A Short Overview of Soft Computing Techniques in Tunnel Construction

Tunnel construction is a complex technology, with huge number of effective parameters, which cannot be accurately analyzed/designed using empirical or theoretical methods. With the rapid development computer technologies, Soft Computing (SC) approaches have been widely used in tunnel construction. Typically, two common tunneling methods, blasting and mechanical excavation ( e.g ., boring machine, shield, pipe jacking method), conjunction some SC techniques to solve specific problems shown good fit. On this basis, paper first summarizes current research on application field For example, case blasting, focusing environmental induced by such as prediction peak particle velocity over-break. As for construction, were analyze characteristics estimation penetration rate advance rate. Additionally, an important aspect identification influencing factors each study subjects, i.e . necessary input parameters SC. Finally, elaborates working process supervised learning models, highlights points that need taken care step, out technique, synergistic physical process, more useful explain actual phenomenon.