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 2D and 3D finite element analysis of underground openings in an
inhomogeneous rock mass
K.R. Dhawana, D.N. Singhb,*, I.D. Guptaa
a
Central Water and Power Research Station, Khadakwasla, Pune 411 024, India
b
Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400 076, India

Abstract

The finite element analysis of the underground openings excavated for Koyna hydroelectric project, Maharashtra, India, has been
conducted. 2D and 3D models have been developed assuming that the rock mass obeys Drucker–Prager failure criterion. The
computed deformations and the stress distribution, around these openings, have been compared with the in situ measurements. The
study reveals that the 2D elasto-plastic analysis underestimates the deformations. On the other hand, the 3D elasto-plastic analysis
yields results, which compare reasonably well with the in situ measurements. The effect of weak zones in the rock mass and creation
of multiple cavities in the nonhomogeneous rock mass has also been considered in the analyses. Such a study is found to be very
helpful for evaluating the stability of underground openings when extensive realistic input data is available for nonhomogeneous
rock mass.

1. Introduction material properties, presence of discontinuities, non-

Several underground hydroelectric projects are under
construction for generation of power by harnessing river
waters. The creation of underground openings results in
significant changes in stresses in the rock mass. In order
to assess the stability of such openings it is necessary
that the stresses and deformations in the rock mass be
accurately analyzed by adopting the realistic rock mass
parameters, in the analysis, rather than using their
approximate or average values [1]. However, limitation
in modeling is expected due to the difficulties associated
with obtaining realistic input data. As such, in the recent
past, numerical simulation is being preferred over the
modeling wherein the rock mass properties are estab-
lished either with the help of empirical methods, based
on hundreds of case histories, or rational approaches,
based on mainly laboratory or in situ testing [2].
The evaluation of stress distribution, around the
underground openings, is important for designing a
proper support system and must incorporate (diverse)
homogeniety and state of in situ stresses existing in the
rock mass. In addition to this, nonlinear constitutive
behavior of the rock mass and potentially large strain
deformations must also be considered. In such a
situation, finite element analysis is found to be quite
efficient in handling such complexities [3]. A critical
review of the available literature, on stability analysis of
underground openings, indicates that mostly analysis of
the underground openings are based on the rock mass
parameters which are generally assumed or are repre-
sentative of the rock mass [4–14]. However, sufficient
information on 3D finite element nonlinear analysis, of
nonsymmetrical openings is not available in the
literature. As such, for an efficient design of under-
ground openings, realistic behavior of materials and an
appropriate model for the analysis must be adopted.
With this in view, relative suitability of 2D and 3D
elasto-plastic analyses has been investigated for a set of
four underground openings that exist at Koyna hydro-
electric project, Koyna, Maharashtra, India, by adopt-
ing in situ and laboratory rock mass properties. The
computed deformations have been compared with the in
situ deformations, measured by borehole extensometers.
The study reveals that the deformations obtained by 2D
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Nomenclature
sv in situ stress (vertical)
sh insitu stress (horizontal)
r density of the rock mass
Em modulus of deformation
analysis are less as compared to the borehole extens-
ometer results, whereas 3D analysis yields a better
matching.
2. Statement of the problem and field investigations
The four nonsymmetrical underground openings, as
shown in Fig. 1, are: (a) the machine hall (50.14 m

