Open AccessSimulation and Analysis on the Mechanical Properties of a New Slide-in Joint for Shield Tunnel Segment
Author(s) -
Rundong Zhang,
Xue Yang,
Laikuang Lin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. earth and environmental science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1755-1307
pISSN - 1755-1315
DOI - 10.1088/1755-1315/570/2/022061
Subject(s) - joint (building) , shield , groove (engineering) , structural engineering , deformation (meteorology) , coupling (piping) , computer science , mechanical engineering , engineering , materials science , geology , composite material , petrology
There are many joint forms of shield tunnel lining segments. The new types of joints mainly include plug-in type and slide-in type where few researches concerning whose mechanical properties. This paper aims to construct a full-size numerical simulation model of the selected slide-in quick coupling joint and accomplish a fine prefabricated model. Given the complexity of the mechanics on the joint, loading and constraints are designed into the simulation model which achieves a successful simulation on various working conditions. The numerical results show that joint deformation can be reduced by optimizing the connectors’ position; A strengthening on the structure of C-type embedded groove can improve the overall bearing capacity of segment joint; Axial force can significantly reduce the deformation of the joint. Therefore, this research will help facilitate the effective design of the new type of shield tunnel joint.