A Case Study on Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process Analysis of Factors Influencing the Stability of Surrounding Rock in Water-Rich Loess Tunnels and Corresponding Disposal Strategies
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Abstract
Tunnel excavation in water-rich and saturated loess layers often encounters a series of engineering disasters, including surface settlement, large deformations of surrounding rock, collapses, water inrushes, mud inrushes, and lining cracks. This paper presents an analogy of 16 cases of instability and collapse of surrounding rock during the excavation of water-rich loess tunnels in China’s loess regions. The weight of influence of various factors affecting the stability of surrounding rocks has been analyzed based on the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP), addressing the engineering challenges encountered during the construction of the Tuanjie Tunnel. Measures such as deep well-point dewatering of the surface, reinforcement of locking foot anchors, and construction treatment with large arch feet are proposed. The effectiveness of these treatments is then monitored and analyzed. The results show that after 30 days of dewatering, the average water content of the surrounding rock decreased from 28.8% to 22.3%, transforming the surrounding rock from a soft plastic state to a hard plastic state. Phenomena such as mud inrushes at the tunnel face and water seepage through the lining are significantly reduced, and the self-stabilizing capacity of the surrounding rock is markedly improved. By optimizing the excavation method and enhancing support parameters, the construction progress rate for Grade VI surrounding rock has increased from 10–15 m per month to 40 m per month, validating the effectiveness of the proposed measures.
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OpenAlex topics: Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis · Grouting, Rheology, and Soil Mechanics · Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Research
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School of Civil Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
School of Railway Technology, Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Lanzhou 730030, China
School of Science, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China
Funding
National Natural Science Foundation of China · Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Program Funding Project
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