Research Article

Deformation Responses and Mechanical Mechanism of Existing Tunnel due to New Building Construction

Table 5

Model test process.

StepName of the condition

1Read the initial value
2Dewater
3Excavate to −133 mm depth
4Tension the first layer of anchor cable
5Excavate to −266 mm depth
6Excavate to −400 mm depth
7Tension the second layer of anchor cable
8Excavate to −533 mm depth
9Excavate to −666 mm depth
10Tension the third layer of anchor cable
11Excavate to −800 mm depth
12Excavate to −933 mm depth
13Excavate to −1000 mm depth
14Stay stationary after excavation completion
15Load the mat foundation
16Load the first layer of weights
17Load the second layer of weights
18Load the third layer of weights
19Load the fourth layer of weights
20Load the fifth layer of weights
21Load the sixth layer of weights
22Load the seventh layer of weights
23Stay stationary after load completion
24Groundwater recover to the initial level
25Stay stationary after groundwater recover