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- Title
Twin tunneling–induced deep-seated landslide in layered sedimentary rocks.
- Authors
Cheng, Qiang; Xiao, Shiguo; Liu, Tianxiang; Chen, Tingjun; Li, Shaohong; Wei, Anhui
- Abstract
Tunnel excavation in mountainous areas can sometimes reactivate or trigger landslides. The problem of tunneling-induced landslides may be influenced by not only the tunnel location and slope geological conditions but also construction deficiency without timely treatment. This paper presents a case study of Jimei landslide in Sichuan Province, China. This dormant landslide was largely induced by the excavation of a twin tunnel in the landslide body. Field investigation, slope movement monitoring, and numerical simulations show that the formation mechanism of the Jimei landslide triggered by tunneling can be summarized as follows: (1) The adverse geological conditions of stratified sliding mass consists of multilayer sliding surfaces and cracked sliding blocks. (2) The rock surrounding the tunnel underwent large and continuous deformation because of construction deficiency without timely treatment. (3) There was a reduction in the shear strength and increase in the bulk density of the sliding mass because of rainfall infiltration during the rainy season.
- Subjects
SICHUAN Sheng (China); CHINA; LANDSLIDES; SEDIMENTARY rocks; SHEAR strength; SURFACE cracks; TUNNELS
- Publication
Bulletin of Engineering Geology & the Environment, 2021, Vol 80, Issue 12, p9071
- ISSN
1435-9529
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10064-021-02482-1