Portal Slope Research Articles

Multifractal Characteristics and Displacement Prediction of Deformation on Tunnel Portal Slope of Shallow Buried Tunnel Adjacent to Important Structures

The tunnel portal section is often in extremely weak and fragmented strata, and the deformation of the portal side and slope will affect the stability of the surrounding rock and the tunnel-supporting structure. However, the deformation characteristics and displacement development patterns of slopes in the tunnel portal section are not clear. In this paper, the multifractal characteristics and displacement prediction of the deformation sequence of the tunnel portal slope at of a weak and water-rich shallow buried tunnel adjacent to an important structure are studied in depth. Combined with the deformation characteristics of the tunnel portal slope, a suitable slope monitoring and measurement scheme is designed to analyze the deformation pattern of the tunnel portal slope. Based on the multifractal detrended fluctuation analysis (MF-DFA) method, the multifractal characteristics of the deformation monitoring sequences at each monitoring point of the tunnel portal slope are analyzed. The multifractal characteristics of displacement sequences at different monitoring points of the tunnel portal slope are consistent with the actual monitoring results. Furthermore, the Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) model is optimized using the Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm to predict the deformation of the tunnel portal slope. The results show that the maximum mean square error (MSE) of the horizontal displacement test set prediction results is 0.142, and the coefficient of determination (R2) is higher than 91%. The maximum value of MSE for vertical displacement test set prediction is 0.069, and the R2 are higher than 91%. The study shows that the performance of the PSO-LSTM prediction model can meet the requirements for predicting the displacement of the tunnel portal slope. Based on the MF-DFA method and PSO-LSTM prediction model, the fluctuation characteristics of the displacement value of the tunnel portal section can be accurately identified and the displacement development pattern can be effectively predicted. The conclusions of the study are of great practical significance for the safe construction of the tunnel portal section.

Stability Analysis of Saka DAM Diversion Tunnel Portal

The Saka Dam has a channel in the form of a diversion tunnel. This paper presents the results of rock mass characterization using the Geological Strength Index (GSI) classification and evaluation of the stability of the tunnel portal slope with earthquake loads using numerical methods. Based on the GSI classification, the Saka Dam tunnel portal slope is composed of rock masses that are poor quality, fair, and good. The calculation results show the Saka Dam can experience earthquake loads with an acceleration value of 0.4g. Earthquake loads can cause a decrease in the safety value (SRF) of the tunnel portal slope based on the results of numerical analysis. SRF value of natural portal slope without earthquake effect is 10.23 (inlet) and 1.5 (outlet). SRF value of the design slope portal without earthquake effect is 6.64 (inlet) and 1.76 (outlet), whereas if the earthquake effect is taken into account the SRF value obtained is 20.31 (inlet) and 0.99 (outlet). This shows that the condition of the natural portal slope and the portal slope design planner section of the Saka Dam inlet diversion tunnel is in the safe category. Meanwhile, for the portal slope excavated from the outlet section, modification is needed to obtain a safe slope condition. The results of the modified geometry of the slopes at the outlet section resulted in an SRF value of 1.47 which indicates the slope is stable

Evaluation of Engineering Geological Conditions for Slope Stability Analysis of Diversion Tunnel Portal of Jlantah Dam, Karanganyar, Central Java

This paper presents the research results carried out to analyze the slope stability of the diversion tunnel portal of Jlantah Dam based on the quality of the rock mass. The classification of the rock mass quality at the tunnel location refers to the Geological Strength Index (GSI) method while the analysis of portal slope stability is modelled numerically with the element method using Phase2 software. The modelling of the tunnel portal slope design with and without earthquake load was carried out to obtain the safety factor (SF) value. The results showed that the study area consists of residual soil, andesite breccia and lapilli tuff rocks with rock mass quality based on the GSI value ranging from poor to fair. The inlet portal slope is composed of rocks that have poor and fair mass quality while the inlet section is composed of rocks that have poor mass quality. The SF value>1.3 for conditions without earthquake effect was achieved on slope design 1V:1.5H and SF value>1.1 for conditions with earthquake effect was achieved on slope design 1V:2H. The SRF value at the portal outlet location is greater than the SRF value at the portal inlet location for the same slope design conditions indicating that the rock mass quality at the portal outlet location is better than the rock mass quality at the portal inlet location.

