Research scope
In tunnel exploration, uncertain ground conditions, which affect the number and location of borings and the eventual cost and time of tunnel construction, make planning difficult. The problem can be alleviated through virtual exploration, tailored to the particular ground conditions and construction methods. Newest developments in this research area also account for the increase in uncertainty of the information obtained from exploration as the distance increases from the exploration location, e.g., a boring.
Related publications
Costa, A.L., Sousa, R.L., and Einstein, H.H. (2018). Probabilistic 3D alignment optimization of underground transport infrastructure integrating GIS-based subsurface characterization. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 72, 233–241. doi:10.1016/j.tust.2017.11.027
Sousa, R.L., Karam, K., Costa, A.L., and Einstein, H.H. (2016). Exploration and decision-making in geotechnical engineering – a case study. 10th anniversary special issue of Georisk, 11 (1), 129-145. doi:10.1080/17499518.2016.1250916
Karam, K.S., Karam, J.S., and Einstein, H.H. (2007). Decision analysis applied to tunnel exploration planning. II: Consideration of uncertainty. Construction Engineering and Management, 133 (5), 354-363. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2007)133:5(354)
Karam, K.S., Karam, J.S., and Einstein, H.H. (2007). Decision analysis applied to tunnel exploration planning. I: Principles and case study. Construction Engineering and Management, 133 (5), 344-353. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2007)133:5(344)
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Einstein, H.H. (1977). Observational methods in tunnel design and construction. In: Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Conference on D.O.T. Research and Development in Tunneling Technology, Atlanta, Georgia, October 6-7, 1977.
Labreche, D.A., Markow, M.J., and Einstein, H.H. (1976). Decision analysis applied to rock tunnel exploration. In: Proceedings of the 19th U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics (USRMS), 1-3 May, Reno, Nevada. ARMA-76-0395
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