Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Papers
(The TQCC of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 18. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
ArticleCitations
Fracture process of a simplified laboratory model for a cross-fault tunnel with rigid reinforcement rings: Experimental and numerical insights152
Early-stage assessment of structural damage caused by braced excavations: Uncertainty quantification and a probabilistic analysis approach146
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling144
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining136
Quantitative evaluation of rockburst proneness for surrounding rocks considering combined effects of the structural plane and excavation disturbance119
Impact of bedding layers to soil-pipe-liner structure under static and traffic loads with EPR technology112
A novel flexible joint mechanical model and application in semi-analytical solution for longitudinal response of tunnel subjected to fault movement106
Optimal range of ventilation velocity in tunnel fires under subcritical longitudinal ventilation105
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform104
Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test104
Vibration characteristics of spalling defects in concrete lining102
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation97
The impact of lighting and longitudinal slope on driver behaviour in underwater tunnels: A simulator study97
Damage mechanism of tunnel base heave under interlayer weakening effect in nearly horizontal layered rock95
Experimental and continuation analysis in a hydraulic drifter via dry friction rock model91
Semi-supervised ensemble model for TBM rock mass classification90
Study on the deformation and failure mechanism of tertiary water-rich soft rock tunnels based on the moisture migration-fracture coupling model88
Effect of interfacial characteristics on dynamic splitting behavior of quasi rock-concrete composite layer: Towards resilient tunnel support against rock burst88
The effect of ground improvement materials on the impact resistance and behavior of buried pipes: An experimental and numerical study88
Golden Horn Unkapanı Highway Tube Tunnel – Istanbul: Underwater bridge design in seismic environment87
A particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow EPB shield tunnels in dry cobble-rich soil87
Dynamic triggering mechanism of rockburst in highly stressed rectangular tunnel under impact load86
Comparative response of tiled finishes and bonded fire resistive coatings for normal weight concrete tunnel liners under high-intensity one-sided heating84
Construction risk probability assessment of shield tunneling projects in karst areas based on improved two-dimensional cloud model82
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel81
Reverse circulation mechanism in a pilot-guided reaming bit: insights from CFD-DEM simulations and an experimental study80
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads80
A comprehensive novel approach for fire analysis of tunnels structural design79
In situ flexural failure of unbonded fibre reinforced shotcrete linings in response to point loading79
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 Sheng78
Repeated lidar acquisitions in an underground salt gallery in the Alsatian potassic basin (France): Monitoring and geomechanical modelling76
Bending performance of Y-shaped joints of subway station built by enlarging two parallel shield tunnels76
Disaster prevention and structural resilience of metro tunnels crossing active ground fissures in Xi’an, China75
Experimental and theoretical analysis on extension flame length of buoyancy-induced fire plume beneath the curved ceiling73
Tunnel fire smoke control based on the PID method: A numerical study71
Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China68
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 China68
Mechanical characteristics and stability analysis of an innovative type of steel–concrete composite support in shallow-buried excavation tunnels67
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases67
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure67
Experimental study on obstacle visibility and driving safety in lighting environment of road tunnel interior zone66
Detecting pipeline leakage using active distributed temperature Sensing: Theoretical modeling and experimental verification65
Integration of FEM and DL for seismic performance prediction and optimization design of tunnels64
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response64
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method64
Model test on the ultimate failure mechanism of automatically formed roadway in weakly cemented soft rock64
Analytical study and field investigation on the effects of clogging in slurry shield tunneling63
Application of CO2-foamed lightweight grout with early strength and low density as a low-carbon material in shield synchronous grouting62
Large deformation characteristics and the countermeasures of a deep-buried tunnel in layered shale under groundwater62
Research on reuse of silty fine sand in backfill grouting material and optimization of backfill grouting material proportions62
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone61
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 tunnel61
Energy tunnels as an opportunity for sustainable development of urban areas60
