Geotechnical engineering deals with soils and rocks and their use in engineering
constructions. By their nature, soils and rocks exhibit complex behaviours and a high level of …

For intelligent risk prediction and optimization in the shield tunnel excavation under
uncertainty, this paper proposes a data-driven decision support framework based on the …

Efficient determination of the rock mass properties is vitally important for calculating and
evaluating tunnel stability in tunnel engineering. The back analysis method has been widely …

The maintenance of in‐service shield tunnel lining has become a critical issue in recent
decades due to the rapid development of the metro system in China. The external load is …

This study demonstrates a three-dimensional numerical simulation of earth pressure
balance (EPB) shield tunnelling using a coupled discrete element method (DEM) and a finite …

Accurate predictions of the surface deformation caused by underground mining are crucial
for the safe development of underground resources. Although surface deformation has been …

Position control of tunnel boring machines (TBM) is critical to ensure precise construction
and meets design specifications. However, the high dependence on human intervention …

Tunnels offer efficient transportation infrastructure in urban areas such as the Grand Paris
Express in France. In urban areas, a densely built environment is exposed to the surface …

The river levee settlement derived from shield tunnel excavation face instability is an
anticipated safety issue. Serious engineering safety hazards may occur if it is not restricted …

Focusing on the special stratum conditions of upper‐soft and lower‐hard fissured rock strata,
this paper conducts quantitative research and analysis on the factors influencing the ground …