Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground

This paper provides an in-depth illustration of the shallow tunnelling method (STM) used for tunnelling in shallowly buried soft ground. Limited arching effect and limited ground strength mobilization are the two mechanical characteristics of the STM. The stability of the cutting face and the dry tu...

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Main Authors: Fang, Qian, Zhang, Dingli, Wong, Louis Ngai Yuen
Other Authors: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Language:English
Published: 2013
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/96465
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-964652020-03-07T11:43:44Z Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground Fang, Qian Zhang, Dingli Wong, Louis Ngai Yuen School of Civil and Environmental Engineering This paper provides an in-depth illustration of the shallow tunnelling method (STM) used for tunnelling in shallowly buried soft ground. Limited arching effect and limited ground strength mobilization are the two mechanical characteristics of the STM. The stability of the cutting face and the dry tunnelling condition are the two preconditions that should be satisfied for the STM. Some “necessary” auxiliary methods mainly served to guarantee these two preconditions are highlighted. Five principles, namely proper auxiliary methods, sequential excavation with short advance length, rigid support with quick installation, short ring closure time and systematic deformation monitoring, which are required to follow when using the STM are summarized. The state-of-art of the STM is classified into five different construction approaches according to tunnelling sequences, which are adopted in the construction of the nine subway stations in Beijing. The tunnelling procedures, support measures and settlement characteristics associated with excavation are demonstrated. Statistical analyses of the settlement data of 342 ground surface monitoring points above these nine stations are performed to illustrate the ground deformation characteristics of the STM. Numerical simulations are also employed to study the ground deformation characteristics of different construction approaches under the same geological conditions. This paper systematically demonstrates the applicability of STM in theory and practice. It is helpful in updating the database of the world tunnel projects and serving as a practical reference for future similar projects. 2013-06-12T04:40:11Z 2019-12-06T19:31:09Z 2013-06-12T04:40:11Z 2019-12-06T19:31:09Z 2012 2012 Journal Article Fang, Q., Zhang, D., & Wong, L. N. Y. (2012). Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 29, 10-30. 0886-7798 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/96465 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/10247 10.1016/j.tust.2011.12.007 en Tunnelling and underground space technology © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
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description This paper provides an in-depth illustration of the shallow tunnelling method (STM) used for tunnelling in shallowly buried soft ground. Limited arching effect and limited ground strength mobilization are the two mechanical characteristics of the STM. The stability of the cutting face and the dry tunnelling condition are the two preconditions that should be satisfied for the STM. Some “necessary” auxiliary methods mainly served to guarantee these two preconditions are highlighted. Five principles, namely proper auxiliary methods, sequential excavation with short advance length, rigid support with quick installation, short ring closure time and systematic deformation monitoring, which are required to follow when using the STM are summarized. The state-of-art of the STM is classified into five different construction approaches according to tunnelling sequences, which are adopted in the construction of the nine subway stations in Beijing. The tunnelling procedures, support measures and settlement characteristics associated with excavation are demonstrated. Statistical analyses of the settlement data of 342 ground surface monitoring points above these nine stations are performed to illustrate the ground deformation characteristics of the STM. Numerical simulations are also employed to study the ground deformation characteristics of different construction approaches under the same geological conditions. This paper systematically demonstrates the applicability of STM in theory and practice. It is helpful in updating the database of the world tunnel projects and serving as a practical reference for future similar projects.
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author Fang, Qian
Zhang, Dingli
Wong, Louis Ngai Yuen
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Wong, Louis Ngai Yuen
Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground
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title Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground
title_short Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground
title_full Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground
title_fullStr Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground
title_full_unstemmed Shallow tunnelling method (STM) for subway station construction in soft ground
title_sort shallow tunnelling method (stm) for subway station construction in soft ground
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