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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
ArticleCitations
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation166
Vibration characteristics of spalling defects in concrete lining163
Experimental and continuation analysis in a hydraulic drifter via dry friction rock model144
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire123
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 Sheng121
Evolutionary laws of static mechanical characteristics of surrounding rock mass under cyclic loading116
A comprehensive novel approach for fire analysis of tunnels structural design116
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling116
Deformation of surrounding rocks in salt caverns in compressed air energy storage plants: Insights from laboratory experiments and numerical simulations114
Model test on the ultimate failure mechanism of automatically formed roadway in weakly cemented soft rock110
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 China109
Fracture process of a simplified laboratory model for a cross-fault tunnel with rigid reinforcement rings: Experimental and numerical insights109
Metaconcrete-filled steel tubular column for rail-induced vibration mitigation in tunnels107
Failure mechanism and stability control of fault induced by underground cavern excavation: insights from theoretical analysis and numerical modeling105
Early-stage assessment of structural damage caused by braced excavations: Uncertainty quantification and a probabilistic analysis approach98
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes92
Effect of interfacial characteristics on dynamic splitting behavior of quasi rock-concrete composite layer: Towards resilient tunnel support against rock burst91
Face stability assessment of tunnels in rock masses considering strength nonlinearity: Continuous or discretized mechanism?90
Principle analysis and device development of a novel technology for preventing lockset failure and cable bolt ejection88
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response88
Experimental and analytical study on the mechanical response of shield tunnel segmental linings strengthened by a steel-UHPC composite87
Calculation and prediction of CO2 concentrations inside a ventilation gallery of Madrid Calle 30 urban tunnels84
Construction risk probability assessment of shield tunneling projects in karst areas based on improved two-dimensional cloud model83
Sustainable utilization of shield waste muck for synchronous grouting: mixture ratio optimization and assessment of environmental and economic performance82
A particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow EPB shield tunnels in dry cobble-rich soil76
Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments75
Experimental study on obstacle visibility and driving safety in lighting environment of road tunnel interior zone75
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure73
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method73
Bending performance of Y-shaped joints of subway station built by enlarging two parallel shield tunnels73
Disaster prevention and structural resilience of metro tunnels crossing active ground fissures in Xi’an, China72
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation72
Full-scale test on the mechanical behavior of longitudinal joints of NC-UHPC composite segments under compression-bending load68
Quantitative evaluation of rockburst proneness for surrounding rocks considering combined effects of the structural plane and excavation disturbance67
HGV fire risk assessment method in highway tunnel based on a Bayesian network66
Study on the deformation and failure mechanism of tertiary water-rich soft rock tunnels based on the moisture migration-fracture coupling model65
Influence of fissure-induced linear infiltration on the evolution characteristics of the loess tunnel seepage field65
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform64
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases64
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation64
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 tunnel63
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel63
Research on reuse of silty fine sand in backfill grouting material and optimization of backfill grouting material proportions62
Damage mechanism of tunnel base heave under interlayer weakening effect in nearly horizontal layered rock62
Impact of bedding layers to soil-pipe-liner structure under static and traffic loads with EPR technology61
Parametric modeling and safety simulation of pit excavation affecting adjacent tunnels based on BIM-FEM framework61
Optimal range of ventilation velocity in tunnel fires under subcritical longitudinal ventilation61
Numerical modelling and field monitoring study on large-span tunnelling using pretensioned bolt–cable combined support system61
Ontology-driven knowledge graph for decision-making in resilience enhancement of underground structures: Framework and application61
The effect of ground improvement materials on the impact resistance and behavior of buried pipes: An experimental and numerical study61
Detection of grouting defects behind shield segments via shear wave ultrasound arrays: Numerical and full-scale model experiments61
Physical feature shared online transfer learning framework for cross-engineering rock mass quality perception during TBM excavation61
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining61
