Impact of Metro Shield Interval Mechanical Method Connecting Passage Construction in Water-rich Sandy Stratum

Objective There is limited research on the impact of mechanical method connecting passage construction on mainline tunnels and surrounding soil of metro shield interval in water-rich sandy stratum. Method Taking a metro shield tunnel interval project with mechanical method connecting passage construction in water-rich sandy stratum as example, a numerical model is established using ABAQUS finite element software to simulate and analyze the entire process of this engineering. The effects of mechanical method connecting passage construction on mainline tunnels and surrounding soil are investigated. The calculation results are compared with actual engineering monitoring data to verify the reliability of the proposed numerical model. Result & Conclusion Land subsidence along the longitudinal direction of the mainline tunnel and connecting passage caused by mechanical method connecting passage construction exhibits a U-shaped curve, with a maximum land subsidence value of 4.60 mm. The effects of the construction o