Artikeldatenbank
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Marcher, Thomas; Bauer, Steffen; Allende, Marcos; Mathiesen, Carlos | Valhalla - Innovative pumped hydro storage facilities in Chile: Challenges from a rock mechanical point of view | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 387-393 | Topics |
KurzfassungThis paper presents a unique pumped hydro storage facility using the ocean as a lower reservoir, combined with solar photovoltaic to create consistent, clean power. This project will allow for large-scale renewable energy adoption in Chile. The country's Atacama Desert has one of the best solar resources of the world. Unfortunately, the electricity grid in that northern region has one of the highest carbon footprints in the world because almost all of the electricity generation comes from fossil fuel power plants. Nearly 90 % of the demand on that northern grid is from mining companies. Their operations' energy needs are high and constant - day and night, and as a result the mining companies will not assume the intermittency risk of renewable energy resources. Until now, solar and wind developers have only been able to offer intermittent solutions and, therefore, have been unable to sign major power purchase agreements. x | |||||
Barla, Giovanni; Debernardi, Daniele; Perino, Andrea | Lessons learned from deep-seated landslides activated by tunnel excavation | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 394-401 | Topics |
KurzfassungThe interaction between deep-seated landslides and infrastructure facilities is a topic of relevant interest in the rock mechanics literature. This paper discusses the case of deep-seated landslides reactivated during excavation of two large twin tunnels in Italy, with an overview of the geological, hydrogeological and geotechnical conditions. The efforts made in order to gain an understanding of the complexities involved and the necessary quantification of the stability problems during tunnel excavation are presented in each case. Two- and three-dimensional numerical modelling methods, used as a means to back-analyze the reactivated landslide and the interaction with the tunnels, are discussed. It is shown how modelling associated with advanced real-time monitoring may contribute to the understanding of the problems under study. x | |||||
Camus, Thomas; Therville, Fabrice | The Sydney North West Rail Link project tunnelling challenge with four double shield TBMs | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 402-408 | Topics |
KurzfassungNFM Technologies has designed and delivered four 6.99 m-diameter Double Shield TBMs that are excavating the North West Rail Link project, an extension to the Sydney rapid transit network. The project is led by a consortium comprising Thiess, John Holland and Dragados, acting on behalf of the Government of New South Wales Transport Authority. Altogether, the TBMs will build 15 km of twin tunnels in rock that is mainly formed of abrasive sandstone. TBMs 1 and 2 bore the 9 km section between the Bella Vista and Cherrybrook stations, while the remaining 6 km from Cherrybrook to the Epping interchange are bored by TBMs 3 and 4. x | |||||
Schubert, Wulf; Moritz, Bernd | The state of the art in monitoring and geotechnical safety management for shallow and deep tunnels | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 409-413 | Topics |
KurzfassungDue to uncertainties in the ground model and the spread of geotechnical properties, prediction of the exact system behaviour of underground structures is difficult in many cases. In order to manage this problem, the so-called observational approach is often applied. Monitoring plays an important role to verify or falsify design assumptions, to adjust excavation and support measures to the actual conditions and to assess the stability of the system. For the management of the residual risk a geotechnical safety management plan is implemented. The OeGG has recently published a handbook summarizing the state of the art in tunnel monitoring and geotechnical safety management. x | |||||
Day, Jennifer J.; Diederichs, Mark S.; Hutchinson, D. Jean | Optimization of structural contact stiffness and strength for discrete simulation of progressive failure of healed structure | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 414-420 | Topics |
KurzfassungGeotechnical analysis for underground excavation design in complex tectonic environments requires an increased understanding and more rigorous consideration of the impact of healed or "intrablock" structure, such as veins, on rockmass behaviour. Intrablock structure occurs between blocks of rock defined and bounded by "interblock structure", the network of joints and other fractures conventionally considered in classic rockmass characterization, classification or rockmass property estimation. Discrete simulation of fractures has become a more commonplace model analysis technique for excavations in jointed rockmasses. Here too, however, special attention is required to simulate intrablock structure within the model. In particular, the selection and evolution of stiffness and strength values for the model discontinuity elements must follow a different logic than that adopted for fractures and true joints. A new concept to better represent the behaviour of intrablock structure in explicit numerical models is proposed and tested in this paper by means of finite element method (FEM) analysis and case study data from a 1, 200 m deep drift. This approach changes the stiffness and strength values of failed intrablock structural elements between pre-peak ("primary"), post-peak ("secondary"), and ultimate ("tertiary") states. The FEM models in the tertiary state match 96 % of overbreak patterns along the case drift, versus 80 % in primary state models. These findings suggest that the proposed method is a good option to more accurately model the influence of intrablock structure on rockmass behaviour. x | |||||
Giger, Silvio B.; Marschall, Paul; Lanyon, Bill; Martin, C. Derek | Hydro-mechanical response of Opalinus Clay during excavation works - a synopsis from the Mont Terri URL | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 421-425 | Topics |
