TY - JOUR
T1 - Probabilistic 3D alignment optimization of underground transport infrastructure integrating GIS-based subsurface characterization
AU - Costa, Ana Laura
AU - Sousa, Rita L.
AU - Einstein, Herbert H.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Elsevier Ltd
PY - 2018/2
Y1 - 2018/2
N2 - Underground Transport construction is affected by various sources of uncertainty. These uncertainties must be identified, quantified and inherent risks assessed and managed. A crucial step in underground risk management is the planning and design phase. This paper presents an innovative probabilistic alignment optimization tool for underground tunnel construction, which considers uncertainties associated with geology and construction processes. It consists of an integrated approach of two existing tools; an interactive support system, the Decision Aids for Tunneling (DAT), and an optimization tool for linear infrastructure (Opt), which uses GIS-derived maps as input. The capabilities of the approach are demonstrated through an application to the optimization of a subway line at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
AB - Underground Transport construction is affected by various sources of uncertainty. These uncertainties must be identified, quantified and inherent risks assessed and managed. A crucial step in underground risk management is the planning and design phase. This paper presents an innovative probabilistic alignment optimization tool for underground tunnel construction, which considers uncertainties associated with geology and construction processes. It consists of an integrated approach of two existing tools; an interactive support system, the Decision Aids for Tunneling (DAT), and an optimization tool for linear infrastructure (Opt), which uses GIS-derived maps as input. The capabilities of the approach are demonstrated through an application to the optimization of a subway line at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
KW - 3D Geological models
KW - Optimization
KW - Unexpected Events
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U2 - 10.1016/j.tust.2017.11.027
DO - 10.1016/j.tust.2017.11.027
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85035151117
SN - 0886-7798
VL - 72
SP - 233
EP - 241
JO - Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
JF - Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology
ER -