Obtaining an accurate estimation of surface settlement during tunnel excavation is
challenging due to the many factors that influence settlement. This study developed a …

The prediction and control of the ground settlement induced by shield tunneling in
compound strata is a crucial challenge for tunnel excavation. In this regard, a finite element …

Methods: For this purpose, Tehran Metro Line 6 was simulated numerically to investigate the
effects of different parameters on the surface settlement, and 85 datasets were prepared …

Accurate prediction of shield tunneling-induced settlement is a complex problem that
requires consideration of many influential parameters. Recent studies reveal that machine …

Estimating surface settlement induced by excavation construction is an indispensable task in
tunneling, particularly for earth pressure balance (EPB) shield machines. In this study …

Surface settlement due to tunnel excavation is affected by several factors. However, no
explicit mapping correlation exists between surface settlement and the main influencing …

Predicting the tunneling-induced maximum ground surface settlement is a complex problem
since the settlement depends on plenty of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This study …

This study investigates the influences of the key shield parameters on tunneling-induced
ground settlements considering the dynamic excavation process. The advanced machine …

This study proposes an artificial intelligence approach to predict ground settlement during
shield tunneling via considering the interactions among multi-factors, eg, geological …

Ground volume loss induced by shield tunnel construction is the major factor leading to
ground settlement and deformation. The general equations predicting surface settlement …