Study of Engineering Geological Conditions and Railway Tunnel Scheme across Qiongzhou Strait（琼州海峡工程地质条件及铁路隧道方案研究）

The cross sea channel for the Qiongzhou Strait not only provides a solution for transportation, but also plays an important role in the political and economic development of the region. In addition, the project has an extensive impact on many fields, such as energy, national defense, science and technology, opening up and reform, comprehensive utilization and so on. It is a significant project to enhance China′s comprehensive national strength, defend the country′s territorial integrity and promote regional economic development. The geological conditions across the Qiongzhou Strait are complex. A large amount of existing engineering geological information and hydrogeological data are collected, based on which the seismic impact on subsea tunnels and the main geological conditions including tectonic structures are analyzed. Different options crossing the Qiongzhou Strait have been considered and compared in terms of engineering geology, environmental condition, as well as the construction feasibility. The analystical results indicate that a subsea tunnel has more advantages over a bridge. Because more complicated technical difficulties have to be solved for a highway tunnel which would potentially increase construction and operation costs, a railway tunnel scheme is recommended. Vehicles can be carried by trains through the Qiongzhou Strait railway tunnel. Based on the seabed topography and geological conditions, four preliminary railway tunnel routes are proposed. After a comprehensive comparative analysis, the railway tunnel route Ⅱ is identified to be superior to other alternatives and should be the basis for determining the final tunnel layout. The proposed tunnel cross section includes two railway tunnels and one service tunnel. All the three tunnels have the same structural form and dimension and will be constructed by shield.     

Comparison and Selection of Ventilation Schemes for Zhagaliang Extra long Highway Tunnel（扎尕梁特长公路隧道通风方案比选研究）

In order to select a suitable ventilation scheme for a single tube extra long highway tunnel with two way traffic, as well as to solve problems in smoke exhaust and personnel evacuation in such tunnel, 3 ventilation schemes are proposed. According to the characteristics of Zhagaliang extra long highway tunnel, the 3 ventilation schemes include confluent ventilation with exhaust shaft and longitudinal ventilation with jet fans, parallel pilot tunnel forced ventilation network, and longitudinal ventilation with jet fans and sectional smoke exhaust by inclined shaft. The ventilation schemes are compared from several aspects, i.e. civil construction cost, initial investment of mechanical and electrical equipment, electricity cost during tunnel operation, ventilation control, stability of ventilation network, applicability, management and maintenance. Finally, the most suitable ventilation scheme is selected by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each scheme, i.e. longitudinal ventilation with jet fans and sectional smoke exhaust by inclined shaft. Under the normal operation condition of the tunnel, longitudinal ventilation with jet fans is adopted in the main tunnel, and on demand ventilation can be realized. Smoke can be exhausted by inclined shaft in case of fire, which can solve the problem of smoke exhaust only in two sections by the parallel pilot tunnel. The parallel pilot tunnel can also be used for personnel evacuation and rescue.     

Development and Thinking of Tunnels and Underground Engineering in China in Recent 2 Years （From 2017 to 2018）（近2年我国隧道及地下工程发展与思考（2017—2018年））

The author gives an overview of the development of tunnels and underground engineering in China in the past two years, including railway tunnel, high speed railway tunnel, highway tunnel, metro tunnel, hydraulic tunnel and utility tunnel, and introduces some key and representative railway, highway and municipal tunnels projects, i.e. Muzhailing Tunnel on Lanzhou Chongqing Railway, Dangjinshan Tunnel on Dunhuang Golmud Railway, immersed tunnel of Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge, China Laos Railway Tunnel, Gaoligongshan Tunnel on Dali Ruili Railway, Yuelongmen Tunnel on Chengdu Lanzhou Railway, Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumchi Yuli County High speed Railway, Shenzhen Zhongshan Passage, Su′ai Tunnel in Shantou, Ka Shuang Tunnel of Ertix River Water Diversion Project, Qianhai underground integrated hub in Shenzhen and underground integrated structure of Optics Valley Square in Wuhan. The author also introduces the development and progress in the fields of engineering investigation technology, BIM technology, mechanized and intelligent tunnel construction technology, shield/TBM manufacturing and remanufacturing technology, offshore immersed tube tunnel construction technology, non circular shield tunnel construction technology, tunnel big data platform construction technology, etc. According to the operation of series national strategies and planning such as Sichuan Tibet Railway, coordinated development of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, the Yangtze Economic belt, and the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, following technical demands are proposed, namely, sea crossing tunnels, construction of complex and long distance tunnels, environmental protection technology for tunnel construction in ecologically vulnerable areas, development of large scale urban underground complexes, research and development of new materials in alpine environment, intelligent diagnosis of tunnel diseases and rapid repairs, intelligent disaster prevention of ultra long complicated tunnels and underground engineering, etc. Some thoughts and suggestions are put forward in two aspects of engineering construction management mode and mechanization supporting in combination with the development status of the industry.     