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation59
Experimental study on spreading combustion characteristics and smoke temperature distribution of continuous spill fires in blocked tunnels58
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation58
The formation mechanism of dynamic water and mud inrush geohazard triggered by deep-buried tunnel crossing active fault: Insights from the geomechanical model test57
Ontology-driven knowledge graph for decision-making in resilience enhancement of underground structures: Framework and application57
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles57
Study on spilled liquid from a continuous leakage in sloped tunnels57
HGV fire risk assessment method in highway tunnel based on a Bayesian network56
Automatic tunnel lining crack evaluation and measurement using deep learning56
Seizing the opportunity of energy retrofitting of existing tunnels56
Full-scale test on the mechanical behavior of longitudinal joints of NC-UHPC composite segments under compression-bending load55
Seismic performance of tunnels and verification of available seismic risk models for the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes55
Experimental investigation of natural gas leakage and dispersion characteristics in utility tunnels under the effects of real facility layout and forced ventilation53
Experimental and analytical study on the mechanical response of shield tunnel segmental linings strengthened by a steel-UHPC composite53
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes53
Prediction of GHG emissions from Chengdu Metro in the construction stage based on WOA-DELM52
Influence of fissure-induced linear infiltration on the evolution characteristics of the loess tunnel seepage field52
BI-IEnKF coupling model for effective source term estimation of natural gas leakage in urban utility tunnels52
Detection of grouting defects behind shield segments via shear wave ultrasound arrays: Numerical and full-scale model experiments52
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires51
Numerical modelling and field monitoring study on large-span tunnelling using pretensioned bolt–cable combined support system51
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire51
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits50
Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments50
Automated crack classification for the CERN underground tunnel infrastructure using deep learning49
Failure experiment on CFRP-strengthened prestressed concrete cylinder pipe with broken wires49
Construction of critical speed threshold model based on psychophysiological perception of driver for road tunnels and analysis of perception mechanism49
Experimental study on the progressive collapse mechanism of excavations retained by tied-back retaining systems49
Parametric modeling and safety simulation of pit excavation affecting adjacent tunnels based on BIM-FEM framework49
Assessment of a full-scale in-situ heater experiment based on the French high-level waste disposal cell concept conducted in the Callovo-Oxfordian claystone49
Visual detection method of tunnel water leakage diseases based on feature enhancement learning49
Experimental study of temperature profile in underground corridor of different ventilation conditions induced by fire in an adjacent compartment49
Damage analysis of buried pipelines subjected to side-by-side twin tunneling based on centrifuge and numerical modeling49
Blast loading prediction from methane-air explosion in long straight tunnels48
Multi-objective optimization for selecting potential locations of multi-purpose utility tunnels considering agency and social lifecycle costs48
Editorial Board48
Investigation of the thermal response of an energy raft foundation in Taipei48
Impact of high-altitude environments on the motion and settling characteristics of wet-mix shotcrete dust in tunnels47
Undrained compressibility characteristics and pore pressure calculation model of foam-conditioned sand47
Feasibility analysis of EICP technique for reinforcing backfill layer behind TBM tunnel linings based on model tests47
Study on ground deformation and settlement caused by the construction of pipe jacking tunnel in multi-layer strata46
Mitigating aerodynamic effects through segment length allocation of variable cross-section tunnels46
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
Cyclic seismic pushover testing of a multi-story underground station46
A novel arch lattice-shell of enlarged cross-section hoods for micro-pressure wave mitigation at exit of maglev tunnels46
Experimental investigation on the evacuation performance of pedestrians in an underwater shield tunnel with evacuation stairs in a fire scenario46
The influence of different geothermal distributions on the pressure transients of high-speed trains passing through tunnels46
Quality assessment of CIPP lining in sewers: Crucial knowledge acquired by IKT and research gaps identified in Germany45
Energy evolution and failure mechanism of tunnel dynamic unloading in deep rock mass abounding in closable minor joints45
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
Investigation on the engineering effects of the geometrical configuration of the jacking rectangular pipe45
Full-scale experimental study on the smoke and thermal insulation of a water mist fire extinguishing system in a short road tunnel with natural ventilation45