Stability analyses of diversion tunnel portal slopes at the Cidanau Dam, Banten, Indonesia

The inlet and outlet portal slopes of the Cidanau Dam diversion tunnel were designed with 55° and 46° overall slope angles, respectively, based on stability chart method static analyses. However, the performance of tunnel portal slopes under earthquake loads has not been verified whereas the research area is located in a high earthquake hazard zone. This research was conducted to verify the slope performance under static and earthquake load using limit equilibrium (LE) and finite element (FE) methods. The engineering geological mapping and rock cores evaluation showed that both portal slopes comprised four materials: residual soil, very poor-lapilli tuff, poor-lapilli tuff, and fair-tuff breccia. The stability analyses results showed that the designed tunnel portal slopes were in a stable state under static and earthquake loads. The lowest safety factor (FS) values at the inlet section under static and seismic load are 1.9 and 1.24, and at the outlet section are 2.29 and 1.69, respectively. However, the weathered pyroclastic volcanic rocks comprising the slope is required to be protected from severe degradation upon exposure during and after construction. Results of this study are expected to contribute to the safe design of rock slopes in tropical areas, particularly in Indonesia.

Analysis of Consolidation Grouting Effect on The Stability of Portal Slope of The Spillway Tunnel in The Bulango Ulu Dam, Gorontalo, Indonesia

The problem of portal slope instability often occurs caused by the poor lithological conditions composing the slope. During the portal excavation of the outlet spillway tunnel in the Bulango Ulu Dam, the slope failed. The slope was then reinforced by consolidation grouting. The objectives of this research were to characterize the soil and rock masses composing the slope, evaluate the grouting effectiveness by Limit Equilibrium Method (LEM), and recommend an alternative slope reinforcement method. Surface engineering geological mapping, borehole data evaluation, and laboratory testing were conducted to obtain slope stability analysis parameters. The results showed that the slope consisted of diorite having poor to very poor rock masses. After 7 days of grouting, the triaxial test showed that the soil samples had similar cohesion and increased internal friction angle insignificantly, as compared to the soil samples prior to grouting. The LEM analysis indicated that the portal slope was unstable and consolidation grouting did not increase the slope safety factor (Fs) significantly. As the grouting effect may take significantly long, an alternative slope reinforcement method by soil nailing was proposed. The LEM analysis showed that the soil nailing increased the slope Fs from 0.63 to 1.49.

Determination of seismic response of reinforced tunnel portal slope using shaking table tests

The tunnel portal is a seismically weak part of the tunnel. To improve the seismic performance of the tunnel portal, reliable portal slope reinforcement measures were investigated, and a series of shaking table tests of the tunnel portal and slope which were reinforced by micropiles were conducted. The test equipment, similarity relation, material, test process, and loading conditions were introduced in detail. Two types of earthquake waves (Kobe and Wenchuan waves), whose peak accelerations were modified to 0.125 g, 0.25 g, 0.375 g, 0.5 g, and 0.7 g, were input in the transverse direction. Through the application of the Pearson correlation coefficient, 2-norm deviation, fast Fourier transform, frequency transfer function, Hilbert-Huang transform, and other means, an in-depth analysis of the data was conducted; the results indicated that the micropiles can effectively reduce the effect of the portal slope on the amplification of acceleration, lower the acceleration response of surrounding rock, improve the predominant frequency of surrounding rock, slow down the damage of the tunnel portal slope due to vibration, and decrease the internal force of the lining.

Stability Evaluation of Diversion Tunnel Portal Slopes at Lau Simeme Dam Site, Indonesia, using Limit Equilibrium Method

