Research Article

Discrete Element Simulation and Monitoring Analysis of Different Construction Methods of the Shallow Buried Bias Tunnel

Table 1

Scheme of numerical simulation for different excavations and reinforcements.

Work conditionExcavation methodSupport method

1Three-step methodInitial support (without systematic bolt)
2Three-step methodInitial support (with systematic bolt)
3Single side heading methodInitial support (without systematic bolt)
4Single side heading methodInitial support (with systematic bolt)