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Effects of shield tunnelling parameters on the long-term settlement of piled buildings in soft ground
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Ruikun Wanga, b, Gang Zhenga, b, Huayang Leia, b, Xuesong Chenga, b, *, Eng-Choon Leongc, Yetao Jid
Underground Space | 2026, 27 : 24 - 44
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Effects of shield tunnelling parameters on the long-term settlement of piled buildings in soft ground
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Ruikun Wanga, b, Gang Zhenga, b, Huayang Leia, b, Xuesong Chenga, b, *, Eng-Choon Leongc, Yetao Jid
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  • aMOE Key Laboratory of Coast Civil Structure Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
  • bDepartment of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
  • cSchool of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
  • dChina Railway Tunnel Group Road & Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300308, China
Published: 2026-04-10 doi: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.10.003
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This study investigated the long-term settlement behaviour of piled buildings induced by shield tunnelling in soft ground conditions within urban environments. By integrating a detailed case study with advanced numerical modelling techniques, this study provided a nuanced understanding of the interactions between tunnel construction and existing pile foundations. Central to the investigation is the role of soil consolidation, which significantly contributes to the settlement of piled buildings. To address this, this study emphasizes the critical need for the precise calibration of tunnelling parameters such as face pressure and grouting pressures. These parameters are meticulously controlled to mitigate the adverse effects on nearby piled buildings, ensuring their stability and integrity. It is established that an optimal face pressure, set at 90% of the lateral earth pressure, consistently minimizes the settlement of piled buildings, primarily due to the minimal reduction in the pile toe resistance observed near the tunnel. Similarly, the ideal grouting pressure was identified to be within the range of 120%-160% of the vertical earth pressure, with the smallest building settlement and decrease in pile toe resistance observed at a grouting pressure of 150% of the overburden pressure. This finding elucidates the load transfer mechanism within piled buildings. This study further demonstrated that the settlement induced by the second tunnel excavation is smaller than that caused by the first tunnel excavation owing to the sheltering effects of the adjacent first tunnel and pile foundations. During the consolidation phase following tunnel excavation, the settlement caused by the second tunnel is smaller than that caused by the first tunnel, which is attributed to the dissipation of the negative excess pore pressure around the first tunnel, leading to soil volume expansion. These insights not only validate the effectiveness of the numerical model but also contribute significantly to the field of geotechnical engineering by providing actionable guidelines for future tunnelling projects.

Long-term settlement behaviour  /  Tunnelling parameters  /  Load transfer mechanism  /  Piled building
Ruikun Wang, Gang Zheng, Huayang Lei, Xuesong Cheng, Eng-Choon Leong, Yetao Ji. Effects of shield tunnelling parameters on the long-term settlement of piled buildings in soft ground[J]. Underground Space, 2026 , 27 : 24 -44 . DOI: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.10.003
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China(52178343)
  • Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Tianjin Municipality(24JCJQJC00170)
  • Innovative Research Group Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52421005)
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doi: 10.1016/j.undsp.2025.10.003
  • Receive Date:2025-04-01
  • Online Date:2026-06-17
  • Published:2026-04-10
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  • Received:2025-04-01
  • Revised:2025-09-26
  • Accepted:2025-10-28
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National Natural Science Foundation of China(52178343)
Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Tianjin Municipality(24JCJQJC00170)
Innovative Research Group Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52421005)
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    aMOE Key Laboratory of Coast Civil Structure Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
    bDepartment of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China
    cSchool of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 639798, Singapore
    dChina Railway Tunnel Group Road & Bridge Engineering Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300308, China

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* MOE Key Laboratory of Coast Civil Structure Safety, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. E-mail address: (X. Cheng).
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