Construction of the Lau Simeme Dam used a tunnel as a diversion channel. Slopes at the diversion tunnel portals were prone to failure due to the tunnel excavation and earthquake. Earthquake load was not considered in the designs of the inlet and outlet portal slopes. This research evaluated stability of the tunnel portal slopes under static and earthquake loads using limit equilibrium methods of the Bishop Simplified and Morgenstern-Price. Input material properties for the slope stability analyses were obtained from evaluations of soil and rock cores, including determination of lithology type and rock mass quality based on Geology Strength Index (GSI), and laboratory testing. Evaluations of soil and rock cores indicated that the inlet portal slope consisted of residual soil, good quality tuff breccia, and good quality sandstone. The outlet portal slope consisted of residual soil, poor quality sandstone, poor quality tuff breccia, fair quality sandstone, fair quality tuff breccia, and good quality tuff breccia. The earthquake load coefficient determined by the seismic analyses based on the peak ground acceleration map for 10% probability exceedance in 50 year was 0.125 g. The slope stability analyses showed that the designed inlet and outlet portal slopes were stable under static and earthquake loads. The Bishop Simplified and Morgenstern-Price resulted in relatively similar Fs values. The Fs values of the inlet and outlet portal slopes decreased with the earthquake load application. Although Fs values of the outlet slope under static and earthquake loads met the requirements specified by SNI 8460:2017, the rock mass conditions, particularly the poor rock masses of layers 2 and 3, required special attention. Application of slope reinforcement methods, such as shotcrete, is suggested to further increase the slope stability.

Engineering Geology of Diversion Tunnel Area at the Meninting Dam Construction, West Lombok, Province of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

The construction of Meninting Dam is undertaken to resolve the water needs in Meninting Watershed, West Lombok, Province of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Therefore, creating a diversion tunnel is imperative to avert the river flow as the dam project commences. Also, engineering geology work on the soil and rocks, including the classification of physical and mechanical properties were conducted in the intended tunnel site. These considerations were necessary because of the unavailability of rock identification data using the GSI (Geological Strength Index) method which used to design the portal slopes as a significant factor in tunnel safety. The results show the proposed area for diversion tunnel construction to be in the lithology of the polymict breccia and the lapilli tuff units, and the soil conditions were included in the SM category (silty sand). The level of surface rock weathering was divided into 3 units, including: highly weathered residual soil lapilli tuff, and highly, as well as moderately weathered polymict breccias. Meanwhile, 4 units were identified on the rock cores (subsurface) comprising highly weathered residual soil of lapilli tuff, and highly, moderately, and slightly weathered polymict breccias. Based on GSI (Geological Strength Index) of rock and surface data from the area of study, the rock quality was grouped as poor (GSI values: 21-40) to very poor (GSI values: 0-20). However, drilling data classified the mass quality subsurface rocks in fair (GSI values 41-55), poor (GSI values: 21-40), particularly in tunnels, and very poor (GSI values 0-20). Therefore, the rock mass quality is possibly used to design the slope of the tunnel portal as 45⁰-55⁰, in order to ensure safety.

Numerical Analyses of Tunnel Outlet Slope at Leuwikeris Dam, West Java, Indonesia

The excavated slope of the diversion tunnel outlet at the Leuwikeris Dam was designed based on core test data and the Circular Failure Chart (CFC) method. Stability of the excavated slope under static and seismic loads has not been verified using a different method. The objective of this research was to evaluate performance of the excavated slope under static and seismic loads using the finite element method (FEM). Stability analyses of the natural slope were also carried out to assess the improved stability of the slope after excavation. Geological mapping, examinations of drill cores and borehole logs, and laboratory tests were conducted to characterise the soils and rocks comprising the tunnel outlet slope. The rock masses were characterised using the Geological Strength Index (GSI) for the input parameters of the Generalised Hoek-Brown criterion. The slope stability analyses under static and seismic loads were performed using the finite element-based computer package RS2. The results show that the diversion tunnel construction site consists of residual soil and very poor to fair quality andesite breccia rock and tuff breccia with thin claystone intercalation. The groundwater table was located approximately 40 m below the ground surface. In general, the seismic load reduced stability of the slopes. The critical strength reduction factor (SRF) values of the natural portal slope, which had 40º inclination, were 3.6 and 1.45 under static and seimic loads, respectively. Meanwhile, the SRF values of the excavated slope, which had seven benches and 55 to 74º inclinations, were 3.83 and 1.78 under static and seismic loads, respectively. The natural and excavated slopes were considered stable under static and seismic loads and met the stability criteria specified by the National Standardization Agency (2017). The slope design increased the slope FS values by 6% and 20% under static and seismic loads, respectively.

