Analytical modeling of a deep tunnel inside a poro-viscoplastic rock mass accounting for different stages of its life cycle

T. A. Bui, H. Wong, F. Deleruyelle, N. Dufour, C. Leo, D. A. Sun

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    Abstract

    An analytical approach of the viscoplastic behavior of a porous saturated rock mass surrounding a deep tunnel in different stages of a simplified life cycle is presented. The viscoplasticity is modeled by means of a simple (linear) Norton-Hoff's law. Some numerical examples are performed to examine the consistency and relevance of the solutions. Parametric studies illustrate the influence of key parameters such as rock mass viscosity, Poisson's ratio, rock mass permeability, lining emplacement, etc. This analytical approach constitutes a useful reference to facilitate more complex numerical simulation and making it possible to obtain practical estimations of the poromechanical behavior of underground structures.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)88-100
    Number of pages13
    JournalComputers and Geotechnics
    Volume58
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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