The paper presents the results of a numerical analysis of force factors in temporary lining at the tunnel construction by New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM). The relevance of the performed research is substantiated by the complexity of the temporary lining operation in the form of arches combination, anchors, and shotcrete that arose during construction of the Beskydskyi tunnel in Ukraine. NATM, used in construction, is associated with a change in the sectional area of the working and a staged installation of temporary lining, which leads to a gradual change in the stress-strain state of the “temporary lining – surrounding massif” system. In turn, this leads to a change in the force factors (bending moments and normal forces) in temporary lining. In this study, a series of finite-element models simulating the stages of rock excavation and installation of lining elements have been developed and analyzed. The obtained results allowed to determine the cardinal change of force factors in temporary lining, depending on the stage of construction. Changing the force factors at different stages of the tunnel construction by the NATM makes it possible to perform an optimal selection for temporary lining location.

The construction of underground objects of the subway is always associated with building of structures connecting the surface. For subways, such structures are escalator tunnels. During the construction of the Dnipro Metro, these underground structures are built using a new technology that forms a multilayered support. This technology is the New Austrian tunneling method. A special feature of its application under the conditions of the Dnipro city is the existence of weak rocks in the upper part of the escalator tunnel. To ensure their stability, various special operational techniques are used that impact the rock massif. The basic techniques include artificial freezing, which was the dominant strengthening technology, and chemical strengthening (cementation), which is more consistent with the New Austrian tunneling method. To elucidate the effectiveness of the two strengthening techniques, a finite-element model of the Dnipro Metro escalator tunnel has been built. The numerical calculation of two variants for the strengthening of weak soils yielded results for a comparative analysis of the stress-strain state. The result of the comparative analysis is the conclusion of greater cementation efficiency when strengthening weak soils of the massif in which the escalator tunnel is constructed using New Austrian tunneling method.

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Subway stations are underground facilities of high responsibility. The use of new construction technologies requires their scientific justification. The single-vault station “Teatralna” of the Dnipro Metro is designed as one that is under construction by the New Austrian tunneling method. Since this type of station is a working of a large cross-section, it is necessary to determine the stress state of the rock massif, which affects the temporary fastening. The finite-element model is developed, which shows the stages of cross-section opening. The developed model reproduces the layout of the subway station in the rock massif and the characteristics of the temporary fastening. The numerical analysis for six stages of station construction is carried out. The distributive features of horizontal stresses and the asymmetry of the stress state of the rock massif are clarified. For the first time, the regularities of the rock massif around the single-vault station under construction by the New Austrian tunneling method are obtained. It is established that the maximum of horizontal stresses appears at the stage of opening the lower left part of the cross-section.

Purpose. On the basis of the comparative analysis to carry out a substantiation of the most expedient and rational way of strengthening of a weak massif during a construction of Dnipro metro escalator tunnels by NATM. Methodology. To achieve this goal, an analysis of construction technologies in weak soils was conducted. The most used technologies are Forepoling Umbrella System (FUS), artificial ground freezing and chemical cementation. The peculiarities of carrying out each of the technologies for the conditions of inclined production were analyzed. It is determined how each of the technologies is applied to escalator tunnels and implements the strengthening of weak soil. Findings. The advantages and disadvantages of three technologies for fixing weak soil around the escalator tunnel are identified. Based on comparative analysis, it was found that the only technology that provides increased strength parameters of loamy soils, characteristic for the upper part of the escalator tunnel of the Dnipro metro, is the technology of chemical strengthening (cementation). In some cases, if necessary, short sections of sloping course, characterized by particularly weak soil, can be supported by several pipes, without creating a continuous leading mount. The results of the analysis are the basis for further substantiation of cementation, which creates a multilayer system "reinforced soil massif – temporary fastening – permanent lining". Originality. Based on the results of comparative analysis of three technologies for escalator tunnel construction by NATM, it is proved that the use of cementation not only increases the strength of the soil during drilling, but also further in operation serves as an additional element of the multilayer system "reinforced soil massif – temporary fastening – permanent lining". Practical value. In the course of research, the substantiation of cementation as the most rational and effective technology of strengthening of the surrounding weak massif at construction of the Dnipro metro was carried out.