Key Technology of Sea crossing Interval Tunnel in Complex  Environment Design of Xiamen Rail Transit Line 3（厦门轨道交通3号线复杂环境过海区间隧道设计关键技术）

A sea crossing tunnel is generally large in scale, having a complex site environment, and lack of engineering experience. The success of the project is directly related to the design plan. At present, no metro sea crossing tunnel havd been built in mainland, and the design standard and technology of the sea crossing tunnel are not studied throughly. The key technology of long and large sea crossing metro tunnel design, including construction method selection, cross section design, waterproofing and drainage system design, response to complex environment in sea area, durability design, ventilation and evacuation are analyzd with methods of geological analysis, engineering analogy and comprehensive comparison based on the sea crossing tunnel of Xiamen Rail Transit Line 3. A combination of shield and mining methods is proposed for the geological conditions of different sections. The drainage system of the mining section can be maintained by applying advanced grouting to control displacement. The complex geology of the sea area is considered in the targeted design, including a deep weathering trough, a water rich sand layer, a hard rock and uneven stratum, and the development of solitary rocks. The durability design of the tunnel structure and the limit of the bearing capacity are treated equally to consider safety reserve. The tunnel adopts sectioned longitudinal ventilation and smoke extraction mode, and contains ventilation shafts and civil smoke extraction air shafts on shore to prevent disasters. The conclusions can provide technical support for tunnel scheme decision and reference for similar projects.     

Perspectives in Intelligentization of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)（对全断面隧道掘进装备智能化的一些思考）

The development status of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the development trend of intelligent engineering machines and the urgent national needs for the future intelligent TBMs are introduced briefly. It is pointed out that the intelligentization will be the hot spot of the tunnel engineering area and the focuses of future industry competition. The scientific challenges due to the complexity of the working environment, including state recognition and environment perception, correlation law between geological environment and operation parameters, intelligent planning and coordinated control of multi systems, are raised. In addition, the existing research foundation are analyzed and the inadequacy of the theory including environment and state perception, adaptive & dynamic control of construction parameters, multi system coordination control and multi objective optimization are obtained. At last, some thinking from the aspects of design, manufacture and operation, such as excavation perception, the adaptive dynamic control of excavation parameter condition, the excavation parameter data collection and calculation, intelligent optimization and decision making of tunneling parameters and the multi system coordination intelligent control are proposed.     

Innovation and Future Application of Mechanized and Intelligentized Construction Technology for High speed Railway Tunnels: A CaseStudy of Hubei Section on Zhengzhou Wanzhou High speed Railway（高速铁路隧道机械化修建技术创新与智能化建造展望——以郑万高速铁路湖北段为例）

To ensure the safe, rapid and high quality construction of Zhengzhou Wanzhou High speed Railway, a series of exploration and innovation of construction technology, structural design and information management under the condition of large scale mechanization is used in the whole construction process. The technology includes: （1）A set of advanced geological prediction, advanced pre reinforcement technology of excavation face, mechanized construction technology of primary support, wide waterproof board trolley operation technology and intelligentized full face lining trolley of large scale mechanized construction technology are formed. （2）A classification method of surrounding rock stability is established based on the mechanized construction technology, and the design parameters of the tunnel support structure are optimized under the guidance of New Austria Tunneling Method. （3）To realize informatized management of tunnel construction, the tunnel construction management system, construction information record system, construction safety management system, quality management system of concrete mixing station and quality credit evaluation system are established. Finally, on the basis of mechanized and informatized construction, exploration and outlook of the tunnel intelligentized construction technology are given from the aspects of the dynamic intelligentized design system of tunnel support system, the intelligentized robot construction technology of tunnel support system and the intelligentized monitoring system of tunnel structure, to promote China′s tunnel construction technology.     

