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RS2 as a Tool for Simplified and Effective Analysis of Urban Tunnel-Induced Settlements

Authors
Amichai Mitelman1, *, Alison McQuillian2, Davide Elmo3
1Ariel University, Ramat Hagolan 65, Ariel, Israel
2Rocscience Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
3Department of Mining Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Amichai Mitelman
Available Online 7 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-900-1_57How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Geotechnical engineering; soil-structure interaction; soft-ground tunneling; surface settlements
Abstract

Underground tunneling in dense urban environments presents significant challenges for civil engineers, particularly due to tunneling-induced surface settlements that can damage existing above-ground structures. While various simplified methods and guidelines based on empirical data have been proposed, the complexity of soil-structure interaction necessitates the use of numerical methods, such as finite element software. This paper presents a conceptual analysis using the 2D geotechnical analysis code RS2. An initial model was created and calibrated according to an empirical formula. Our example demonstrates that even simplified conceptual analyses can provide valuable engineering insights, and facilitate the evaluation of different remedial options, such as strengthening foundations of existing structures before tunneling. Looking to the future, there is a need for advanced methods that integrate the analysis of above-ground structures with 3D geotechnical software like RS3, enhancing the precision and applicability of such analyses in real-world scenarios.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Rocscience International Conference 2025 (RIC 2025)
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Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date
7 December 2025
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978-94-6463-900-1
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2589-4943
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10.2991/978-94-6463-900-1_57How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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