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A study on slope design at tunnel portal considering impact of blasting

  • Ji-Ung Lee (Department of Architectural Engineering, Chung-Ang University) ;
  • Jee-Hee Jung (Safety Innovation& Disaster Prevention Research Division, Korea Expressway Corporation Research Institute) ;
  • Kang-Hyun Lee (Safety Innovation& Disaster Prevention Research Division, Korea Expressway Corporation Research Institute) ;
  • SangRae Lee (Safety Innovation& Disaster Prevention Research Division, Korea Expressway Corporation Research Institute) ;
  • Nag-Young Kim (Safety Innovation& Disaster Prevention Research Division, Korea Expressway Corporation Research Institute)
  • Received : 2023.11.23
  • Accepted : 2024.02.02
  • Published : 2024.09.25
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Abstract

The slope stabilization method is constructed on bedrock, but performance degradation occurs during an impact (earthquake, blasting, etc.) after construction, which may affect service life and factor of safety. In particular, the top-down method implies the possibility of damage caused by blasting vibration due to the construction procedure. However, the current blasting design only reflects damage to nearby facilities, so there is a limit in its ability to assess the damage of reinforcement methods caused by blasting vibration within the scope of influence. In this study, we aim to evaluate problems and damage levels caused by close blasting effects on rock-integrated structures, such as panel-type retaining walls, anchor-combined structures, and small nails, which are mainly constructed using the top-down method. We will also analyze factors affecting long-term performance according to changes in conditions after construction, such as tunnel excavation, to establish optimal design measures.

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