Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Papers
(The median citation count of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 7. 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.)
ArticleCitations
Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments125
Seismic performance of tunnels and verification of available seismic risk models for the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes122
Early-stage assessment of structural damage caused by braced excavations: Uncertainty quantification and a probabilistic analysis approach117
Golden Horn Unkapanı Highway Tube Tunnel – Istanbul: Underwater bridge design in seismic environment114
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 loading100
Experimental study on the progressive collapse mechanism of excavations retained by tied-back retaining systems96
Seizing the opportunity of energy retrofitting of existing tunnels95
Centrifuge modeling of effectiveness of protective measures on existing tunnel subjected to nearby excavation93
Construction risk probability assessment of shield tunneling projects in karst areas based on improved two-dimensional cloud model92
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method91
Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China91
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits90
Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test90
Volume loss and face pressure evaluation in Tehran metro line 6, south extension86
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure86
Fracture process of a simplified laboratory model for a cross-fault tunnel with rigid reinforcement rings: Experimental and numerical insights85
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining82
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles80
HGV fire risk assessment method in highway tunnel based on a Bayesian network76
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 tunnel75
Quantitative evaluation of rockburst proneness for surrounding rocks considering combined effects of the structural plane and excavation disturbance74
Analytical study and field investigation on the effects of clogging in slurry shield tunneling74
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone74
Repeated lidar acquisitions in an underground salt gallery in the Alsatian potassic basin (France): Monitoring and geomechanical modelling74
Experimental and theoretical analysis on extension flame length of buoyancy-induced fire plume beneath the curved ceiling73
Experimental and analytical study on the mechanical response of shield tunnel segmental linings strengthened by a steel-UHPC composite69
Study on spilled liquid from a continuous leakage in sloped tunnels69
A new concept to design combined support under dynamic loading using numerical modelling68
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases68
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response68
The impact of lighting and longitudinal slope on driver behaviour in underwater tunnels: A simulator study67
Vibration characteristics of spalling defects in concrete lining66
Experimental study on compression–bending damage of segmental joints based on acoustic emission66
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire65
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel64
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation64
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform64
Bending performance of Y-shaped joints of subway station built by enlarging two parallel shield tunnels63
A comprehensive novel approach for fire analysis of tunnels structural design63
Comparative response of tiled finishes and bonded fire resistive coatings for normal weight concrete tunnel liners under high-intensity one-sided heating63
Deformation rule and mechanical characteristic analysis of subsea tunnel crossing weathered trough62
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling62
Large deformation characteristics and the countermeasures of a deep-buried tunnel in layered shale under groundwater62
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation61
Numerical modelling and field monitoring study on large-span tunnelling using pretensioned bolt–cable combined support system60
Tunnel fire smoke control based on the PID method: A numerical study59
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires59
Application of CO2-foamed lightweight grout with early strength and low density as a low-carbon material in shield synchronous grouting58
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes58
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 Sheng58
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads58
Experimental and continuation analysis in a hydraulic drifter via dry friction rock model57
Multi-criteria spatial analysis for location selection of multi-purpose utility tunnels57
BI-IEnKF coupling model for effective source term estimation of natural gas leakage in urban utility tunnels57
Damage mechanism of tunnel base heave under interlayer weakening effect in nearly horizontal layered rock57
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation56
Automated crack classification for the CERN underground tunnel infrastructure using deep learning56
The formation mechanism of dynamic water and mud inrush geohazard triggered by deep-buried tunnel crossing active fault: Insights from the geomechanical model test55
