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View article: Forecasting long-term behavior of chronological tunnel longitudinal settlements using machine learning techniques
Forecasting long-term behavior of chronological tunnel longitudinal settlements using machine learning techniques Open
The metro tunnels of Shanghai suffered from long-term longitudinal settlements, which are detrimental to their functionality with potential risks of hazards in their daily operations. It is crucial to develop prediction models to be able t…
View article: Probabilistic Rock Mass Classification from Prior Construction for the Future Extension of a Tunnel
Probabilistic Rock Mass Classification from Prior Construction for the Future Extension of a Tunnel Open
This paper presents a procedure to re-analyze the original design of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel (EJMT), which opened in 1973 and 1979 when rock mass classification systems were being introduced.The re-analysis used a new probab…
View article: Heterogeneities of grain boundary contact for simulation of laboratory-scale mechanical behavior of granitic rocks
Heterogeneities of grain boundary contact for simulation of laboratory-scale mechanical behavior of granitic rocks Open
From a practical point of view, grain structure heterogeneities are key parameters that control the rock response and still remains a challenge to incorporate in a quantitative manner. One of the less discussed topics in the context of the…
View article: Physics-Informed Ensemble Machine Learning Framework for Improved Prediction of Tunneling-Induced Short- and Long-Term Ground Settlement
Physics-Informed Ensemble Machine Learning Framework for Improved Prediction of Tunneling-Induced Short- and Long-Term Ground Settlement Open
Machine learning (ML), one of the AI techniques, has been used in geotechnical engineering for over three decades, resulting in more than 600 peer-reviewed papers. However, AI applications in geotechnical engineering are significantly lagg…
View article: Grain-Based Modeling Of The Macro-Mechanical Behavior Of Crystalline Rock Considering The Heterogeneity Of Grain Boundary Contacts
Grain-Based Modeling Of The Macro-Mechanical Behavior Of Crystalline Rock Considering The Heterogeneity Of Grain Boundary Contacts Open
Grain-Based Model (GBM) based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM) has been widely used to simulate the rock specimen under load realistically.A common problem in the current implementation of GBM is that only a single bond parameter is us…
View article: Laboratory-Scale Rockburst Physical Model Testing Using a True-Triaxial Cell
Laboratory-Scale Rockburst Physical Model Testing Using a True-Triaxial Cell Open
Assessment of rockburst risk is one of the most fundamental challenges in tunnel design and construction in rocks. The rockburst phenomenon is typically related to rock brittle failure properties, which result in significant strain-energy …
View article: Mapping Tunneling-Induced Uneven Ground Subsidence Using Sentinel-1 SAR Interferometry: A Twin-Tunnel Case Study of Downtown Los Angeles, USA
Mapping Tunneling-Induced Uneven Ground Subsidence Using Sentinel-1 SAR Interferometry: A Twin-Tunnel Case Study of Downtown Los Angeles, USA Open
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) interferometry is a formidable technique to monitor surface deformation with a millimeter detection resolution. This study applies the Persistent Scatter-Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (PSInSARTM) t…
View article: Cellular Cofferdams for Hydropower Generation
Cellular Cofferdams for Hydropower Generation Open
A comprehensive study is conducted on the potential use of cellular cofferdams as basis for the design and construction of water retaining structures for sustainable and cost-effective hydropower generation.Previously, cellular cofferdams …
View article: Empirical approach for reliability evaluation of tunnel excavation stability using the Q rock mass classification system
Empirical approach for reliability evaluation of tunnel excavation stability using the Q rock mass classification system Open
The critical strain concept has been widely used in analytical or numerical approaches to evaluate the stability of underground excavations. Analytical, empirical, and numerical procedures are usually used to determine the critical strain …
View article: Sensitivity analysis of road tunnel resilience through data-driven stochastic simulation
Sensitivity analysis of road tunnel resilience through data-driven stochastic simulation Open
A probabilistic resilience model for tunnels exposed to disruptive events is vital to understanding and estimating the functionality loss and its recovery time due to these events. Performing sensitivity analysis will help to identify the …
View article: Effectiveness of predicting tunneling-induced ground settlements using machine learning methods with small datasets
Effectiveness of predicting tunneling-induced ground settlements using machine learning methods with small datasets Open
Prediction of tunneling-induced ground settlements is an essential task, particularly for tunneling in urban settings. Ground settlements should be limited within a tolerable threshold to avoid damages to aboveground structures. Machine le…
View article: Effects of Hydropower Dam Operation on Riverbank Stability
Effects of Hydropower Dam Operation on Riverbank Stability Open
