Institute of Thermodynamics and

Sustainable Propulsion Systems

Tunnel Safety and Ventilation 2022 • Graz • Austria

Abstract Submission
1. Title 
Please name the title of your abstract.

Multi hazard risk analysis in a long tunnel with high seismicity in the central area of Italy

2. Categorisation 
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Topic Contribution

Risk analysis Scientific contribution

3. Abstract 
Please provide a summary of the aims and objectives of the work to be reported in the paper. It
should be in English and not exceed 300 words.

The significant number of events occurring in tunnels illustrates the consequences of the lack of
tunnel structural design and safety leading to unforgettable losses. On October 30th 2016, a
magnitude 6.6 Mw earthquake struck the region of Norcia in central Italy, causing severe
damage to the bidirectional San Benedetto tunnel, especially the ceiling where the semi-
transverse ventilation plant is located, as well as the segments and pavement. The study
encompasses the likely consequences connected to the choice of the type of ventilation system
and the effectiveness of the ventilation system during operation and the outcomes whether the
ventilation system works or does not due to damages provoked by the seismic action. The
scientific work is devoted to the study of seismic conditions around the tunnel of San Benedetto
and the fragility of the cement coating and damage to the semi-transverse ventilation system.
Furthermore, the analysis focused on the interaction between the effectiveness of plant and the
protection function of the ventilation system. In addition, the designer of the ventilation system in
the San Benedetto tunnel is directly involved in the study through a tailor-made questionnaire,
an engineer who redesigns the actual design solution in the area that has been most damaged.

4. Contact 
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Author Organisation Country E-Mail Phone

Emin emin.alakbarli@uniroma +3935151645
Sapienza University of Rome Italy
Alakbarli 1.it 11
Massimo Sapienza University of Rome Italy massimo.guarascio@uni +3933420934

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Institute of Thermodynamics and
Sustainable Propulsion Systems

Guarascio roma1.it 76
+3906445853
Mara mara.lombardi@uniroma
Sapienza University of Rome Italy 43
Lombardi 1.it

5. Information about the Main Author 

Please provide a short summary of your professional background (a short curriculum vitae) and
your present position. It should be in English and not exceed 50 words

My name is Emin Alakbarli, a PhD student of Infrastructures and Transport systems engineering
at Sapienza. The department focuses on the rational research on safety and risk management.
The goals of the doctorate coincide with the goals of the article. I also been included in the
working group of ANAS.

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