Zhongxi Tian
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Zhongxi Tian has a total of 11 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Baoliang Zhang
Liaocheng University
2 shared publications - Chao Yu
College of Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
1 shared publication - Chuanshuai Zhang
China Railway Tenth Bureau Group Urban Construction Engineering Co., Ltd., Yantai 265503, China
1 shared publication - Jilong Li
College of Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
1 shared publication - Qingshuang Zhao
College of Engineering, Liaocheng University, Liaocheng 252000, China
1 shared publication - Shu-Jie Liu
College of Civil and Resource Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 9 May 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 15 (10) , 5315
Research on Mechanical Properties of Core-Filled Desulfurized Gypsum Masonry
Desulfurized gypsum, as a by-product of the wet flue gas desulfurization process in power plants, is one of the main pathways for its resource utilization by preparing new-type desulfurized gypsum hollow block with gypsum core. This paper, based on the research of high-precision desulfurized gypsum materials, conducted axial compressive strength tests on five groups of desulfurized gypsum hollow blocks with concrete core-filling and reinforced masonry. Through regression analysis of the test data, compressive strength and elastic modulus calculation formulas were proposed for such desulfurized gypsum hollow blocks with concrete core-filling and reinforced masonry. The calculated values from the formulas are in good agreement with the experimental values, providing a theoretical basis for the application and research of these masonry structures.
- 9 May 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 15 (10) , 5315
Open AccessResearch on Mechanical Properties of Core-Filled Desulfurized Gypsum Masonry
Desulfurized gypsum, as a by-product of the wet flue gas desulfurization process in power plants, is one of the main pathways for its resource utilization by preparing new-type desulfurized gypsum hollow block with gypsum core. This paper, based on the research of high-precision desulfurized gypsum materials, conducted axial compressive strength tests on five groups of desulfurized gypsum hollow blocks with concrete core-filling and reinforced masonry. Through regression analysis of the test data, compressive strength and elastic modulus calculation formulas were proposed for such desulfurized gypsum hollow blocks with concrete core-filling and reinforced masonry. The calculated values from the formulas are in good agreement with the experimental values, providing a theoretical basis for the application and research of these masonry structures.
- Open Access
- 30 July 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 14 (15) , 6647
Experimental Investigation on a Water Diversion Shield Segment Using a Newly Developed Model Test Chamber
Jinan City in China is known for its abundant spring water, and the protection of underground spring water transport channels is a key issue that needs to be paid attention to in Jinan subway construction. In areas where underground spring water transport channels are easily disturbed, when the shield tunnel passes through a composite formation with a permeable layer in the middle and an impermeable layer in the upper and lower parts, the underground spring water transportation channel is blocked, the spring veins are damaged, and the underground spring water is blocked in the upstream, resulting in an increase in the water pressure difference on both sides of the tunnel. In this paper, based on the working principle of a new type of pipe segment with a diversion function, a diversion function pipe model test box is designed and fabricated. Using this model box, the working state of the diversion function pipe segments is simulated. An earth pressure box and pore water pressure gauges are embedded in the model box to measure the earth pressure and pore pressure around the pipe under seepage unsymmetrical pressure. Strain gauges are attached in a circular shape on the inner side of the pipe to measure and calculate the strain and stress of the pipe. Through model tests, the effective repair of the diversion pipe on blocking groundwater flow and the relief effect of the unsymmetrical pressure of the pipe are verified.
- 30 July 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 14 (15) , 6647
Open AccessExperimental Investigation on a Water Diversion Shield Segment Using a Newly Developed Model Test Chamber
Jinan City in China is known for its abundant spring water, and the protection of underground spring water transport channels is a key issue that needs to be paid attention to in Jinan subway construction. In areas where underground spring water transport channels are easily disturbed, when the shield tunnel passes through a composite formation with a permeable layer in the middle and an impermeable layer in the upper and lower parts, the underground spring water transportation channel is blocked, the spring veins are damaged, and the underground spring water is blocked in the upstream, resulting in an increase in the water pressure difference on both sides of the tunnel. In this paper, based on the working principle of a new type of pipe segment with a diversion function, a diversion function pipe model test box is designed and fabricated. Using this model box, the working state of the diversion function pipe segments is simulated. An earth pressure box and pore water pressure gauges are embedded in the model box to measure the earth pressure and pore pressure around the pipe under seepage unsymmetrical pressure. Strain gauges are attached in a circular shape on the inner side of the pipe to measure and calculate the strain and stress of the pipe. Through model tests, the effective repair of the diversion pipe on blocking groundwater flow and the relief effect of the unsymmetrical pressure of the pipe are verified.
- Open Access
- 11 October 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 13 (20) , 11155
Analysis of Surface and Building Deformation by Shield Tunneling through Geology
The research in this paper relies on the Baochang shield construction section of Jinan Metro Line R2 and uses MIDAS GTS and MIDAS GEN to construct a three-dimensional calculation model to numerically simulate the process of shield tunneling through abrupt geology. The main research focuses on surface settlement and building deformation during excavation, as well as monitoring of building deformation and surface settlement after adopting settlement control measures. The research results are as follows: The maximum settlement of tunnel excavation from hard rock to soft rock and from soft rock to hard rock occurs at the longitudinal center of the tunnel, with values of 1.66 mm and 4.82 mm. The excavation direction has a significant impact on surface deformation. The tunnel is excavated from hard rock to soft rock and the maximum deformation values in the vertical and horizontal directions of the building are 2.04 mm and 1.92 mm. After adopting settlement control measures, surface settlement and deformation of buildings were monitored. The monitoring results showed that the deformation monitoring values of the surface and buildings, after adopting engineering measurements, were lower than the values of numerical simulation. This indicates that the engineering control measures adopted can effectively constrain surface settlement and the deformation of buildings.
- 11 October 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 13 (20) , 11155
Open AccessAnalysis of Surface and Building Deformation by Shield Tunneling through Geology
The research in this paper relies on the Baochang shield construction section of Jinan Metro Line R2 and uses MIDAS GTS and MIDAS GEN to construct a three-dimensional calculation model to numerically simulate the process of shield tunneling through abrupt geology. The main research focuses on surface settlement and building deformation during excavation, as well as monitoring of building deformation and surface settlement after adopting settlement control measures. The research results are as follows: The maximum settlement of tunnel excavation from hard rock to soft rock and from soft rock to hard rock occurs at the longitudinal center of the tunnel, with values of 1.66 mm and 4.82 mm. The excavation direction has a significant impact on surface deformation. The tunnel is excavated from hard rock to soft rock and the maximum deformation values in the vertical and horizontal directions of the building are 2.04 mm and 1.92 mm. After adopting settlement control measures, surface settlement and deformation of buildings were monitored. The monitoring results showed that the deformation monitoring values of the surface and buildings, after adopting engineering measurements, were lower than the values of numerical simulation. This indicates that the engineering control measures adopted can effectively constrain surface settlement and the deformation of buildings.