Recent massive incidents for subway construction in soft alluvial deposits of Taiwan: a review

WC Cheng, G Li, N Liu, J Xu, S Horpibulsuk - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2020 - Elsevier
Since the prevention and mitigation of man-made hazards have been deemed to be the key
in develo** sustainable infrastructure during rapid urbanisation. Recent four massive …

[HTML][HTML] Prediction of disc cutter life during shield tunneling with AI via the incorporation of a genetic algorithm into a GMDH-type neural network

K Elbaz, SL Shen, A Zhou, ZY Yin, HM Lyu - Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Disc cutter consumption is a critical problem that influences work performance during shield
tunneling processes and directly affects the cutter change decision. This study proposes a …

A strategic review on enhanced DEM simulation and advanced 3-D particle printing techniques to improve pipe-jacking force prediction

MI Peerun, DEL Ong, C Desha - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2022 - Elsevier
Urbanization has increased the demand of tunnels for various infrastructure. Micro-
tunnelling with pipe-jacking method has been widely adopted for the construction of …

Assessment of rockburst risk using multivariate adaptive regression splines and deep forest model

D Guo, H Chen, L Tang, Z Chen, P Samui - Acta Geotechnica, 2022 - Springer
Rockburst is a major instability issue faced by underground excavation projects, which is
induced by the instantaneous release of a large amount of strain energy stored in rock mass …

A new method for predicting the friction resistance in rectangular pipe-jacking

P Ma, H Shimada, T Sasaoka, A Hamanaka… - … and Underground Space …, 2022 - Elsevier
In rectangular pipe-jacking, excessive friction force resulting from the pipe-soil interaction is
the dominant factor hindering its further application in long-distance, larger-section, and …

Pipejacking clogging detection in soft alluvial deposits using machine learning algorithms

XD Bai, WC Cheng, BB Sheil, G Li - Tunnelling and Underground Space …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract 'Clogging'is a common issue encountered during tunnelling in clayey soils which
can impede tunnel excavation, cause unplanned downtimes and lead to significant …

Effect of interparticle behavior on the development of soil arching in soil-structure interaction

MI Peerun, DEL Ong, CS Choo, WC Cheng - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2020 - Elsevier
Direct shear tests have been commonly used to study the frictional stresses during pipe-
jacking. Particle angularity and mineralogy will influence the shear strength with apparent …

Better understanding the failure modes of tunnels excavated in the boulder-cobble mixed strata by distinct element method

T Liu, Y **e, Z Feng, Y Luo, K Wang, W Xu - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2020 - Elsevier
As a typical discontinuous medium, the boulder-cobble mixed strata (BCMS) are often faced
with the problems of easy collapse and difficult to effectively support in the construction of …

Shield-driven induced ground surface and Ming Dynasty city wall settlement of **'an metro

J Lai, H Zhou, K Wang, J Qiu, L Wang, J Wang… - … and Underground Space …, 2020 - Elsevier
The influence of metro shield construction in congested urban areas on nearby buildings is
of great concern in practice. In this study, 3D-FEM model, validated through comparison with …

Identifying characteristics of pipejacking parameters to assess geological conditions using optimisation algorithm-based support vector machines

WC Cheng, XD Bai, BB Sheil, G Li, F Wang - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2020 - Elsevier
Detecting sudden changes in geological conditions (eg, karst cavern and fault zone) during
tunnelling is a complex task. These changes can cause shield machines to jam or even …