Abstract
In this study, a new 3D numerical model that considers the circumferential joint, longitudinal bolt, grout pressure, jacking force and the constraint of shield on the linings is developed to derive deeper insights into the lining uplift behavior during shield tunneling. The numerical analysis is conducted using ANSYS, which is verified by a case history in soft soils. Revealed by both the measurements and calculation results, it is found that the lining uplift due to shield tunneling in soft soils can be divided into three stages: dislocation, stretch and steady deformation stages, respectively. In the dislocation stage, the lining deformation attributes principally to the dislocation deformation between neighboring linings. In the stretch stage, the lining deformation is mainly caused by the stretch deformation of circumferential joints. The major uplift is caused during dislocation stage. Thereafter, the impacts of shield-driving parameters including gradient of grout pressure, jacking force and pre-tightening force of longitudinal bolts on the uplift behavior are investigated by a series of parametric studies. The jacking force during segment preparation and assembly shows the most significant impact on the uplift of the tunnel, while the pre-tightening force of longitudinal bolts shows negligible impact. Finally, the control criterion for lining uplift related to the allowable dislocation and opening angle of circumferential joints is proposed.
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