Numerical Analysis of Slope Stability Due to Excavation of Diversion Tunnel at Pamukkulu Dam Site, Indonesia

Located in the Takalar Regency of South Sulawesi Province, the Pamukkulu Dam is planned to use a tunnel type as its diversion structure. One of the critical parts in the tunnel construction is the stability of portal slopes. This research aimed to estimate the effect of tunnel excavation on the stability of the portal inlet and outlet slopes under static and earthquake loads by using the finite element method. The slope stability analyses were carried out under conditions of prior to and after tunnel excavation. The input parameters used were laboratory test results in the forms of index properties and mechanical properties taken from rock core drilling samples, completed with the rock mass quality parameters based on the Geological Strength Index (GSI) classification. The Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion was used to model strength of the soil, while the Generalized Hoek-Brown failure criterion was used to model strength of the rocks. The results of rock cores analysis using the GSI method showed that the inlet tunnel slope consisted of four types of materials, namely residual soil, fair quality of basalt lava, good quality of basalt lava, and very good quality of basalt lava. Meanwhile, the outlet portal slope consisted of three types of materials, namely residual soil, good quality basalt lava, and very good quality basalt lava. The calculated horizontal seismic coefficient for the pseudo-static slope stability analysis was 0.0375. The analysis results of slope stability in the Y1 inlet section had a critical Strength Reduction Factor (SRF) value of 2.35 in a condition prior to the tunnel excavation and a critical SRF value of 2.34 after the tunnel excavation. The Y2 outlet section had a critical SRF value of 13.27 in a condition before tunnel excavation and a critical SRF value of 5.55 after the tunnel excavation. The earthquake load addition at the Y1 inlet section showed a critical SRF value of 2.05, both before and after the tunnel excavation. The Y2 outlet section showed a critical SRF value of 11.49 before the tunnel excavation and a critical SRF value of 5.54 after the tunnel excavation. The numerical analysis results showed that earthquake load reduced critical SRF values of the slopes. At the Y1 inlet section, the tunnel excavation did not have a significant effect on slope stability. It was demonstrated by an extremely small decrease in a critical SRF value of 0.43% for a condition without an earthquake load and an unchanged critical SRF in a condition with an earthquake load. At the Y2 outlet section, the tunnel excavation had a more significant effect on the slope stability. It was exhibited by the decrease in the critical SRF value of 58.18% in a condition without an earthquake load and a decrease in the critical SRF value of 51.78% in a condition with an addition of an earthquake load. However, the analysis of slope stability for both sections showed that all design slopes were above the required allowable safety factor value.

Study on Supporting Protection of Tunnel Opening near a Rock Layer under Elastic Deformation of Surrounding Rock

Due to the limitation of geological conditions and route alignment, tunnel engineering will inevitably pass through special sections such as shallow buried section, broken rock layer, and loss and weak rock stratum. Tunnel construction in these special sections will easily lead to tunnel collapse, landslide of portal slope, excessive deformation of supporting structure, and even deformation and damage accidents, which are high-incidence areas of engineering safety accidents. In this paper, a 3D numerical model is established based on a practical engineering to analyze the deformation and stress variation of surrounding rock of the tunnel with the in-advance support technology. According to the monitoring results of the actual project, the deformation law of the soft rock section at the tunnel entrance is mastered. The deformation of surrounding rock of the tunnel under the support condition of changing the three main parameters, such as ring spacing, pipe diameter, and pipe length, is analyzed, and the effect of controlling the deformation of surrounding rock with different parameters is studied. The deformation, stress characteristics, and plastic zone distribution of surrounding rock by a single side wall guide method and ring excavation and retaining core soil method in advance support are numerically simulated and studied.

Study on slope stability during tunnel construction in water rich soft soil area

Based on the relationship between soil strength index and water content, the stability of tunnel portal slope during tunnel excavation in water rich soft soil area is analyzed according to the change of soil water content under different working conditions during tunnel construction. The results show that the strength index of soil decreases in inverse proportion with the increase of saturation. Reasonable excavation speed or effective dewatering measures are conducive to the self stability of the open cut slope. When the duration of heavy rainfall does not exceed 2 h, the slope is in a stable state; when the duration reaches 10 h, the slope enters the limit equilibrium state; when the duration reaches 18 h, the slope enters the failure state.