Experimental study on obstacle visibility and driving safety in lighting environment of road tunnel interior zone55
Mechanical characteristics and stability analysis of an innovative type of steel–concrete composite support in shallow-buried excavation tunnels55
Visual detection method of tunnel water leakage diseases based on feature enhancement learning55
Detecting pipeline leakage using active distributed temperature Sensing: Theoretical modeling and experimental verification55
Effects of grouting in reducing excessive tunnel lining deformation: Field experiment and numerical modelling using material point method54
Research on reuse of silty fine sand in backfill grouting material and optimization of backfill grouting material proportions54
Full-scale test on the mechanical behavior of longitudinal joints of NC-UHPC composite segments under compression-bending load53
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 China53
Energy tunnels as an opportunity for sustainable development of urban areas52
Effect of interfacial characteristics on dynamic splitting behavior of quasi rock-concrete composite layer: Towards resilient tunnel support against rock burst52
Experimental-numerical study on the structural failure of concrete sewer pipes52
A particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow EPB shield tunnels in dry cobble-rich soil51
Impact of bedding layers to soil-pipe-liner structure under static and traffic loads with EPR technology51
Automatic tunnel lining crack evaluation and measurement using deep learning50
Experimental investigation of natural gas leakage and dispersion characteristics in utility tunnels under the effects of real facility layout and forced ventilation50
Prediction of GHG emissions from Chengdu Metro in the construction stage based on WOA-DELM50
Detection of grouting defects behind shield segments via shear wave ultrasound arrays: Numerical and full-scale model experiments50
Behaviour of intermediate stiffness culverts with recycled concrete aggregate backfill50
Mitigating aerodynamic effects through segment length allocation of variable cross-section tunnels49
Multi-objective optimization for selecting potential locations of multi-purpose utility tunnels considering agency and social lifecycle costs49
Bearing capacity of High Bolt-Screw (HBS) active joints for prestressed internal bracing in subway excavations49
Parametric investigation of suction actuators on the tunnel wall for alleviating pressure interactions in high-speed maglev train/tunnel system48
Cyclic seismic pushover testing of a multi-story underground station47
Simulating inter-individual contact in the inter-station passenger transfer system connecting multiple metro stations based on space–time path data47
Damage analysis of buried pipelines subjected to side-by-side twin tunneling based on centrifuge and numerical modeling47
Horizontal single hole blast testing – Part 1: Systematic measurements using TLS surveys47
On-site tests investigating the effects of blasting vibration amplitude on the dynamic response of thin spray-on liner46
Investigation of critical velocity in curved tunnel under the effects of different fire locations and turning radiuses46
Grout diffusion model for single fractures in rock considering influences of grouting pressure and filling rate45
Time-dependent analytical solutions for tunnels excavated in anisotropic rheological rock masses45
Predicting construction time and cost of tunnels using Markov chain model considering opinions of experts45
Considering creep in rock tunnelling with a combined support system: Theoretical solutions and machine-learning solver45
Laboratory testing of settlement propagation induced by pipe-roof pre-support deformation in sandy soils45
Investigating the time-dependent behavior of rock induced by environmental erosion and its effect on the long-term safety of tunnel lining44
A novel arch lattice-shell of enlarged cross-section hoods for micro-pressure wave mitigation at exit of maglev tunnels44
New insights into the merging behavior of pedestrians: Quantification of lane competition level44
Investigation of ultimate bearing capacity of shield tunnel based on concrete damage model44
Investigation on the engineering effects of the geometrical configuration of the jacking rectangular pipe44
Experimental and numerical investigation on the shear behavior and damage mechanism of segmental joint under compression-shear load44
Three-dimensional tunnel face stability considering slurry pressure transfer mechanisms44
A unified constitutive model for salt rocks under triaxial creep-fatigue loading conditions43
Progressive failure analysis of shallow circular tunnel based on the functional catastrophe theory considering strain softening of surrounding rock mass43
Experimental study of temperature profile in underground corridor of different ventilation conditions induced by fire in an adjacent compartment42
Feasibility analysis of EICP technique for reinforcing backfill layer behind TBM tunnel linings based on model tests42
Energy evolution and failure mechanism of tunnel dynamic unloading in deep rock mass abounding in closable minor joints42
Assessment of a full-scale in-situ heater experiment based on the French high-level waste disposal cell concept conducted in the Callovo-Oxfordian claystone42