20.60 m
145.00 m), (b) the valve house (13.15 m

7.00 m
145.00 m), (c) the collection gallery
(10.60 m
10.80 m
173.00 m) and (d) the transformer
hall (23.50 m
20.00 m
173.00 m). These openings are
created in amygdaloidal basalt comprising of horizontal
and vertical brecciated rock horizons, at several loca-
tions. The volcanic breccia occurring in between the
compact basalt generally exhibits undulating top sur-
face. The rock mass also contains some red tactylyte at
several locations. The average overburden thickness is
about 160.0 m. The size of the model under considera-
tion is 170 m
300 m
360 m, which is 3–4 times the
size of the opening [15]. The field investigations were
conducted to determine in situ stress, modulus of
deformation, cohesion and angle of friction [16]. Flat
jack tests [17] were conducted to determine in situ stress
and modulus of deformation at 12 locations and the
results are presented in Table 1. As depicted in the table,
the rock mass properties for different type of rock mass
existing at different locations were measured, and are
grouped together on the basis of their deformation
modulus and cohesion. The average vertical, sv ; and
horizontal, sh ; in situ stresses are found to be 6.86 and
4.80 MPa, respectively. It should be noted that, the
hydro-fracturing tests conducted at the location yield an
in situ stress ratio of 0.67 [18]. However, in situ stress
ratio of 0.70, determined from the flat jack analysis, is
adopted in the present analysis. Laboratory tests have
also been conducted on NX size rock samples, collected
from different locations in and around the opening area,
to evaluate their mechanical properties such as density,
static modulus of elasticity, unconfined compressive
strength, tensile strength and Poisson’s ratio. Uncon-
fined compressive strength values for basalt and breccia
are noted to vary from 45.2 to 58.2 MPa, and 19.3 to
35.3 MPa, respectively [19]. Hence, a mean value of 53.6
and 29.90 MPa has been chosen for basalt and breccia,
respectively [19]. The tensile strength of these rocks is
n Poisson’s ratio
C cohesion of the rock mass
f angle of internal friction
Py induced stress tangential to the boundary of the
opening
Ph induced stress parallel to the axis of the opening
noted to vary from 1.60 to 4.15 MPa [19]. An average
density of 26.5 kN/m3 has been assigned to these rock
masses. For the sake of completeness, the rock mass
properties used in the present analyses are presented in
Table 2.
Multi-point borehole extensometers were used for
measuring deformations at the arch of the machine and
transformer halls. Location of extensometers in the
machine hall opening is depicted in Fig. 2. It must be
noted that the openings are excavated from top to the
bottom and borehole extensometers were installed
during September 1991 and January 1993. The vertical
borehole extensometers are installed at the center of
machine hall while the inclined extensometers are placed
at a distance of 5 m, from the right-side wall, up to
depths of 25, 10, 5 and 0 m (Fig. 3) and at 25, 55, 65 and
100 m from the starting point of the opening. The
deformations at the surface of the openings are
measured with the help of tape extensometers. Vertical
borehole extensometers are also installed in the trans-
former hall at depths of 30, 3 and 0 m (Fig. 3) at a
chainage of 60 and 135 m from the starting of the
opening, respectively. The deformations were measured
from the start of excavation (August 1991) of the
machine hall opening till June 1995, using electrical
readout units. A typical plot of the deformations
measured in the arch of the machine hall, with the help
of extensometers installed at chainage 100.0 m, is shown
in Fig. 4. The corrections required in the deformations
due to delay in installation of extensometers and due to
missing data were incorporated using the guidelines
reported in literature [20]. Deformations during
the delay of installation of extensometers, and the
missing data, have been determined with the help
of: (i) Q-method [21], as depicted in the Fig. 5, for
known Q/height of the opening and rock mass quality,
the deformation can be obtained, and (ii) with the help
of the procedure available in literature [15].
3. Details of the FEM analyses
Solvia 90, developed by Solvia Engineering AB,
Sweden, has been used for analyses of underground
openings. This finite element method (FEM) code
consists of Solvia-pre, Solvia, Solvia-temp and Solvia-
post modules. This code can also be used for birth and
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160.00

161.74 163.15
155.00 Valve house 153.50
23.6 150.00 Transformer 146.50
45.00 hall
20.60 17.00 26.00 20.00
Gate shaft
Machine 127.00 130.00
hall Collection gallery
18.70 10.60 116.20

111.00

Fig. 1. Details of the openings at Koyna hydroelectric project.

Table 1
Flat Jack test results for Koyna hydroelectric project

Location Chainage (m) Test point Direction Em (GPa) Induced stress (MPa)

Py Ph

Machine hall drift 25.5 1 Horizontal 22.06 15.6 —

29.0 2 Vertical 16.86 — 4.1
32.0 3 Horizontal 15.49 6.5 —
42.0 4 Horizontal 12.00 — —
76.3 5 Horizontal 22.06 4.7 —
84.3 6 Horizontal 22.06 3.6 —
102.15 7 Horizontal 13.50 10.7 —

Approach tunnel 1000.0 8 Horizontal 22.50 8.9 —

1017.0 9 Horizontal 16.86 10.1 —
1021.75 10 Vertical 22.50 — 4.1
1035.0 11 Horizontal 15.49 6.7 —
1045.5 12 Horizontal 18.60 14.8 —

Py is the induced stress (tangential to the boundary of the opening, in MPa).

