Static Analysis
Geological studies and investigations have led to the definition of the geomechanical characteristics of the soils to be used in the numerical analysis. In the following, a summary of these characteristics is reported in Table E. The mechanical properties of the structural elements are shown in the previous Figure 5.
The static analysis carried out by the application of all the before mentioned vertical loads has pointed out the characteristic behaviour of the retaining walls of the Metro Station’s structure: it appears similar to a double multi-span (simply supported) beams.
The structural conditions of the Metro Station under the considered static loads are determined by performing a construction stage analysis, taking into account all the main phases historically involved in the construction of the station.