Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Papers
(The TQCC of Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is 17. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
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Experimental and continuation analysis in a hydraulic drifter via dry friction rock model135
Soil-carrying effect induced by super-large-diameter shallow-buried shield tunneling and treatment measures: A case study in Zhuhai, China134
Damage mechanism of tunnel base heave under interlayer weakening effect in nearly horizontal layered rock129
Mechanical response of pile group and stratum induced by shallow tunneling based on the model test129
A new experimental method of one single lining with airbag resistance limiter support for large deformation114
The effect of ground improvement materials on the impact resistance and behavior of buried pipes: An experimental and numerical study104
Experimental study on compression–bending damage of segmental joints based on acoustic emission103
Experimental-numerical study on the structural failure of concrete sewer pipes99
The impact of lighting and longitudinal slope on driver behaviour in underwater tunnels: A simulator study97
Volume loss and face pressure evaluation in Tehran metro line 6, south extension96
Thermomechanical characteristics of a thermally inactive neighboring pile of an energy soldier pile during constraint changes96
Repeated lidar acquisitions in an underground salt gallery in the Alsatian potassic basin (France): Monitoring and geomechanical modelling95
Disaster prevention and structural resilience of metro tunnels crossing active ground fissures in Xi’an, China93
Integration of FEM and DL for seismic performance prediction and optimization design of tunnels90
Research on the influence of high-altitude tunnel environment on gas explosion characteristics and explosion limits88
Detection of grouting defects behind shield segments via shear wave ultrasound arrays: Numerical and full-scale model experiments86
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 China81
Experimental analysis of the effect of the ramp slopes on the maximum exceedance temperature in a branched tunnel fire80
A particle-scale insight into the face stability of shallow EPB shield tunnels in dry cobble-rich soil79
Dynamic characteristics and safety control of mortar bolts under tunnel blasting vibration loads79
Vibration characteristics of spalling defects in concrete lining77
A new concept to design combined support under dynamic loading using numerical modelling77
Impact of bedding layers to soil-pipe-liner structure under static and traffic loads with EPR technology76
Multi-criteria spatial analysis for location selection of multi-purpose utility tunnels76
Tunnel fire smoke control based on the PID method: A numerical study76
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 Sheng76
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 tunnel73
A novel flexible joint mechanical model and application in semi-analytical solution for longitudinal response of tunnel subjected to fault movement73
Optimal range of ventilation velocity in tunnel fires under subcritical longitudinal ventilation72
Quantification of seismic performance index limits and evaluation of seismic fragility for a new rectangular prefabricated subway station structure71
Detecting pipeline leakage using active distributed temperature Sensing: Theoretical modeling and experimental verification70
Construction risk probability assessment of shield tunneling projects in karst areas based on improved two-dimensional cloud model70
Experimental study on obstacle visibility and driving safety in lighting environment of road tunnel interior zone70
New design equation for maximum allowable mud pressure in sand during horizontal Directional drilling70
Energy tunnels as an opportunity for sustainable development of urban areas69
Investigation of hydro-thermal variations and mechanical properties in cold region tunnels under long-term freeze–thaw cycles68
Bending performance of Y-shaped joints of subway station built by enlarging two parallel shield tunnels68
Study on the deformation and failure mechanism of tertiary water-rich soft rock tunnels based on the moisture migration-fracture coupling model68
Physical model test of NPR anchor cable-truss coupling support system for large deformation tunnel in fault fracture zone68
Quantitative evaluation of rockburst proneness for surrounding rocks considering combined effects of the structural plane and excavation disturbance68
The formation mechanism of dynamic water and mud inrush geohazard triggered by deep-buried tunnel crossing active fault: Insights from the geomechanical model test67
Structural performance of corroded precast concrete tunnel lining67
Combined effects of fault geometry and roadway cross-section shape on the collapse behaviors of twin roadways: An experimental investigation66
Prediction of GHG emissions from Chengdu Metro in the construction stage based on WOA-DELM64
A simplified deformation forewarning method for longitudinal structural performance of existing shield tunnels based on Fast Fourier Transform64
Computational hydraulics and hazard assessment of flooding on underground staircases63
Golden Horn Unkapanı Highway Tube Tunnel – Istanbul: Underwater bridge design in seismic environment63
Mechanical characteristics and stability analysis of an innovative type of steel–concrete composite support in shallow-buried excavation tunnels63
Study on the stability of a large-span subway station constructed by combining with the shaft and arch cover method61
