Research Article

Movements and Its In-Process Control of Ground and Built Structures due to Tunnelling in Urban Areas

Table 1

Physical and mechanical properties of soils.

Soil typeSpecific weight (kN/m3)Elastic modulus (MPa)Poisson's ratioCohesion (KPa)Internal friction (°)

Backfill16.608.200.344.9024.50
Silt19.9010.100.3124.3025.20
Silty clay I19.8026.500.2833.5718.10
Gravel18.9044.600.22039.80
Silty clay II20.1027.000.3033.8018.40
Silt sand20.4027.300.270.1033.50