OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Underground Space is 6. 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 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Soft computing approach for prediction of surface settlement induced by earth pressure balance shield tunneling	126
Estimation of the TBM advance rate under hard rock conditions using XGBoost and Bayesian optimization	120
Deformation analysis and safety assessment of existing metro tunnels affected by excavation of a foundation pit	78
Underground space use of urban built-up areas in the central city of Nanjing: Insight based on a dynamic population distribution	69
Systems approaches to urban underground space planning and management – A review	62
Stability analysis of underground mine hard rock pillars via combination of finite difference methods, neural networks, and Monte Carlo simulation techniques	59
Developments and research directions in pipe jacking and microtunneling	52
Future cities, resilient cities – The role of underground space in achieving urban resilience	52
Centrifuge modelling of tunnelling below existing twin tunnels with different types of support	51
Assessment of basal heave stability for braced excavations in anisotropic clay using extreme gradient boosting and random forest regression	50
Rockburst in underground excavations: A review of mechanism, classification, and prediction methods	48
Scientific problems and research proposals for Sichuan–Tibet railway tunnel construction	46
Use of soft computing techniques for tunneling optimization of tunnel boring machines	43
Prediction of lining response for twin tunnels constructed in anisotropic clay using machine learning techniques	42
Tunneling and deep excavations in spatially variable soil and rock masses: A short review	42
Design equation for stability of a circular tunnel in anisotropic and heterogeneous clay	41
Variation of hydro-environment during past four decades with underground sponge city planning to control flash floods in Wuhan, China: An overview	38
TBM penetration rate prediction based on the long short-term memory neural network	38
Evaluation of the propensity of strain burst in brittle granite based on post-peak energy analysis	38
Long rectangular box jacking project: A case study	38
Effect of rock bolt support mechanism on tunnel deformation in jointed rockmass: A numerical approach	32
Intelligent rockburst prediction model with sample category balance using feedforward neural network and Bayesian optimization	32
Unpacking data-centric geotechnics	32
Analysis of a tunnel failure caused by leakage of the shield tail seal system	30
Numerical simulation and analysis of the pile underpinning technology used in shield tunnel crossings on bridge pile foundations	30

Novel SfM-DLT method for metro tunnel 3D reconstruction and Visualization	28
Effects of underground explosions on soil and structures	28
Stability of active trapdoors in axisymmetry	27
Neural network and support vector machine models for the prediction of the liquefaction-induced uplift displacement of tunnels	26
An improved artificial bee colony-random forest (IABC-RF) model for predicting the tunnel deformation due to an adjacent foundation pit excavation	26
Three-dimensional theoretical analysis of seepage field in front of shield tunnel face	25
Stability analysis on tunnels with karst caves using the distinct lattice spring model	25
A review on effects of different factors on gas explosions in underground structures	25
Fragility assessment of tunnels in soft soils using artificial neural networks	24
Seismic behaviors of utility tunnel-soil system: With and without joint connections	23
Effects of jet grouting slabs on responses for deep braced excavations	22
Significance and methodology: Preprocessing the big data for machine learning on TBM performance	22
Prediction of interfaces of geological formations using the multivariate adaptive regression spline method	22
Numerical investigations on the seismic response of a subway tunnel embedded in spatially random clays	21
Artificial neural network with a cross-validation approach to blast-induced ground vibration propagation modeling	21
3D reconstruction and automatic leakage defect quantification of metro tunnel based on SfM-Deep learning method	21
Influence of permeability anisotropy of seepage flow on the tunnel face stability	20
State of the art review of the large deformation rock bolts	20
Longitudinal mechanical response of tunnels under active normal faulting	20
Interpretation of pipe-jacking and lubrication records for drives in silty soil	20
Surface settlements induced by twin tunneling in silty sand	19
Estimation of hydraulic parameters from pumping tests in a multiaquifer system	19
Large deformations in deep tunnels excavated in weak rocks: Study on Y-Basque high-speed railway tunnels in northern Spain	18
Response of operating metro tunnels to compensation grouting of an underlying large-diameter shield tunnel: A case study in Hangzhou	18
Multi-objective optimization-based prediction of excavation-induced tunnel displacement	18
Experimental and numerical studies of the blast-induced overbreak and underbreak in underground roadways	18
