Research Article

Mechanical Responses to Different Excavation Methods of Qichongcun Tunnel in Guiyang City, China

Table 6

Vertical displacement of surrounding rocks.

MethodVault settlement of tunnel I (mm)Bottom uplift of tunnel I (mm)Vault settlement of tunnel II (mm)Bottom uplift of tunnel II (mm)

Three-step method21.716.717.111.6
Single-side guide pit method15.311.512.69.6
Double-side guide pit method11.79.79.78.1