Ph is the induced stress (parallel to the axis of the opening, in MPa).
Em is the static modulus of deformation, in GPa.

death options of various elements such as plane stress/
strain and axi-symmetric, 3D solid, beam, shell and pipe
elements, for modeling excavations and repairs, and can
incorporate elastic orthotropic, nonlinear elastic, ther-
mo-elastic, curve description, concrete, Drucker–Prager,
plastic-multilinear, and plastic creep rubber material
models. Results from the analysis, using Solvia, can be
directed via the porthole file to the Solvia-post program
and its database. Post-processing such as selected
display of results in the form of plots and listings,
searching for extreme results and response spectrum and
harmonic response analysis can be carried out using
Solvia-post.
The rock mass in which the openings are excavated is
discretized suitably. The faults and shear zones present
in the rock mass are represented by an equivalent
continuum material [23]. As depicted in Fig. 6, the rock
mass (300 m
360 m) is discretized with the help of 1420
nodes and 467 elements (2D solid plane strain eight-
node isoparametric elements) belonging to 23 element
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groups. Displacements are constrained normal to the under consideration have been ignored, as their influ-
modal surfaces (depicted as C and B), whereas the ence would be negligible [24].
bottom corners are pinned (depicted as D). The rock For 3D finite element analysis, the rock mass (of size
mass parameters adopted for these element groups are 170 m
300 m
360 m) has been discretized into 1649
presented in Table 2. The points at which the field eight-node solid isoparametric elements with 8041
deformations are monitored are depicted in Fig. 3. nodes, as shown in Fig. 7. On the boundaries (left,
However, stresses in the direction normal to the plane right, bottom and back) of the rock mass, deformations
are constrained normal to the model surfaces (depicted
as C and B), whereas the bottom corners (depicted as D)
are pinned. To account for the heterogeneity of the rock
mass and its characteristic properties, it is grouped into
Table 2 23 groups, as depicted in Fig. 8. The rock mass
The rock mass properties used in the present study
parameters adopted for these groups are presented in
Element Linear elastic analysis Elasto-plastic analysis Table 2. The points at which the field deformations for
group 3D analysis are monitored are shown in Fig. 3. For
Em (GPa) n n Em (Gpa) c (MPa) f (1) realizing the machine hall opening, elimination of
1 16.86 0.18 — — — — certain set of elements is considered at different steps,
2 5.20 0.13 — — — — as depicted in Fig. 9. The following sequence of
3 16.86 0.18 — — — — excavation has been assumed:
4 — — 0.13 8.73 0.3 36
Step 1: No opening in the rock mass (i.e. setting of
5 — — 0.18 22.06 0.6 41
6 — — 0.13 8.73 0.3 36 initial stress conditions);
7 — — 0.18 22.06 0.6 41 Step 2: Excavation from top of the opening progresses
8 — — 0.18 22.06 0.6 41 to 23%;
9 — — 0.13 5.2 0.2 35 Step 3: Excavation from top of the opening progresses
10 — — 0.18 18.60 0.5 40
to 74%;
11 — — 0.13 8.73 0.3 36
12 — — 0.13 8.73 0.3 36 Step 4: Excavation from top of the opening progresses
13 — — 0.18 18.60 0.6 41 to 95%; and
14 — — 0.13 8.73 0.3 36 Step 5: Excavation from top of the opening progresses
15 — — 0.18 18.60 0.6 41 to 100%.
16 — — 0.13 8.73 0.5 40
17 — — 0.18 18.60 0.6 41
However, the effect of other small openings in the
18 8.73 0.13 — — — — rock mass such as openings for bus duct passage,
19 18.60 0.18 — — — — penstock, tailrace tunnel, etc. is localized and as such
20 8.73 0.13 — — — — has been ignored [25]. The rock mass properties, as
21 8.73 0.13 — — — — presented in Table 2, have been used in the present
22 18.60 0.18 — — — —
analyses. It has been assumed that the rock mass obeys
23 18.60 0.18 — — — —
Drucker–Prager yield criterion for Group 4–17, and
Em is the deformation modulus, c is the cohesion and f is the angle elastic behavior for Groups 1–3 and 18–23 [26,27]. This
of friction.
is mainly due to the fact that the Drucker–Prager failure

L/S

(MPBX) VERTICAL EXTENSOMETERS

MACHINE HALL DRIFT

CH.-25.0 0M CH.-55.00M CH.-65.00M CH.-100.00M

(MPBX) INCLINED R/S EXTENSOMETERS

R/S
PLAN
Fig. 2. Location of extensometers in the machine hall arch.
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Fig. 3. Location of MPBX extensometers and cross-section showing anchor length (m) near the center of the openings.