In situ flexural failure of unbonded fibre reinforced shotcrete linings in response to point loading61
Full-scale testing of precast tunnel lining segments under thrust jack loading: Design limits and ultimate response60
Semi-supervised ensemble model for TBM rock mass classification59
Experimental investigation of natural gas leakage and dispersion characteristics in utility tunnels under the effects of real facility layout and forced ventilation59
Stability analysis of fractured rock masses based on an extended key block theory considering the forces between blocks and block rotation59
Effect of bifurcation angle and fire location on smoke temperature profile in longitudinal ventilated bifurcated tunnel fires59
Vibration effect and ocean environmental impact of blasting excavation in a subsea tunnel57
Effects of grouting in reducing excessive tunnel lining deformation: Field experiment and numerical modelling using material point method56
Seizing the opportunity of energy retrofitting of existing tunnels56
Ontology-driven knowledge graph for decision-making in resilience enhancement of underground structures: Framework and application55
A comprehensive novel approach for fire analysis of tunnels structural design54
Analytical study and field investigation on the effects of clogging in slurry shield tunneling54
Experimental study on the progressive collapse mechanism of excavations retained by tied-back retaining systems54
Influence of fissure-induced linear infiltration on the evolution characteristics of the loess tunnel seepage field54
Early-stage assessment of structural damage caused by braced excavations: Uncertainty quantification and a probabilistic analysis approach53
HGV fire risk assessment method in highway tunnel based on a Bayesian network53
Comparative response of tiled finishes and bonded fire resistive coatings for normal weight concrete tunnel liners under high-intensity one-sided heating53
Analysis of face stability at the launch stage of shield or TBM tunnelling using a concrete box in complex urban environments53
Application of CO2-foamed lightweight grout with early strength and low density as a low-carbon material in shield synchronous grouting52
Research on reuse of silty fine sand in backfill grouting material and optimization of backfill grouting material proportions52
Large deformation characteristics and the countermeasures of a deep-buried tunnel in layered shale under groundwater51
Full-scale test on the mechanical behavior of longitudinal joints of NC-UHPC composite segments under compression-bending load51
Fracture process of a simplified laboratory model for a cross-fault tunnel with rigid reinforcement rings: Experimental and numerical insights50
Numerical modelling and field monitoring study on large-span tunnelling using pretensioned bolt–cable combined support system49
Visual detection method of tunnel water leakage diseases based on feature enhancement learning49
Study on spilled liquid from a continuous leakage in sloped tunnels48
Automated crack classification for the CERN underground tunnel infrastructure using deep learning48
Effect of interfacial characteristics on dynamic splitting behavior of quasi rock-concrete composite layer: Towards resilient tunnel support against rock burst48
Automatic tunnel lining crack evaluation and measurement using deep learning48
Experimental and analytical study on the mechanical response of shield tunnel segmental linings strengthened by a steel-UHPC composite47
Experimental and theoretical analysis on extension flame length of buoyancy-induced fire plume beneath the curved ceiling47
Seismic performance of tunnels and verification of available seismic risk models for the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes47
BI-IEnKF coupling model for effective source term estimation of natural gas leakage in urban utility tunnels47
Multi-objective optimization for selecting potential locations of multi-purpose utility tunnels considering agency and social lifecycle costs46
Cyclic seismic pushover testing of a multi-story underground station46
Behaviour of intermediate stiffness culverts with recycled concrete aggregate backfill46
Investigation of the thermal response of an energy raft foundation in Taipei46
New insights into the merging behavior of pedestrians: Quantification of lane competition level46
Bearing capacity of High Bolt-Screw (HBS) active joints for prestressed internal bracing in subway excavations46
Simulating inter-individual contact in the inter-station passenger transfer system connecting multiple metro stations based on space–time path data46
Undrained compressibility characteristics and pore pressure calculation model of foam-conditioned sand45
Gas sealing behavior of gasketed segmental joints in shield tunnels: An experimental and computational study45
Energy evolution and failure mechanism of tunnel dynamic unloading in deep rock mass abounding in closable minor joints45
Effects of the physical characteristics of foams on conditioned soil’s flow behavior: A case study45
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, China44
Investigation on the engineering effects of the geometrical configuration of the jacking rectangular pipe44
Theoretical analysis and numerical simulation analysis of energy distribution characteristics of surrounding rocks of roadways44
Investigation on the maximum ceiling temperature of the weak plume impingement flow in tunnel fires under longitudinal ventilation43
Grout diffusion model for single fractures in rock considering influences of grouting pressure and filling rate43
A review on behavior, material properties and finite element simulation of concrete tunnel linings under fire43
