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http://dx.doi.org/10.9711/KTAJ.2011.13.1.019

Comparative risk analysis of NATM and TBM for mixed-face large-diameter urban tunneling  

Kim, Young-Geun (Underground Engineering Division, Samsung C&T Corp.)
Moon, Joon-Shik (Underground Engineering Division, Samsung C&T Corp.)
Shim, Jai-Beom (Samsung C&T Corp.)
Lee, Seung-Bok (Underground Engineering Division, Samsung C&T Corp.)
Choi, Chang-Rim (Geotechnical Division, Sambo Engineering Co. Ltd.)
Chun, Youn-Chul (Civil Engineering Business Division, Samsung C&T Corp.)
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Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association / v.13, no.1, 2011 , pp. 19-32 More about this Journal
Abstract
The risk assessment is essential for tunnel design in order to minimize risks associated with uncertainty about geological conditions and tunneling method. This paper provides a comparative risk analysis of a large single bore TBM driven tunnel against sequentially excavated NATM tunnel for a mixed-face large-diameter urban tunnel project near or under a river. The focus of this assessment is on the risks associated with the tunnel excavation methods, in particular whether a TBM or NATM presents more or less risk to achieve the planned excavation duration and bring the project within the estimated bid price. First, the impacts and risks to tunnel construction under each method were discussed, and the risks were scored and ranked in the order of perceived severity and likelihood. Finally, the assessment from a risk based perspective was conducted to decide which alternate tunneling method is more likely to deliver the project with the least time and cost. It is very important to note that this study is only applied to this tunnel project with specific geological conditions and other contract requirements.
Keywords
Comparative risk analysis; mixed-face; large-diameter urban tunnel; NATM; shield TBM;
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