Fig. 4. Maximum deformations by electrical read out unit in the arch near the center of the machine hall at chainage 100 m.

criterion yields a smooth failure surface and can be
adopted quite conveniently for 3D applications [26].
4. Results and discussion
4.1. Deformations
Table 3 presents the computed and corrected field
extensometer results for the 10 points, considered for 2D
analysis at depths of 25, 10, 5 and 0 m for the machine
hall, and at 3 and 0 m depth for the transformer hall (as
depicted in Fig. 3). It can be observed from the table
that the computed results are almost 27–52% lower than
the monitored deformations. Similarly, Table 4 presents
a comparison of the computed and corrected field
extensometer results for 24 points, considered for 3D
analysis, at depths 25 and 0 m for the machine hall, and
30 and 0 m for the transformer hall (Fig. 3). It is noted
that for the machine hall, the computed deformations
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Fig. 5. Machine hall arch deformations compared with Q-system

database.

Fig. 7. Discretization for the rock mass for 3D finite element analysis
with end fixity conditions.

Fig. 6. Discretization of the rock mass for 2D finite element analysis

with end fixity conditions.

for the nodes on and away from the face of the opening
are lower by 10–21% and higher by 1–23% of the field
extensometer deformations, respectively. For the trans-
former hall the same trend is noticed and the deforma-
tion values are noticed to differ by only 2–10%. In short,
the study reveals that for weak and nonhomogeneous
rock mass, deformations obtained with 3D elasto-plastic
analysis are more as compared to 2D analysis. However,
for the strong and homogeneous rock mass, deforma-
tions are found to be lesser for 3D elastic analysis as
compared to 2D analysis. This can be attributed to the
fact that weak zones have pronounced effect on Fig. 8. Discretization of rock mass for 2D and 3D analyses showing
deformations when 3D analysis is carried out. different rock mass groups.
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for 2D and 3D analyses, when compared with the initial

stress conditions (Step 1), the maximum major principal
stress is found to increase by approximately 27%, 18%,
31% and 8%, and 1%, 34%, 40% and 25%, respec-
tively, as the excavation progresses. It can be noticed
that for the 2D analysis, the maximum major principal
stress increases significantly for Step 2. This may be
attributed to the excavation of top portion of the
machine and transformer halls, and valve house (which
have sharp corners and as such exhibit unfavorable
effect on the stress). However, Step 3 corresponds to
excavation in the vertical direction, in a rectangular
shape, which helps in reduction of stresses. For Step 4, a
substantial increase in the stresses may be attributed
mainly to the effect of creation of the collection gallery,
in the vicinity of the machine hall. It can also be noticed
from the data presented in the table that for Steps 2–5 of
excavation, a small amount of tensile stress develops.
The depiction of major principal stresses around the
cavities, at Step 5 of the excavation, is shown in Figs. 10
and 11, for 2D and 3D analyses, respectively. It can be
noted that wherever weak zones exist, say at the top
portion of the openings, stresses are found to be
nominal. However, an increase in stress is noted in the
surrounding of the weak zones. Tensile stresses, depicted
as negative stresses, develop at the sharp corners and in
Fig. 9. Excavation sequence for the machine hall opening. the vicinity of the weak zones. In the surrounding area
of the openings, maximum stresses are noticed to
develop at the bottom of the valve house. At the top
of the openings, low stresses are found which are well
Table 3 distributed due to the arching effect. However, stresses
Computed and monitored deformations of the openings (2D analysis) at the external boundaries of the rock mass, in the left
Opening Location of Depth of Deformation (mm) and the right sides of the openings, are found to be less
the node the nodea (m) than the in situ stress (which is equal to 6.86 MPa). Also,
Computed Monitored an irregular pattern of the stress distribution at the
Machine Center 25.0 10.8 18.8 bottom of the openings has been observed which may be
hall attributed to various parameters such as the self-weight,
10.0 11.1 21.3 in situ stress ratio, and variability in the deformation
5.0 12.7 26.2 modulus.
0.0 14.3 26.5
Right 25.0 14.0 19.2
10.0 14.1 22.5 4.3. Criticality of stresses
5.0 14.0 25.3
0.0 14.6 27.4 From Table 5, it can be observed that both
compressive and tensile stresses occur in the rock mass
Transformer Center 3.0 21.0 29.7
due to the excavation of the openings and if the
hall
0.0 21.5 32.3 maximum stresses exceed the strength of the weak rock
a
mass, then suitable strengthening measures must be
From the face of the opening. adopted.
The maximum compressive stress of 28.33 MPa
corresponds to Step 4 in 3D analysis. The rock mass
4.2. Stresses strength determined for breccia, corresponding to an in
situ minor principal stress, s3 ; of 4.90 MPa, has been
The maximum and minimum principal stresses obtained from the data presented in Fig. 12 [22] and the
computed for 2D and 3D analyses are presented in same is found to be equal to 22.37 MPa. The rock mass
Table 5, for in situ stress ratio of 0.7 and for various comprises of horizontal and vertical brecciated rock
excavation steps. From the table it can be noticed that horizons at several locations in the main amygdaloidal
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Table 4
Computed and monitored deformations of the openings (3D elasto-plastic analysis)

