Nguyen, T. and Ghabraie, K. and Tran-Cong, T. (2014) Applying bi-directional evolutionary structural optimisation method for tunnel reinforcement design considering nonlinear material behaviour. Computers and Geotechnics , 55. pp. 57-66. ISSN 0266-352X
Abstract
In the empirical methods for reinforcement design of underground excavations, an even distribution of rock bolts is generally recommended. This work proves that this design is not necessarily optimal and shows how the state-of-the-art reinforcement design could be improved through topology optimisation techniques. The Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimisation (BESO) method has been extended to consider nonlinear material behaviour. An elastic perfectly-plastic Mohr-Coulomb model is utilised for both original rock and reinforced rock. External work along the tunnel wall is considered as the objective function. Various in situ stress conditions with different horizontal stress ratios and different geostatic stress magnitudes are investigated through several examples. The outcomes show that the proposed approach is capable of improving tunnel reinforcement design. Also, significant difference in optimal reinforcement distribution for the cases of linear and nonlinear analysis results proves the importance of the influence of realistic nonlinear material properties on the final outcome.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. Published version deposited in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
| Faculty / Department / School: | Current - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Sep 2013 23:10 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jul 2016 03:45 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | BESO method; nonlinear material behaviour; topology optimisation; tunnel reinforcement |
| Fields of Research : | 09 Engineering > 0905 Civil Engineering > 090506 Structural Engineering 01 Mathematical Sciences > 0101 Pure Mathematics > 010112 Topology 09 Engineering > 0913 Mechanical Engineering > 091307 Numerical Modelling and Mechanical Characterisation |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | B Economic Development > 87 Construction > 8703 Construction Materials Performance and Processes > 870399 Construction Materials Performance and Processes not elsewhere classified |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1016/j.compgeo.2013.07.015 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/24028 |
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