Undrained stability of active trapdoors in two-layered clays	18
Groundwater-related aspects during the development of deep excavations below the water table: A short review	18
Uncertainty quantification and reduction in the characterization of subsurface stratigraphy using limited geotechnical investigation data	18
Estimation of failure probability in braced excavation using Bayesian networks with integrated model updating	17
Effects of soil spatial variability on structural reliability assessment in excavations	17
BIM for the Underground – An enabler of trenchless construction	17
Building three-dimensional pedestrian networks in cities	17
Effect of loading direction on interaction of two pre-existing open and closed flaws in a rock-like brittle material	17
Automatic tunnel lining crack detection via deep learning with generative adversarial network-based data augmentation	17
Modeling hydraulic fracture in heterogeneous rock materials using permeability-based hydraulic fracture model	16
Numerical simulation of smoke stratification in tunnel fires under longitudinal velocities	16
Spatial distribution model of the filling and diffusion pressure of synchronous grouting in a quasi-rectangular shield and its experimental verification	16
Reliability analysis of TBM disc cutters under different conditions	15
Behaviours of existing shield tunnels due to tunnelling underneath considering asymmetric ground settlements	15
Numerical investigation of pile responses induced by adjacent tunnel excavation in spatially variable clays	15
Numerical analysis on zone-divided deep excavation in soft clays using a new small strain elasto–plastic constitutive model	15
Early construction cost and time risk assessment and evaluation of large-scale underground cavern construction projects in Singapore	15
Numerical evaluation of segmental tunnel lining with voids in outside backfill	14
Digitalization of mechanical and physical properties of Singapore Bukit Timah granite rocks based on borehole data from four sites	14
Review of transparent soil model testing technique for underground construction: Ground visualization and result digitalization	14
Comprehensive safety evaluation method of surrounding rock during underground cavern construction	14
A practical ANN model for predicting the excavation-induced tunnel horizontal displacement in soft soils	14
Visualization and digitization of model tunnel deformation via transparent soil testing technique	14
Intelligent classification model of surrounding rock of tunnel using drilling and blasting method	14

Novel pipe-roof method for a super shallow buried and large-span metro underground station	14
Predicting jet-grout column diameter to mitigate the environmental impact using an artificial intelligence algorithm	13
Smart technology applications for the optimal management of underground facilities	13
Stability prediction of underground entry-type excavations based on particle swarm optimization and gradient boosting decision tree	13
Strength test of 3D printed artificial rock mass with pre-existing fracture	13
An experimental evaluation of pile-anchor strengthening mechanics for existing tunnels in landslide region	12
Prediction of ground settlements induced by twin shield tunnelling in rock and soil – A case study	12
Investigation on thermo-mechanical behavior of reinforced concrete energy pile with large cross-section in saturated sandy soil by model experiments	12
Blast responses of shallow-buried prefabricated modular concrete tunnels reinforced by BFRP-steel bars	12
Modified ground response curve (GRC) in strain-softening rock mass based on the generalized Zhang-Zhu strength criterion considering over-excavation	12
Construction strategies for a NATM tunnel in São Paulo, Brazil, in residual soil	12
Numerical study on transverse deformation characteristics of shield tunnel subject to local soil loosening	12
Evaluation of fire smoke control in underground space	12
Finding patterns in subsurface using Bayesian machine learning approach	11
DEM study on effect of particle roundness on biaxial shearing of sand	11
Attention-based LSTM predictive model for the attitude and position of shield machine in tunneling	11
Failure responses of rock tunnel faces during excavation through the fault-fracture zone	11
Seismic response of tunnel near fault fracture zone under incident SV waves	11
Numerical investigation on temperature–humidity field under mechanical ventilation in the construction period of hot-humid tunnel along the Sichuan–Tibet Railway	11
3D geological suitability evaluation for underground space based on the AHP-cloud model	11
Tunnels in squeezing clay-rich rocks	11
Impact and explosion resistance of NPR anchor cable: Field test and numerical simulation	10
Thermomechanical properties of an energy micro pile-raft foundation in silty clay	10
Experimental investigation of face instability for tunnels in sandy cobble strata	10
Feedback on a shared big dataset for intelligent TBM Part I: Feature extraction and machine learning methods	10
Practical configured microtremor array measurements (MAMs) for the geological investigation of underground space	10
