The prediction of surface settlements due to tunnelling in soft ground

The investigation of various soil models for the prediction of surface settlement profiles due to the excavation of a single tunnel in soft ground is described in this thesis. Both analytical and numerical methods are used. Emphasis is placed on the establishment of the width of the predicted settle...

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Main Authors: Chow, L, L. Chow
Other Authors: Houlsby, G
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 1994
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