Research Article

Study on Mechanical Effect and Plastic Zone Distribution of Tunnel Surrounding Rock in the Presence of Various Expansion Approaches

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Thickness of the plastic zones in different positions of the surrounding rock in the presence of various expansion methods: (a) arch top, (b) arch shoulders, (c) arch waist, (d) arch feet, and (e) inverted arch.
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