosion42
Deterministic model combined with data assimilation for dynamic forecast of smoke front propagation in full-scale uncertain tunnel fire scenarios under uncertain airflow disturbances42
Alighting and boarding time prediction in different types of waiting areas at subway stations42
On-site tests investigating the effects of blasting vibration amplitude on the dynamic response of thin spray-on liner42
Real-time perception of rock–machine interaction information in TBM tunnelling using muck image analysis42
Long-term waterproof performance of EPDM sealing gaskets considering aging-induced stress relaxation42
Energy evolution and failure mechanism of tunnel dynamic unloading in deep rock mass abounding in closable minor joints41
Multi-objective optimization for selecting potential locations of multi-purpose utility tunnels considering agency and social lifecycle costs41
Innovative design of slender rock pillar formed within large span road tunnels and cavern Y-junction in Hawkesbury Sandstone41
Quality assessment of CIPP lining in sewers: Crucial knowledge acquired by IKT and research gaps identified in Germany41
A rolling optimization method for safety evacuation in subway stations based on flood-pedestrian coupled dynamics41
Strengthening effect of the CFRP method on fire-damaged segments41
A comprehensive review of resilience of urban metro systems: A perspective from earthquake engineering41
Experimental investigation of pulling force and ground movement when Pipe-Swallowing technology is used in sand41
Hybrid lattice/discrete element analysis of spalling failure in rock tunnels41
“Cosmopolitan Canopy” in Hong Kong’s hidden city: Urban design and social life in underground transit hub40
Enhancing micro tunnel boring machine efficiency: Optimal design of gauge triple disc cutters40
Tail void grouting material: A parametric study on the role of hydro-mechanical characteristics in mechanized tunneling40
An experimental study on the smoke spread in underground interconnected infrastructure with longitudinal ventilation40
Data-driven adaptive assembled joints decision-making model for prefabricated underground stations40
Selection of shaft construction method40
Data fusion of multiple machine intelligent systems for the condition assessment of subway structures39
Analytical investigation of additional stresses induced by yaw tunneling of shield in spatial curves39
Combination measures to control excavation-induced heave of underlying shield tunnels in soft soils: Field and numerical study39
Editorial Board39
Performance of road tunnel subjected to BLEVE occurring inside adjacent tunnel39
Energy benchmarking analysis of subway station with platform screen door system in China39
Editorial Board39
3D point cloud-based quantitative assessment of circumferential segment dislocations in shield tunnels39
Experimental study on the descent distance of fire smoke at the corridor corner39
Method for analyzing waterproof tunnels considering the effect of a thin water layer behind the lining39
A linear elastic design model for sprayed liners in damaged reinforced concrete pipes38
Comprehensive comfort assessment method for the weight of environmental factors by analogical reasoning: A study on the comfort of the tunnel construction environment38
Effects of ambient pressure on characteristics of smoke movement in tunnel fires38
Field measurements on the attenuation characteristics of PM2.5 and toxic gases in a blasting metro tunnel and evaluation of the re-entry time38
Experimental study of foam infiltration from foam-sand mixture into saturated sand for EPB shield tunnelling: A mechanism study38
Rockburst and microseismic activity in a lagging tunnel as the spacing between twin TBM excavated tunnels changes: A case from the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project38
Dynamic response of an underground structure subjected to internal erosion and seismic densification via centrifuge shaking table tests38
An experimental study of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in sand in a large flexible calibration chamber38
Research on mechanical response and time-space distribution of supporting structure of deep-buried tunnel in naturally water-rich loess38
Investigation on effect evaluation of seepage control system of large underground powerhouse of the Baihetan hydropower station38
A biomass-enhanced bentonite slurry for shield tunnelling in the highly permeable soil38
Plastic zone characteristics and rapid stability evaluation indexes of circular tunnels subjected to non-hydrostatic stress: A novel complex variable solution incorporating 3D rock mass strength38
Research on genesis, evolution and prevention of water and mud inrush in the non-karst tunnel: A case study in Yunnan, southwest China37
Effect of hydration heat of super-large-section tunnel-lining concrete on structural stress and its mitigation measures37
Large-scale field tunnel model experience and time-dependent floor heave induced by humidification37
Damage mechanism of a shield tunnel with cavities behind the concrete lining: An insight from a scaled model test37
Deformation analysis and protection measures of existing metro tunnels effected by river channel excavation in soft soils37
Design and optimization of secant pipe roofing structure applied in subway stations37
Spatiotemporal characteristics of Chinese metro-led underground space development: A multiscale analysis driven by big data37
An enhanced polar-based GPGPU-parallelized contact detection algorithm for 3D FDEM and its application to cracking analysis of shield tunnel segmental linings37
Conditional generative adversarial networks for the data generation and seismic analysis of above and underground infrastructures36
Review of through-wall leaking incidents during excavation of the subway stations of Nantong metro line 1 in thick water-rich sandy strata36
A hydro-mechanical closed form solution for the minimum safety thickness of water‑resistant rock in a karst tunnel under drag force in the connected fracture36
