Research on the strength detection methods of railway tunnel linings

Purpose For the commonly used concrete mix for railway tunnel linings, concrete model specimens were made, and springback and core drilling tests were conducted at different ages. The springback strength was measured to the compressive strength of the core sample with a diameter of 100mm and a height-to-diameter ratio of 1:1. By comparing the measured strength values, the relationship between the measured values under different strength measurement methods was analyzed. Design/methodology/approach A comparative test of the core drilling method and the rebound method was conducted on the side walls of tunnel linings in some under-construction railways to study the feasibility of the rebound method in engineering quality supervision and inspection. Findings Tests showed that the rebound strength was positively correlated with the core drill strength. The core drill test strength was significantly higher than the rebound test strength, and the strength still increased after 56 days of age. The rebound method is suitable for the general survey of concrete strength during the construction process and is not suitable for direct supervision and inspection. Originality/value By studying the correlation of test strength of tunnel lining concrete using two methods, the differences in test results of different methods are proposed to provide a reference for the test and evaluation of tunnel lining strength in railway engineering.