Shield tunnels in soft clay are highly susceptible to long‐term uplift and differential settlement. To precisely control these deformations, this study develops a novel anisotropic cavity expansion model integrated with Mindlin's solution, forming a coupled 2D/3D segment–soil interaction framework. Validated against field data from Fuzhou Metro Line 4, the model demonstrates superior accuracy over traditional isotropic approaches. The results quantitatively reveal that: (1) in single‐ring grouting, increasing the grouting burial depth from 5 to 15 m reduces invert uplift by 28%; (2) in planar multi‐hole grouting, symmetric‐spacing sequences effectively control segment displacements within 5 mm; and (3) in longitudinal multi‐ring grouting, symmetric injection reduces maximum stress fluctuations by 12.5% compared to staggered grouting under a 5% grouting volume. The study concludes that the anisotropic soil–grout interaction is the primary mechanism governing deformation, and the proposed model provides a foundation for optimizing grouting parameters to ensure tunnel stability.
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