Slope stability analyses by circular failure chart and limit equilibrium methods: the inlet and outlet of diversion tunnel of Bolango Ulu Dam, Indonesia

The objective of this research is to evaluate the stability of the natural slopes at the inlet and outlet portals of the Bolangu Ulu diversion tunnel, Gorontalo. The natural slopes were considered stable, and therefore slope stability analyses were not carried out previously in the tunnel portal design. The slope stability analyses were carried out using the Circular Failure Chart (CFC) and Limit Equilibrium Methods (LEM). Input data for the slope stability analyses were obtained from field mapping and laboratory testing of soil and rock samples. The results show that the portal slopes consist of diorite and residual soil. Both stability analysis methods yield nearly the same results. The slope at the outlet section had the factor of safety (FOS) values of 1.29 and 1.30 based on the CFC method and LEM, respectively, indicating the slope in a stable condition. However, the slope at the inlet section had the FOS values of 1.01 and 1.07 based on the CFC method and LEM, respectively, indicating the slope in a critical condition. The results suggest that stabilization of the portal slopes, particularly the portal slope at the inlet section, is required to prevent slope failures under static and earthquake loads.

Construction Stability Analysis of the Portal Section of Georgia’s E60 Highway Tunnel Based on Numerical Analysis

Combined with the construction of the No. 6 tunnel of the Khevi-Ubisa-Shorapani- Argveta section of Georgia’s E60 highway, the Midas GTSNX software was used to simulate the stability of the tunnel portal section during full-face construction. This paper analyzes the characteristics of displacement and stress variation of the tunnel portal slope during the whole section construction, the deformation law of surrounding rock during the whole section excavation, the deformation law of the initial support and final lining structure of the tunnel. The results based on the numerical simulation analysis show that when the entrance section of Georgia Tunnel No. 6 adopts full-face construction, the displacement of the supporting structure and the rock mass at the 5 m in front of the tunnel entrance changes greatly. Therefore, it is recommended to complete the invert construction of the tunnel before construction to ensure the safety of the tunnel entrance section; As for the entrance section as a whole, during the full-section construction process, the side slope of the entrance, the surrounding rock of the tunnel, and the supporting structure are all in a relatively stable state. Therefore, the full-section excavation of the No. 6 tunnel entrance section is safe and feasible.

Slope stability analysis of the drainage tunnel portal in Tanju Dam, Dompu District, West Nusa Tenggara

This paper presents design results of the tunnel portal slopes at the Tanju Dam, Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara. The objective of this research was to analyse the stability of the tunnel portal slopes using circular failure chart (CFC) method, limit equilibrium method (LEM), and finite element method (FEM). Input parameters were obtained from drill core evaluations and laboratory tests. By considering the rock mass rating (RMR) values of rock masses, which are categorized as class II, at the two slopes, adjustments for the cohesion and inner friction angle values are made. The inlet slope (IL) have cohesion values of 350 kPa and 40º inner friction angle and the outlet slope (OL) have cohesion values of 400 kPa and 45º inner friction angle. The CFC method shows that the IL and OL have safety factor (FS) values of 3.5 and 3.44, respectively. The LEM shows that the IL and OL have the FS values of 3.69 and 3.65, respectively. Meanwhile, the FEM shows that the IL and OL have FS values of 4.78 and 4.79, respectively. The stability analysis results indicate that designed slopes are stable.

Construction stability analysis of large section highway tunnel portal section based on numerical analysis