Mechanical characteristics and stability analysis of an innovative type of steel–concrete composite support in shallow-buried excavation tunnels60
Experimental study on the progressive collapse mechanism of excavations retained by tied-back retaining systems59
Comparative response of tiled finishes and bonded fire resistive coatings for normal weight concrete tunnel liners under high-intensity one-sided heating58
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads58
Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test58
Application of CO2-foamed lightweight grout with early strength and low density as a low-carbon material in shield synchronous grouting57
Visual detection method of tunnel water leakage diseases based on feature enhancement learning57
Automated crack classification for the CERN underground tunnel infrastructure using deep learning57
The formation mechanism of dynamic water and mud inrush geohazard triggered by deep-buried tunnel crossing active fault: Insights from the geomechanical model test57
Analytical study and field investigation on the effects of clogging in slurry shield tunneling56
Semi-supervised ensemble model for TBM rock mass classification56
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone56
Energy tunnels as an opportunity for sustainable development of urban areas55
Experimental study on spreading combustion characteristics and smoke temperature distribution of continuous spill fires in blocked tunnels55
Integration of FEM and DL for seismic performance prediction and optimization design of tunnels55
Intelligent detection method for tunnel water inrush disasters based on deep learning55
Seismic failure mechanism of prefabricated assembled monolithic subway station structures: investigation by spring-structure system quasi-static pushover tests55
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires55
Reverse circulation mechanism in a pilot-guided reaming bit: insights from CFD-DEM simulations and an experimental study54
Seizing the opportunity of energy retrofitting of existing tunnels54
Prediction of GHG emissions from Chengdu Metro in the construction stage based on WOA-DELM54
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits54
BI-IEnKF coupling model for effective source term estimation of natural gas leakage in urban utility tunnels54
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles53
Large deformation characteristics and the countermeasures of a deep-buried tunnel in layered shale under groundwater53
Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China52
Automatic tunnel lining crack evaluation and measurement using deep learning52
Detecting pipeline leakage using active distributed temperature Sensing: Theoretical modeling and experimental verification52
Tunnel fire smoke control based on the PID method: A numerical study52
Experimental investigation of natural gas leakage and dispersion characteristics in utility tunnels under the effects of real facility layout and forced ventilation52
Seismic performance of tunnels and verification of available seismic risk models for the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes51
Progressive failure analysis of shallow circular tunnel based on the functional catastrophe theory considering strain softening of surrounding rock mass51
Near-wall effect on the coupled dynamics of the submerged tunnel installation system due to random waves51
Dynamic triggering mechanism of rockburst in highly stressed rectangular tunnel under impact load51
A novel flexible joint mechanical model and application in semi-analytical solution for longitudinal response of tunnel subjected to fault movement51
Uniaxial characterisation of timber support system in underground spaces51
Gas sealing behavior of gasketed segmental joints in shield tunnels: An experimental and computational study51
Three-dimensional tunnel face stability considering slurry pressure transfer mechanisms50
Experimental and numerical investigation on the shear behavior and damage mechanism of segmental joint under compression-shear load50
A unified constitutive model for salt rocks under triaxial creep-fatigue loading conditions50
Damage analysis of buried pipelines subjected to side-by-side twin tunneling based on centrifuge and numerical modeling50
Full-scale experimental study on the smoke and thermal insulation of a water mist fire extinguishing system in a short road tunnel with natural ventilation50
Investigation of ultimate bearing capacity of shield tunnel based on concrete damage model49
Prediction of mud cake formation on shield cutterheads based on multi-source monitoring data integrated with deep learning method49
Blast loading prediction from methane-air explosion in long straight tunnels49
Simulating inter-individual contact in the inter-station passenger transfer system connecting multiple metro stations based on space–time path data49
Investigating the dynamic response of a double-box utility tunnel buried in calcareous sand against ground surface explosion49
An innovative non-destructive approach for the shrinkage assessment in two-component grout application49
Bearing capacity of High Bolt-Screw (HBS) active joints for prestressed internal bracing in subway excavations49
Alighting and boarding time prediction in different types of waiting areas at subway stations49
Investigation on the maximum ceiling temperature of the weak plume impingement flow in tunnel fires under longitudinal ventilation48
A comprehensive review of resilience of urban metro systems: A perspective from earthquake engineering48
