Analysis of Disturbance and Safety Risk Assessment of Shallow-Buried Pressure Pipelines Utilizing the Shield Tunneling Method

With the rapid development of urban rail transit, the impact of shield tunneling on existing pipelines is increasing. To protect pipeline safety, this research focuses on the complex pipelines in the Shaluo shield tunneling section, utilizing FLAC3D numerical simulation software to investigate the d...

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Main Authors: Hanxi Yang, Wenjia Wu, Xiong Wu, Jiangbo Xu, Jisheng Li, Quan Qi, Wen Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/13/2253
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Summary:With the rapid development of urban rail transit, the impact of shield tunneling on existing pipelines is increasing. To protect pipeline safety, this research focuses on the complex pipelines in the Shaluo shield tunneling section, utilizing FLAC3D numerical simulation software to investigate the deformation characteristics of cast iron pipelines during shield construction. Additionally, it quantifies the influence of pipeline materials on deformation and establishes the pipeline safety risk grading system. Safety assessment of pipelines based on the research. The research indicates that (1) The deformation difference between the tops of the pressure and pressureless pipeline is less than 1 mm, suggesting that pipeline deformation is minimally influenced by pressure. The deformation is the largest at the entrance and gradually decreases along the direction of excavation, indicating that the deformation has an obvious hysteresis effect. (2) The threefold variation in maximum deformation among pipelines of different materials during shield tunneling indicates the high sensitivity of pipeline material properties to shield construction processes. (3) By analyzing and discussing the literature and local norms, the deformation value of the pipeline is taken as the evaluation index. And the pipeline assessment system is established. (4) Cast iron pipelines at the start of the shield have the highest safety, and concrete pipelines at the beginning of the shield are the lowest.
ISSN:2075-5309