A 3D finite element simulation model for TBM tunnelling in soft ground

International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics

Volumn 28, Issue 14, 2004, Pages 1441-1460

  Kasper, Thomas ^a   Meschke, Günther ^a  

^a RUHR UNIVERSITY BOCHUM   (Germany)

Author keywords

Cam Clay plasticity; Consolidation; Excavation; Finite element simulation; Hydroshield; Settlements; Shield tunnelling; Soft soil; Tail void grouting; Tunnel lining

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; FRICTION; GROUNDWATER; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PLASTICITY; SOILS; STIFFNESS;

COHESIVE SOILS; GROUTING PRESSURE; TUNNEL BORING MACHINE;

TUNNELING (EXCAVATION);

CONSOLIDATION; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; PLASTICITY; SOFT SOIL; TBM; TUNNELING;

EID: 7444256836     PISSN: 03639061     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/nag.395     Document Type: Article

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