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About the Underground Space format

Underground Space is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis, Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Research.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Underground Space 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inGeotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis Civil and Geotechnical Engineering Research Geomechanics and Mining Engineering Rock Mechanics and Modeling
ISSN2096-2754
Citation impact (2-yr)7.45
h-index58
i10-index440
Total citations16,309
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereTongji University
Journal websitewww.sciencedirect.com
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Papers published in Underground Space per year

1
2012
1
2014
10
2016
27
2017
45
2018
42
2019
42
2020
49
2021
69
2022
130
2023
99
2024
121
2025

Citation impact of Underground Space by publication year

0
2012
0
2014
294
2016
1.1K
2017
1.3K
2018
1.5K
2019
2.4K
2020
1.5K
2021
2.5K
2022
3.2K
2023
1.5K
2024
463
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Underground Space

Estimation of the TBM advance rate under hard rock conditions using XGBoost and Bayesian optimization

Jian Zhou, Yingui Qiu, Shuangli Zhu et al. · 6 Jul 2020

The advance rate (AR) of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) under hard rock conditions is a key parameter in the successful implementation of tunneling engineering. In this study, we improved the accuracy of prediction models by employing a hybrid model of extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) with Bayesian optimization (BO) to model the TBM AR. To…

Rockburst in underground excavations: A review of mechanism, classification, and prediction methods

Mahdi Askaripour, Ali Saeidi, Alain Rouleau et al. · 10 Jan 2022

Technical challenges have always been part of underground mining activities, however, some of these challenges grow in complexity as mining occurs in deeper and deeper settings. One such challenge is rock mass stability and the risk of rockburst events. To overcome these challenges, and to limit the risks and impacts of events such as rockbursts,…

Soft computing approach for prediction of surface settlement induced by earth pressure balance shield tunneling

Wengang Zhang, H.R. Li, Chongzhi Wu et al. · 9 Jan 2020

Estimating surface settlement induced by excavation construction is an indispensable task in tunneling, particularly for earth pressure balance (EPB) shield machines. In this study, predictive models for assessing surface settlement caused by EPB tunneling were established based on extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), artificial neural network, support vector machine, and multivariate adaptive regression spline. Datasets from…

Deformation analysis and safety assessment of existing metro tunnels affected by excavation of a foundation pit

Shuaihua Ye, Zhuangfu Zhao, Denqun Wang · 1 Jul 2020

The excavation of a foundation pit considerably affects the adjacent structures and underground pipelines owing to the change in the stress state of the surrounding soil, resulting in deformation. The study of an actual engineering case was conducted to examine the influence of excavation on the deformation of adjacent subway tunnels. The finite element analysis…

Scientific problems and research proposals for Sichuan–Tibet railway tunnel construction

Dingli Zhang, Zhenyu Sun, Qian Fang · 12 Nov 2021

The Sichuan–Tibet railway construction has received significant attention from both China and abroad. The new section from Ya’an to Nyingchi is about 1018.6 km long, including 69 tunnels with a total length of 841.7 km. The longest tunnel (Yigong tunnel) is 42.4 km long. The successful construction of the Sichuan–Tibet railway depends largely on tunnel…

Underground Space template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Underground Space format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Underground Space template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Underground Space use?
Underground Space uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Underground Space 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Underground Space?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Underground Space document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Underground Space template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Underground Space format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Underground Space?
Underground Space is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Underground Space template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Underground Space PDF?
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