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Optimization of construction support scheme for foundation pits at zero distance to both sides of existing stations based on the pit corner effect

  • Tonghua Ling (Changsha University of Science & Technology) ;
  • Xing Wu (Changsha University of Science & Technology) ;
  • Fu Huang (Changsha University of Science & Technology) ;
  • Jian Xiao (Changsha University of Science & Technology) ;
  • Yiwei Sun (Shanghai Geoharbor Construction Group Co., Ltd.) ;
  • Wei Feng (China Construction Fifth Engineering Division Corp, Ltd)
  • Received : 2023.07.06
  • Accepted : 2024.07.30
  • Published : 2024.08.25
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Abstract

With the wide application of urban subway tunnels, the foundation pits of new stations and existing subway tunnels are becoming increasingly close, and even zero-distance close-fitting construction has taken place. To optimize the construction support scheme, the existing tunnel's vertical displacement is theoretically analyzed using the two-stage analysis method to understand the action mechanism of the construction of zero-distance deep large foundation pits on both sides of the existing stations; a three-dimensional numerical calculation is also performed for further analysis. First, the additional stress field on the existing tunnel caused by the unloading of zero-distance foundation pits on both sides of the tunnel is derived based on the Mindlin stress solution of a semi-infinite elastic body under internal load. Then, considering the existing subway tunnel's joints, shear stiffness, and shear soil deformation effect, the tunnel is regarded as a Timoshenko beam placed on the Kerr foundation; a sixth-order differential control equation of the tunnel under the action of additional stress is subsequently established for solving the vertical displacement of the tunnel. These theoretical calculation results are then compared with the numerical simulation results and monitoring data. Finally, an optimized foundation pit support scheme is obtained considering the pit corner effect and external corner failure mode. The research shows a high consistency between the monitoring data,analytical and numerical solution, and the closer the tunnel is to the foundation pit, the more uplift deformation will occur. The internal corner of the foundation pit can restrain the deformation of the tunnel and the retaining structure, while the external corner can cause local stress concentration on the diaphragm wall. The proposed optimization scheme can effectively reduce construction costs while meeting the safety requirements of foundation pit support structures.

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Acknowledgement

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51878074, 52278395, and 52078061).

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