Title:
Design of FRC tunnel segments considering the ductility requirements of the fib Model Code 2010: Application to the Barcelona Metro Line 9
Author(s):
Albert de la Fuente; Liao Lin; Sergio Cavalaro; Antonio Aguado
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
310
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
471-480
Keywords:
Cracking bending moment, design, ductility, FRC, precast segments.
DOI:
Date:
3/17/2017
Abstract:
In tunnels built by means of a tunnel boring machine, the use of fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) in the precast segmental linings lead to several advantages. On one hand, FRC
improves the mechanical behaviour of the segments during construction, reducing the incidence of damages. On the other hand, it contributes to a decrease of the global costs by
reducing the amount of conventional passive reinforcement required. The objective of this paper is to present a real experience regarding the use of fibres as the main reinforcement in precast segmental linings in the metropolitan area of Barcelona. First, the design approach presented in the fib Model Code for Concrete Structures 2010 for fibre-reinforced concrete is adapted taking into account the mechanical requirements of the precast segments. Then, this
methodology is used to assess the minimum fibre content for this application, estimated in 60 kg/m³. These results are compared with the obtained in an experimental program
performed with real-scale segments simulating the critical load condition found during the most critical transient stage (stocking). The study shows an example of optimized design of
FRC tunnel segments that might be useful for future tunnels.