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The developed analytical method for calculating the stability coefficient of a rock mass can adjust face support pressure during tunnel construction, significantly improving stability in layered massifs. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to develop an analytical method to determine the stability coefficient of rock masses during tunneling.

March 3, 2026Open Access

Geomechanical Substantiation of Soil Stability During Tunnel Construction by Shield Tunneling Complexes in Layered Massifs

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The aim is to develop an analytical method to determine the stability coefficient of rock masses during tunneling.
Utilized 225 three-dimensional finite element numerical models.
Examined effects of varying layer thickness, position, stiffness, and strength at tunnel face.
Developed a stability coefficient to assess soil stability under different layer characteristics.
Identified over 85% difference in key criteria related to soil stability.
Highlighted variations in parameters such as surface settlement trough area and vertical deformations.
Demonstrated the practical application of the stability coefficient in varying soil conditions.

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Analytical method calculates soil stability in tunneling, suggesting adjustments for structural variations.

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Protosenya et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a67f06f353c071a6f0ac50 https://doi.org/10.3390/eng7030108

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Geomechanical Substantiation of Soil Stability During Tunnel Construction by Shield Tunneling Complexes in Layered Massifs

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