Numerical Analysis of a Tunnel Support Design in Conjunction with Empirical Methods
Publication: International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 8, Issue 1
Abstract
In this paper, preliminary support design of a tunnel was analyzed by numerical and empirical approaches. The case study for this analysis is a tunnel to be constructed on the Bilecik-Istanbul roadway in Turkey. The rock mass properties of the tunnel route and design support recommendations were obtained by using an empirical approach. The rock mass properties obtained from the empirical method were used as input parameters for the numerical analysis. The empirical and numerical results, in terms of support design, were evaluated. It was seen that the numerical analysis results supported by empirical values were logical and reliable.
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International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 8 • Issue 1 • January 2008
Pages: 74 - 81
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© 2008 ASCE.
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Received: May 24, 2004
Accepted: Aug 1, 2006
Published online: Jan 1, 2008
Published in print: Jan 2008
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