TUNNEL COLLAPSE AND EARTH PRESSURE THEORY

Phenomena of tunnel failure and their causes are analyzed. Theories on the generation of earth pressure inducing tunnel failure are reviewed to present the concept of "collapsible earth layer." Also presented are a few comments on the surveys of collapsible earth layer and some guidelines for the bedrock strength liable to develop the earth pressure phenomena which cause troubles in tunnel construction.

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• Corporate Authors:

  JAPANESE NATIONAL RAILWAYS

  TOKYO,   Japan 
• Authors:
  • TAKAHASHI, H
• Publication Date: 1973-3

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1-8
• Serial:
  • Railway Technical Research Institute, Quarterly Reports
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Railway Technical Research Institute/Tetsudo Gijutsu Kenkyujo
  • ISSN: 0033-9008
  • Serial URL: http://www.rtri.or.jp/eng/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Earth pressure; Failure; Soil mechanics; Tunnels
• Old TRIS Terms: Tunnel failure
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047990
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Railway Technical Research Institute
• Report/Paper Numbers: Quart Rpt
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 4 1974 12:00AM