Evaluation of EDZ characterization technology for URL based on field investigation at BET41
An innovative non-destructive approach for the shrinkage assessment in two-component grout application41
Resultant axial stresses in instrumented rockbolts induced by dynamic effects occurred due to multi-face blasting in the working areas41
Gas sealing behavior of gasketed segmental joints in shield tunnels: An experimental and computational study41
Editorial Board41
Enhancing blast mitigation in tunnels with expansion chamber subjected to high explosives detonations for protecting underground facilities40
Experimental investigation on the evacuation performance of pedestrians in an underwater shield tunnel with evacuation stairs in a fire scenario40
Undrained compressibility characteristics and pore pressure calculation model of foam-conditioned sand40
Investigating the dynamic response of a double-box utility tunnel buried in calcareous sand against ground surface explosion40
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 test39
Impact of high-altitude environments on the motion and settling characteristics of wet-mix shotcrete dust in tunnels39
The influence of different geothermal distributions on the pressure transients of high-speed trains passing through tunnels39
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 example39
Aerodynamic intensification effect and dynamic response of cracks on high-speed railway tunnel linings39
Analytical investigation on the arching effect of tunnel face in sandy ground39
Experimental investigation of biaxial compressive mechanical property of NPR anchored rock with different preload forces39
Comprehensive review and future perspectives on prediction and mitigation of tunnel-induced ground settlement: A bibliometric analysis and methodological overview (2002–2022)39
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, China39
Theoretical analysis and numerical simulation analysis of energy distribution characteristics of surrounding rocks of roadways38
Coupling isogeometric analysis with deep learning for stability evaluation of rectangular tunnels38
Collapse risk assessment of deep-buried tunnel during construction and its application38
Experimental study on flame merging behaviors and smoke backlayering length of two fires in a longitudinally ventilated tunnel38
A two-step deep learning-based framework for metro tunnel lining defect recognition38
Failure experiment on CFRP-strengthened prestressed concrete cylinder pipe with broken wires38
Study on mechanical properties of composite support structures in TBM tunnel under squeezing soft rock conditions38
Alighting and boarding time prediction in different types of waiting areas at subway stations38
Effects of the physical characteristics of foams on conditioned soil’s flow behavior: A case study38
Digital-twin-enabled JIT design of rock tunnel: Methodology and application38
Investigation on the maximum ceiling temperature of the weak plume impingement flow in tunnel fires under longitudinal ventilation38
Mechanical properties and field application of constant resistance energy-absorbing anchor cable37
Risk assessment method combining complex networks with MCDA for multi-facility risk chain and coupling in UUS37
A comprehensive review of resilience of urban metro systems: A perspective from earthquake engineering37
Quality assessment of CIPP lining in sewers: Crucial knowledge acquired by IKT and research gaps identified in Germany37
Pile group response induced by adjacent shield tunnelling in clay: Scale model test and numerical simulation37
Long-term mechanical properties of steel fiber reinforced concrete under sulfuric acid attack37
Full-scale experimental study on the smoke and thermal insulation of a water mist fire extinguishing system in a short road tunnel with natural ventilation37
A review on behavior, material properties and finite element simulation of concrete tunnel linings under fire37
Numerical study on the thermal-induced mechanical behavior in deep energy diaphragm wall (EDW): The long-term soil elastoplastic effects36
Real-time perception of rock–machine interaction information in TBM tunnelling using muck image analysis36
Quantitative evaluation of the constraint effect and stability of tunnel lining support36
Investigating High-Strength Expanded Polystyrene (HS-EPS) as yielding support elements for tunnelling in squeezing ground conditions35
Experimental study on the descent distance of fire smoke at the corridor corner35
Conditional generative adversarial networks for the data generation and seismic analysis of above and underground infrastructures35
Influence of air chambers on wavefront steepening in railway tunnels35
Probabilistic seismic demand models for circular tunnels subjected to transversal seismic load35
3D deformation analysis in a metropolitan area during ongoing subway construction using time series InSAR35
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
“Cosmopolitan Canopy” in Hong Kong’s hidden city: Urban design and social life in underground transit hub35
An experimental study on the smoke spread in underground interconnected infrastructure with longitudinal ventilation35
Damage mechanism of a shield tunnel with cavities behind the concrete lining: An insight from a scaled model test35
