Research Article

Development and Application of an Industry Foundation Classes-Based Metro Protection Information Model

Table 3

Division of external project influence level.

InfluenceProximity
Very closeclosePartly closeNot close

Strong influence (A)Superfine levelSuperfine levelLevel 1Level 2
Significant influence (B)Superfine levelLevel 1Level 2Level 3
General influence (C)Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4
Lower influence (D)Level 2Level 3Level 4Below level 4

Note. If there exists soft underlying layer or soft interlayer in the surrounding geologic model of the metro structure, the influence level will be raised by one level.