Abstract
The waterproof curtain plays an important role in the dewatering of a deep foundation pit. Recognition of the depth of the waterproof curtain inserted into the confined aquifer at different depths may help control ground subsidence due to dewatering, but subsidence analysis of the interaction between dewatering and the waterproof curtain requires further study. In this study, we mainly analyze the relationship between ground subsidence and dewatering based on the shield shaft pit of the Qianhai-Nanshan deep tunnel project in Shenzhen. Our numerical simulation results show that the ground subsidence around the foundation pit decreases with an increase in the depth of the waterproof curtain inserted into the confined aquifer, and when the waterproof curtain completely penetrates the confined aquifer, the ground subsidence caused by pit dewatering is minimal. Our numerical simulation results are consistent with the actual on-site dewatering monitoring data. Our results suggest that the diaphragm wall is an effective measure to control the ground subsidence in deep foundations, helping to reduce excessive dewatering.
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