Research Article

Modification of Peck Formula to Predict Ground Surface Settlement of Twin Tunnels in Low Permeability Soil

Table 2

Monitoring items and indexes.

No.ItemInstrumentAccuracy (mm)Frequency

1Surface settlementLevels0.01L > 5 S, 1 time/week
L < 5 S, 1 time/2 days
L < 2 S, 1∼2 times/day
2Vault settlementLevels steel rulers0.01After excavation
1∼15 days, 1∼2 times/day
15∼30 days, 1 time/2 days
1∼3 months, 1∼2 times/week after 3 months, 1∼3 times/month

Note. L = interval of excavation face and measurement section, S = tunnel span.