The increasing number of extreme climate events has impacted the operation of reservoirs, resulting in drastic changes in flow releases from reservoirs. Consequently, downstream riverbanks have experienced more rapid and frequent changes o…
View article: Laboratory Study on Improvement of Expansive Soil by Chemically Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation
Laboratory Study on Improvement of Expansive Soil by Chemically Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation Open
This paper proposes the use of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) precipitation induced by the addition of calcium chloride (CaCl2) and sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) solutions as a procedure to stabilize and improve expansive soil. A set of laboratory …
View article: Laboratory and In Situ Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity and Their Validity in Transient Seepage Analysis
Laboratory and In Situ Determination of Hydraulic Conductivity and Their Validity in Transient Seepage Analysis Open
This paper critically compares the use of laboratory tests against in situ tests combined with numerical seepage modeling to determine the hydraulic conductivity of natural soil deposits. Laboratory determination of hydraulic conductivity …
View article: Fracture Caging to Limit Induced Seismicity
Fracture Caging to Limit Induced Seismicity Open
Geothermal resources offer a stable low‐carbon energy source. However, geothermal sites can collocate with the hypocenters of large‐magnitude seismic events. Large seismic events pose a risk to public safety and are therefore a liability f…
View article: Interaction of deformation bands and fractures during progressive strain in monocline - San Rafael Swell, Central Utah, USA
Interaction of deformation bands and fractures during progressive strain in monocline - San Rafael Swell, Central Utah, USA Open
Folds in porous sandstone in cases allow identification of progressive deformation in an evolving strain field. In the Navajo Sandstone of the km-scale Laramide-style monocline of the San Rafael Swell (Utah, USA), four populations of small…
View article: GROUND-STRUCTURE INTERACTION OF TWIN BOARD TUNNELS AND CROSS-PASSAGES IN SOFT GROUND PRESSURE BALANCE TUNNELING
GROUND-STRUCTURE INTERACTION OF TWIN BOARD TUNNELS AND CROSS-PASSAGES IN SOFT GROUND PRESSURE BALANCE TUNNELING Open
UTC-UTI Final Research Report 003: "GROUND-STRUCTURE INTERACTION OF TWIN BOARD TUNNELS AND CROSS-PASSAGES IN SOFT GROUND PRESSURE BALANCE TUNNELING"
View article: Bifurcation and Post Localization Behavior of Granular Soils
Bifurcation and Post Localization Behavior of Granular Soils Open
Strain localization, particularly shear banding, due to bifurcation in the stress-strain response leading to strain softening is one of the most challenging aspects of granular soil behavior.As a result of localized deformation, the load-c…
View article: Verification of Fracture Reorientation and Analysis of Influence Factors in Multiple Fracturing Treatment
Verification of Fracture Reorientation and Analysis of Influence Factors in Multiple Fracturing Treatment Open
A fracture will be initiated and propagated along the direction of maximum horizontal stress in fracturing treatment; however, in refracturing stimulation, the new fracture may be initiated and propagated along a different direction from t…
View article: Uncertainty assessment for 3D geologic modeling of fault zones based on geologic inputs and prior knowledge
Uncertainty assessment for 3D geologic modeling of fault zones based on geologic inputs and prior knowledge Open
Characterizing the zone of damaged and altered rock surrounding a fault surface is highly relevant to geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering works in the subsurface. Evaluating the uncertainty associated with 3D geologic modeling o…
View article: Tunnels in squeezing clay-rich rocks
Tunnels in squeezing clay-rich rocks Open
Squeezing ground conditions, which can lead to severe loads in tunnels, have historically been associated with the presence of clay minerals in the ground. Over the years, many methodologies have been proposed to predict squeezing in tunne…
View article: Cellular cofferdams for hydropower use. Final report
Cellular cofferdams for hydropower use. Final report Open
This report presents the results of a comprehensive study on a proposal to use cellular cofferdams as basis for the design and construction of water retaining structures to sustainably and cost-effectively harness hydropower. Previously, c…
View article: Uncertainty assessment for 3D geologic modeling of fault zones based on geologic inputs and prior knowledge
Uncertainty assessment for 3D geologic modeling of fault zones based on geologic inputs and prior knowledge Open
Characterizing the zone of damaged and altered rock surrounding a fault surface is highly relevant to geotechnical and reservoir engineering works in the subsurface. Evaluating the uncertainty associated with 3D geologic modeling of these …
View article: Seismic velocity change in sandstone during CO<sub>2</sub> injection
Seismic velocity change in sandstone during CO<sub>2</sub> injection Open
This paper presents analytical and experimental studies of the effects of supercritical CO 2 injection on the seismic velocity of sandstone initially saturated with saline water. The analytical model is based on poroelasticity theory, part…