Ground settlement minimized in large pipe construction, revolutionizing urban development.
The study looked at how building large curved pipes underground can affect the ground above. By using elastic solutions, researchers found that the surface only sinks a little when the top pipe is built. The sinking increases and then decreases with each pipe built, but less with each layer. Grouting helps control the sinking after each layer is done. Overall, building these pipes doesn't cause much ground movement and is safe for the environment.