Semi-Analytical Prediction of Ground Surface Heave Induced by Shield Tunneling Considering Three-Dimensional Space Effect

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Manuscript ID: applsci-2636120

Title: Semi-analytical prediction of shield tunneling induced ground surface heave considering three-dimensional space effect

Applied Sciences

The paper presents an interesting subject related to ground surface heave due to tunneling. The following notes were outlined:

1.     Please mention the main parameters required by the semi-analytical procedure.

2.     Page 2: The following studies may be beneficial. You can also refer to them:

·        Fattah, M. Y., Shlash, K. T., Salim, N. M., (2013), “Prediction of Settlement Trough Induced by Tunneling in Cohesive Ground”, Acta Geotechnica, DOI 10.1007/s11440-012-0169-4, Springer, Vol. 8, pp. 167–179.

3.     Add reference to Table 1.

g is the unit weight.

4.     Page 6: Please illustrate the presence of a diaphragm wall and its width L in a diagram.

5.     In Table 2, what is the material of the diaphragm wall ?

6.     How did you select the values of E in Figure 6 ?

7.     How is the effect of underground water accounted for in the solution?

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Reviewer 2 Report

The manuscript required revision, based on the following comments:

1.       The title needs to be revised to illustrate the primary content of the paper appropriately. The abstract should be revised highlighting the fundamental subject matter as well as the main research findings.

2.       The literature review needs to be updated, since several important and recent contributions are missing, for example:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.undsp.2021.12.001

https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5573372

https://doi.org/10.1139/cgj-2021-0603

3.       The research gap of the existing knowledge and the basic research objective and methodology are required to be clearer.

4.       Majority of the Figures are unclear and difficult to read. Hence, they must be improved.   

5.       It is not clear whether or how the nonlinear stress-strain correlation is incorporated in the model. Has the partial to no dissipation of excess pore water pressure generated during tunneling in progress?

6.       The significance and importance of the work are required to be included with appropriate design recommendations, preferably under separate heading. The novelty and limitations of the work should as well be included.

7.       The conclusions should be more specific, focused on the primary research findings. 

Should be improved. 

Author Response

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Round 2

Reviewer 2 Report

Manuscript is acceptable, although minor improvement of English language is required.

Minor improvement of English language is required.