Numerical Simulation of Tunnel Face Support Pressure in Layered Soft Ground
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Abstract
In shield construction, the limit support pressure of the tunnel face has an important influence on ground settlement and construction safety. In this study, MIDAS GTS NX software was used to conduct a series of three-dimensional finite element simulations to investigate variations in excavation face support pressure under different layered ground conditions. By changing the shear strength parameters of the top or bottom layers, the influence of composite layers with different formation boundaries on the support pressure of the excavation face was studied. It was observed that when the formation boundary is placed above the axis, the support pressure of the excavation face is more sensitive to a change in the parameters in the lower part of the formation than in the upper part. Conversely, when the formation boundary lies below the axis, this sensitivity becomes reversed. Additionally, we derived a robust and accurate equation to estimate the limiting face support pressure in layered soft ground based on numerical modeling.
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OpenAlex topics: Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis · Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures · Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
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School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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