The Researches on Construction Response and Excavation Method Optimization of Extra-large Cross-section Urban Subway Tunnel

In the extra-large cross-section urban subway underground station projects, the key problem is to choose the appropriate excavation method and grasp the mechanical behavior of the surrounding rock after excavation. The double side drift method is widely used in the urban subway underground station construction with extra-large cross-section in China. This paper presents the deformation characteristics of the extra-large cross-section tunnel of urban subway and a comparison with the numerical simulation results. In the city subway underground excavation of large section station, the mechanical behavior of surrounding rock change and its influence on the surrounding area mainly depend on the selection of construction methods. The convergent deformation of tunnel cavern, the subsidence of the surface and the force failure of the surrounding rock associated the construction approaches are demonstrated. This study provides a more in-depth demonstration of the way to optimize the excavation method of the extra-large cross-section tunnel to achieve the purpose of controlling the deformation of the surface and surrounding rock