the entrance portal of No.8 tunnel of F3 bid section of E60 highway in Georgia is shallow buried and under unsymmetrical pressure, which leads to high risk and difficulty in tunnel construction. Tunnel 8 is designed based on ADECO-RS (analysis of controlled deformation in rock and soil). In order to understand the stability characteristics of tunnel portal in the whole section construction process and determine reasonable and feasible engineering countermeasures, the numerical simulation analysis of tunnel construction process is carried out. We not only studied the relationship between the stability of the slope at the entrance and the stability of the whole tunnel body under the actual stratum conditions, but also studied the mechanical and deformation characteristics of the surrounding rock and supporting structure of the tunnel.The numerical analysis results show that the stability characteristics of the portal slope directly affect the overall stability of the tunnel portal section; due to the disturbance of tunnel excavation, a large range of plastic zone appears at the interface of rock and soil at the portal section, resulting in large settlement deformation of vault. The collapse and deformation of the upper soil layer with poor engineering properties will cause excessive additional load on the supporting structure of the tunnel.Therefore, advance support measures should be taken to control the excessive deformation of vault. At the same time, due to the influence of asymmetric pressure, the supporting structure of the shallow buried side and the deep buried side of the tunnel appears obvious asymmetric pressure state. It is suggested to strengthen the stiffness of the shallow buried side support structure and adopt the asymmetric support structure to ensure the safety of the support structure.

NUMERICAL EVALUATION OF TUNNEL PORTAL SLOPE STABILITY AT BAGONG DAM SITE, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA

Geometries of excavated tunnel portal slopes at Bagong Dam site was initially designed without taking into account earthquake load. The excavated slope designs also assumed the rocks consisting the slopes were homogenous. The purpose of this research was to evaluate stability of the excavated tunnel inlet and outlet slopes at the Bagong Dam site under static and earthquake loads using finite element method. Stability of the natural slopes was also analyzed for comparison. The numerical static and pseudostatic analyses of slope stability were carried out using RS2 software (Rocscience, Inc.). Input data used in the numerical analyses were obtained from engineering geological mapping, rock core analyses, and laboratory tests. Seismic coefficient applied in the pseudostatic slope stability analyses was determined following guideline described in Indonesian National Standard. The engineering geological mapping and evaluation of rock cores indicated that the inlet tunnel slope consisted of four types of materials, namely residual soil, poor quality of volcanic breccia, very poor quality of volcanic breccia, and good quality of volcanic breccia. The outlet portal slope consisted of six types of materials, namely residual soil, very poor quality of limestone, poor quality of limestone, very poor quality of volcanic breccia, poor quality breccia, and good quality breccia. Based on the secondary elastic wave velocity (Vs) values, the rock masses in the research area were classified as hard rock (SA). Seismic analyses based on the earthquake hazard source map with 10% probability of exceedance in 50 years provided by the National Earthquake Center (2017) indicated that the PGA and the corresponding amplification factor FPGA in the research area were 0.3 and 0.8, respectively. The calculated seismic coefficient for the pseudostatic slope stability analyses was 0.12. The numerical analysis results showed that, in general, earthquake load reduced critical Strength Reduction Factor (SRF) values of the slopes. However, the natural and excavated tunnel portal slopes were relatively stable under static and earthquake loads. The natural slope at the tunnel inlet with a 40° inclination had critical SRF value of 4.0, while that of at the tunnel outlet with a 51° inclination had critical SRF value of 2.6. Under static load, the excavated slopes at the tunnel inlet and outlet having a 45° inclination had critical SRF values of 2.4 and 5.0, respectively. Under earthquake load, the excavated slopes at the tunnel inlet and outlet had critical SRF values of 2.3 and 3.5, respectively.

Geotechnical investigations and remediation design for failure of tunnel portal section: a case study in northern Turkey

Mass movements are very common problems in the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey due to its climate conditions, geological, and geomorphological characteristics. High slope angle, weathering, dense rainfalls, and anthropogenic impacts are generally reported as the most important triggering factors in the region. Following the portal slope excavations in the entrance section of Cankurtaran tunnel, located in the region, where the highly weathered andesitic tuff crops out, a circular toe failure occurred. The main target of the present study is to investigate the causes and occurrence mechanism of this failure and to determine the feasible remedial measures against it using finite element method (FEM) in four stages. These stages are slope stability analyses for pre- and postexcavation cases, and remediation design assessments for slope and tunnel. The results of the FEM-SSR analyses indicated that the insufficient initial support design and weathering of the andesitic tuffs are the main factors that caused the portal failure. After installing a rock retaining wall with jet grout columns and reinforced slope benching applications, the factor of safety increased from 0.83 to 2.80. In addition to slope stability evaluation, the Rock Mass Rating (RMR), Rock Mass Quality (Q) and New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) systems were also utilized as empirical methods to characterize the tunnel ground and to determine the tunnel support design. The performance of the suggested empirical support design, induced stress distributions and deformations were analyzed by means of numerical modelling. Finally, it was concluded that the recommended stabilization technique was essential for the dynamic long-term stability and prevents the effects of failure. Additionally, the FEM method gives useful and reasonably reliable results in evaluating the stability of cut slopes and tunnels excavated both in continuous and discontinuous rock masses.