Research Progress and Prospect on Dynamic Response of SFT Structures(悬浮隧道结构动力响应研究进展与展望)

Construction of submerged floating tunnel （SFT） is one of the major solutions for fjord crossing projects and deep sea crossing projects in the future. Aimed to solve the key problems in SFT construction, the authors present an overview on the progress of the researches made in China and other countries in recent years on cross section of SFT, dynamic response of SFT segment structure, vortex induced vibration of anchor cable, testing technique and applicability of SFT, summarize the critical problems in the dynamic response research of SFT structures and make prospect on the trend of further SFT research. Conclusions are drawn as follow: (1) In the aspect of cross section design, SFT with ear shaped or elliptical cross section has good stability in the complex environment of flowing water, with factors comprehensively considered, such as cross section of SFT segment structures, buoyancy weight ratio and layout. (2) In the aspect of dynamic response of structures and anchor cables, the current research methods are mainly based on theoretical derivation and numerical simulation, and poorly rely on model based testing technique; therefore, it is necessary to perform model tests under combined loads from the environment, traffic and SFT, for mutual check between the theoretical analysis and numerical model. (3) In the aspect of applicability, it is necessary to build small SFT in feasible water conditions to make research on the physical SFT in the static waters, to identify problems and to lay a foundation technically for building large SFTs in the complex sea conditions.     

Construction Behavior of Double Down?side Drifts in a Weak Tunnel with Shallow Cover

Confronted　with　accidents　in　a　shallow?buried　weak　tunnel　using　the　bench　excavation　method,such　as　great　subsidence　and　cracks　in　the　ground　surface　as　well　as　those　in　the　preliminary　support,a　double　downside　drifts　construction　method　was　presented　The　drifts　were　used　to　detect　geological　conditions　and　reinforce　the　lower　parts　of　the　tunnel　Its　construction　procedures　and　load　transiting　mechanism　were　then　described　Its　Construction　behavior　was　also　studied　by　numerical　simulation　using　software　MIDAS　The　results　show　that　(1)　double-side　drifts　can　improve　tunnel　load,the　key　construction　step　is　arch　ring　excavation　and　core　soil　is　good　to　keep　tunnel　steady;　(2)　weak　parts　mainly　l ocate　at　wall　foot　of　drifts,wall　foot　and　crown　foot　of　tunnel,and　the　connections;　(3)　reinforcement　of　soil　under　the　drifts　has　no　apparent　effect　on　improving　rock　deformation　and　support　load　Advice　on　construction　was　proposed　that　main　parts　to　be　reinforced　are　drifts　(its　foot　depth,connection　parts　with　tunnel,and　its　corners)　and　core　soil　should　be　kept　if　rock　is　unsteady　and　needs　reinforcing     

Design Method and Application of Rock and Support System for Super large Span Tunnel（超大跨度隧道围岩支护体系构件化设计方法及其应用研究）

In order to guarantee the stability of surrounding rock and support structure of super large span tunnel and realize quantification of support structure design, the optimal excavation contour line shape is obtained based on study of influence of initial ground stress on bearing arch of surrounding rock; a new quantitative design method, in which the surrounding rock is regarded as an arch structure, bolts, cables, shotcrete and lining are designed to satisfy the intensity, rigidity and stability of the arch structure, is presented to design the support structure system. The method has been successfully applied to super large span tunnel of Badaling Great Wall Station on Beijing Zhangjiajie High speed Railway; and the applicable results show that the maximum accumulative settlement of crown top of large span section is only 17.3 mm, and the relative subsidence of crown top is only 0.09%, which can meet safety requirements.     

Reflections on Construction of Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor（对兴建渤海海峡跨海通道有关问题的思考）

