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http://dx.doi.org/10.7843/kgs.2012.28.7.17

Development of Trenchless Tunneling Method Using Pressurizing Support and Its Field Application  

Kim, Dae-Young (Research & Development Division, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.)
Lee, Hong-Sung (Research & Development Division, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.)
Sim, Bo-Kyoung (Research & Development Division, Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.)
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Journal of the Korean Geotechnical Society / v.28, no.7, 2012 , pp. 17-30 More about this Journal
Abstract
A new trenchless tunneling method using pressurizing support has been developed. As it overcomes shortcomings of conventional methods, it is applied to the field. The main concept of the new method is the pressurization system which, by means of pressurization bag between outer flange of steel ribs and excavated perimeter, applies the pressure corresponding to the magnitude of the relaxed earth pressure caused by excavation to the ground to prevent ground displacement. The stability of the support members and effect of displacement control of the new method were verified through several ways such as numerical tests and various model tests. The new method was applied to the construction of a 10.7 m wide, 7.9 m high and 85 m long road tunnel that passes under Yeongdong Expressway. By applying the new method, the tunnel construction was successfully completed in 13.5 months. It decreases the construction period to 35% compared to that of conventional methods, and ground displacement was almost negligible.
Keywords
Field application; Model test; Numerical analysis; Pressurizing support; Trenchless tunneling method;
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