Mechanism research of a new constant resistance yielding device for tunnels

Authors

Chuan-qing ZHANG, State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
Hao-an L, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Xiao-yan LIU, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Hui ZHOU, State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
Yang GAO, State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei 430071, China
Dong-ming YAN, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China

Abstract

The constant resistance yielding support is the ideal form of support for squeezing tunnel. Current technology is difficult to satisfy the safety requirements of high bearing capacity, large deformation and load stability at the same time. In response to this problem, the constant resistance yielding device based on the principle of tension-compression conversion (CRYD-TCC) was developed inspired by the metal drawing process in combination with the working characteristics of steel arch support. In this paper, the working principle of the CRYD-TCC was discussed, and its mechanical response law and characteristics were analyzed. Through the indoor test and numerical simulation, the influence of the design parameters was analyzed, and the performance measurement index of the CRYD-TCC was determined. The analysis shows that: 1) The CRYD-TCC can constantly resist deformation under pressure; when installed in the steel arch joint allowing it to be part of the steel arch, the device can ensure the stability of the arch, improve its large deformation adaptability while providing constant support for the surrounding rock. 2) Based on the four design parameters: the cone angle, the friction coefficient, the cross-section shrinkage rate and the diameter of the pressure bar, the device can realize pressure resistance and pressure control with satisfactory load stability, which can provide important technical support for soft-rock tunnel large deformation and the stability control of support.

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Recommended Citation

ZHANG, Chuan-qing; L, Hao-an; LIU, Xiao-yan; ZHOU, Hui; GAO, Yang; and YAN, Dong-ming (2021) "Mechanism research of a new constant resistance yielding device for tunnels," Rock and Soil Mechanics: Vol. 41: Iss. 12, Article 8.
DOI: 10.16285/j.rsm.2020.5436
Available at: https://rocksoilmech.researchcommons.org/journal/vol41/iss12/8