The author discusses the necessity and urgency of constructing the Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor from the following aspects such as the increasing traffic volume, the convenience of the transportation after the corridor is constructed, and the regional benefit brought by the corridor. As for the timing of the construction of the sea crossing corridor, the author thinks that as long as the national economic situation permits and relevant conditions are basically available, the preliminary work should be carried out as soon as possible so as to promote the early commencement of the construction. Regarding the proposal of building another coastal national highway/high speed railway along the Bohai Bay coast, the author puts forward his viewpoints. In the aspect of construction risks, the author thinks that the geological risks in the construction of the Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor are very difficult to be dealt with; therefore, strict and detailed risk assessment should be carried out, and effective safety measures should be taken to mitigate the risks. The author also briefly describes the technological advantages of the tunnel proposal selected for the Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor, and briefly analyzes some key technological issues in the tunnel construction. The author describes the construction scheme and construction period estimation for the sea crossing corridor in details. The author makes the following proposal are given: (1)the hard rock tunnel boring machine (TBM) assisted by the drilling and blasting method should be used for the construction of the long sea crossing tunnel of Bohai Bay Crossing Corridor; (2) a parallel service tunnel shall be arranged between the twin main tunnel tubes; (3) in Proposal 2, the diameters of the twin main tunnel tubes and the service tunnel should be 8.0 m and 55 m, respectively. The proposal has two optional solutions: Solution 1: The service tunnel ( 55 m) located between the main tunnel tubes will be constructed first; for the main tunnel tubes, the disassembled TBMs ( 8 m) and the backup gantries are assembled for tunneling after arriving at the main tunnel tubes through the service tunnel and the cross passage; Solution 2 (alternative): Tunneling with  55 m TBM is carried out; the  55 m TBM will be dismantled to pass through the cross passage, and then be re assembled after arriving at the main tunnel; the start section (180 m) of main tunnel tube will be formed by  55 m TBM before it is enlarged to  8 m by drilling and blasting method; or the cross passage is enlarged to a large curved space to allow the 5.5 m TBM passing throught without disassembly. Comparison and contrast will be made and the preferred solution will be adopted. According to the rough estimation on the construction period of the 125 km long sea crossing tunnel, the total construction period of "completed tunnel" will be about 19 years (including 5 years of detailed offshore investigation) in Solution 1.     

Achievements and Challenges of Tunneling Technology in China over Past 40 Years（中国隧道工程技术发展40年）

In this paper, the current situation of tunnel engineering in China is introduced, especially the achievements obtained in the field of tunnel construction since the reform and opening up over 40 years. The 34 708 km long traffic tunnel built after reform and opening up takes 96% of the total length. The challenges met and achievements obtained during the key tunnel projects construction in China are presented emphatically from the aspects of extra long tunnel, deep tunnel, large tunnel, tunnel at high altitude and tunnel in complex environment. It is pointed out that: the main technological challenges during extra long tunnel construction are the accuracy of geological investigation, rapid construction and running disaster prevention; the main challenges during deep tunnel construction are high geostress, high waterpressure and high geothermal; the large tunnel faces high design and construction challenges; the challenges during tunnel construction at high altitude are freezing thawing and hypoxia; but still, many tunnels have been built under complex environments, including karst, gas, high geostress, high waterpressure, expansive rock, etc., and many technological breakthroughs have been achieved. The development trend of tunnel projects in China is proposed from the aspects of investigation, design, construction and operation, turning the development speed into development quality. It is generally acknowledged that the tunnel engineering achievements in China over the past 40 years benefit significantly from the development of international tunnel technology. Meanwhile, the development of tunneling technology in China has also greatly contributed to the international tunnel engineering development.     

Study of Tunneling Technology in Tertiary Sandy Mudstone Strata with Rich Water under High Pressure: Case Study of Shuangfeng Tunnel of Mudanjiang Suifenhe Railway（第三系高压富水砂泥岩地层隧道技术研究——以牡绥铁路双丰隧道为例）

In order to deal with the technical problems of Shuangfeng Tunnel passing through water rich Tertiary sandy mudstone strata with long distance and big overburden, such as dewatering, advance reinforcement, structural design and construction method etc., reducing tunnel deformation, preventing water inrush, gushing mud and tunnel collapse, the technical route of "stereo exploration, pressure reduction by water releasing, pre grouting, supporting timely, overall monitoring" is established after the field test and data analysis. Methods of full dimensional exploration and water pressure reducing are proposed, which form the preceding reinforcing technology that are different between inside the excavation contour and outside the excavation contour. Support linings are constructed immediately after excavation of upper bench. Safety performance of tunnel structure is evaluated according to the monitoring results. The research is conducted based on Shuangfeng Tunnel and the study results are applied in the construction of the tunnel. Results indicate that it can make sense to control deformation and ensure safety by using methods of reducing pressure through full dimensional water release, adopting advance reinforcement measures that are different between inside the excavation contour and outside the excavation contour, proposing mini bench method during tunnel construction and supporting timely after excavation for tunnels passing through water rich Tertiary sandy mudstone strata.     

