ROCKBURST MECHANISMS IN TUNNELS AND SHAFTS

Rockburst occurrences in tunnels have been reported from many countries, and it is apparent that there are different concepts of "rockbursting". In this paper, several different mechanisms of rockbursting are distinguished, and a clear distinction is drawn between source and damage mechanisms. Where appropriate, brief case studies of the different mechanisms are given. Finally, some thoughts are presented concerning support of tunnels subjected to rockbursting. (A)

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• Authors:
  • ORTLEPP, W D
  • STACEY, T R
• Publication Date: 1994-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 59-65
• Serial:
  • Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0886-7798
  • Serial URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/tunnelling-and-underground-space-technology

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Failure; Presplitting (Blasting); Rock mechanics; Safety; Tunnels
• ITRD Terms: 5188: Blasting; 5520: Failure; 5757: Rock mechanics; 1665: Safety; 3374: Tunnel
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00663255
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: Aug 24 1994 12:00AM