Abstract

Liquefaction of the ground caused by earthquakes results in significant damage to underground structures such as tunnels, pipelines, manholes, and underground tanks. The uplift of underground structures due to liquefaction has been identified as a major cause of this damage. However, current design practices have not adequately considered the upward displacement of underground structures. This paper proposes an analytical solution based on the limit equilibrium method for cut-and-cover tunnels. Using this solution, a sensitivity analysis was performed on soil cover height, lique- faction depth, ground improvement, and ledge. It was confirmed that the contribution of each factor to the safety factor can be reasonably derived through changes in the safety factor. Although there are still many assumptions and uncertainties that need to be reviewed for their appropriateness, a conservative approach appears to mitigate a significant portion of these uncertainties. This study is meaningful as a stability evaluation method considering the uplift behavior characteristics of underground structures.