FACULTY OF BIO SYSTEM AND WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERING

Department of Hydraulics and Water Resource Engineering

 Name Id
Sec
1. Abrham Asmamaw 0125/08 02
2. Amanuel Alemayehu 0927/09 02
3. Anwar Hussein 0489/09 02
4. Ashenafi Ashebir 1034/09 02
5. Asnake Mesfin 0259/09 02
6. Azeb Tesfaye 1429/09 02
7. Bizuayehu Tadele 0895/09 02
8. Enkuzer Tadele 1384/09 02
9. Habtamu Gulema 1410/09 02
10. Henok Aragaw 1168/09 02
 Chapter One
Introduction
1.1. Background of study
• Rock mass
• Discontinuities
• Rock Mass properties
• Tunnel
1.2 Statement of Problem
For the stability of tunnel, there are so different parameters which should be considered.
-rock mass strength
-geology structures
-main stress and strain
-rock classification
-discontinuities
One of the most dangerous problem in tunnel excavation is the accidental falling of rock blocks that are formed by
the intersection of the tunnel surface and discontinuities in the rock mass
1.3 Objective of the study
1.3.1 General Objective
The main objective of these study is to study of the discontinuity characteristics rock mass
for tunnel
1.3.2 Specific Objective
To determine the effect of the discontinuity on tunnel stability
To analysis the characteristics of discontinuities of rock mass for tunnels
To evaluate the discontinuities behavior of rock mass
Provide understanding the characteristics of discontinuities rock mass
1.4 Significance of study
• Provide quantitative information for design and construction
• The study is important to the any civil engineer involved in tunnel
construction.
• More over the study is significant to researcher who may wish to
further their study on the same area.
Chapter Two
Literature Review

2.1 Theoretical Literature Review

• Discontinuity represents a plane of weakness within a rock mass
across which the rock material is structurally discontinuous.
RMR and Q classification system:
• RMR System
- depends on Six parameters
• Q System
Chapter Three
Methodology
Direct measurement on the ground
 Fracture set mapping technique- all discontinuities occurring in zones of 6 m by 2 m , spaced at 30-
m intervals along the face, are recorded
 Alternatively, using a series of line scans provides a satisfactory method of joint
surveying
 Drillhole inspection techniques
Chapter Four
Empirical Analysis
Two main aspects in tunnel design
-Precise estimate of the probable ground condition and excavation behavior.
-The cost and safety assessment of the tunnel
Rock mass characterization
Rock mass classification
Chapter Five
Conclusions
Discontinuities rock block and instability in tunnel
It Emphasizes the role of Engineering Judgement
The study of Discontinuity of rock mass is important before
construction of any tunnel structure
RECCOMENDATION
Generally it is recommended to have proper investigation of
discontinuity of rock mass before construction of tunnel for better
out come and stability of the structure.
Reference