OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 56. 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 2021-06-01 to 2025-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments	125
Seismic performance of tunnels and verification of available seismic risk models for the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes	122
Early-stage assessment of structural damage caused by braced excavations: Uncertainty quantification and a probabilistic analysis approach	117
Golden Horn Unkapanı Highway Tube Tunnel – Istanbul: Underwater bridge design in seismic environment	114
Corrigendum to “Centrifuge testing and numerical modeling of tunnel face stability considering longitudinal slope angle and steady state seepage in soft clay” [Tunn. Undergr. Space Technol. 101 (2020)	113
In situ flexural failure of unbonded fibre reinforced shotcrete linings in response to point loading	100
Experimental study on the progressive collapse mechanism of excavations retained by tied-back retaining systems	96
Seizing the opportunity of energy retrofitting of existing tunnels	95
Centrifuge modeling of effectiveness of protective measures on existing tunnel subjected to nearby excavation	93
Construction risk probability assessment of shield tunneling projects in karst areas based on improved two-dimensional cloud model	92
Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China	91
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method	91
Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test	90
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits	90
Volume loss and face pressure evaluation in Tehran metro line 6, south extension	86
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure	86
Fracture process of a simplified laboratory model for a cross-fault tunnel with rigid reinforcement rings: Experimental and numerical insights	85
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining	82
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles	80
HGV fire risk assessment method in highway tunnel based on a Bayesian network	76
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 tunnel	75
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone	74
Repeated lidar acquisitions in an underground salt gallery in the Alsatian potassic basin (France): Monitoring and geomechanical modelling	74
Quantitative evaluation of rockburst proneness for surrounding rocks considering combined effects of the structural plane and excavation disturbance	74
Analytical study and field investigation on the effects of clogging in slurry shield tunneling	74

Experimental and theoretical analysis on extension flame length of buoyancy-induced fire plume beneath the curved ceiling	73
Study on spilled liquid from a continuous leakage in sloped tunnels	69
Experimental and analytical study on the mechanical response of shield tunnel segmental linings strengthened by a steel-UHPC composite	69
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases	68
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response	68
A new concept to design combined support under dynamic loading using numerical modelling	68
The impact of lighting and longitudinal slope on driver behaviour in underwater tunnels: A simulator study	67
Experimental study on compression–bending damage of segmental joints based on acoustic emission	66
Vibration characteristics of spalling defects in concrete lining	66
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire	65
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation	64
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform	64
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel	64
A comprehensive novel approach for fire analysis of tunnels structural design	63
Comparative response of tiled finishes and bonded fire resistive coatings for normal weight concrete tunnel liners under high-intensity one-sided heating	63
Bending performance of Y-shaped joints of subway station built by enlarging two parallel shield tunnels	63
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling	62
Large deformation characteristics and the countermeasures of a deep-buried tunnel in layered shale under groundwater	62
Deformation rule and mechanical characteristic analysis of subsea tunnel crossing weathered trough	62
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation	61
Numerical modelling and field monitoring study on large-span tunnelling using pretensioned bolt–cable combined support system	60
Tunnel fire smoke control based on the PID method: A numerical study	59
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires	59
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes	58
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 Sheng	58
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads	58
Application of CO2-foamed lightweight grout with early strength and low density as a low-carbon material in shield synchronous grouting	58
Multi-criteria spatial analysis for location selection of multi-purpose utility tunnels	57
BI-IEnKF coupling model for effective source term estimation of natural gas leakage in urban utility tunnels	57
Damage mechanism of tunnel base heave under interlayer weakening effect in nearly horizontal layered rock	57
Experimental and continuation analysis in a hydraulic drifter via dry friction rock model	57
Automated crack classification for the CERN underground tunnel infrastructure using deep learning	56
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation	56