General Design of Shenzhen Zhongshan River crossing Link Project（深圳至中山跨江通道工程总体设计）

Shenzhen Zhongshan River crossing Link is the first super integrated project in the world that consists of four different types of structures, i.e. ultra long and wide immersed tunnels, super large span sea crossing bridges, deep water artificial islands and undersea interchanges. The river crossing is designed for two way and 8 lane as per highway technical standards. Based on project characteristics and its technical difficulties, engineering solutions and the associated technology innovations have been listed as follows: (1) Proposed a design concept of standardization, industrialization, intelligence and project integration, and completed the study of overall design of Shenzhen Zhongshan River Crossing Link. An immersed tunnel with a combined steel shell and concrete composite structure is designed and the width of tunnel elements is from 46 to 55.5 m; Lingdingyang Bridge has been designed as a suspension bridge with a 1 666 m main span and two 270 m high main bridge towers. For West Island, a temporary enclosure caisson structure made of ultra large steel cylinders with a diameter of 28 m is designed to achieve a rapid artificial island formation. (2) Summarized the design and construction solutions related to combined steel shell and concrete structural immersed tunnel, the mix design, batching and concrete casting methods of high strength self compacting fluidized concrete, concrete quality check and inspection, design and construction of deep cement mixed (DCM) pile foundation for immersed tunnels, design and construction of large scale undersea dimensional transport interchange, flutter and wind stability design for super large span suspension bridge with monobox girders, and key techniques related to design and construction of offshore anchorage in deep sea. Furthermore, an equipment is developed and innovated for not only transport, also for installation of immersed tunnel elements to ensure the implementation of the project in an effective and economical way.     

Construction Technologies for Tunnels in Special and  Complicated Geology of Lanzhou Chongqing Railway（兰渝铁路特殊复杂地质隧道修建技术）

Lanzhou Chongqing Railway is located in the uplift margin of the Tibetan Plateau, where the geological environment is very complicated and special. Based on numerical analysis and field tests, the physical and mechanical properties, micro structure, and complicated water related stability of the Tertiary sandstone are studied. A comprehensive dewatering system integrating deep surface wells and vacuum light well points in tunnel is used and the construction technique featured with advance reinforcement by horizontal jet grouting for the full face of aquiferous silty fine sand tunnels is invented to solve the problem of the Tertiary quick sand. In addition, the classification method for deformation potentiality in design and dynamic adjustment in construction of tunnels in high geostress soft rock is established, the deformation control technology combining active stress release and passive control according to the deformation mechanism is developed, an automatic real time monitoring system for operation is invented, and a complete technological system of design, construction, and operation management of soft rock tunnels is built. Moreover, the TBM equipment parameter design principles are put forward, the parallel lining and multi stage belt conveyor mucking system is researched, the phased ventilation technology is invented and thus the problem of safe and fast long distance construction by large diameter TBMs is solved. The technological achievements have filled in gaps and facilitated development of the tunnel construction technology.     

Application Technology of Spray applied Waterproofing in  Unloading Tunnel of an LNG Receiving Terminal（液化天然气接收站LNG工艺隧道喷膜防水应用技术）

The application of a spray applied waterproof membrane in the case of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) unloading line tunnel constructed via the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM) is described. The waterproof standards for the LNG unloading line tunnel are stricter than those for regular tunnels based on the consideration of safety and environmental protection during operation. A double layer waterproofing system including radial grouting, systematic drainage facilities, an EVA sheet membrane, a spray applied acrylate waterproof membrane and other waterproofing and drainage facilities are designed based upon comparisons among several possible waterproofing solutions. The application results and consequential observations prove that the outcome of this waterproof system is satisfactory. The important issues for the successful application of the sprayed membrane in this case are summarized, including a reasonable design for the waterproofing system, performance of the sprayed membrane, proper training for the operators, adequate preparations, careful execution, and complete quality control and acceptance. The successful application of the spray applied acrylate waterproof membrane combined with other waterproofing and drainage facilities in this case has been demonstrated according to the inspection results and provides alternative solutions to improve the waterproof quality of similar tunnels under high standards.     

Key Technology of Overlength Pressure Tunnel in Water Supply Project in Central City of Jilin Province（吉林引松工程超长有压隧洞关键技术）

Water Supply Project in the Central City of Jilin Province is a large scale project which involves complex geological condition and high technical difficulties. In order to maximize the water delivery, the overlength pressure hydraulic tunnel is introduced. Based on detailed geological survey and other reliable technical references, this project can be treated as a demonstration in terms of how to lay large diameter TBM through a karst area with limestone. The in situ test is introduced to test the non bonded pre stress circumferential anchor tunnel structure and culvert structure when the water transmission engineering line crosses the shallow buried valley section. The Class Ⅰ and Class Ⅱ granite tunnels excavated by TBM is not aligned with saving project investment and speeding up construction progress. The BQ method is introduced to analyze the rock quality classification of long tunnels. There are not many domestic engineering examples of the above mentioned key technologies, and there are no mature theories and experiences to refer to. Based on theoretical research, numerical calculations, model tests, and productive in situ tests, those key technical problems of ultra long and pressurized tunnels are solved. This project has a great theoretical and engineering value.     

