Abstract
A design philosophy for circular tunnels is explained, in which the design loads are computed from suitable load factors which are based on failure of the tunnel lining. The effect of the bending rigidity, the ratio of the vertical to the horizontal pressures, the support conditions of the tunnel and the effect of the soil stiffness are all considered. (A)
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