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Abstract: Tunnel constructed more than 50 years ago is over 50 percent out of railway tunnel owned by our company at present, and also the ratio will be over 90 percent in 20 years later. It is expected that the numbers of engineers decrease under the influence of the declining birthrate in the future, and also the number of aged tunnels increase. And therefore, efficient inspection and maintenance will...
Abstract: ABSTRACT: Mountain tunnels are sometimes subject to deformation caused by post-construction earth pressure. Defects such as cracks, or deformation of tunnel lining may occur depending on the structural properties of the tunnel or surrounding geological characteristics. In such cases, countermeasures for tunnels in service need to be carried out against earth pressure. This paper outlines the...
Abstract: This paper outlines long-term investigations on heaving in railway roadbeds as seen in mountain tunnels and effectiveness of countermeasures. Roadbed heaving and track upheaval have been confirmed in certain tunnels. The heaving did not stop despite track maintenance intended to mitigate it. Furthermore, heaving tended to progress at specific locations. Through detailed and long-term...