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structure-medium interaction
tunnelling
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calculation of tunnel support
- In tunnels and underground excavations: Ground support
…by a physical mechanism termed structure-medium interaction. The support load increases greatly when the inherent ground strength is much reduced by allowing excessive yield to loosen the rock mass. Because this may occur when installation of support is delayed too long, or because it may result from blast damage, good…
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