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27 February 2026
Intelligent Identification of Water Accumulation and Ice Formation in Traffic Tunnels
Beining Chen
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1 Zhejiang University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI), Haining 314400, Zhejiang, China,
JERA 2026 , 10(1), 221–226; https://doi.org/10.26689/jera.v10i1.13982
© 2026 by the Authors. Licensee Whioce Publishing, Singapore. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ )
Abstract

Water accumulation and ice formation in traffic tunnels pose prominent safety hazards (e.g., reduced road friction, increased traffic accidents) and threaten structural integrity (e.g., damage to waterproof layers and lining structures). Therefore, the intelligent identification of these two hazards is crucial for safeguarding traffic safety and optimizing tunnel maintenance strategies. The intelligent identification system integrates computer vision, deep learning, and multi-source sensor data fusion technologies. Current state-of-the-art practices adopt deep learning models for target segmentation and detection, combined with robust image preprocessing and post-processing techniques. This technology exhibits significant practical application value, and its continuous innovation and development are expected to substantially enhance the level of tunnel safety management and structural durability preservation.

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