A numerical investigation of the role of basements on tunnel-frame interaction in sandy soil

J Xu, J Gui, B Sheil - Computers and Geotechnics, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the role of basement depth on the response of framed buildings to
tunnel construction in sandy soil using finite element modelling. Six frames are considered …

An equivalent beam approach for assessing tunnelling-induced distortions of frames with infills

A Franza, S Miraei, D Boldini, N Losacco - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents an approach to evaluate the response of low-and medium-rise frames
with continuous foundations, either with or without infills, to tunnelling employing an …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation and measurement of old building response to the overlapped shield tunnel of multiple schemes in the sandy cobble stratum

X Li, A Geng - Underground Space, 2024 - Elsevier
Ground movements due to tunneling are becoming increasingly critical as buildings are
located around construction sites. This study proposes a new combined reinforcement …

Numerical analysis of relative density effects on shallow TBM tunnel excavation: Ground behavior and principal strains at surface in greenfield conditions

FPM Vitali, OPM Vitali, TB Celestino, A Bobet - … and Underground Space …, 2024 - Elsevier
Tunnel construction in urban areas may result in ground deformations that pose a risk to
existing buildings and infrastructure; thus, accurate prediction of these induced ground …

[HTML][HTML] A strain applied method for FEM-2D modelling of TBM tunnels in coarse-grained soils with comparative analysis of case histories

F Schiena, E Lusini, AL Fazio, A Graziani - Tunnelling and Underground …, 2024 - Elsevier
The paper focuses on the prediction of tunnelling-induced settlements in greenfield
conditions. The main components of ground deformation are investigated with approaches …

Experimental investigation on the effect of volume loss on ground movements induced by tunnelling in sand

T Wang, R Wang, F Xue, N Tang - KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering, 2023 - Springer
Complex ground conditions or support failures during tunnel construction can lead to high
ground loss, which may cause damage to surrounding structures. In this paper, a series …

Evaluation of the shear stiffness and load redistribution of framed structures affected by tunnelling

J Xu, Z Yu, R Chen, T Xu, C Chen, Z Wang - Computers and Geotechnics, 2025 - Elsevier
This technical note examines the shear distortion of plane strain framed structures resulting
from tunnelling-induced surface differential settlements. An equation for calculating the …

Additional Stress of Soil and Surface Settlement during Tunnel Shield Construction

Y Li, X Bian, H Peng, B Zhu, Y Zhou - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
To study the influence of shield excavation on the surrounding soil, and to control the
influence of the shield excavation of the subway tunnel on the surface settlement and the …

[PDF][PDF] Effect of infill nonlinearity on frame response to tunnelling

Y Yu, A Franza, L Neves… - Wan-Huan Zhou, Zheng …, 2024 - library.oapen.org
Tunnel construction is needed for infrastructure development in urban areas. However,
underground excavation can detrimentally influence adjacent buildings; in particular, for …

Intelligent prediction model of tunnelling-induced building deformation based on genetic programming and its application

J Xu, C Wang, Z Cheng, T Xu, D Zhang, Z Li - Journal of Central South …, 2024 - Springer
This paper aims to explore the ability of genetic programming (GP) to achieve the intelligent
prediction of tunnelling-induced building deformation considering the multifactor impact. A …