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Nassery H, Tamimi K, Alijani F, Tarigh Azali S. Effect of Tunnel Excavation of Tehran Metro Line 6 on Groundwater and Ali Spring in Shahr-e-Rey. Journal of Engineering Geology 2023; 17 (3) :335-353
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1- Shahid Beheshti University
2- RahsazTarh Consulting Engineers
2- RahsazTarh Consulting Engineers
Abstract: (1897 Views)
The development of underground transportation activities in cities, such as tunnel boring, may exert short-term or long-term effects on the groundwater and springs of such areas. The construction of the tunnel of Tehran Metro Line 6 (TML6) through alluvium and carbonate rocks of Ali Spring has aroused concern due to the caused fluctuations in discharge and temporary dryness of the spring. The hydrochemical properties of the groundwater and catchment area were investigated to find a connection between the aquifers around the spring and determine the major aquifer feeding it. The estimated volume of water penetrated to the tunnel and the most greatly affected area by the water leakage into the tunnel was determined using analytical methods of water leakage into the tunnel and the DHI method. The statistics for precipitation with the changes in the discharge of the spring before and after the excavation of the metro tunnel were compared to evaluate the changes in the discharge of the spring with the precipitation in the area. The results showed that the metro tunnel excavation has dramatically affected the hydrological system of the area and discharge of the Ali Spring. Moreover, continuing the extraction may produce adverse effects on the discharge of other springs and wells and alter the flow system of the area temporarily or forever.
Type of Study: Original Research |
Subject:
Hydrogeology
Received: 2023/09/23 | Accepted: 2023/12/16 | Published: 2023/12/21
Received: 2023/09/23 | Accepted: 2023/12/16 | Published: 2023/12/21
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