Experimental and numerical investigation on the shear behavior and damage mechanism of segmental joint under compression-shear load43
On-site tests investigating the effects of blasting vibration amplitude on the dynamic response of thin spray-on liner43
Impact of high-altitude environments on the motion and settling characteristics of wet-mix shotcrete dust in tunnels43
Investigating the time-dependent behavior of rock induced by environmental erosion and its effect on the long-term safety of tunnel lining43
Long-term mechanical properties of steel fiber reinforced concrete under sulfuric acid attack42
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 test42
Pile group response induced by adjacent shield tunnelling in clay: Scale model test and numerical simulation42
A unified constitutive model for salt rocks under triaxial creep-fatigue loading conditions42
Investigation of ultimate bearing capacity of shield tunnel based on concrete damage model42
Enhancing blast mitigation in tunnels with expansion chamber subjected to high explosives detonations for protecting underground facilities41
Experimental study of temperature profile in underground corridor of different ventilation conditions induced by fire in an adjacent compartment41
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Predicting construction time and cost of tunnels using Markov chain model considering opinions of experts41
Laboratory testing of settlement propagation induced by pipe-roof pre-support deformation in sandy soils41
An innovative non-destructive approach for the shrinkage assessment in two-component grout application41
Quality assessment of CIPP lining in sewers: Crucial knowledge acquired by IKT and research gaps identified in Germany40
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 example40
Resultant axial stresses in instrumented rockbolts induced by dynamic effects occurred due to multi-face blasting in the working areas40
Comprehensive review and future perspectives on prediction and mitigation of tunnel-induced ground settlement: A bibliometric analysis and methodological overview (2002–2022)40
Full-scale experimental study on the smoke and thermal insulation of a water mist fire extinguishing system in a short road tunnel with natural ventilation39
Alighting and boarding time prediction in different types of waiting areas at subway stations39
Aerodynamic intensification effect and dynamic response of cracks on high-speed railway tunnel linings39
Damage analysis of buried pipelines subjected to side-by-side twin tunneling based on centrifuge and numerical modeling39
A novel arch lattice-shell of enlarged cross-section hoods for micro-pressure wave mitigation at exit of maglev tunnels39
A comprehensive review of resilience of urban metro systems: A perspective from earthquake engineering38
Considering creep in rock tunnelling with a combined support system: Theoretical solutions and machine-learning solver38
Collapse risk assessment of deep-buried tunnel during construction and its application38
The influence of different geothermal distributions on the pressure transients of high-speed trains passing through tunnels38
Assessment of a full-scale in-situ heater experiment based on the French high-level waste disposal cell concept conducted in the Callovo-Oxfordian claystone38
Study on mechanical properties of composite support structures in TBM tunnel under squeezing soft rock conditions38
Mitigating aerodynamic effects through segment length allocation of variable cross-section tunnels38
Coupling isogeometric analysis with deep learning for stability evaluation of rectangular tunnels38
Investigation of critical velocity in curved tunnel under the effects of different fire locations and turning radiuses38
Analytical investigation on the arching effect of tunnel face in sandy ground37
Construction of critical speed threshold model based on psychophysiological perception of driver for road tunnels and analysis of perception mechanism37
Progressive failure analysis of shallow circular tunnel based on the functional catastrophe theory considering strain softening of surrounding rock mass37
Investigating the dynamic response of a double-box utility tunnel buried in calcareous sand against ground surface explosion37
Time-dependent analytical solutions for tunnels excavated in anisotropic rheological rock masses37
Digital-twin-enabled JIT design of rock tunnel: Methodology and application37
Failure experiment on CFRP-strengthened prestressed concrete cylinder pipe with broken wires37
Parametric investigation of suction actuators on the tunnel wall for alleviating pressure interactions in high-speed maglev train/tunnel system37
Experimental study on flame merging behaviors and smoke backlayering length of two fires in a longitudinally ventilated tunnel37
Experimental investigation of biaxial compressive mechanical property of NPR anchored rock with different preload forces37
A two-step deep learning-based framework for metro tunnel lining defect recognition37
Experimental investigation on the evacuation performance of pedestrians in an underwater shield tunnel with evacuation stairs in a fire scenario37
Three-dimensional tunnel face stability considering slurry pressure transfer mechanisms37
Evaluation of EDZ characterization technology for URL based on field investigation at BET37
Mechanical properties and field application of constant resistance energy-absorbing anchor cable37
Numerical study on the thermal-induced mechanical behavior in deep energy diaphragm wall (EDW): The long-term soil elastoplastic effects37
Feasibility analysis of EICP technique for reinforcing backfill layer behind TBM tunnel linings based on model tests36