A two-step deep learning-based framework for metro tunnel lining defect recognition48
On-site tests investigating the effects of blasting vibration amplitude on the dynamic response of thin spray-on liner48
Deterministic model combined with data assimilation for dynamic forecast of smoke front propagation in full-scale uncertain tunnel fire scenarios under uncertain airflow disturbances48
Experimental study on flame merging behaviors and smoke backlayering length of two fires in a longitudinally ventilated tunnel48
Seismic failure mechanisms of soil–structure-tunnel systems in liquefiable urban deposits: vector and scalar fragility assessment48
Data-and experience-driven prediction method of twin shield tunneling-induced complicated settlement curve and its evolution48
Mitigating aerodynamic effects through segment length allocation of variable cross-section tunnels47
Mechanical properties and field application of constant resistance energy-absorbing anchor cable47
The influence of different geothermal distributions on the pressure transients of high-speed trains passing through tunnels47
Editorial Board46
A review on behavior, material properties and finite element simulation of concrete tunnel linings under fire46
Failure experiment on CFRP-strengthened prestressed concrete cylinder pipe with broken wires46
Investigation of critical velocity in curved tunnel under the effects of different fire locations and turning radiuses46
Construction of critical speed threshold model based on psychophysiological perception of driver for road tunnels and analysis of perception mechanism46
Multi-objective optimization for selecting potential locations of multi-purpose utility tunnels considering agency and social lifecycle costs46
A novel arch lattice-shell of enlarged cross-section hoods for micro-pressure wave mitigation at exit of maglev tunnels46
Impact of high-altitude environments on the motion and settling characteristics of wet-mix shotcrete dust in tunnels46
Long-term waterproof performance of EPDM sealing gaskets considering aging-induced stress relaxation46
Experimental investigation of biaxial compressive mechanical property of NPR anchored rock with different preload forces45
Study on mechanical properties of composite support structures in TBM tunnel under squeezing soft rock conditions45
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 test45
Study on ground deformation and settlement caused by the construction of pipe jacking tunnel in multi-layer strata45
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 example45
Experimental study of temperature profile in underground corridor of different ventilation conditions induced by fire in an adjacent compartment45
Evaluation of EDZ characterization technology for URL based on field investigation at BET45
Feasibility analysis of EICP technique for reinforcing backfill layer behind TBM tunnel linings based on model tests44
Enhancing blast mitigation in tunnels with expansion chamber subjected to high explosives detonations for protecting underground facilities44
Quality assessment of CIPP lining in sewers: Crucial knowledge acquired by IKT and research gaps identified in Germany44
Parametric investigation of suction actuators on the tunnel wall for alleviating pressure interactions in high-speed maglev train/tunnel system44
Mode-Dependent optimal positioning of evacuation Guides: An Experimental–Modeling study on static and dynamic guidance effect44
Aerodynamic intensification effect and dynamic response of cracks on high-speed railway tunnel linings44
Coupling isogeometric analysis with deep learning for stability evaluation of rectangular tunnels43
Considering creep in rock tunnelling with a combined support system: Theoretical solutions and machine-learning solver43
Cyclic seismic pushover testing of a multi-story underground station43
Effects of the physical characteristics of foams on conditioned soil’s flow behavior: A case study43
New insights into the merging behavior of pedestrians: Quantification of lane competition level43
Experimental investigation on the evacuation performance of pedestrians in an underwater shield tunnel with evacuation stairs in a fire scenario43
Numerical study on the thermal-induced mechanical behavior in deep energy diaphragm wall (EDW): The long-term soil elastoplastic effects43
Time-dependent analytical solutions for tunnels excavated in anisotropic rheological rock masses42
Digital-twin-enabled JIT design of rock tunnel: Methodology and application42
Assessment resilience on subway construction safety system applying absorptivity-recovery-adaptability conceptual framework and cloud model42
Investigating the time-dependent behavior of rock induced by environmental erosion and its effect on the long-term safety of tunnel lining42
Theoretical analysis and numerical simulation analysis of energy distribution characteristics of surrounding rocks of roadways42
Long-term mechanical properties of steel fiber reinforced concrete under sulfuric acid attack42
Lessons learned from shield machine penetrating beneath the existing diaphragm walls using artificial ground freezing (AGF)42
Investigation of the thermal response of an energy raft foundation in Taipei42
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, China42
Comprehensive review and future perspectives on prediction and mitigation of tunnel-induced ground settlement: A bibliometric analysis and methodological overview (2002–2022)41
