Research Article

Investigation of Three-Dimensional Deformation Behavior due to Long and Large Excavation in Soft Clays

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ERFC fitting schematic and notation of parameters. δvx: ground surface settlement. δvm: maximum ground surface settlement. δhx: lateral wall deflection. δhm: maximum lateral wall deflection. He: final excavation depth. L: excavation length. A: distance from the corner to the inflection point.