Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology

Aims & Scope

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology is an international journal which publishes authoritative articles encompassing the development of innovative uses of underground space and the results of high quality research into improved, more cost-effective techniques for the planning, geo-investigation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of underground and earth-sheltered structures.

The journal provides an effective vehicle for the improved worldwide exchange of information on developments in underground technology - and the experience gained from its use - and is strongly committed to publishing papers on the interdisciplinary aspects of creating, planning, and regulating underground space.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	7.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.269

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	155

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Seismic design and analysis of underground structures

  Citation: 1085

  Authors: Youssef M.A., Jeffrey J., Birger, John

• Assessment of damage in mountain tunnels due to the Taiwan Chi-Chi Earthquake

  Citation: 670

  Authors: W.L., T.T., J.J., C.H., C.R., T.H.

• Long-term settlement behaviour of metro tunnels in the soft deposits of Shanghai

  Citation: 599

  Authors: Shui-Long, Huai-Na, Yu-Jun, Zhen-Yu

• Rockburst mechanisms in tunnels and shafts

  Citation: 505

  Authors: W.D., T.R.

• Application of the Convergence-Confinement method of tunnel design to rock masses that satisfy the Hoek-Brown failure criterion

  Citation: 469

  Authors: C., C.

• Urban underground space: Solving the problems of today’s cities

  Citation: 468

  Authors: Wout

• Deep learning based image recognition for crack and leakage defects of metro shield tunnel

  Citation: 418

  Authors: Hong-wei, Qing-tong, Dong-ming

• Face stability conditions with earth-pressure-balanced shields

  Citation: 414

  Authors: G., K.

• Evaluation method of rockburst: State-of-the-art literature review

  Citation: 402

  Authors: Jian, Xibing, Hani S.

• An overview of ahead geological prospecting in tunneling

  Citation: 382

  Authors: Shucai, Bin, Xinji, Lichao, Zhengyu, Jie, Huaifeng, Lei, Kerui

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