Research Article

Study of the Construction Sequence of Overlapping Tunnels by the Shield Tunneling Method: A Case Study of the Longest Overlapping Tunnel in China

Table 1

Soil mechanics parameters.

The soil classificationThickness h (m)Unit weight γ (kN/m3)Cohesion C (kPa)Internal friction angle φ (°)Compressive modulus Es (MPa)Poisson’s ratio

Plain fill1198124.20.35
Silty clay ⑥1819.618.424.15.60.35
Silty clay ⑥4519.418.223.96.50.3
Silty clay ⑧1620.421.5195.50.3
Sandy silt ⑧2321.54.636.214.40.3
Silty clay ⑨1420.421.927.17.40.3
Sandy silt ⑨2320.38.733.913.10.3
Silty clay ⑩1202239.4237.60.3