Primary Support Systems

Primary Support Systems is a tunnel support methodology that comprises the initial structural measures implemented to stabilize the excavation surface, distinguishing it from secondary support systems by providing immediate ground stabilization through elements such as rock bolts, shotcrete, steel sets, or a combination thereof.

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2017–2026

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  1. CA
    Connie A. Tompkins

    University of Pittsburgh, United States

    3 publications · 479 citations

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    Marie T. Rau

    Portland VA Medical Center, United States

    3 publications · 479 citations

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    Weiping Xu

    Southwest Jiaotong University, China

    2 publications · 64 citations

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    Yiqin Hong

    Southwest Jiaotong University, China

    2 publications · 64 citations

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    Laurent Marty

    Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte, Italy

    2 publications · 26 citations

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  1. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

    4 publications · 212 citations

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  3. Engineering Failure Analysis

    2 publications · 79 citations

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  4. Psychology and Aging

    2 publications · 402 citations

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