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Dynamic safety information modeling of underground cavern groups in the entire construction process
Hu Ankui1,2,3, Wu Mengkun3, Zhong Bo4
1Key Laboratory of Fluid and Power Machinery, Xihua University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, 610039, China.
Scientific Reports
|May 24, 2024
Summary
This study presents a dynamic safety model for underground cavern construction, integrating real-time data for improved safety and efficiency in complex geological conditions.
Area of Science:
- Subsurface Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Computational Mechanics
Background:
- Underground cavern group construction is complex due to variable geological factors.
- Current methods lack real-time safety feedback and dynamic control during construction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a four-dimensional spatiotemporal and dynamic safety information model for underground cavern construction.
- To enable real-time visual management and dynamic coupling of construction phases with safety metrics.
Main Methods:
- Utilized C# and Python for model development.
- Integrated finite element analysis software (ABAQUS) and Microsoft SQL Server database.
- Implemented a framework for continual updates correlating with construction progress.
Main Results:
- The model allows for real-time visual management of monitoring data.
- Dynamic coupling of construction phases with safety metrics was achieved.
- The system provides continual updates based on construction progress.
Conclusions:
- The theoretical findings enhance safety and efficiency in underground cavern group construction.
- The study provides methods for real-time safety feedback and control.
- The developed model offers valuable insights for subsurface engineering projects.
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