DEEP EXCAVATIONS IN SOFT GROUND

Numerical analysis of tunnels and deep excavations

This report covers 33 papers submitted to the session Numerical Analysis of Tunnels and Deep Excavations. The majority of papers (26) addresses aspects related to tunnelling, both NATM and bored tunnels. As compared to previous conferences analysis of interaction between tunnel construction and surrounding structures such as buildings and pile foundations seems to have become more important. On...

Modelling issues for numerical analysis of deep excavations

The influence of different modelling assumptions on the results of numerical analyses of a deep excavation problem is discussed. Based on a reference solution a comprehensive parametric study is performed, identifying modelling assumptions which may have a significant influence on the calculated displacement behaviour and the bending moments in the wall. The parameters investigated include wall...

Numerical Investigation on Effects of Deep Excavations’ Position on Existing Metro Tunnels in Urban Areas

Nowadays deep excavations are needed for construction of foundation of high rise buildings, providing space for parking and etc. In some cases deep excavations may be constructed in the vicinity of the subway tunnels and causes unpredicted extra displacements and internal forces in tunnel lining of tunnels which were not designed for them and consequently affect serviceability of tunnel. Theref...

Mathematical Analysis of the Behavior of Soft Ground Against Tunnelling

Mathematical Analysis of the Behavior of Soft Ground Against Tunnelling