Probabilistic seismic demand models for circular tunnels subjected to transversal seismic load36
The characteristics and mechanism of microwave-induced subsurface fracturing of hard rock at different burial depths36
Real-time perception of rock–machine interaction information in TBM tunnelling using muck image analysis36
Discrete modeling approach for emergency guidance signage system design in underground spaces: A case study in transportation hubs36
Strengthening effect of the CFRP method on fire-damaged segments36
Risk assessment method combining complex networks with MCDA for multi-facility risk chain and coupling in UUS36
Influence of air chambers on wavefront steepening in railway tunnels36
Experimental study on environmental chemical effect and purification treatment of waste slurry in horizontal directional drilling36
Carbon-friendly design method of tunnel lining segments based on Pareto optimal analysis36
Temperature distribution and calculation methods for freezing length and laying length of insulation layer of a tunnel in cold regions35
Experimental study on the descent distance of fire smoke at the corridor corner35
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An experimental study on the smoke spread in underground interconnected infrastructure with longitudinal ventilation35
Experimental study of foam infiltration from foam-sand mixture into saturated sand for EPB shield tunnelling: A mechanism study35
Design and optimization of secant pipe roofing structure applied in subway stations35
Numerical study of the influence of tunnel wall properties on ceiling jet temperature in tunnel fires35
Model tests on static/seismic behavior of three-hinged multi-arch culvert constructed using different embankment processes35
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Data-driven adaptive assembled joints decision-making model for prefabricated underground stations34
Experimental investigation of pulling force and ground movement when Pipe-Swallowing technology is used in sand34
A linear elastic design model for sprayed liners in damaged reinforced concrete pipes34
Experimental studies on the smoke extraction performance by different types of ventilation shafts in extra-long road tunnel fires34
Investigation on effect evaluation of seepage control system of large underground powerhouse of the Baihetan hydropower station34
Comprehensive comfort assessment method for the weight of environmental factors by analogical reasoning: A study on the comfort of the tunnel construction environment34
Linking users as private partners of utility tunnel public–private partnership projects34
Tail void grouting material: A parametric study on the role of hydro-mechanical characteristics in mechanized tunneling34
Experimental study on evolution law of dynamic characteristic parameters during the tunnel surrounding rock block collapse process34
Prediction of ground subsidence by shield tunneling using ensemble learning34
A tunneling speed enhancement method for super-large-diameter shield machines considering strata heterogeneity34
Data fusion of multiple machine intelligent systems for the condition assessment of subway structures34
Hybrid lattice/discrete element analysis of spalling failure in rock tunnels34
Seismic analysis of underground structures employing extended response spectrum method34
Face stability of EPB shield tunnels in multilayered ground with soft sand lying on hard rock considering dynamic excavation process: A DEM 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 fracture33
Performance of road tunnel subjected to BLEVE occurring inside adjacent tunnel33
Conditional generative adversarial networks for the data generation and seismic analysis of above and underground infrastructures33
Energy benchmarking analysis of subway station with platform screen door system in China33
Modeling and assessing the impact of tunnel drainage on terrestrial vegetation33
Toward the automation of mechanized tunneling “exploring the use of big data analytics for ground forecast in TBM tunnels”33
“Cosmopolitan Canopy” in Hong Kong’s hidden city: Urban design and social life in underground transit hub33
Damage mechanism of a shield tunnel with cavities behind the concrete lining: An insight from a scaled model test33
Microseismic characteristic and development mechanism of fault-slip rockburst in a deep-buried TBM excavated tunnel: A case study33
Effects of ambient pressure on characteristics of smoke movement in tunnel fires32
Investigating High-Strength Expanded Polystyrene (HS-EPS) as yielding support elements for tunnelling in squeezing ground conditions32
A novel asymmetric stress unloading technology in two sides of coal roadway in deep mine: A case study32
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 strength32
Spatiotemporal characteristics of Chinese metro-led underground space development: A multiscale analysis driven by big data32
Model tests on progressive collapse mechanism of a shallow subway tunnel in soft upper and hard lower composite strata32
An experimental study of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) in sand in a large flexible calibration chamber32
Deformation analysis and protection measures of existing metro tunnels effected by river channel excavation in soft soils32
Characterization of leakage signatures in buried water pipes by ground penetrating radar(GPR) and instantaneous frequency analysis32
Review of through-wall leaking incidents during excavation of the subway stations of Nantong metro line 1 in thick water-rich sandy strata32
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
