Fire hazards are a major threat to tunnel structures; however, the existing understanding of
the behavior of tunnel linings under fire is limited, which restricts cost-effective and safe …

The use of fiber reinforced concrete in tunnel linings, with or without conventional rebars,
has increased in the two last decades, especially with regard to precast tunnel segmental …

Precast tunnel lining segments manufactured with synthetic macro-fibers and steel fibers as
the primary reinforcement were tested under flexural and edge compression loading. Since …

Increasing the popularity of using fibres in precast structures has brought questions about
their usability in segmental tunnel linings as an alternative to the conventional reinforced …

Fiber reinforcement has emerged as an alternative to traditional reinforcing bars and welded
wire mesh reinforcement for precast concrete tunnel segments. This is mainly due to …

There is a high demand for customized designs of various types of cement-based materials
in order to address specific purposes in the construction field. These demands stem from the …

Designing a tunnel is significantly different from designing a normal building. Tunnels not
only require maximum strength but also need for stability due to movement which …

Fiber reinforcement has emerged as an alternative to steel bars in precast concrete
segments due to advantages such as saving cost and reducing production time while …

With the development of tunnel construction techniques, segmental tunnel linings have
begun to play a crucial role in preserving ground surfaces and solving traffic problems in …

Extreme fire events in tunnels may have catastrophic consequences, which include loss of
life, structural damage, and major socioeconomic impacts due to service disruptions. In this …