Viaduct pile underpinning ensures safe metro construction over existing foundations.
The study looked at how to safely build metro tunnels under existing bridge foundations. They used computer simulations to understand how the bridge piles would move during construction. The results showed that the underpinning structures settled and shifted horizontally, but stayed within safe limits. The researchers recommended specific steps for construction, like pre-jacking and pile cutting. They also suggested using isolation piles to manage risks.