Numerical study on the effect of in-situ stress on smoothwall blasting in deep tunnelling	9
Numerical modeling for a simulated rockburst experiment using LS-DYNA	9
Fatigue damage analysis of ballastless slab track in heavy-haul railway tunnels	9
Reliability-based design of lining structures for underground space against water seepage	9
Rockburst prediction and prevention in underground space excavation	9
Investigating low-permeability sandstone based on physical experiments and predictive modeling	9
Effect of defects and remediation measures on the internal forces caused by a local thickness reduction in the tunnel lining	9
Predictions of ground surface settlement for shield tunnels in sandy cobble stratum based on stochastic medium theory and empirical formulas	9
A review of unloading-induced fault instability	9
Study on influencing factors and prediction of peak particle velocity induced by roof pre-split blasting in underground	9
Numerical investigation of the hydraulic fracturing mechanisms in oil sands	8
Influential factors of spatial performance in metro-led urban underground public space: A case study in Shanghai	8
Numerical analysis of straight and curved underground pipeline performance after rehabilitation by cured-in-place method	8
Reliability-based robust geotechnical design of braced excavations considering multiple failure modes	8
Comprehensive evaluation of machine learning algorithms applied to TBM performance prediction	8
Experimental investigation on waterproofing performance of segmental joint with double gaskets for shield tunnel	8
Deformation monitoring and remote analysis of ultra-deep underground space excavation	8
Face stability analysis of a shield tunnel excavated along inclined strata	8
Hydrothermal interactions in energy walls	8
Grouting-induced ground heave and building damage in tunnel construction: A case study of Shenzhen metro	8
Advanced stability analysis method for the tunnel face in jointed rock mass based on DFN-DEM	7
Performance of a deep excavation and the influence on adjacent piles: A case history in karst region covered by clay and sand	7
Total loads modeling and geological adaptability analysis for mixed soil-rock tunnel boring machines	7
Ground vibration analysis under combined seismic and high-speed train loads	7
Numerical analysis of tunnel segments strengthened by steel–concrete composites	7
The application of reinforcement learning to NATM tunnel design	7
Predicting the utilization factor of blasthole in rock roadways by random forest	7
Laboratory study of fluid properties owing to cutting intrusions during horizontal directional drilling	7
Analytical method for the mechanical response of buried pipeline under the action of strike-slip faulting	7
Evaluation of the effect of using fiber reinforcement in tunnel linings for metro projects	7
Failure mechanism and control technology of deep soft-rock roadways: Numerical simulation and field study	7
Compressive strength prediction of sprayed concrete lining in tunnel engineering using hybrid machine learning techniques	7
Environmentally sustainable groundwater control during dewatering with barriers: A case study in Shanghai	7
Effects of deep soil mixing on existing shield tunnels in soft soil ground	7
The analysis of the optimal scalar and vector intensity measurements for seismic performance assessment of deep-buried hydraulic arched tunnels	7
Land subsidence prediction for a new urban mass rapid transit line in Hanoi	7
Numerical study of the mechanical process of long-distance replacement of the definitive lining in severely damaged highway tunnels	7
Effect of stress path on the mechanical properties of calcareous sand	6
Investigation of three different cooling treatments on dynamic mechanical properties and fragmentation characteristics of granite subjected to thermal cycling	6
Undrained stability of pit-in-pit braced excavations under hydraulic uplift	6
Numerical study on rock failure around a tunnel destressed by a conceptualized notched technique	6
Face stability analysis of large shield-driven tunnel in rock-soil interface composite formations	6
Study on the pipe friction resistance in long-distance rock pipe jacking engineering	6
Support characteristics of flexible negative Poisson’s ratio anchor cable response to blasting impacts	6
Empirical evidence for estimation of subsurface settlement caused by tunneling in sand	6
Regulating bulkhead pressure of EPB shield machines through DEM modeling and data mining	6
Analytical solutions of limit support pressure and vertical earth pressure on cutting face for tunnels	6
Feedback on a shared big dataset for intelligent TBM Part II: Application and forward look	6
Effect of blast inside tunnel on surrounding soil mass, tunnel lining, and superstructure for varying shapes of tunnels	6
Numerical modeling of the failure process of the heterogeneous karst rock mass using the DDA–SPH method	6
Drainage-induced ground response in a twin-tunnel system through analytical prediction over the seepage field	6
Influence of traffic on the temperature field of tunnel in cold region: A case study on the world's longest highway spiral tunnel	6
Refined model analysis of basement rock degradation mechanism of heavy-haul railway tunnel	6