Research Article

Force and Deformation Characteristics during the Reconstruction and Expansion of Shallow Single-Tube Tunnels into Large-Span Multiarch Tunnels

Table 3

Parameters of the surrounding rock and support structure.

MaterialSpecific weight (kN/m3)Elastic modulus (GPa)Poisson’s ratioInternal friction angle (°)Cohesion (MPa)Thickness (m)

Surrounding rock27200.25501.5
Initial support of the original tunnel23230.20.45
Middle partition wall23310.22.4
Initial support23230.20.15
Secondary lining2329.50.20.4