Assessment of a full-scale in-situ heater experiment based on the French high-level waste disposal cell concept conducted in the Callovo-Oxfordian claystone41
Experimental investigation of pulling force and ground movement when Pipe-Swallowing technology is used in sand41
Analytical investigation of additional stresses induced by yaw tunneling of shield in spatial curves41
A new insight into the evolution mechanism of the failure zone around deep rectangular tunnels under true triaxial test41
Real-time perception of rock–machine interaction information in TBM tunnelling using muck image analysis41
“Cosmopolitan Canopy” in Hong Kong’s hidden city: Urban design and social life in underground transit hub41
A linear elastic design model for sprayed liners in damaged reinforced concrete pipes41
Laboratory testing of settlement propagation induced by pipe-roof pre-support deformation in sandy soils41
Grout diffusion model for single fractures in rock considering influences of grouting pressure and filling rate41
Energy evolution and failure mechanism of tunnel dynamic unloading in deep rock mass abounding in closable minor joints41
Data fusion of multiple machine intelligent systems for the condition assessment of subway structures41
Review of through-wall leaking incidents during excavation of the subway stations of Nantong metro line 1 in thick water-rich sandy strata40
Editorial Board40
Research on disaster-causing characteristics of water and mud inrush and combined prevention-control measures in water-rich sandstone and slate interbedded strata tunnel40
The dust pollution characteristic after tunnel blasting and related influence parameters by using experimental method40
Dynamic damage and fracture mechanism of curved ripper cutting reinforced concrete composites: Numerical simulation combined with engineering practice40
A biomass-enhanced bentonite slurry for shield tunnelling in the highly permeable soil40
Combination measures to control excavation-induced heave of underlying shield tunnels in soft soils: Field and numerical study39
Experimental study of foam infiltration from foam-sand mixture into saturated sand for EPB shield tunnelling: A mechanism study39
Energy benchmarking analysis of subway station with platform screen door system in China39
Editorial Board39
Performance of road tunnel subjected to BLEVE occurring inside adjacent tunnel39
Method for analyzing waterproof tunnels considering the effect of a thin water layer behind the lining39
Investigation on effect evaluation of seepage control system of large underground powerhouse of the Baihetan hydropower station39
3D point cloud-based quantitative assessment of circumferential segment dislocations in shield tunnels39
Enhancing micro tunnel boring machine efficiency: Optimal design of gauge triple disc cutters39
A rolling optimization method for safety evacuation in subway stations based on flood-pedestrian coupled dynamics39
Effect of hydration heat of super-large-section tunnel-lining concrete on structural stress and its mitigation measures39
An experimental study of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in sand in a large flexible calibration chamber38
Pressure transfer patterns under different conditions of filter cake formation for slurry shield tunnelling38
Steady-state and transient pressure conditions around the EPB-TBM: Numerical modelling based on experimental data38
Dynamic response of an underground structure subjected to internal erosion and seismic densification via centrifuge shaking table tests38
Data-driven dynamic optimization of TBM rock-breaking efficiency: A robust and generalizable framework with geological safety constraints38
Influence of soluble–insoluble rock interfaces on water and mud inrush mechanisms in water-rich tunnels: Insights from CFD–DEM coupled simulations38
Spatiotemporal characteristics of Chinese metro-led underground space development: A multiscale analysis driven by big data38
An enhanced polar-based GPGPU-parallelized contact detection algorithm for 3D FDEM and its application to cracking analysis of shield tunnel segmental linings38
Selection of shaft construction method38
Experimental study on environmental chemical effect and purification treatment of waste slurry in horizontal directional drilling37
Model tests on progressive collapse mechanism of a shallow subway tunnel in soft upper and hard lower composite strata37
An experimental study on the smoke spread in underground interconnected infrastructure with longitudinal ventilation37
Structural response of former tunnel in the construction of closely-spaced cross-river twin tunnels37
Rockburst and microseismic activity in a lagging tunnel as the spacing between twin TBM excavated tunnels changes: A case from the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project37
A strength-stress coupling criterion for rockburst: Inspirations from 1114 rockburst cases in 197 underground rock projects37
Investigating High-Strength Expanded Polystyrene (HS-EPS) as yielding support elements for tunnelling in squeezing ground conditions37
Comprehensive comfort assessment method for the weight of environmental factors by analogical reasoning: A study on the comfort of the tunnel construction environment37
A survey of fire accidents during the process of highway tunnel operation in China from 2010 to 2021: Characteristics and countermeasures36
Calculation of safe roof thickness for irregular goaf underlying a subgrade based on the backward elimination method36
