Reasonable Support Parameters for Loess Tunnel Under Different Water Contents: A Case Study
Due to the unique structural characteristics of loess, the strength of loess is significantly influenced by the water content. Therefore, different support parameters should be used for loess tunnels constructed in different water content strata. This paper takes the Fengshouling Tunnel as a case st...
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| description | Due to the unique structural characteristics of loess, the strength of loess is significantly influenced by the water content. Therefore, different support parameters should be used for loess tunnels constructed in different water content strata. This paper takes the Fengshouling Tunnel as a case study, studying the reasonable primary support parameters under different water contents using the surrounding rock strength test, on-site monitoring, and numerical simulation software analysis. The research findings indicate that the strength of the surrounding rock is functionally related to its water content, with the cohesive force <i>c</i> exhibiting an exponential relationship and the angle of internal friction <i>φ</i> showing a linear relationship, and that the cohesive force <i>c</i> is more affected by changes in water content than the internal friction angle <i>φ</i>. The crown settlement of the loess tunnel exceeds the horizontal convergence, and the deformation behavior can be categorized into three distinct stages: rapid growth, continuous growth, and slow growth. Concurrently, the primary support structure mainly bears compressive stress. On the basis of considering structural safety and engineering economy, for tunnels with a general water content (10~17%), it is recommended to use I18 steel ribs spaced 60 cm apart and C25 shotcrete with a 24 cm thickness; for high water content (17~25%), it is recommended to use I20a steel ribs, also spaced 60 cm apart, complemented by C25 shotcrete increased to a 26 cm thickness; for situations with an extremely high water content (≥25%), it is recommended to reinforce the surrounding rock with curtain grouting and use steel ribs with the same 60 cm spacing, along with C25 shotcrete maintained at a 26 cm thickness. This paper proposes reasonable support parameters for loess tunnels applicable to different water contents. These results can provide guidance and specific reference for loess tunnels under different water content strata. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-697070cd7ec240abb9738a88bf1687c02025-01-24T13:21:12ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-01-0115288510.3390/app15020885Reasonable Support Parameters for Loess Tunnel Under Different Water Contents: A Case StudyHao Chen0Yanbin Luo1Jianxun Chen2Hui Chen3Yanfeng Li4Pengkun Wang5Lele Guo6School of Highway, Chang’an University, Middle Section of Nan Erhuan Road, Xi’an 710064, ChinaSchool of Highway, Chang’an University, Middle Section of Nan Erhuan Road, Xi’an 710064, ChinaSchool of Highway, Chang’an University, Middle Section of Nan Erhuan Road, Xi’an 710064, ChinaSchool of Highway, Chang’an University, Middle Section of Nan Erhuan Road, Xi’an 710064, ChinaSchool of Highway, Chang’an University, Middle Section of Nan Erhuan Road, Xi’an 710064, ChinaSchool of Highway, Chang’an University, Middle Section of Nan Erhuan Road, Xi’an 710064, ChinaSchool of Highway, Chang’an University, Middle Section of Nan Erhuan Road, Xi’an 710064, ChinaDue to the unique structural characteristics of loess, the strength of loess is significantly influenced by the water content. Therefore, different support parameters should be used for loess tunnels constructed in different water content strata. This paper takes the Fengshouling Tunnel as a case study, studying the reasonable primary support parameters under different water contents using the surrounding rock strength test, on-site monitoring, and numerical simulation software analysis. The research findings indicate that the strength of the surrounding rock is functionally related to its water content, with the cohesive force <i>c</i> exhibiting an exponential relationship and the angle of internal friction <i>φ</i> showing a linear relationship, and that the cohesive force <i>c</i> is more affected by changes in water content than the internal friction angle <i>φ</i>. The crown settlement of the loess tunnel exceeds the horizontal convergence, and the deformation behavior can be categorized into three distinct stages: rapid growth, continuous growth, and slow growth. Concurrently, the primary support structure mainly bears compressive stress. On the basis of considering structural safety and engineering economy, for tunnels with a general water content (10~17%), it is recommended to use I18 steel ribs spaced 60 cm apart and C25 shotcrete with a 24 cm thickness; for high water content (17~25%), it is recommended to use I20a steel ribs, also spaced 60 cm apart, complemented by C25 shotcrete increased to a 26 cm thickness; for situations with an extremely high water content (≥25%), it is recommended to reinforce the surrounding rock with curtain grouting and use steel ribs with the same 60 cm spacing, along with C25 shotcrete maintained at a 26 cm thickness. This paper proposes reasonable support parameters for loess tunnels applicable to different water contents. These results can provide guidance and specific reference for loess tunnels under different water content strata.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/885loess tunnelwater contentmechanical characteristicsreasonable support parameters |
| spellingShingle | Hao Chen Yanbin Luo Jianxun Chen Hui Chen Yanfeng Li Pengkun Wang Lele Guo Reasonable Support Parameters for Loess Tunnel Under Different Water Contents: A Case Study Applied Sciences loess tunnel water content mechanical characteristics reasonable support parameters |
| title | Reasonable Support Parameters for Loess Tunnel Under Different Water Contents: A Case Study |
| title_full | Reasonable Support Parameters for Loess Tunnel Under Different Water Contents: A Case Study |
| title_fullStr | Reasonable Support Parameters for Loess Tunnel Under Different Water Contents: A Case Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reasonable Support Parameters for Loess Tunnel Under Different Water Contents: A Case Study |
| title_short | Reasonable Support Parameters for Loess Tunnel Under Different Water Contents: A Case Study |
| title_sort | reasonable support parameters for loess tunnel under different water contents a case study |
| topic | loess tunnel water content mechanical characteristics reasonable support parameters |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/2/885 |
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