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The deviation from the design shape of an underground structure cross-section and its influence on the structure stress state are under consideration. External loads, corrosion and peculiarities of construction techniques, are assumed as the most probable causes of the deviation. The influence of shape changing is estimated by the analytical design method for multilayer underground structures with layers of variable thickness. The method is based on a rigorous analytical solution of the corresponding plane problem...

A brief description of analytical methods used for seismic analysis of underground structures is given. The methods take into account deformation of tunnel linings caused by seismic waves propagating transversely to the tunnel axis. Different approaches used now for seismic design are compared, examples of calculation are given. Advantages and disadvantages of the approaches are discussed. A new approach to seismic design of underground objects located on the shallow depth or near interface of different rocks is p...

The problem of stress state evaluation is really actual for the underground structures been exploited for a long time. Stress and deformation monitoring give opportunity for hazard prevention and planning operation mode of the underground facility. One of the most common methods of deformation control is convergence measurement, but transformation of measured data into stress state of underground structures is quite difficult. A technique for stress state evaluation of underground structures on the base of the ana...

Interfaces of rocks with different mechanical properties influence on seismic stress field appearing in rock mass during the earthquake. This influence may increase seismic load applied to underground objects located near the interface, so it should be taking into account in seismic analysis of the structures. For this aim the problem of elasticity theory about stress state of the ring supporting an opening in the half-plane, which is united with a half-plane of another material is considered. Lengths of seismic w...