Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4929257 | Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology | 2017 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The results of the numerical analyses highlight the importance of modelling the above features on ground deformations and internal forces of the lining. It is shown that: (1) even moderate face pressure can appreciably reduce ground loss and prevent potential face instability in very weak ground, (2) cutterhead overcut and shield conicity have a pronounced effect of ground surface settlement which can be partly compensated by increasing the grout pressure during tail grouting and (3) a continuous shell model is a reasonable approximation of segmental lining for shallow tunnels.
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Authors
Kavvadas Michael, Litsas Dimitris, Vazaios Ioannis, Fortsakis Petros,