Synergistic application of deep learning detection and permeable crystalline material for tunnel water leakage management
摘要
To address the dual challenges of low-precision tunnel leakage detection and inadequate repair material performance, this study integrates deep learning with materials science to establish an intelligent closed-loop framework of "detection-repair-monitoring." An enhanced RT-DETR detection model incorporating multi-scale edge perception and adaptive enhancement modules achieves precise leakage localization, demonstrating superior performance metrics (Precision: 85.52%, mAP: 76.99%) on a validation dataset of 4,646 leakage images and enabling objective-level defect targeting. Leveraging detection results, a cement-based crystalline material (Material X) has been engineered to seal leaks through catalytic hydration mechanisms, generating dendritic CaCO₃/C–S–H gels that preferentially precipitate within microcracks and capillary pores for effective sealing. Within the optimized mass fraction range of 1.0–1.5%, Material X demonstrates remarkable performance enhancements: impermeability pressure increases by 375%, 28-day compressive strength improves by 42%, post-freeze–thaw crack propagation reduces by 68%, and repaired structures exhibit 31% higher strength compared to original undamaged concrete. Critically, Material X retains chemical reactivity in saturated aqueous environments, fundamentally overcoming the limitation of conventional repair materials that lose efficacy in continuously wet tunnel conditions. This interdisciplinary synergy creates a sophisticated closed-loop operation system that transforms tunnel maintenance from passive emergency repair to proactive, data-driven lifecycle management, providing a comprehensive solution for systematic leakage control throughout infrastructure service lifecycles.