Poroelastic analysis of tunnel face advance in low permeability anisotropic ground

  • L. M. Guayacán-Carrillo
  • , J. Sulem
  • , S. Ghabezloo
  • , I. Stefanou

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Abstract

In this work, pore pressure evolution, induced by excavation of tunnels in low permeability anisotropic ground, is investigated by means of fully coupled hydro-mechanical 3D finite element simulations. The goal is to explore the main trends of the pore pressure evolution with a poroelastic analysis taking into account in one hand, the influence of excavation and face advance rate, and in the other hand, the inherent anisotropy of the material. Main results show that overpressures can be induced before the passage of the face, depending on the anisotropy of the initial stress state and on the interplay between excavation rate and permeability of the rock mass formation. While, after the passage of the face the anisotropy of the pore pressure response around tunnels is mainly related to the anisotropy of the elastic stiffness.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019
EditorsSergio A.B. da Fontoura, Ricardo José Rocca, José Félix Pavón Mendoza
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages900-907
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9780367422844
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019 - Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Duration: 13 Sept 201918 Sept 2019

Publication series

NameRock Mechanics for Natural Resources and Infrastructure Development- Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019

Conference

Conference14th International Congress on Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, ISRM 2019
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityFoz do Iguaçu
Period13/09/1918/09/19

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