Table 3 Main construction phase.

From: Mechanical response of elevated bridge piles to adjacent deep excavation

Stage

Simulation steps

The initial ground stress analysis is carried out and the displacement is zeroed out.

2

Existing viaduct construction.

3

Displacement clear zero.

4

Ground wall construction.

5

Excavation stage 1. The excavation depth is 4 m. The crown beam is placed 2 m below the surface and the first inner support is added.

6

Excavation stage 2. The excavation depth is 4 m. Set steel enclosing purlin 7 m below the surface and add a second inner support.

7

Excavation stage 3. The excavation depth is 4 m.

8

Excavation stage 4. The excavation depth is 2 m. Steel enclosing purlin is set 13 m below the surface and a third inner support is added.

9

Excavation stage 5. The excavation depth is 2 m.

10

Excavation stage 6. The excavation depth is 2 m.