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Seismic behavior of mountain tunnel portal by shaking table tests
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Hua Xua, Runfang Sunb, *, Tianbin Lia, Qixiang Yanb, Yaozhong Cuib
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering | 2026, 18(5) : 3832 - 3851
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Seismic behavior of mountain tunnel portal by shaking table tests
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Hua Xua, Runfang Sunb, *, Tianbin Lia, Qixiang Yanb, Yaozhong Cuib
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  • aState Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, China
  • bKey Laboratory of Transportation Tunnel Engineering, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, 610031, China
  • Runfang Sun obtained his BSc degree in Civil Engineering from Chengdu University of Technology, China, in 2016, and MSc degree at Southwest Jiaotong University, China, in 2019. He is currently a PhD candidate at Southwest Jiaotong University. His research interests include seismic design for mountain tunnels, rock mechanics and engineering, multiple-criteria decision-making, and rough set theory in operations research.

Published: 2026-05-25 doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.035
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Tunnel portal sections have historically been more susceptible to earthquakes than other components, exhibiting significant seismic damage. However, critical seismic behaviors of portal sections remain unrevealed owing to insufficient consideration of actual topography. Moreover, the extent of asymmetric seismic responses induced by topography remains unclear, which is essential for seismic design. To overcome these limitations, this study replicated the actual geological conditions of a tunnel portal section, including the portal slope, topography, slope and tunnel supports, and the often-overlooked portal wall using large-scale shaking table tests. The asymmetric seismic responses and their impact ranges identified in the experiments were validated through numerical simulations. The results revealed that the seismic damage to the slope is attributable to the presence of the tunnel, with slope acceleration near the tunnel portal increasing by 20 %-40 % compared to slopes without a tunnel. Additionally, the tunnel facilitates seismic wave propagation in specific directions, leading to further seismic damage across the portal section. Portal walls, being exposed structures, are susceptible to higher seismic strain and acceleration than tunnel linings and thus warrant increased attention. Importantly, the asymmetric seismic response was found to vary based on different sides and influence ranges. Within 15 m of the portal, the tunnel was dominated by the open-side asymmetric response of acceleration, strain, and displacement. From 15 to 35 m range, the seismic response of the mountainside was more pronounced, exhibiting increased seismic earth pressure and stress on the right sidewall. Seismic earth pressure and stress diminished within the 35-75 m range and steadily decreased beyond 75 m. This enhanced understanding of seismic behaviors facilitates the targeted establishment of future seismic fortifications based on these classified ranges.

Mountain tunnel  /  Portal section  /  Seismic behavior  /  Asymmetric seismic response  /  Shaking table tests
Hua Xu, Runfang Sun, Tianbin Li, Qixiang Yan, Yaozhong Cui. Seismic behavior of mountain tunnel portal by shaking table tests[J]. Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2026 , 18 (5) : 3832 -3851 . DOI: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.035
  • Western Construction Project of the Ministry of Transport, China(200431800029; 2015318J29040)
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doi: 10.1016/j.jrmge.2025.07.035
  • Receive Date:2025-01-10
  • Online Date:2026-06-17
  • Published:2026-05-25
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  • Received:2025-01-10
  • Revised:2025-07-21
  • Accepted:2025-07-31
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Western Construction Project of the Ministry of Transport, China(200431800029; 2015318J29040)
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    aState Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, China
    bKey Laboratory of Transportation Tunnel Engineering, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, 610031, China

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表12种不同金属材料的力学参数

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鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae 2 11 5.26 鹅膏菌属 Amanita 10 4.78
小菇科 Mycenaceae 2 12 5.74 丝盖伞属 Inocybe 5 2.39
多孔菌科 Polyporaceae 8 14 6.70 蜡蘑属 Laccaria 5 2.39
红菇科 Russulaceae 3 23 11.00 小皮伞属 Marasmius 6 2.87
小菇属 Mycena 11 5.26
光柄菇属 Pluteus 5 2.39
红菇属 Russula 17 8.13
栓菌属 Trametes 5 2.39
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