터널 갱구사면 쏘일네일링 보강배치계획을 위한 최적화기법 연구

국내 터널 갱구사면에 안정성을 확보하기 위한 사면보강은 앵커, 쏘일네일 및 록볼트 등을 이용한 다양한 공법이 사용되고 있다. 갱구 사면보강공법 및 보강재 배치, 보강재 길이 등을 선정하기 위해서는 시행착오법 등 시간이 많이 소요되기도 하며, 최적조건의 상태가 선정되었는지에 대한 검증이 쉽지 않은 경우도 발생한다. 본 연구에서는 FLAC3D 프로그램에 내장된 FISH 언어를 사용해서, 차분진화 알고리즘(DEA)을 적용한 최적화기법을 개발하였다. 갱구사면 보강공법 중에 쏘일네일링 공법에 대한 데이터베이스를 구축한 후, FLAC3D 해석을 통한 안전율 기반의 최적보강배치 계획을 선정할 수 있도록 하였다. 수치해석 결과, 완전조합(FC)에 비해서 DEA 기반의 최적화기법이 해석회수가 8배 정도 감소함을 확인하였다. 갱구 사면보강 설계 시 개발된 시스템을 활용하면, 최적보강배치 계획을 상대적으로 쉽게 선정할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다. In order to ensure the stability of tunnel portal slope, reinforcement method such as anchors, soil nails and rock bolts have been used in Korea. When selecting slope reinforcement methods in tunnel portal area such as reinforcement arrangement and length, trial and error method can be very time-consuming and it was also not easy to verify the selection of an optimum condition. In this study, using the FISH language embedded in the finite difference code FLAC3D program, the optimization technique was developed with the Differential Evolution Algorithm (DEA). After building a database on the soil nailing method in tunnel portal area, this system can be selected to an optimum arrangement plan based on the factor of safety through the FLAC3D analysis. Through the results of numerical analysis, it was confirmed that the number of analysis was decreased by about 8 times when DEA based optimization technique was used compared to the full combination (FC). In case of the design of slope reinforcement in tunnel portal area, if this built-system is used, it is expected that the selection of an optimum arrangement plan can be relatively easier.

Understanding the mechanism of slope failure on a nearby highway tunnel route by different slope stability analysis methods: a case from NE Turkey

The Arakli tunnel is located in the eastern Black Sea region where the most mass movement is observed in Turkey. Following the tunnel entrance portal excavations in basaltic tuffs on nearby the Konakonu residential area, an impending failure occurred. Because of the developed tension cracks and deformations on the ground, five houses and their gardens were damaged completely. The present study aims to investigate the mechanism of the failure. In order to do this, kinematic, limit equilibrium, and numerical stability analyses were carried out. Firstly, the kinematic analyses were performed taking into account the main joint sets for the slopes. The results of the kinematic analyses showed that planar and wedge failures were possible on the portal slope and no failure occurred on the cut slope. However, the limit equilibrium analysis showed that neither the planar nor wedge failures were expected to occur on the portal slope. The numerical stability analyses were performed to determine if circular failure is to occur in the slopes. The Phase2 programme was used in the numerical analyses, and the Strength Reduction Factors (SRF) of the slopes were determined. According to the numerical stability analyses, the failure mode for the portal slope is composite starting with a circular surface and following a linear surface and circular for the cut slope. The stability analyses indicated that the failure mechanism was not directly controlled by the joints and might be related to the low strength parameters of the rock mass and joints. Finally, precautions were determined to make the region stable using the Phase2 programme. After support installation, the SRF values for the portal and cut slopes increased from 1.21 to 1.63 and from 1.32 to 1.71, respectively. These results showed that the proposed support units prevent the effects of failure and were essential for the long-term stability.