Physical model tests and numerical simulation for assessing the stability of tunnels

Nowadays, numerical modelling is increasingly used to assess the stability of tunnels and underground caverns. However, an analysis of the mechanical behaviour of existing brick-lined tunnels remains challenging due to the complex material components. One promising approach is to carry out a se...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chen, Han-Mei
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2014
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/14127/