Research Article

Risk Assessment of an Existing Metro Tunnel in Close Proximity to New Shield Tunnels following Construction

Table 7

Classification of structural cracking.

Impact degreeMaximum width of cracks (mm)Safety status of existing tunnel structures

I > 0.4Unsafe
II0.2 <  ≤ 0.4Relatively unsafe
III0.1 <  ≤ 0.2Relatively safe
IV ≤ 0.1Safe