PARAMETRIC STUDIES AS A DESIGN AID IN TUNNELLING

Typical problems in the statical analysis of underground openings are stability of openings, interaction of structures (tunnels, surface structures etc. ), interpretation of measurements. These problems are generally met with both prior to and during construction, sometimes even after completion of the construction. The paper discusses, by means of a number of practical applications, how parametric studies can give valuable help to the solution of these problems.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This paper was presented and discussed at the 2nd International Conference on Numer Methods in Geomechinics, Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University, Blacksburg, June, 1976.
• Corporate Authors:

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• Authors:
  • Kovari, K
  • Hagedorn, H
  • Fritz, P
• Conference:
  • This paper was presented and discussed at the 2nd International Conference on Numer Methods in Geomechinics, Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University, Blacksburg, June, 1976.
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 773-790

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Mathematical models; Openings; Rock mechanics; Static structural analysis; Static tests; Stresses; Structural design; Tunneling; Underground structures
• Uncontrolled Terms: Parameters
• Old TRIS Terms: Parametric studies; Static analysis; Tunnels and tunneling; Underground; Underground openings
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00156356
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Report/Paper Numbers: Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 13 1977 12:00AM