KurzfassungIndurated clay formations are under consideration as potential host rock formations for the disposal of radioactive waste in several countries. The favourable features of such formations for deep geological repositories include an excellent hydraulic barrier function, high capacity for dissolved radionuclide retention and considerable self-sealing potential. The development of a brittle fracture network (excavation-induced damage zone, EDZ) around underground structures during construction and operation cannot however be avoided. To assess the impact of the EDZ on long-term safety of the repository, a detailed structural inventory of the fracture network and the relevant hydro-mechanical phenomena and processes during excavation and the subsequent operation phase is required. This then forms the geomechanical basis for the development of conceptual and numerical models of the EDZ. Here we present some empirical and experimental evidence from the Mont Terri Underground Research Laboratory (URL), summarizing the key phenomena and processes associated with the creation and evolution of an EDZ in the Opalinus Clay. In particular, the significance of rock mass anisotropy is highlighted, both as a likely origin for far-reaching pore fluid pressure changes and as a controlling factor in EDZ development during the excavation process. x | |||||
Zhang, Chun-Liang | Deformation of clay rock under THM conditions | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 426-435 | Topics |
KurzfassungAs a potential host rock for deep geological disposal of radioactive waste, the Callovo-Oxfordian and Opalinus clay rocks have been extensively investigated in the laboratory with respect to deformation under various thermo-hydro-mechanical conditions: (1) stresses covering the range from the initial lithostatic state to redistributed levels after excavation, (2) humidity variations representing ventilation during operation of tunnels as well as water migration from the far-field and (3) heating from ambient temperature up to 100 °C and a subsequent cooling phase. For these highly consolidated clay rocks, a new concept is theoretically derived to explain the effective stress in the particle matrix and experimentally confirmed. The mechanical deformation of the clay rocks is determined by means of short- and long-term compression experiments on quasi water-saturated samples at ambient temperature. Reponses of the clay rocks to humidity changes are examined by drying and wetting the samples under different loading conditions. Thermal effects are studied by heating and cooling the stressed samples under drained and undrained conditions. The main findings are presented and discussed in this paper. x | |||||
Pausz, Sebastian; Nowotny, Hans; Jung, Gerald | Rock mass classification and geotechnical model for the foundation of a RCC gravity dam | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 436-440 | Topics |
KurzfassungThe paper describes the development of a geological and geotechnical model produced for the design of a hydro power plant and its large RCC (roller compacted concrete) dam. Various in situ and laboratory investigation methods and rock mass classification were introduced for the definition of subsurface parameters and rock mass parameters were derived for design purposes. The mechanical parameters of the rock masses were the basic input for different finite element models that were used in order to evaluate the interacting static system of foundations and structures. The insights gained from this work were used to implement appropriate amendments to the design of the hydropower plant. x | |||||
Walton, Gabriel; Diederichs, Mark; Punkkinen, Allan | The influence of constitutive model selection on predicted stresses and yield in deep mine pillars - A case study at the Creighton mine, Sudbury, Canada | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 441-449 | Topics |
KurzfassungBased on recent advances in modelling the post-yield behaviour of brittle rock, the authors have developed a calibrated inelastic model of the 7,910 level (2.4 km depth) at the Creighton Mine in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada using data collected from the monitoring of pillar dilatancy. While this calibrated model represents a state-of-the-art continuum approach for capturing the progressive development of yield and stresses in mine pillars, alternative state-of-practice approaches (elastic and perfectly plastic material models, for example) represent potentially acceptable options for practical application. x | |||||
Site Reports: Geomechanics and Tunnelling 4/2015 | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 450-451 | Site Report | |
KurzfassungThe Arlberg Tunnel: DSI supplies ground support products for Austria's longest road tunnel / Der Arlberg Tunnel: DSI liefert Stützmittel für Österreichs längsten Straßentunnel x | |||||
Product information: Geomechanics and Tunnelling 5/2015 | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 452-456 | Product information | |
KurzfassungGroundwater management for the construction of the metro in Copenhagen / Grundwassermanagement für Kopenhagener Metro-Bau x | |||||
Diary of Events: Geomechanics and Tunnelling 5/2015 | Geomechanics and Tunnelling | 5/2015 | 457-458 | Diary of Events | |
Inhalt: Mauerwerk 5/2015 | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | Inhalt | ||
Meyer, Udo | Versatile masonry research in Europe / Vielfältige Mauerwerkforschung in Europa | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 333 | Editorial |
da Porto, Francesca; Guidi, Giovanni; Verlato, Nicolò; Modena, Claudio | Effectiveness of plasters and textile reinforced mortars for strengthening clay masonry infill walls subjected to combined in-plane/out-of-plane actions / Wirksamkeit von Putz und textilbewehrtem Mörtel bei der Verstärkung von Ausfachungswänden aus Ziegelmauerwerk, die kombinierter Scheiben- und Plattenbeanspruchung ausgesetzt sind | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 334-354 | Fachthemen |
