Research Article

The Reliability-Based Design Optimization of considering Rock-Support Interaction for Rock Tunnels

Table 1

Statistical parameters of the random variables in example 1.

Distribution typeMean valueStandard deviation

Young’s modulus E (MPa)Normal1000100
Poisson’s ratio μNormal0.250.025
Cohesion c (MPa)Normal2.60.26
Friction angle φ (o)Normal303