New Developments of the Boundary Element Method for Underground Constructions
Publication: International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 12, Issue 6
Abstract
In this paper, an innovative modeling approach is presented for the simulation of underground construction with the emphasis on tunneling. The boundary element method (BEM) is used, and the theoretical background is discussed first. This is followed by test examples, where the results are compared with results from available software, showing the efficiency and accuracy of the new method. Finally, a practical example considering nonlinear material, sequential excavation, and installation of ground support is presented.
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Acknowledgments
The financial support of the European Commission (project: TUNCONSTRUCT) and of the Austrian Science Fund (project: Modeling of ground support in tunneling using the BEM) is gratefully acknowledged.
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International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 12 • Issue 6 • December 2012
Pages: 665 - 675
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© 2012 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Aug 24, 2010
Accepted: Aug 15, 2011
Published online: Aug 17, 2011
Published in print: Dec 1, 2012
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