Simulating inter-individual contact in the inter-station passenger transfer system connecting multiple metro stations based on space–time path data45
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, China45
Data-and experience-driven prediction method of twin shield tunneling-induced complicated settlement curve and its evolution43
New insights into the merging behavior of pedestrians: Quantification of lane competition level43
Risk assessment method combining complex networks with MCDA for multi-facility risk chain and coupling in UUS43
Investigating the time-dependent behavior of rock induced by environmental erosion and its effect on the long-term safety of tunnel lining43
Bearing capacity of High Bolt-Screw (HBS) active joints for prestressed internal bracing in subway excavations43
Uniaxial characterisation of timber support system in underground spaces43
Study on mechanical properties of composite support structures in TBM tunnel under squeezing soft rock conditions43
Experimental study on flame merging behaviors and smoke backlayering length of two fires in a longitudinally ventilated tunnel43
A review on behavior, material properties and finite element simulation of concrete tunnel linings under fire43
Grout diffusion model for single fractures in rock considering influences of grouting pressure and filling rate43
Long-term mechanical properties of steel fiber reinforced concrete under sulfuric acid attack42
Investigating the dynamic response of a double-box utility tunnel buried in calcareous sand against ground surface explosion42
Investigation of critical velocity in curved tunnel under the effects of different fire locations and turning radiuses42
Numerical study on the thermal-induced mechanical behavior in deep energy diaphragm wall (EDW): The long-term soil elastoplastic effects42
Parametric investigation of suction actuators on the tunnel wall for alleviating pressure interactions in high-speed maglev train/tunnel system42
Alighting and boarding time prediction in different types of waiting areas at subway stations42
A unified constitutive model for salt rocks under triaxial creep-fatigue loading conditions42
Mechanical properties and field application of constant resistance energy-absorbing anchor cable42
Analytical investigation on the arching effect of tunnel face in sandy ground41
Aerodynamic intensification effect and dynamic response of cracks on high-speed railway tunnel linings41
Three-dimensional tunnel face stability considering slurry pressure transfer mechanisms41
Effects of the physical characteristics of foams on conditioned soil’s flow behavior: A case study41
Considering creep in rock tunnelling with a combined support system: Theoretical solutions and machine-learning solver41
Laboratory testing of settlement propagation induced by pipe-roof pre-support deformation in sandy soils41
Real-time perception of rock–machine interaction information in TBM tunnelling using muck image analysis41
Experimental investigation of biaxial compressive mechanical property of NPR anchored rock with different preload forces40
Pile group response induced by adjacent shield tunnelling in clay: Scale model test and numerical simulation40
On-site tests investigating the effects of blasting vibration amplitude on the dynamic response of thin spray-on liner40
Progressive failure analysis of shallow circular tunnel based on the functional catastrophe theory considering strain softening of surrounding rock mass40
Time-dependent analytical solutions for tunnels excavated in anisotropic rheological rock masses40
Digital-twin-enabled JIT design of rock tunnel: Methodology and application40
Coupling isogeometric analysis with deep learning for stability evaluation of rectangular tunnels40
Investigation on the maximum ceiling temperature of the weak plume impingement flow in tunnel fires under longitudinal ventilation40
Enhancing blast mitigation in tunnels with expansion chamber subjected to high explosives detonations for protecting underground facilities40
Comprehensive review and future perspectives on prediction and mitigation of tunnel-induced ground settlement: A bibliometric analysis and methodological overview (2002–2022)40
An innovative non-destructive approach for the shrinkage assessment in two-component grout application40
Investigation of ultimate bearing capacity of shield tunnel based on concrete damage model39
A two-step deep learning-based framework for metro tunnel lining defect recognition39
Selection of shaft construction method39
Gas sealing behavior of gasketed segmental joints in shield tunnels: An experimental and computational study39
Theoretical analysis and numerical simulation analysis of energy distribution characteristics of surrounding rocks of roadways39
Performance of road tunnel subjected to BLEVE occurring inside adjacent tunnel39
Experimental and numerical investigation on the shear behavior and damage mechanism of segmental joint under compression-shear load39
Evaluation of EDZ characterization technology for URL based on field investigation at BET39
Experimental investigation of pulling force and ground movement when Pipe-Swallowing technology is used in sand39
A comprehensive review of resilience of urban metro systems: A perspective from earthquake engineering39
A linear elastic design model for sprayed liners in damaged reinforced concrete pipes38
