Abstract: Tunneling-induced ground movements can affect the equilibrium state of an existing pile, causing uneven settlement among pile groups and damage to connected structures. This paper presents results from five centrifuge tests ...

Abstract: Tunneling beneath piled structures may compromise the stability and serviceability of the structure. The assessment of potential structure damage is a problem being faced by engineers across the globe. This paper presents ...

Abstract: Tunnels are constructed increasingly close to existing buried structures, including pile foundations. This poses serious concerns, especially for tunnels built beneath piles. Current understanding of the global ...

Abstract: The process of tunneling is associated with ground movements which may lead to stressing of nearby existing buried infrastructure, and potentially poses a risk of damage. The need for an effective evaluation method of the ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the response of framed buildings on raft foundations to tunnel construction using geotechnical centrifuge testing. Five framed building models were considered, and the influence of building ...

Abstract: This paper proposes an analytical method based on drained solutions of cavity expansion and contraction in a unified clay and sand model to investigate tunnel–soil–pile interactions. Cavity expansion analyses are used to ...

Abstract: The need to tunnel closely beneath piles is increasing due to the development of urban areas. This poses a risk to the stability and serviceability of overlying structures (e.g., buildings, piers, and piled embankments). ...

Abstract: Coal mines produce large amounts of excavated waste soils, known as spoils. These materials can cover vast areas, are typically dumped in heaps without any treatment, and are difficult to exploit for engineering purposes ...