Optimization of tunnel support patterns using DEA

Kyung-Nam Kang; Joon-Sang An; Byung-Chan Kim; Ki-Il Song

doi:10.9711/KTAJ.2018.20.1.211

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Optimization of tunnel support patterns using DEA 차분진화 알고리즘을 적용한 터널 지보패턴 최적화

31 January 2018. pp. 211-224

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Abstract

It is important to design tunnel support system considering the various loads acting on the tunnel because they have a direct impact on the stability of tunnels. In Korea, standardized support patterns are defined based on the rock mass classification system depending on the project, and it is stated that it should be modified appropriately considering the behavior of tunnel during construction. In this study, the tunnel support pattern optimization method is suggested based on the convergence-confinement method, earth pressure, axial force of rock bolt, and moment acting on the shotcrete. The length and spacing of the rock bolts and the thickness of the shotcrete were optimized by using the differential evolution algorithm (DEA) and the results were compared to the standard support pattern III for railway tunnel. Rock bolt length can be reduced and the installation interval can be widened for shallow tunnel. As the depth of tunnel increases, the thickness of shotcrete increases linearly. Therefore, the thickness of shotcrete should be thicker than the standard support pattern as the depth of tunnel increases to secure the stability of tunnel.

Keywords

Tunnel support pattern

Optimization

Differential evolution algorithm (DEA)

터널의 지보패턴 설계는 터널의 안정성에 직접적인 영향을 끼치기 때문에 터널에 작용하는 다양한 하중들을 적절히 고려하여야 한다. 국내에서는 프로젝트에 따라 암반분류법을 기반으로 표준 지보패턴을 정의하고 있으며, 시공 시 터널거동을 고려하여 적절히 수정되어야 한다고 기술되어 있다. 본 연구에서는 내공변위제어법, 토압, 록볼트의 축력 및 숏크리트의 모멘트 등을 종합적으로 고려하여 지보패턴을 최적화할 수 있는 방법을 제시하고자 한다. 차분진화알고리즘(DEA)을 적용하여 터널 심도에 따라 록볼트의 길이 및 간격, 숏크리트의 두께를 최적화하였으며, 도출된 결과를 철도터널의 표준지보패턴(3등급)과 비교하였다. 천층지반에서 록볼트의 길이는 표준지보패턴보다는 짧아질 수 있으며, 간격은 넓어질 수 있다. 터널의 심도가 깊어질수록 숏크리트의 두께는 선형적으로 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서, 숏크리트의 두께는 심도가 깊어질수록 표준지보패턴보다는 두꺼워져야 터널의 안정성을 확보할 수 있는 것으로 나타났다.

키워드

지보패턴

최적화

차분진화 알고리즘

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Publisher :Korean Tunneling and Underground Space Association
Publisher(Ko) :한국터널지하공간학회
Journal Title :Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association
Journal Title(Ko) :한국터널지하공간학회 논문집
Volume : 20
No :1
Pages :211-224
Received Date : 2017-12-19
Revised Date : 2018-01-02
Accepted Date : 2018-01-08
DOI :https://doi.org/10.9711/KTAJ.2018.20.1.211

Journal of Korean Tunnelling and Underground Space Association ISSN:2233-8292(Print) 2287-4747(Online) 한국터널지하공간학회 논문집

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