Conditional generative adversarial networks for the data generation and seismic analysis of above and underground infrastructures38
Comprehensive comfort assessment method for the weight of environmental factors by analogical reasoning: A study on the comfort of the tunnel construction environment38
Investigation on hydro-mechanical coupling shear creep properties of jointed rock masses38
Editorial Board38
Linking users as private partners of utility tunnel public–private partnership projects38
“Cosmopolitan Canopy” in Hong Kong’s hidden city: Urban design and social life in underground transit hub38
Tail void grouting material: A parametric study on the role of hydro-mechanical characteristics in mechanized tunneling38
Discrete modeling approach for emergency guidance signage system design in underground spaces: A case study in transportation hubs38
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
Editorial Board37
Model tests on static/seismic behavior of three-hinged multi-arch culvert constructed using different embankment processes37
Research on genesis, evolution and prevention of water and mud inrush in the non-karst tunnel: A case study in Yunnan, southwest China37
Investigation on effect evaluation of seepage control system of large underground powerhouse of the Baihetan hydropower station37
An experimental study of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in sand in a large flexible calibration chamber37
Centrifuge model tests and numerical simulation on ground-borne vibration propagating and vibration reduction scheme for tunnel inner structure37
Data-driven adaptive assembled joints decision-making model for prefabricated underground stations37
Experimental study of foam infiltration from foam-sand mixture into saturated sand for EPB shield tunnelling: A mechanism study37
Optimization of acoustic computed tomography for ceiling temperature monitoring in urban road tunnel fires: Focus on algorithms and grid schemes37
Design guidelines for concrete segmental linings in transverse interaction with the TBM37
A biomass-enhanced bentonite slurry for shield tunnelling in the highly permeable soil36
Hybrid lattice/discrete element analysis of spalling failure in rock tunnels36
Strengthening effect of the CFRP method on fire-damaged segments36
A novel asymmetric stress unloading technology in two sides of coal roadway in deep mine: A case study36
Spatiotemporal characteristics of Chinese metro-led underground space development: A multiscale analysis driven by big data36
Analytical investigation of additional stresses induced by yaw tunneling of shield in spatial curves36
The dust pollution characteristic after tunnel blasting and related influence parameters by using experimental method36
The characteristics and mechanism of microwave-induced subsurface fracturing of hard rock at different burial depths36
Investigating High-Strength Expanded Polystyrene (HS-EPS) as yielding support elements for tunnelling in squeezing ground conditions36
Design and optimization of secant pipe roofing structure applied in subway stations36
Carbon-friendly design method of tunnel lining segments based on Pareto optimal analysis36
Shaking table test on the seismic response and reinforcement measures of double-arch tunnels in mountainous areas36
Data-based assessment of rock strengths and cuttability using the monitored parameters while drilling, tunneling, and mining35
Energy benchmarking analysis of subway station with platform screen door system in China35
A tunneling speed enhancement method for super-large-diameter shield machines considering strata heterogeneity35
Face stability of EPB shield tunnels in multilayered ground with soft sand lying on hard rock considering dynamic excavation process: A DEM study35
Autonomous prediction of rock deformation in fault zones of coal roadways using supervised machine learning35
Characterization of leakage signatures in buried water pipes by ground penetrating radar(GPR) and instantaneous frequency analysis35
Dynamic damage and fracture mechanism of curved ripper cutting reinforced concrete composites: Numerical simulation combined with engineering practice35
Microseismic characteristic and development mechanism of fault-slip rockburst in a deep-buried TBM excavated tunnel: A case study35
Research on mechanical response and time-space distribution of supporting structure of deep-buried tunnel in naturally water-rich loess35
Deformation analysis and protection measures of existing metro tunnels effected by river channel excavation in soft soils34
3D deformation analysis in a metropolitan area during ongoing subway construction using time series InSAR34
Probabilistic seismic demand models for circular tunnels subjected to transversal seismic load34
Coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical modeling on characteristics of excavation damage zone around deep tunnels crossing a major fault34
Toward the automation of mechanized tunneling “exploring the use of big data analytics for ground forecast in TBM tunnels”34
Experimental study on the descent distance of fire smoke at the corridor corner34
Full-scale linear cutting tests to study the influence of pre-groove depth on rock-cutting performance by TBM disc cutter34
An experimental study on the smoke spread in underground interconnected infrastructure with longitudinal ventilation34
An enhanced polar-based GPGPU-parallelized contact detection algorithm for 3D FDEM and its application to cracking analysis of shield tunnel segmental linings33
