Numerical Analysis of Slot Stability during the Supper-Deep Diaphragm Wall Construction

Abstract:

Two subway stations of line Z1 were built in Tianjin cultural center and Tianjin Yujiapu traffic hub. The diaphragm wall depth of the two stations was more than 60 m. The geological and hydraulic conditions were different in the two site. Keeping stability of slot wall was the key of supper-deep diaphragm wall construction to the both stations. Two 3D numerical models were built by ABQUS software to simulate the grooving process. The conditions of different slurry specific gravity and grooving depth were calculated. The deformation laws of the slot wall and ground settlement around the slot wall were studied. The results showed the upper soft silty clay and deeper silty sand layers were easy collapse. Finally, some technologies such as "] [" type guide wall, properly improving slurry specific gravity, soil cement mixing reinforcement were suggested to improve the stability during the diaphragm wall construction of the two stations.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 438-439)
• Pages: 1043-1047
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.438-439.1043
• Online since: October 2013
• Authors: Bao Zhu Yang, Shu Chao Zhang, Kai Yun Luan
• Keywords: ABQUS, Numerical Analysis, Slot Wall Stability, Super-Deep Diaphragm Wall

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