Research Article

Key Factors Affecting the Deformation and Failure of Surrounding Rock Masses in Large-Scale Underground Powerhouses

Table 2

Statistics of deformation and failure of the surrounding rock mass in some large-scale underground powerhouses during construction [1ā€“11].

Project nameDeformation and failure issues

BaihetanSpalling and large deformation of the surrounding rock mass, collapse, and shotcrete layer cracks
DagangshanDike collapse at the arch
ErtanRockburst, peeling off of the surrounding rock mass and circumferential cracks in the omnibus bar cave
HouziyanSplitting, slabbing, and large deformation of the surrounding rock mass, bolt head caving in, ballooning, and cracking of the shotcrete layer
Jinping ISpalling, splitting, bellying, and large deformation of the surrounding rock mass and shotcrete layer cracks
Jinping IIRockburst and spalling
LaxiwaUnstable block at the arch and circumferential cracks in the omnibus bar cave
LongtanBedding toppling deformation of the surrounding rock mass and bolt fracture
PubugouRockburst and cracks at the rock anchor beam
Three GorgesTensile fracture and shear deformation of blocks
XiaowanUnstable blocks and cracks on the sidewall
XiluoduPotential sliding blocks