A novel asymmetric stress unloading technology in two sides of coal roadway in deep mine: A case study36
The dust pollution characteristic after tunnel blasting and related influence parameters by using experimental method36
Evaluation of seismic performance of prefabricated underground mid-partition walls connected by UHPC grouting sleeves36
Data-based assessment of rock strengths and cuttability using the monitored parameters while drilling, tunneling, and mining36
Dynamic damage and fracture mechanism of curved ripper cutting reinforced concrete composites: Numerical simulation combined with engineering practice36
Autonomous prediction of rock deformation in fault zones of coal roadways using supervised machine learning36
Probabilistic seismic demand models for circular tunnels subjected to transversal seismic load36
Investigation on hydro-mechanical coupling shear creep properties of jointed rock masses36
Shaking table test on the seismic response and reinforcement measures of double-arch tunnels in mountainous areas36
Centrifuge model tests and numerical simulation on ground-borne vibration propagating and vibration reduction scheme for tunnel inner structure35
Study on the minimum safe thickness of water inrush prevention in karst tunnel under the coupling effect of blasting power and water pressure35
A survey of fire accidents during the process of highway tunnel operation in China from 2010 to 2021: Characteristics and countermeasures35
Experimental study on environmental chemical effect and purification treatment of waste slurry in horizontal directional drilling35
A tunneling speed enhancement method for super-large-diameter shield machines considering strata heterogeneity35
Carbon-friendly design method of tunnel lining segments based on Pareto optimal analysis35
Prediction of ground subsidence by shield tunneling using ensemble learning35
The characteristics and mechanism of microwave-induced subsurface fracturing of hard rock at different burial depths35
Toward the automation of mechanized tunneling “exploring the use of big data analytics for ground forecast in TBM tunnels”35
3D deformation analysis in a metropolitan area during ongoing subway construction using time series InSAR35
Investigating High-Strength Expanded Polystyrene (HS-EPS) as yielding support elements for tunnelling in squeezing ground conditions35
Deep learning with visual explanations for leakage defect segmentation of metro shield tunnel35
Experimental and analytical investigation of the mechanical behavior of deformed segmental tunnel linings strengthened by stainless steel corrugated plate35
Optimization of acoustic computed tomography for ceiling temperature monitoring in urban road tunnel fires: Focus on algorithms and grid schemes35
Experimental study on evolution law of dynamic characteristic parameters during the tunnel surrounding rock block collapse process35
Model tests on static/seismic behavior of three-hinged multi-arch culvert constructed using different embankment processes35
Microseismic characteristic and development mechanism of fault-slip rockburst in a deep-buried TBM excavated tunnel: A case study35
Structural response of former tunnel in the construction of closely-spaced cross-river twin tunnels35
Coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical modeling on characteristics of excavation damage zone around deep tunnels crossing a major fault35
Experimental investigation on the fire performance of novel multi-scale fiber reinforced UHPC segments35
Model tests on progressive collapse mechanism of a shallow subway tunnel in soft upper and hard lower composite strata35
Characterization of leakage signatures in buried water pipes by ground penetrating radar(GPR) and instantaneous frequency analysis35
Temperature distribution and calculation methods for freezing length and laying length of insulation layer of a tunnel in cold regions35
Research on disaster-causing characteristics of water and mud inrush and combined prevention-control measures in water-rich sandstone and slate interbedded strata tunnel35
Development and application of dynamic configuration and intelligent scheduling system for drilling and blasting tunnel construction equipment34
Influence of subway train load on seismic response of twin stacked tunnels using three-directional shaking table test in sand34
Field data-based safety assessment and probabilistic deformation prediction of existing metro tunnels under adjacent excavation34
Energy-efficiency optimization of tunnel lighting systems: an adaptive penalty function model considering combined parameters of inner wall reflectivity and luminaire layout34
Evaluation approach based on Timoshenko beam model for longitudinal response of shield tunnel to lateral excavation34
Cataclastic deformation and alteration induced fault water inrush: Cross effect, hazard characteristics and identification method34
Pathological diagnosis of the seepage of a mountain tunnel34
An innovative large-scale physical model test system for underground lined rock caverns of compressed air energy storage34
A state-of-the-art review of underground logistics systems: Research trends, application modes, planning approaches, and future directions34
Model test study on the mechanical response of metro tunnel to land subsidence34
Evaluation of existing underground public space supply based on the Node-Place-Experience model34
A solution of radial subgrade modulus by displacement fitting method considering the grout layer for shield tunnels34
Modelling ground and tunnel response to water-soil gushing in stratified soil34
Optimization of relief hole blasting satisfying synergistic constraints of rock-breaking area and hole-bottom minimum burden34
An integrated analytical approach for predicting structural performance and cracking behavior in composite linings of deep hydraulic tunnels34
Effects of ambient pressure on aerodynamic pressures induced by passing metro trains in tunnels34
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