Research Article

Mechanical and Deformation Characteristics and Optimization of Support Parameters for Superlarge-Span Tunnel: A Case Study from Laohushan Tunnel

Table 6

Primary support internal force and material safety factor.

NumberPositionShotcrete axial force (kN)Axial force of steel rib (kN)Steel rib bending moment (kN·m)Shotcrete safety factorSteel rib tensile safety factorSteel rib compression safety factor

0Vault506.9141.7−7.98.312.34.7
1Vault deviated left 30°1421.0397.1−4.23.23.8
2Vault deviated right 30°829.6231.9−2.25.26.8
3Left hance 60°1787.5499.6−1.22.64.83.9
4Right hance 60°1042.7291.4−8.04.274.73.5
5Left skewback1304.4364.6−3.33.54.3
6Right skewback760.4212.5−12.05.68.03.1
7Left side wall183.751.35.422.112.98.0
8Right side wall15.64.4−0.1256.6275.8