A review of advances in mechanical behaviors of the underground energy transmission pipeline network under loads

The safety of underground energy transmission pipeline network is threatened by traffic, earthquakes, explosions, and other stresses. To solve the problem of damage to the underground energy transmission pipeline networks by external loads, this study analyzed the mechanical properties of the Pipe-Soil Coupling System (PSCS) under external loads from a mechanical perspective. The pipeline constitutive model, the soil constitutive model, the internal effect of the PSCS, the influence of external stresses on the PSCS, and the dynamic response of the PSCS under various research methodologies were all studied. First, different mechanical features of the pipes and soil were employed to investigate the pipe and soil constitutive models. Second, based on the different force directions within the PSCS, the earth pressure and axial friction of the PSCS were investigated to clarify the interaction between the pipe and soil. For the purpose of to better understand the degradation of the underground pipeline state, the impacts of man-made and natural stresses on the PSCS failure were explored. Finally, the results of the investigation of the dynamic response of the PSCS were examined for their applicability using three research methods: theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and experimental analysis. It is found that the existing constitutive models of pipeline and soil are lack of basis, which increases the difficulty of the selection of constitutive models in the process of research. In the analysis of load effect, earth pressure plays a dominant role in affecting the local stability of pipeline, but the calculation accuracy of soil pressure needs to be improved. Due to the lack of experimental guidance for complex damage phenomena under external loads, it is impossible to accurately determine the limit state parameters of pipelines under complex damage modes. It is critical to create and refine the theory underpinned by numerous experimental data in order to address the issue of pipeline dynamic response under multi-field coupling, including explosion and earthquake. This work is critical for analyzing existing research findings, identifying future research problems, and enhancing buried pipeline safety management.