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Exploration of the best time to obtain rock structure information on the palm face during tunnel construction

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Rapid acquisition of rock structure information during tunnel construction is crucial for optimizing subsequent construction strategies and avoiding engineering rock disasters. In this regard, this study proposes the best time to obtain rock structure information on the tunnel face during the construction period. By summarizing relevant studies on rock information acquisition locally and abroad and combining them with the actual situation during the construction of the Lushan Tunnel, this study analyzed the factors affecting the quality of rock information acquisition during the construction period and the approximate range of the optimal timing of acquisition. We also conducted experiments on the concentration of respiratory dust and the concentration of total dust on each section of the Lushan Tunnel construction site and explored the optimal timing of acquiring rock information on the tunnel face by conducting several dust experiments at the construction site. The results showed that the best time to obtain information was before the erection of the steel arch, which was also the best time for the engineers to conduct mechanical characterization of the tunnel face and the lining inspection of the tunnel. The optimal acquisition timing identified in this study is crucial for improving the accuracy of rock information acquisition and guiding subsequent construction programs.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [Grant No. 52079077] and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2022M711962)

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266590, China

    Zhiqiang Yan, Feng Jiang, Peng He, Gang Wang, Zhenghu Ma & Chuanxin Yang

  2. College of Civil Engineering, Fujian University of Technology, Fuzhou, 350118, China

    Gang Wang

  3. School of Qilu Transportation, Shandong University, **an, 250012, China

    Weidong Han & Ruijie Zhao

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Feng Jiang contributed to the conception and design of the study. Feng Jiang, Peng He, Zhiqiang Yan, Gang Wang, Zhenghu Ma and Chuanxin Yang organized the database. Peng He, Zhiqiang Yan and Feng Jiang performed the statistical analysis. Peng He, Zhiqiang Yan and Feng Jiang wrote the first draft of the manuscript. Feng Jiang, Gang Wang, Ruijie Zhao and Weidong Han wrote sections of the manuscript. All authors contributed to the manuscript revision and read and approved the submitted version.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [Grant No. 52079077] and China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant No. 2022M711962)

Zhiqiang Yan (1998-), male, from **ing, Shandong Province, M.Sc. student, mainly Research on tunnel mechanics and underground engineering disaster prevention and control. E-mail: yanzhiqiang178@163.com.

Feng Jiang (1995-), male, from **ing, Shandong Province, PhD, mainly Research on deep rock mechanics and underground engineering disaster prevention and control. E-mail: jfnjzy@163.com.

Peng He (1988-), male, from Laiwu, Shandong Province, PhD, Associate Professor, mainly engaged in stability analysis, dynamic evaluation and control research of tunnel rock mass structure. E-mail: hepenghank@163.com.

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Yan, Z., Jiang, F., He, P. et al. Exploration of the best time to obtain rock structure information on the palm face during tunnel construction. Appl. Geophys. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11770-024-1083-x

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