Abstract
Shield tunneling under complex geological conditions may lead to uneven surface settlement, thereby posing risks of damaging adjacent structures. This paper introduces the Geological Model for Numerical Simulation (GFNS) software, which employs OpenGL to implement a 3D geological model. The software incorporates an advanced geological stratum meshing algorithm based on conditional statements, facilitating the swift construction of numerical models for shield tunneling in intricate geological formations. In this study, a numerical model for shield tunneling in complex geological conditions was developed using GFNS. The research investigated potential risk levels to adjacent structures due to shield tunneling through alternating soft and hard geological strata along the tunnel's longitudinal axis. Moreover, the influence of shield excavation position and construction parameters on surface settlement was analyzed. Finally, a comparison was conducted with the traditional parallel geological modeling approach. The results revealed that simulating shield tunneling while considering complex geological conditions demonstrates a stronger correlation with the laws of stratum settlement. Thus, GFNS offers an auxiliary modeling method for simulating shield tunneling under complex geological conditions.
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