Research Article

Model Test and Back Analysis of Shield Tunnel Load Distribution in Soft Clay

Table 3

Comparison between measured values and finite element calculations.

PositionRelative error
Load mode 1Load mode 2Load mode 3Load mode 4
Bending momentAxial forceModelBending momentAxial forceModelBending momentAxial forceModelBending moment (%)Axial force (%)Model

1 (1)32.84.6(E)M15.73.0(E)M1.611.0(E)M19.99.9(E)M
2 (19)2.017.211.912.117.919.45.217.2
3 (37)9.610.24.2%2.21.71.3%8.411.85.5%3.17.95.4%
4 (55)1.216.511.711.314.118.71.816.5
5 (73)17.90.2(E)N2.88.2(E)N9.86.6(E)N28.85.4(E)N
6 (91)85.812.214.521.654.39.219.410.9
7 (109)19.43.94.4%0.61.92.3%20.95.47.8%6.68.46.4%
8 (127)86.011.615.920.955.08.717.510.3