Research Article

Application of the Upper-Bench CD Method in Super Large-Span and Shallow Tunnel: A Case Study of Letuan Tunnel

Table 3

Safety evaluation of secondary lining.

PositionMaximum axis force (kN)Maximum bending moment (kN·m)Safety factor

B096.746.211.6
B1106.618.57.2
B3177.636.83.8
B4173.4−6.714.8
B5139.49.112.7
B790.4−37.410.4
B813.688.823.8
B9225.4−21.413.3
B10250.2−70.210.5
B11255.2−8.710