3-D FE Analysis on Loading Performance of Tunnel Under-Across Main Canal of South-to-North Water Transfer Project

Abstract:

Under the background of engineering application, a 3-D FE analysis was carried out to evaluate the loading performance of a two-hole pair-arch tunnel under-across the main canal of South-to-North Water Transfer Project. In fact, the tunnel was constructed in integral longitudinally without obeying the design requirement of parting within certain length. The analysis showed that the vertical deformation and tensile stress along the longitudinal axis are obviously affected by the loads from main canal, moreover, the tensile stress exceeds the limit of tensile strength of concrete, which may lead thoroughly cracks on top plate of tunnel. This analysis determined the crack zone which should be dealt with.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 438-439)
• Pages: 991-995
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.438-439.991
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Gui Rong Liu, Shi Hai Xiang, Xiao Ke Li, Shun Bo Zhao
• Keywords: Deformation, FE Analysis, Loading Performance, Stress, Tunnel

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