Research Article

Research on Shield Tunnelling Parameters Correlation in Composite Strata

Table 1

Physical and mechanical parameters of rock and soil mass.

Geotechnical layerDensity (g/cm3)Natural water content (%)Specific gravityPorosity ratioDirect fast shear testModulus of deformation (MPa)Permeability coefficient (m/d)Thermal conductivity (w/m·k)Coefficient of rock or soil foundation (MPa/m)Stratigraphic resistance factor (MN/m3)Poisson’s ratioRock quality designation, RQD (%)
Cohesion (kPa)Angle of internal friction (°)HorizontalVertical

Vegetative fill1.8426.22.730.8711210515105
Clay1.9326.002.740.7873012180.0041.973330110.36
Medium sand1.972.6413129402.282624140.30
Coarse sand1.982.6413432802.233026160.29
Gravelly sand2.002.63136331002.063530200.29
Strongly weathered muddy siltstone2.024025800.81.60100100400.32
Medium-weathered muddy siltstone2.25350320.12.06220220600.2740–90