For the construction of tunnels by segmental linings, the choice of the number of segments affects the cost and durability of tunnels. With an increase in the number of segments, the number of joints also increases accordingly. This raises the potential for water ingress into the tunnels.
However, if the number of segments is kept to a minimum, the speed of the erection of segments can be increased. However, it is expected that higher bending moment would be induced in the tunnel rings for smaller number of segments and extra cost is incurred in the provision of additional reinforcement.
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