Research Article

Intelligent Early Warning System for Construction Safety of Excavations Adjacent to Existing Metro Tunnels

Table 1

Summary of factors affecting safety risks.

Primary factorsSecondary factorsFactor categories

Characteristics of the foundation pitReal-time depth of excavation point (a)Variable factors
Real-time width of excavation point (b)
Real-time length of excavation point (h)
Horizontal distance from an excavation point to a tunnel section (d)
Vertical distance between an excavation point and tunnel (v)
Excavation time (t)

Support methods for the excavationParameters related to the diaphragm wall
Parameters related to soil stabilization
Parameters related to anchorages
Parameters related to the supporting structure

Construction schemeConstruction technology
Construction procedure
Loads outside the pit

Soil propertiesSoil density (γ)Constant factors
Internal friction angle (ψ)
Cohesive force (c)
Static lateral pressure coefficient (k)
Compressive modulus (E)

Characteristics of existing metro tunnelsStructural strength of the tunnel
Structural cracking degree of the tunnel
Embedded depth of the tunnel