An enhanced polar-based GPGPU-parallelized contact detection algorithm for 3D FDEM and its application to cracking analysis of shield tunnel segmental linings32
Design guidelines for concrete segmental linings in transverse interaction with the TBM32
3D deformation analysis in a metropolitan area during ongoing subway construction using time series InSAR31
Coupled thermal-hydro-mechanical modeling on characteristics of excavation damage zone around deep tunnels crossing a major fault31
A biomass-enhanced bentonite slurry for shield tunnelling in the highly permeable soil31
Research on disaster-causing characteristics of water and mud inrush and combined prevention-control measures in water-rich sandstone and slate interbedded strata tunnel31
Shaking table test on the seismic response and reinforcement measures of double-arch tunnels in mountainous areas31
Structural response of former tunnel in the construction of closely-spaced cross-river twin tunnels31
Centrifuge model tests and numerical simulation on ground-borne vibration propagating and vibration reduction scheme for tunnel inner structure31
Innovative design of slender rock pillar formed within large span road tunnels and cavern Y-junction in Hawkesbury Sandstone31
Research on mechanical response and time-space distribution of supporting structure of deep-buried tunnel in naturally water-rich loess31
Large-scale field tunnel model experience and time-dependent floor heave induced by humidification31
A solution of radial subgrade modulus by displacement fitting method considering the grout layer for shield tunnels30
Effect of hydration heat of super-large-section tunnel-lining concrete on structural stress and its mitigation measures30
Autonomous prediction of rock deformation in fault zones of coal roadways using supervised machine learning30
A survey of fire accidents during the process of highway tunnel operation in China from 2010 to 2021: Characteristics and countermeasures30
Study on the minimum safe thickness of water inrush prevention in karst tunnel under the coupling effect of blasting power and water pressure30
A condition fitting method of temperature field for tunnel structure based on test measurements30
The dust pollution characteristic after tunnel blasting and related influence parameters by using experimental method30
Experimental and analytical investigation of the mechanical behavior of deformed segmental tunnel linings strengthened by stainless steel corrugated plate30
Dynamic damage and fracture mechanism of curved ripper cutting reinforced concrete composites: Numerical simulation combined with engineering practice30
Analytical investigation of additional stresses induced by yaw tunneling of shield in spatial curves30
Full-scale linear cutting tests to study the influence of pre-groove depth on rock-cutting performance by TBM disc cutter30
Identification of deformed configurations of segmental tunnel rings based on measured convergences30
Influence of subway train load on seismic response of twin stacked tunnels using three-directional shaking table test in sand30
Field measurements on the attenuation characteristics of PM2.5 and toxic gases in a blasting metro tunnel and evaluation of the re-entry time30
A strength-stress coupling criterion for rockburst: Inspirations from 1114 rockburst cases in 197 underground rock projects30
Deep learning with visual explanations for leakage defect segmentation of metro shield tunnel30
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An improved theoretical model for the maximum smoke temperature rise in a tunnel based on equivalent fire source29
A state-of-the-art review of underground logistics systems: Research trends, application modes, planning approaches, and future directions29
Deep learning analysis for energy consumption of shield tunneling machine drive system29
Influence of constant total hydraulic head on pore pressure and water inflow of grouted tunnel calculated by complex variable method29
Numerical study on the deformation and failure of soft rock roadway induced by humidity diffusion29
Experimental investigation on rheological properties and diffusion-related performance of clay shock slurry for excavation gap filling during shield tunnelling29
Probabilistic time estimation of tunnels constructed with multiple headings29
Seismic displacement and deformation analyses of a precast horseshoe segmental tunnel29
Analysis of post-ground settlement induced during twin tunnelling in silty sand29
Investigation of the compression-bending capacity evaluation of non-bolted segmental joints29
Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge-Tunnel project immersed tunnel and artificial islands – From an Owners’ perspective29
Performance of water-based fixed fire fighting systems in road tunnels: A review29
A hybrid methodology for investigating DPM concentration distribution in underground mines29
Improving underground pipeline resilience: Prediction and interpretability analysis of urban water distribution network pipe failures during cold waves using machine learning29
A novel A-star algorithm-based approach to predicting the sealant performance of shield tunnel’s gasketed joints29
Influence spatial behavior of surface cracks and prospects for prevention methods in shallow loess tunnels in China29
A resilient column with angular friction damper for seismic performance upgrading of underground structures29
Research on dynamic fuzzy prediction method for surrounding rock stability of mountain tunnels throughout the construction period29
Experimental analysis of sand-bearing muck blockages inside single circle earth pressure balance shield chambers29
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