Journal
SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS
Volume 58, Issue 4, Pages 1042-1058Publisher
JAPANESE GEOTECHNICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.03.012
Keywords
Deep excavation; Sand covered karst; Socket diaphragm wall; Ground surface settlement; Grouting
Funding
- National Nature Science Foundation of China (NSFC) [41672259]
- National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) [2015CB057806]
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Performing deep excavations in karst regions is likely lead to geo-hazards, e.g. sinkholes, water ingress, and ground surface settlement. This case report presents the performance of a 16-m deep excavation in sand covered karst in Metro Line no. 9, Guangzhou, China. The performances during deep excavation, including lateral wall deflection, vertical wall movement, ground surface settlement, and settlement of adjoining buildings, were monitored and evaluated. Based upon the interpretation of the field measurements, the following major findings were obtained: (i) the lateral wall deflection and surface settlement measurements were smaller those cited in other case studies with similar geological conditions, (ii) both the grouting of the karst cavern and the use of the socket diaphragm wall panel dominated the performance of the deep excavation; (iii) the type of the founding structure could significantly affect the settlement development of the adjoining buildings. This case report provides insight into the design and construction of deep, narrow excavations in sand covered karst in a metropolitan environment. (C) 2018 Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of The Japanese Geotechnical Society.
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