Opening Chainage (m) Location of the node Depth of the nodea (m) Deformation (mm)

Computed Monitored

Machine hall Center 0.0 22.8 26.5

25.0 25.0 19.3 18.8
Right 0.0 22.7 27.4
25.0 19.5 19.2
Center 0.0 22.3 28.2
55.0 25.0 19.3 17.0
Right 0.0 21.5 26.2
25.0 19.0 15.8
Center 0.0 22.9 20.9
65.0 25.0 19.6 16.8
Right 0.0 22.7 22.4
25.0 19.8 18.0
Center 0.0 22.8 25.2
100.0 25.0 18.8 15.3
Right 0.0 22.6 26.2
25.0 18.5 18.0

Transformer hall 65.0 Center 0.0 30.1 28.9

30.0 27.7 25.3
75.0 Center 0.0 31.3 —
30.0 28.4 —
100.0 Center 0.0 29.3 —
30.0 28.4 —
135.0 Center 0.0 29.1 29.8
30.0 25.5 23.3
a
From the face of the opening.

Table 5 multi-stage excavation sequence, the deformation of the

Maximum and minimum major principal stresses due to the self-weight
rock mass before installation of the bolts will be minimal
of the rock mass by elasto-plastic analysis (in situ stress ratio=0.70)
and as such pre-tensioning of the rock bolts is not
Excavation step Major principal stresses (MPa) required [28]. The FEM analysis has been conducted to
2D analysis 3D analysis analyze the rock mass reinforcement and to achieve this
the rock bolts are modeled as two-node truss elements.
Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum
For estimating the length, L; of the rock bolts in the
1 15.23 0.15 16.95 0.37 central section of the opening, Eq. (1) proposed by the
2 20.94 2.04 17.10 0.72 Norwegian Institute of Rock Blasting Technique has
3 18.49 1.23 25.55 1.02
been used [29]:
4 22.02 2.20 28.33 0.88
5 16.46 1.53 22.58 1.30 L ¼ 1:40 þ 0:184a; ð1Þ
where a is the span of the opening.
Based on this equation, the minimum bolt length is
basalt rock. The estimated rock mass strength when taken as the greater of the height of the loosened zone or
compared with the calculated maximum compressive one-fifth of the height of the opening. The rock bolts of
stresses, factor of safety is found to be o1 for the weak 10 m length and 25 mm diameter have been provided at
rock mass. This indicates initiation of the failure at every 12.50 m, along the length of the Machine hall and
points where maximum stresses are generated and as the Transformer hall openings, and at 10 m spacing
such the rock mass requires external support. Hence, along the width of the opening, as the primary
tensioned grouted rock bolts are used to provide the reinforcement, for the overall stability. In addition to
external supports. this, to avoid fall of loose rock pieces and to inhibit
further loosening of rock mass, secondary reinforcement
and spot bolting of 2–3 m length has been provided in
5. Analysis with the grouted rock bolts the walls and roof of the machine and transformer halls,
with 2.5 cm thick shotcrete with the wire mesh.
If the rock bolts are installed very close to the However, the same have been ignored in the analysis
excavation face of the opening, or during each stage of a due to their insignificant contribution to reduction of
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Fig. 10. Contours of major principal stresses computed with the help of 2D finite element analysis corresponding to Step 5 of excavation.