Scientific and Technological Innovation and Operation related Issues for Island Tunnel of Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Fixed Link Project（港珠澳大桥岛隧工程建设的科技创新和 运营后应关注的若干问题）

The author explains why a giant undersea immersed tube tunnel was selected for the sea area of the main channel of the east side of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Fixed Link Project, instead of employing a bridge or shield tunnel; and summarizes several domestic and international leading innovative technologies applied in the island tunnel construction of the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Fixed Link Project, including the use of huge self stabilized steel cylinders as retaining structure of foundation pits for constructing the artificial islands, the large area and ultra deep "sand compaction pile (SCP) composite foundation" reinforcement technology, "semi rigid segment joints", "sandwich" steel RC combined inverted trapezoid closure joints, and crack control and anti corrosion/durability design for RC tube structure. All these technologies reflect Chinese wisdom and Chinese speed. The author also points out some technical issues to which attention should be paid after the immersed tube tunnel of the project is put into operation: （1） Will the post construction settlement and differential settlement of the immersed tube tunnel further develop after the project is open to traffic? How much is the final convergence value? If it exceeds the limit, what control measures should be taken?（2） How to deal with the issue that the joints of large/small elements or segments are open? How to ensure that all the large and small joints between segments of the tube are "watertight"? Furthermore, the author presents some suggestions and control measures: （1） For excessive post construction settlement (especially differential settlement) spotted on large joints, it is suggested to incorporate "micro disturbance grouting" for post treatment. （2） If a joint opens under the excessive positive bending moment at the floor slab, it is believed that the open joint on the floor slab can be closed again by cutting off some prestressed tendons in the roof slab of the segment to reduce the positive bending moment of the section.     

CATARC establishes strategic partnership with the US GE Company

CATARC signed an agreement on Feb 4 with GE Fanuc Automation, a branch of GE, to introduce the world advanced auto management system to China, jointly developing and researching new products and resolutions to lift the productivity and interests of Chinas auto firms, and raising the management level of Chinas auto industry in terms of information and quality control. The business of GE Fanuc Automation is to provide intelligent resolutions, intellectual bed for plants, cooperative produ…     

Main Construction Technical Difficulties and Solutions of  Shenzhen Chunfeng Tunnel（深圳春风隧道主要施工技术难题与解决方案）

Shenzhen Chunfeng Tunnel is one of the shield tunnels under construction with the largest diameter in mainland of China. The whole tunnel passes through the coastal composite stratum, with rock from broken to integral, and the strength of some sections reaches 173 MPa. The tunnel under crosses the railway, subway, bridge and multiple buildings closely in a complex and sensitive environment. Combining the stratum situation and characteristics of large diameter shield machine, the problems that will be faced during the construction process, including low rock breaking efficiency of shield machine, discharge stagnation and jamming of the chamber, settlement control in sensitive environment, and impact of large diameter shield segment floating, cracking and construction on urban traffic, are analyzed. Based on the engineering experience, the following solutions are proposed: a shield rock breaking efficiency solution for the complete extremely hard rock section, settlement control measures for adjacent buildings and structures of shield driven tunnels, solutions for jamming and discharge stagnation of large diameter slurry shield, comprehensive measures for prevention and control of shield segment floating and cracking, and a slag treatment plan for downtown areas. Chunfeng Tunnel tests the wisdom of Chinese builders with its tremendous volume and strict construction standards, and it also has certain reference significance for other similar projects.     

State of art and Prospectives of Urban Utility Tunnels in China（我国城市综合管廊建设发展现状与未来发展趋势）

Based on the introduction of the history and typical projects, the state of art of urban utility tunnels in China are mainly discussed in terms of construction mode, planning and design, construction and operation management. Then the significant technologies used for utility tunnels in China such as the green construction concept, intensive planning/design concept, intensive planning/design method, formwork slipping technology, precast/assembly technology and BIM based intelligent management technology and so on are elaborated. Finally, prospectives of utility tunnels in China are presented.