3D finite element modeling of surface excavation and loading over existing tunnels

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The influence of the surface excavation and loading on the existing tunnels has been investigated using a Finite Element Method program, Plaxis 3D Tunnel. A parametric study has been carried out where the parameters were the depth of the surface excavation, the eccentricity of the excavation with respect to the tunnel axis, the height of the embankment fill and the stiffness of the soil. It is found that, excavations over the existing tunnels have a negative effect on the tunnel lining capacity since the unloading due the excavation reduces the normal forces and increases the bending moments. On the other hand, it is found that surface loading within the limits considered in this study is not critical in terms of the tunnel stability due to the increase in normal forces and decrease in bending moments.

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/16854

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O. Kaçar, “3D finite element modeling of surface excavation and loading over existing tunnels,” M.S. - Master of Science, Middle East Technical University, 2007.