Fig. 11. Contours of major principal stresses computed with the help of 3D finite element analysis corresponding to Step 5 of excavation.

stresses. For steel bolts, Em is adopted as 211 GPa and a 6. Conclusions

yielding stress of 7 MPa.
Due to the application of rock bolts, the reduction in
nodal deformations and stresses is observed, as depicted
in Tables 6 and 7, respectively. From these tables, it can
be noted that there is a reduction of 5.63–12.76% in the
deformation, for 3D elasto-plastic analysis. It can also
be observed that the major principal stresses have
reduced from 25.55 to 18.19 MPa, 28.23 to 18.55 MPa
and 22.58 to 17.07 MPa, corresponding to Steps 3, 4
and 5 of excavation, respectively. It is interesting to
note that the maximum value of major principal
stress after providing rock bolts reduces to 18.55 MPa,
which is approximately 20% less than the strength of
breccia.
Based on the results and discussion presented in this
paper, the following conclusions can be drawn:
1. 3D elasto-plastic FEM analysis exhibits the best
agreement with the field deformation observations
for the nonhomogeneous rock mass with weak zones.
However, 2D elasto-plastic analysis yields conserva-
tive results.
2. The effect of nonhomogeniety of the rock mass is
better understood by 3D analysis, as the effect of
weak zones are suitably taken into account in 3D
analysis, as compared to the 2D analysis.
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3. The major principal stresses obtained from 3D elasto- 4. Reduction of stresses and deformations around the
plastic analysis compare very well (in terms of openings is observed due to the application of the
stability) with the strength of the rock mass. primary reinforcement.
5. In multi-stage excavation, stresses at the end of a
partial stage are noticed to be higher than those
occurring at the end of the complete excavation.

40
Acknowledgements

The first author would like to express his sincere

Mojor principal stress (MPa)

30 gratitude to Director, CW&PRS, Pune for granting

Relationship permission to pursue the doctoral research at IIT
by Hoek and Brown
criterion Table 7
Maximum and minimum major principal stresses due to the self-weight
20
of the rock mass by 3D elasto-plastic analysis (in situ stress
ratio=0.70)

Excavation step Major principal stresses (MPa)

10
Without reinforcement With reinforcement

Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum

1 16.95 0.37 16.95 0.37

0 2 17.10 0.72 17.10 0.53
0 2 4 6 8 10
3 25.55 1.02 18.19 0.86
Minor principal stress (MPa) 4 28.23 0.88 18.55 0.94
5 22.58 1.30 17.07 0.97
Fig. 12. Plot of rock mass strength curve for the breccia rock mass.

Table 6
Effect of reinforcement on the nodal deformation of the openings (3D elasto-plastic analysis)

Opening Chainage (m) Location of the node Depth of the nodea (m) Deformation (mm)

Without reinforcement With reinforcement Monitored

Machine hall Center 0.0 22.8 20.8 26.5

25.0 25.0 19.3 17.8 18.8
Right 0.0 22.7 20.6 27.4
25.0 19.5 18.0 19.2
Center 0.0 22.3 20.4 28.2
55.0 25.0 19.3 18.1 17.0
Right 0.0 21.5 19.4 26.2
25.0 19.0 17.6 15.8
Center 0.0 22.9 20.9 20.9
65.0 25.0 19.6 18.2 16.8
Right 0.0 22.7 20.6 22.4
25.0 19.8 18.5 18.0
Center 0.0 22.8 20.4 25.2
100.0 25.0 18.8 16.4 15.3
Right 0.0 22.6 20.3 26.2
25.0 18.5 16.2 18.0

Transformer hall 65.0 Center 0.0 30.1 27.2 28.9

30.0 27.7 25.9 25.3
75.0 Center 0.0 31.3 28.1 —
30.0 28.4 26.5 —
100.0 Center 0.0 29.3 26.8 —
30.0 28.4 26.8 —
135.0 Center 0.0 29.1 26.4 29.8
30.0 25.5 23.9 23.3
a
From the face of the opening.

Bombay. Thanks are also due to Koyna Hydro Electric
Project Design Authorities for providing funds for
carrying out the in situ investigations and for supplying
borehole deformation data. Suggestions received from
Sh. Rizwan Ali, Research officer, CWPRS during the
course of this study are gratefully acknowledged.
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