The effect of ground stratification on the seismic response of circular tunnels is investigated, as most practice-oriented studies consider homogeneous ground. A finite element plain-strain model of a circular tunnel cross-section embedded in a two-layered ground is used to highlight the influence of stratification on the tunnel's seismic response. The layers interface was placed at the crown, centre and invert level. It is proved that ground stratification has an important role in the lining seismic forces. When the tunnel is fully embedded in one of the layers, the seismic lining forces may vary significantly in comparison with the single-layer case. If the tunnel intercepts both layers, maximum lining forces aggravation occurs when the lower layer is very stiff. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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UNSW Canberra, Sch Phys Environm & Math Sci, Appl & Ind Math Res Grp, Canberra, ACT, AustraliaBadji Mokhtar Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Phys, Radiat Phys Lab, Annaba 23000, Algeria
Jovanoski, Zlatko
Biswas, Anjan
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Delaware State Univ, Dept Math Sci, Dover, DE 19901 USA
King Abdulaziz Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Math, Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaBadji Mokhtar Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Phys, Radiat Phys Lab, Annaba 23000, Algeria