Model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressure

Abstract The surrounding soil pressure will significantly impact the existing tunnel lining. To study the deformation characteristics of the staggered segmental tunnel linings structure under this pressure, a model test device considering surrounding soil pressure effects is designed. This device si...

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Main Authors: Mingyu Li, Jinghui Yang, Jian Chen, Gongbiao Yang, Longji Wu, Zhiyong Liu, Junwei Jin
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Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97013-3
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Longji Wu
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description Abstract The surrounding soil pressure will significantly impact the existing tunnel lining. To study the deformation characteristics of the staggered segmental tunnel linings structure under this pressure, a model test device considering surrounding soil pressure effects is designed. This device simulates the impact of surrounding soil pressure on staggered lining using special prestressed springs. A bolt connected staggered lining model is also developed. Additionally, concentrated load F simulates loading conditions in some projects, applied to the lining structure. The reliability of test results is validated through numerical simulation. This study investigates segment displacement variations, including tunnel crown vertical displacement V d, ring and longitudinal joint dislocations CJ and LJ, and convergence deformation C. And the relationship between longitudinal joint dislocation and ring lining deformation. Based on these findings, relationships among vertical displacement, ring joint dislocations, vertical convergence, and longitudinal joint dislocation in the staggered segmental tunnel linings structure are established, offering valuable insights for predicting and analyzing deformation in similar projects.
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spelling doaj-art-bc723e4fd7404f4fac50652fc6acac1f2025-08-20T02:17:47ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-04-0115111810.1038/s41598-025-97013-3Model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressureMingyu Li0Jinghui Yang1Jian Chen2Gongbiao Yang3Longji Wu4Zhiyong Liu5Junwei Jin6School of Civil Engineering, Zhengzhou UniversitySchool of Civil Engineering, Zhengzhou UniversityChina Railway Construction Underwater Tunnel Engineering Laboratory, China Railway 14 th Bureau Group CoChina Railway Construction Underwater Tunnel Engineering Laboratory, China Railway 14 th Bureau Group CoSchool of Civil Engineering, Wuhan UniversitySchool of Transportation Engineering, Tongji UniversitySchool of Civil Engineering, Zhengzhou UniversityAbstract The surrounding soil pressure will significantly impact the existing tunnel lining. To study the deformation characteristics of the staggered segmental tunnel linings structure under this pressure, a model test device considering surrounding soil pressure effects is designed. This device simulates the impact of surrounding soil pressure on staggered lining using special prestressed springs. A bolt connected staggered lining model is also developed. Additionally, concentrated load F simulates loading conditions in some projects, applied to the lining structure. The reliability of test results is validated through numerical simulation. This study investigates segment displacement variations, including tunnel crown vertical displacement V d, ring and longitudinal joint dislocations CJ and LJ, and convergence deformation C. And the relationship between longitudinal joint dislocation and ring lining deformation. Based on these findings, relationships among vertical displacement, ring joint dislocations, vertical convergence, and longitudinal joint dislocation in the staggered segmental tunnel linings structure are established, offering valuable insights for predicting and analyzing deformation in similar projects.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97013-3Shield tunnelStaggered assembledLongitudinal deformationTransverse deformationModel test
spellingShingle Mingyu Li
Jinghui Yang
Jian Chen
Gongbiao Yang
Longji Wu
Zhiyong Liu
Junwei Jin
Model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressure
Scientific Reports
Shield tunnel
Staggered assembled
Longitudinal deformation
Transverse deformation
Model test
title Model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressure
title_full Model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressure
title_fullStr Model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressure
title_full_unstemmed Model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressure
title_short Model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressure
title_sort model experimental investigation on staggered segmental tunnel linings considering the surrounding soil pressure
topic Shield tunnel
Staggered assembled
Longitudinal deformation
Transverse deformation
Model test
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97013-3
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