Finite element analysis of lining of tunnel Gourab Mandal & A. K. Singh National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India ABSTRACT Tunnel play a vital role in our way of life as it eases the method of the transportation. Lining is the necessary permanent ground support system to the periphery of a tunnel or shaft excavation, and/or the material installed in the position with an inner surface suitable for the specific end use of the underground excavation. Lining of tunnel is technically an important component and generally constitutes 30 % to 40 % of the total cost of the tunnel. Therefore, lining operation requires considerable study and careful planning. Due to complexity of various problems in engineering field, Finite Element Analysis [FEA] is widely used. It divides the domain of the problem into several sub-domains thus it is easier to solve the complex problem. In this paper, cut and cover canal tunnel lining subjected to gravity load, horizontal and overburden pressure using FEA based software “GTS-NX” and the thickness of the tunnel has been designed and the result is compared with USBR method. Thickness of tunnel lining for lower overburden loading over crest in both the analysis is same but for higher overburden loading (8 m and 11 m), thickness is slightly less in GTS-NX than USBR monogram method. 1 INTRODUCTION Tunnel play a vital role in our day to day life as it made easy the transportation. In developing country like India, due to rapid urbanization, development, industrialization & civilization, there is scarcity of land, and hence tunnel is important. In case of metro tunnel, it can be constructed underground. Further, for civic needs in developing country, tunnel can be used for shelters, recreations, defence, water conductor system, commercial activities, etc. The first tunnel was constructed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and his son Isambard Kingdom Brunel under the Thames River (London) between 1825 and 1843.Bull (1944) divided the tunnel ring into 16 equal divisions with external loads combined to give 16-point loads, one acting upon each division. Terzaghi (1948) formulated the first rational method of evaluating rock loads appropriate to design of steel arches. Philips and Allen (1968) analysed different shapes of tunnel for three values of crown thickness, t, expressed in terms of the internal crown radius. A conduit of unit length was considered in the analysis. Bending moment, thrust and shear coefficient were determined at various locations, and are expressed in terms of unit intensity of loading and unit internal crown radius. IS: 4880-Part IV (1971) has set of basic equations for calculating radial stress, tensile stress in concrete lining and surrounding rock mass for the design of tunnel lining for internal water pressure and bending moment, normal trust, radial trust, radial shear, horizontal shear and vertical deflection in the concrete lining and surrounding rock mass for the design of tunnel lining for external load. Kumar & Singh (1990) described that the concrete lining of pressure tunnels needs to be reinforced on several situations. The amount of reinforcement in the lining and its spacing must be selected to ensure a reasonable crack width and distribution of crack. Toma (2011) provided programming to choose suitable tunnel lining methods from different lining methods available such as precast concrete segments, cast steel segments, cast in place concrete, pipe jacking and shotcrete lining. Zakir et al. (2015) made an analysis on modelling of TBM segmental lining at accidental cases. An appropriate model for simulating segmental lining components was made using Midas GTS-NX. 1.1 Lining of Tunnel Lining is the permanent support system to the periphery of the tunnel, play the main role to protect tunnel from collapse and provide safety. It usually consists of precast concrete segments which form rings. Cast iron linings were traditionally used in tunnels, while steel liners were sometimes used elsewhere. Lining may be of timber, steel, masonry, precast and cast in-situ concrete, fibre-reinforced concrete. 1.2 Methods of Tunnel Lining There are various methods of construction of tunnel are:
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Finite element analysis of lining of tunnel Gourab Mandal & A. K. Singh National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India ABSTRACT Tunnel play a vital role in our way of life as it eases the method of the transportation. Lining is the necessary
permanent ground support system to the periphery of a tunnel or shaft excavation, and/or the material installed in
the position with an inner surface suitable for the specific end use of the underground excavation. Lining of tunnel
is technically an important component and generally constitutes 30 % to 40 % of the total cost of the tunnel.
Therefore, lining operation requires considerable study and careful planning. Due to complexity of various
problems in engineering field, Finite Element Analysis [FEA] is widely used. It divides the domain of the problem
into several sub-domains thus it is easier to solve the complex problem. In this paper, cut and cover canal tunnel
lining subjected to gravity load, horizontal and overburden pressure using FEA based software “GTS-NX” and the
thickness of the tunnel has been designed and the result is compared with USBR method. Thickness of tunnel
lining for lower overburden loading over crest in both the analysis is same but for higher overburden loading (8 m
and 11 m), thickness is slightly less in GTS-NX than USBR monogram method.
1 INTRODUCTION
Tunnel play a vital role in our day to day life as it
made easy the transportation. In developing country
like India, due to rapid urbanization, development,
industrialization & civilization, there is scarcity of land,
and hence tunnel is important. In case of metro
tunnel, it can be constructed underground. Further, for
civic needs in developing country, tunnel can be used
for shelters, recreations, defence, water conductor
system, commercial activities, etc. The first tunnel
was constructed by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel and his
son Isambard Kingdom Brunel under the Thames
River (London) between 1825 and 1843.Bull (1944)
divided the tunnel ring into 16 equal divisions with
external loads combined to give 16-point loads, one
acting upon each division. Terzaghi (1948) formulated
the first rational method of evaluating rock loads
appropriate to design of steel arches. Philips and
Allen (1968) analysed different shapes of tunnel for
three values of crown thickness, t, expressed in terms
of the internal crown radius. A conduit of unit length
was considered in the analysis. Bending moment,
thrust and shear coefficient were determined at
various locations, and are expressed in terms of unit
intensity of loading and unit internal crown radius. IS:
4880-Part IV (1971) has set of basic equations for
calculating radial stress, tensile stress in concrete
lining and surrounding rock mass for the design of
tunnel lining for internal water pressure and bending
moment, normal trust, radial trust, radial shear,
horizontal shear and vertical deflection in the concrete
lining and surrounding rock mass for the design of
tunnel lining for external load. Kumar & Singh (1990)
described that the concrete lining of pressure tunnels
needs to be reinforced on several situations. The
amount of reinforcement in the lining and its spacing
must be selected to ensure a reasonable crack width
and distribution of crack. Toma (2011) provided
programming to choose suitable tunnel lining methods