Performance of road tunnel subjected to BLEVE occurring inside adjacent tunnel35
Experimental study on environmental chemical effect and purification treatment of waste slurry in horizontal directional drilling34
A biomass-enhanced bentonite slurry for shield tunnelling in the highly permeable soil34
Design guidelines for concrete segmental linings in transverse interaction with the TBM34
Innovative design of slender rock pillar formed within large span road tunnels and cavern Y-junction in Hawkesbury Sandstone34
Data fusion of multiple machine intelligent systems for the condition assessment of subway structures34
Experimental study of foam infiltration from foam-sand mixture into saturated sand for EPB shield tunnelling: A mechanism study34
Analytical investigation of additional stresses induced by yaw tunneling of shield in spatial curves34
Coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical modeling on characteristics of excavation damage zone around deep tunnels crossing a major fault34
A novel asymmetric stress unloading technology in two sides of coal roadway in deep mine: A case study34
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 fracture34
Spatiotemporal characteristics of Chinese metro-led underground space development: A multiscale analysis driven by big data34
Numerical study of the influence of tunnel wall properties on ceiling jet temperature in tunnel fires34
Strengthening effect of the CFRP method on fire-damaged segments34
Effects of ambient pressure on characteristics of smoke movement in tunnel fires33
Editorial Board33
Temperature distribution and calculation methods for freezing length and laying length of insulation layer of a tunnel in cold regions33
Parameter calculation of the initiating circuit with mixed use of nonel detonators and electronic detonators in tunnel controlled-blasting33
Model tests on static/seismic behavior of three-hinged multi-arch culvert constructed using different embankment processes33
Editorial Board33
Modeling and assessing the impact of tunnel drainage on terrestrial vegetation33
Comprehensive comfort assessment method for the weight of environmental factors by analogical reasoning: A study on the comfort of the tunnel construction environment33
Experimental studies on the smoke extraction performance by different types of ventilation shafts in extra-long road tunnel fires33
Investigation on effect evaluation of seepage control system of large underground powerhouse of the Baihetan hydropower station33
Tail void grouting material: A parametric study on the role of hydro-mechanical characteristics in mechanized tunneling33
Discrete modeling approach for emergency guidance signage system design in underground spaces: A case study in transportation hubs33
A tunneling speed enhancement method for super-large-diameter shield machines considering strata heterogeneity33
Model tests on progressive collapse mechanism of a shallow subway tunnel in soft upper and hard lower composite strata32
Experimental investigation of pulling force and ground movement when Pipe-Swallowing technology is used in sand32
Design and optimization of secant pipe roofing structure applied in subway stations32
Deformation analysis and protection measures of existing metro tunnels effected by river channel excavation in soft soils32
Review of through-wall leaking incidents during excavation of the subway stations of Nantong metro line 1 in thick water-rich sandy strata32
Data-driven adaptive assembled joints decision-making model for prefabricated underground stations32
A linear elastic design model for sprayed liners in damaged reinforced concrete pipes32
Dynamic damage and fracture mechanism of curved ripper cutting reinforced concrete composites: Numerical simulation combined with engineering practice32
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
Experimental investigation of mechanical-performance deterioration of HFRC segment under combined effect of sustained loading and chloride-induced corrosion32
Seismic analysis of underground structures employing extended response spectrum method31
Microseismic characteristic and development mechanism of fault-slip rockburst in a deep-buried TBM excavated tunnel: A case study31
Characterization of leakage signatures in buried water pipes by ground penetrating radar(GPR) and instantaneous frequency analysis31
Deep learning with visual explanations for leakage defect segmentation of metro shield tunnel31
Research on mechanical response and time-space distribution of supporting structure of deep-buried tunnel in naturally water-rich loess31
Reliability evaluation for ventilation system of gas tunnel based on Bayesian network31
Rockburst and microseismic activity in a lagging tunnel as the spacing between twin TBM excavated tunnels changes: A case from the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project31
Experimental and analytical investigation of the mechanical behavior of deformed segmental tunnel linings strengthened by stainless steel corrugated plate31
An experimental study of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in sand in a large flexible calibration chamber31
Prediction of ground subsidence by shield tunneling using ensemble learning31
Autonomous prediction of rock deformation in fault zones of coal roadways using supervised machine learning30
