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The study of road deformation induced by ground fissure in Xi’an, Central China

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Tremendous losses and threaten traffic safety were caused by ground fissures as it covers over half of the area of Xi’an, in China. This study summarizes the formation of ground fissures and found that variations in the dip angles and cross angles influence road deformation and cracking. Based on survey data, numerical simulation using MSC.MARC finite element software was conducted to analyze the impact of ground fissures on roads. The results show that the cross angle has a negative correlation with the deformation range and a positive correlation with the tensile and compressive stresses, plastic strain and shear stress. The dip angle has a negative correlation with the maximum tensile stress and plastic strain and a positive correlation with the vertical displacement of pavement, but it has little effect on the maximum compressive stress. It is recommended to take some engineering measures for prevention and treatment when road projects cross a ground fissure, such as avoiding ground fissures, changing the road structure, and establishing a monitoring system. These conclusions can serve as a reference for structural design and preventative measures for roads passing through active ground fissure zones.

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We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the other members of our team for their hospitality and friendly support.

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This work was sponsored by the State Key Program of National Natural Science of China (Grant No. 41630634) and the National Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 41302251, 40972181).

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  1. School of Geology Engineering and Geomatics, Chang’an University, Xi’an, 710054, China

    Wen Fan, Xianglin Peng, Longsheng Deng & Chengcheng Jiang

  2. Xi’an Engineering Investigation and Design Research Institute , China Nonferrous Metals Industry Co., Ltd., Xi’an, 710054, China

    Xianglin Peng

  3. Key Laboratory of Western China’s Mineral Resources and Geological Engineering of Ministry of Education, Chang’an University, Xi’an, 710054, China

    Longsheng Deng

  4. Open Research Laboratory of Geo technical Engineering of Ministry of Land and Resources, Chang’an University, Xi’an, 710064, China

    Longsheng Deng

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Fan, W., Peng, X., Deng, L. et al. The study of road deformation induced by ground fissure in Xi’an, Central China. Arab J Geosci 13, 721 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-05716-w

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