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Abstract
The inherent uncertainties in the ground model and influencing factors, in most cases, do not
allow a reliable direct design of a tunnel. Empirical tunnel design methods do not allow proofing stability or serviceability, thus are not acceptable according to common understanding.
To allow for construction of safe and economical tunnels, the uncertainties have to be dealt with by observing the behaviour of the structure, and adjust construction measures to the real ground conditions and behaviours (“observational method”).
After characterizing the ground, potential hazards are identified, the possible range of behaviours is assessed and appropriate construction measures to the expected behaviours are assigned. A monitoring plan needs to be established together with a safety management plan including contingency measures for inacceptable predicted behaviour deviations.
The paper with the help of a few worked examples illustrates the influence of the rock mass structure and fault zones on the system behaviour.
allow a reliable direct design of a tunnel. Empirical tunnel design methods do not allow proofing stability or serviceability, thus are not acceptable according to common understanding.
To allow for construction of safe and economical tunnels, the uncertainties have to be dealt with by observing the behaviour of the structure, and adjust construction measures to the real ground conditions and behaviours (“observational method”).
After characterizing the ground, potential hazards are identified, the possible range of behaviours is assessed and appropriate construction measures to the expected behaviours are assigned. A monitoring plan needs to be established together with a safety management plan including contingency measures for inacceptable predicted behaviour deviations.
The paper with the help of a few worked examples illustrates the influence of the rock mass structure and fault zones on the system behaviour.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Rock Characterisation, Modelling and Engineering Design Methods |
| Subtitle of host publication | papers presented at the SINOROCK 2013 Symposium ... held at Tongji University, Shanghai, China, on 18 - 20 June, 2013 |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Group |
| Pages | 691-696 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-138-00057-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | 3rd ISRM SINOROCK Symposium - Tongji University, Shanghai, China Duration: 17 Jun 2013 → 21 Jun 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd ISRM SINOROCK Symposium |
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| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Shanghai |
| Period | 17/06/13 → 21/06/13 |
Fields of Expertise
- Sonstiges
Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)
- Theoretical
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3rd ISRM Symposium on Rock Mechanics: Rock Characterisation, Modelling and Engineering Design Method
Kluckner, A. (Participant)
18 Jun 2013 → 20 Jun 2013Activity: Participation in or organisation of › Conference or symposium (Participation in/Organisation of)