Experimental study on evolution law of dynamic characteristic parameters during the tunnel surrounding rock block collapse process33
Model tests on progressive collapse mechanism of a shallow subway tunnel in soft upper and hard lower composite strata33
Study on the minimum safe thickness of water inrush prevention in karst tunnel under the coupling effect of blasting power and water pressure33
Effects of ambient pressure on characteristics of smoke movement in tunnel fires33
Innovative design of slender rock pillar formed within large span road tunnels and cavern Y-junction in Hawkesbury Sandstone33
Data fusion of multiple machine intelligent systems for the condition assessment of subway structures32
Large-scale field tunnel model experience and time-dependent floor heave induced by humidification32
Research on disaster-causing characteristics of water and mud inrush and combined prevention-control measures in water-rich sandstone and slate interbedded strata tunnel32
Temperature distribution and calculation methods for freezing length and laying length of insulation layer of a tunnel in cold regions32
Review of through-wall leaking incidents during excavation of the subway stations of Nantong metro line 1 in thick water-rich sandy strata32
Damage mechanism of a shield tunnel with cavities behind the concrete lining: An insight from a scaled model test32
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 fracture32
Structural response of former tunnel in the construction of closely-spaced cross-river twin tunnels32
Deep learning with visual explanations for leakage defect segmentation of metro shield tunnel32
Effect of hydration heat of super-large-section tunnel-lining concrete on structural stress and its mitigation measures32
Influence of subway train load on seismic response of twin stacked tunnels using three-directional shaking table test in sand32
Experimental study on environmental chemical effect and purification treatment of waste slurry in horizontal directional drilling32
Prediction of ground subsidence by shield tunneling using ensemble learning32
Field measurements on the attenuation characteristics of PM2.5 and toxic gases in a blasting metro tunnel and evaluation of the re-entry time32
A strength-stress coupling criterion for rockburst: Inspirations from 1114 rockburst cases in 197 underground rock projects32
Experimental and analytical investigation of the mechanical behavior of deformed segmental tunnel linings strengthened by stainless steel corrugated plate32
Editorial Board32
A survey of fire accidents during the process of highway tunnel operation in China from 2010 to 2021: Characteristics and countermeasures32
Rockburst and microseismic activity in a lagging tunnel as the spacing between twin TBM excavated tunnels changes: A case from the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project32
Cataclastic deformation and alteration induced fault water inrush: Cross effect, hazard characteristics and identification method31
A condition fitting method of temperature field for tunnel structure based on test measurements31
Investigation of the compression-bending capacity evaluation of non-bolted segmental joints31
Numerical study on the damage characteristics of deep underground cavern under blasting load31
Seismic displacement and deformation analyses of a precast horseshoe segmental tunnel31
Geomechanical model test for mechanical properties and cracking features of Large-section tunnel lining under periodic temperature31
A solution of radial subgrade modulus by displacement fitting method considering the grout layer for shield tunnels31
Three-dimensional numerical investigation of ground settlement caused by piggyback twin tunnels31
Two-scale basalt fibers reinforced concrete shield tunneling segments for underground constructions31
Incremental analytical modelling of segment lining uplift during shield tunnelling considering the dynamic tunnelling process31
Model test study on the mechanical response of metro tunnel to land subsidence31
Fire spread among multiple vehicles in tunnels using longitudinal ventilation31
Performance of water-based fixed fire fighting systems in road tunnels: A review31
Identification of deformed configurations of segmental tunnel rings based on measured convergences31
Automated digital reconstruction of high-fidelity present-day geometries for segmental tunnel linings based on segmented point clouds31
Study on mechanical and damage characteristics of segment lining under the squeezing action of shield shell31
Deformation and mechanical characteristics of tunnel-slope systems with existing anti-slide piles under the replacement structure of pile-wall31
Shaking table test study of a surface frame structure–sand–tunnel system31
Analytical approach for longitudinal deformation of shield tunnels considering bending-shear-torsional effects of circumferential joints30
Research on rock breaking mechanism of laser-assisted TBM cutter based on continuous-discrete coupling method30
Pathological diagnosis of the seepage of a mountain tunnel30
Evaluation of existing underground public space supply based on the Node-Place-Experience model30
A state-of-the-art review of underground logistics systems: Research trends, application modes, planning approaches, and future directions30
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