Research Article

A Theoretical Calculation Method of the Unsupported Span for the Shallow Tunnel in the Soft Stratum

Table 1

and value of all grade of surrounding rock (China’s Code for Design of Railway Tunnels).

GradeIIIIIIIVVVI

(°)0.90.90.9(0.7–0.9)(0.5–0.7)(0.3–0.5)
(°)>7870∼7860∼7050∼6040∼5030∼40