Research Article

Research on Construction Optimization of Three-Connected-Arch Hydraulic Underground Cavities Considering Creep Property

Table 4

Comparative table for maximum settlement value of phased excavation in different methods.

Construction methodFirst stageExcavation complete
Vault maximum accumulative creep value (mm)Increment (%)

Side cavity method13.4916.263.30
Middle cavity method14.0616.046.01
PBA method5.0914.183.35