Field measurements on the attenuation characteristics of PM2.5 and toxic gases in a blasting metro tunnel and evaluation of the re-entry time30
Effect of hydration heat of super-large-section tunnel-lining concrete on structural stress and its mitigation measures30
Linking users as private partners of utility tunnel public–private partnership projects30
Deep learning based method of longitudinal dislocation detection for metro shield tunnel segment30
Shaking table test on the seismic response and reinforcement measures of double-arch tunnels in mountainous areas30
A strength-stress coupling criterion for rockburst: Inspirations from 1114 rockburst cases in 197 underground rock projects30
The dust pollution characteristic after tunnel blasting and related influence parameters by using experimental method30
Energy benchmarking analysis of subway station with platform screen door system in China30
Centrifuge model tests and numerical simulation on ground-borne vibration propagating and vibration reduction scheme for tunnel inner structure30
A survey of fire accidents during the process of highway tunnel operation in China from 2010 to 2021: Characteristics and countermeasures30
Structural response of former tunnel in the construction of closely-spaced cross-river twin tunnels30
An enhanced polar-based GPGPU-parallelized contact detection algorithm for 3D FDEM and its application to cracking analysis of shield tunnel segmental linings30
Experimental study on evolution law of dynamic characteristic parameters during the tunnel surrounding rock block collapse process30
Hybrid lattice/discrete element analysis of spalling failure in rock tunnels30
Face stability of EPB shield tunnels in multilayered ground with soft sand lying on hard rock considering dynamic excavation process: A DEM study30
Study on the minimum safe thickness of water inrush prevention in karst tunnel under the coupling effect of blasting power and water pressure30
Toward the automation of mechanized tunneling “exploring the use of big data analytics for ground forecast in TBM tunnels”30
Editorial Board29
Full-scale linear cutting tests to study the influence of pre-groove depth on rock-cutting performance by TBM disc cutter29
Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge-Tunnel project immersed tunnel and artificial islands – From an Owners’ perspective29
Analysis of post-ground settlement induced during twin tunnelling in silty sand29
Peripheral stability of circular tunnels in anisotropic undrained clay29
A condition fitting method of temperature field for tunnel structure based on test measurements29
Experimental analysis of sand-bearing muck blockages inside single circle earth pressure balance shield chambers29
Influence of subway train load on seismic response of twin stacked tunnels using three-directional shaking table test in sand29
A hydro-mechanical coupled method for assessing the influence of localised leakage at gasketed joints on the long-term behaviour of shield tunnels29
Two-scale basalt fibers reinforced concrete shield tunneling segments for underground constructions29
Field study on the through-draught characteristics and its influencing factors in subway carriages28
Experimental investigation on rheological properties and diffusion-related performance of clay shock slurry for excavation gap filling during shield tunnelling28
Influence of constant total hydraulic head on pore pressure and water inflow of grouted tunnel calculated by complex variable method28
Experimental assessment of clayey layers for clogging potential in TBM tunnel driving and the influence of compositional factors28
Grouting diffusion characteristics in rough sandstone fracture with flowing water: Insights from NMR experimental investigation28
Shaking table test study of a surface frame structure–sand–tunnel system28
A solution of radial subgrade modulus by displacement fitting method considering the grout layer for shield tunnels28
Probabilistic time estimation of tunnels constructed with multiple headings28
Geomechanical model test for mechanical properties and cracking features of Large-section tunnel lining under periodic temperature28
Experimental and numerical studies on dynamic responses of tunnel and soils due to train traffic loads28
Identification of deformed configurations of segmental tunnel rings based on measured convergences28
Mechanical properties of partially bonded rock anchors in squeezing large-deformation soft rock tunnels28
Experimental study on the rehabilitation of a shield tunnel lining with excessive transverse deformation by lateral grouting28
Optimization of relief hole blasting satisfying synergistic constraints of rock-breaking area and hole-bottom minimum burden28
Full-scale experimental study on fire under natural ventilation in the T-shaped and curved tunnel groups28
Experimental study and field validation on soil clogging of EPB shields in completely decomposed granite27
Analytical approach for longitudinal deformation of shield tunnels considering bending-shear-torsional effects of circumferential joints27
Evaluation of the effect of decorated sidewall in tunnels based on driving behavior characteristics27
Experimental study on temperature characteristics in a subway train carriage with lateral openings in a longitudinally ventilated tunnel27
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