Toward the automation of mechanized tunneling “exploring the use of big data analytics for ground forecast in TBM tunnels”36
Microseismic characteristic and development mechanism of fault-slip rockburst in a deep-buried TBM excavated tunnel: A case study36
The characteristics and mechanism of microwave-induced subsurface fracturing of hard rock at different burial depths36
Evaluation of seismic performance of prefabricated underground mid-partition walls connected by UHPC grouting sleeves36
Field measurements on the attenuation characteristics of PM2.5 and toxic gases in a blasting metro tunnel and evaluation of the re-entry time36
Deep learning with visual explanations for leakage defect segmentation of metro shield tunnel36
A tunneling speed enhancement method for super-large-diameter shield machines considering strata heterogeneity36
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
Design and optimization of secant pipe roofing structure applied in subway stations36
Temperature distribution and calculation methods for freezing length and laying length of insulation layer of a tunnel in cold regions36
Prediction of ground subsidence by shield tunneling using ensemble learning36
Optimization of acoustic computed tomography for ceiling temperature monitoring in urban road tunnel fires: Focus on algorithms and grid schemes36
Experimental investigation on the fire performance of novel multi-scale fiber reinforced UHPC segments36
Strengthening effect of the CFRP method on fire-damaged segments36
Probabilistic seismic demand models for circular tunnels subjected to transversal seismic load36
Experimental study on the descent distance of fire smoke at the corridor corner36
Model tests on static/seismic behavior of three-hinged multi-arch culvert constructed using different embankment processes36
Experimental study on evolution law of dynamic characteristic parameters during the tunnel surrounding rock block collapse process36
Tail void grouting material: A parametric study on the role of hydro-mechanical characteristics in mechanized tunneling35
Conditional generative adversarial networks for the data generation and seismic analysis of above and underground infrastructures35
Damage mechanism of a shield tunnel with cavities behind the concrete lining: An insight from a scaled model test35
Experimental and analytical investigation of the mechanical behavior of deformed segmental tunnel linings strengthened by stainless steel corrugated plate35
3D deformation analysis in a metropolitan area during ongoing subway construction using time series InSAR35
Shaking table test on the seismic response and reinforcement measures of double-arch tunnels in mountainous areas35
Autonomous prediction of rock deformation in fault zones of coal roadways using supervised machine learning35
Deformation analysis and protection measures of existing metro tunnels effected by river channel excavation in soft soils35
Innovative design of slender rock pillar formed within large span road tunnels and cavern Y-junction in Hawkesbury Sandstone35
Centrifuge model tests and numerical simulation on ground-borne vibration propagating and vibration reduction scheme for tunnel inner structure35
Characterization of leakage signatures in buried water pipes by ground penetrating radar(GPR) and instantaneous frequency analysis35
Research on genesis, evolution and prevention of water and mud inrush in the non-karst tunnel: A case study in Yunnan, southwest China35
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 strength35
A novel asymmetric stress unloading technology in two sides of coal roadway in deep mine: A case study35
Data-based assessment of rock strengths and cuttability using the monitored parameters while drilling, tunneling, and mining35
Analyzing the mixed traffic flow characteristics with connected automated vehicles in freeway tunnels34
Large-scale field tunnel model experience and time-dependent floor heave induced by humidification34
Effects of ambient pressure on characteristics of smoke movement in tunnel fires34
Hybrid lattice/discrete element analysis of spalling failure in rock tunnels34
Cataclastic deformation and alteration induced fault water inrush: Cross effect, hazard characteristics and identification method34
Editorial Board34
Soil conditioning study in sand based on compression and pressurized shear tests34
Coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical modeling on characteristics of excavation damage zone around deep tunnels crossing a major fault34
Carbon-friendly design method of tunnel lining segments based on Pareto optimal analysis34
Data-driven adaptive assembled joints decision-making model for prefabricated underground stations34
Model test study on the mechanical response of metro tunnel to land subsidence34
Fire spread among multiple vehicles in tunnels using longitudinal ventilation34
Research on mechanical response and time-space distribution of supporting structure of deep-buried tunnel in naturally water-rich loess34
Study on the minimum safe thickness of water inrush prevention in karst tunnel under the coupling effect of blasting power and water pressure34
Investigation on hydro-mechanical coupling shear creep properties of jointed rock masses34
A hydro-mechanical coupled method for assessing the influence of localised leakage at gasketed joints on the long-term behaviour of shield tunnels34
Effect of prestressed anchorage system on mechanical behavior of squeezed soft rock in large-deformation tunnel34
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