New technology solves balancing issue in underpinning curvilinear bridges.
The article discusses a new method for cutting piles inside a tunnel to support a curvilinear bridge. This method helps balance horizontal forces during construction, making it easier to underpin the bridge. The researchers describe how they implemented this approach on two metro lines in Guangzhou, China, and monitored the bridge's structure during the process. Their work provides valuable insights for underpinning complex structures in challenging geological conditions in the future.