Abstract To avoid the weakness of the Winkler beam model on elastic foundation,a two-parameter foundation model of Pasternak reflecting the continuity of the foundation was applied in the analysis of the feet-lock pipe combined with steel arch. The formulae to calculate the deflection,shear force,bending moment and foundation reaction of feet-lock pipes were derived using the theory of structural analysis and beam on elastic foundation under the consideration of the compatibility of deformation and load transfer between the feet-lock pipe and steel arch. The influence of subgrade coefficient and shear stiffness of the foundation on the mechanical behaviors of feet-lock pipe was investigated through examples and comparison with the Winkler model. It was found that the smaller subgrade coefficient resulted in the larger difference of two models of feet-lock pipe regarding values shear force,bending moment and foundation reaction. The double parameter model produced a lager foundation reaction and smaller distribution range,and the foundation reaction mainly concentrated in the region near the near-end of the feet-lock pipe. The tunnel settlement was less than that calculated from the Winkler model. Finally,it was suggested that the designed length of the feet-lock pipe should be reduced and its diameter should be increased reasonably so as to obtain the desired supporting effect.
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