KurzfassungThis work presents the results of experimental tests on full-scale one-bay, one-storey reinforced concrete (RC) frames, filled with non-load-bearing clay masonry walls. The infill walls were made with clay masonry units characterized by a high percentage of voids and low strength. Such ‘light’ infill walls have shown fragile behaviour during recent earthquakes, due to the combined effects of damage produced by out-of-plane seismic action, together with in-plane deformation of the RC frame. x | |||||
Fehling, Ekkehard; Ismail, Mohammed; Samaan, Samer; Meyer, Udo | Flexural tensile tests with vertically perforated clay unit masonry with thin layer mortar / Biegezugversuche an Planziegelmauerwerk | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 355-362 | Fachthemen |
KurzfassungAs part of the EU project, INSYSME - INnovative SYStems for earthquake resistant Masonry Enclosures in reinforced concrete buildings - to optimise infill masonry the German project partners carried out an initial part of the project on flexural strength testing of high-tech clay block masonry in accordance with DIN EN 1052-2. In this a wide range of modern products was considered which at present is regulated in Germany by means of general building authority approvals. The test results show that the specifications for flexural tensile strength of high-tech clay block masonry in DIN EN 1996 are very conservative in most cases. x | |||||
Termine: Mauerwerk 5/2015 | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 362 | Veranstaltungen | |
Kubalski, Thomas; Butenweg, Christoph | Modelling strategies for horizontally loaded infill masonry / Modellierungsansätze für horizontal beanspruchtes Ausfachungsmauerwerk | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 363-369 | Fachthemen |
KurzfassungThe realistic modelling of seismically loaded infill masonry is a complicated task due to the complex interaction of the infill with the surrounding frame. Practical approaches, that take into consideration the non-linear behaviour of the infill and the frame, are especially lacking at the moment. Within the framework of the European project INSYSME (Innovative Systems for Earthquake Resistant Masonry Enclosures in R.C. Buildings [1]), the behaviour of infill masonry in reinforced concrete frames is being investigated experimentally to derive different strategies for the modelling of infill masonry. In addition, systems for the improvement of the seismic behaviour will be developed. In the following, some initial results of the different modelling strategies are presented. x | |||||
Schlegel, Thomas; Shtiza, Aurela | Environmental footprint study of mortar, render and plaster formulation / Studie über die Umweltauswirkungen von Mörtel - Mauermörtel, Außenputzmörtel und Innenputzmörtel | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 370-382 | Fachthemen |
KurzfassungA comparative environmental assessment study focusing on the stages of mortar production and carbonation through hardening has been conducted by the European Lime Association in collaboration with mortar producers from various EU countries on 17 formulations of mortars, renders and plasters. The results of the “cradle-to-gate” for mortar and renders indicated that: There are no significant differences between products with low and high lime contents and depending on the lime content in the products, the contribution of the hydrated lime to the different environmental indicators can range between 0 % and about 20 %. However, there are clear differences in the environmental footprints of gypsum or lime based plasters. Based on the plaster composition investigated in this study, it appears that lime based plasters have the lowest environmental footprint for some of the impacts (primary energy consumption, abiotic depletion and water eutrophication), whereas for the remaining indicators the gypsum based plasters have the lowest environmental footprint. Depending on the lime content in the plasters, the contribution of the hydrated lime to the different environmental indicators can vary in a wide range, i. e. between 0 and 40 %. x | |||||
Termine: Mauerwerk 5/2015 | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 382 | Veranstaltungen | |
Miccoli, Lorenzo; Fontana, Patrick; Paganoni, Sara; D'Ayala, Dina | Pull-out strength of anchor pins for brickwork masonry and earth block masonry / Auszugsfestigkeit von Verpressankern für Ziegel- und Lehmsteinmauerwerk | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 383-393 | Fachthemen |
KurzfassungIn this paper results of the experimental testing performed on brick masonry and earth block masonry are presented. The paper outlines the development of the testing procedures for two different types of anchors. For this purpose, two experimental campaigns of pull-out tests on masonry corner connections strengthened by metallic rod grouted were carried out. Experimental results proved that the implemented testing procedures are suitable to determine the most recurring failure modes of the anchor pins. Moreover, a procedure is proposed to estimate the capacity of grouted anchor pins based on experimental studies. x | |||||
Aich, Markus | Internal insulation - diffusive and with capillary action / Innendämmung - diffusionsoffen und kapillaraktiv | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 394-402 | Berichte |
Riechers, Hans-Joachim | New standard publication on plastering and rendering of masonry / Neues Standardwerk für das Verputzen von Mauerwerk | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 403-406 | Berichte |
KurzfassungThe work of plastering and rendering masonry and concrete is covered by a huge range of standards and guidelines. The new publication “Guidelines for plastering and rendering masonry and concrete” presents a standard work, which clarifies the issues for designers and contractors alike. x | |||||
Flassenberg, Georg | Reliable fire safety in accordance with new EU standards / Zuverlässige Brandsicherheit nach neuen EU-Normen - Fire protection with autoclaved aerated concrete masonry / Brandschutz mit Porenbetonmauerwerk | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 407-410 | Berichte |
Inspiration Stockholm / Inspiration Stockholm | Mauerwerk | 5/2015 | 411-413 | Veranstaltungen | |