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Study on the evolution law of rock fracture damage in deep buried tunnel based on in-situ monitoring data Cover

Study on the evolution law of rock fracture damage in deep buried tunnel based on in-situ monitoring data

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|Jun 2026

Figures & Tables

Figure 1:

Drilling layout diagram of laboratory

Figure 2:

Schematic illustration of the laboratory excavation steps

Table 1:

RMIBT-Based rock mass structure classification standards

GradeRock mass structural typesRock mass structural characteristicsRMIBT value[-]
IHighly intact rock massStructural planes not developed, spacing > 100 [cm]0.9–1
IIIintact rock massStructural planes slightly developed, generally 1–2 sets, spacing generally 70–100 [cm]0.75–0.9
IIIFairly intact rock massStructural planes moderately developed, generally 2–4 sets, spacing generally 40–70 [cm]0.5–0.75
IVPoorly intact rock massStructural planes poorly or well developed, generally 4–6 sets, spacing generally 20–40 [cm]0.25–0.5
VBroken rock massStructural planes extremely developed, spacing generally < 20 [cm]0–0.25
Figure 3:

Comparison of drilling camera results at different times after excavation

Figure 4:

Fracture aging fracture diagram of experimental chamber with hole depth of 16~18 m

Table 2:

Key parameters of different lithologies

LithologyUniaxial Compressive Strength [MPa]RMIBT Value [-]Damage Ratio R [-]
Black-gray striped fine-grained marble80–1900.75–0.901.93
Black-gray fine-grained marble150–1700.75–0.902.01
Gray-white marble80–1200.50–0.751.42
Polychrome marble60–1200.50–0.751.60
Figure 5:

The rupture zone and damage zone depth of different types of rock mass

Figure 6:

Borehole camera results of DK194+593 and DK194+653 sections 1 month and 1 year after excavation

Table 3:

Key mechanical property indices of surrounding rock mass

Rock Mass Grade [-]Elastic Modulus [GPa]Poisson's Ratio [-]Tensile Strength [MPa]Internal Friction Angle [°]
Grade II29.20.21.530
Table 4:

Horizontal stress parameters of surrounding rock

Horizontal Stress σ1 [MPa]Horizontal Stress σ2 [MPa]Horizontal Stress σ3 [MPa]
745436
Figure 7:

The stress change of the section was monitored during the excavation

Figure 8:

Schematic diagram of deep rock mass rupture pattern

Figure 9:

The maximum concentrated stress changes with the propulsion of the palm surface

Figure 10:

The location of peak stress migrates following the advancing excavation face.

Figure 11:

Breeding process of deep surrounding rock fracture zone

Figure 12:

The maximum concentrated stress changes with the propulsion of the palm surface

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cee-2027-0001 | Journal eISSN: 2199-6512 (formerly 1336-5835) | Journal ISSN: 1336-5835
Language: English
Submitted on: Feb 25, 2026
Accepted on: May 4, 2026
Published on: Jun 24, 2026
Published by: University of Žilina
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2026 Can-Biao Qiu, Hao-Sen Guo, published by University of Žilina
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.