Monitoring excavation-related ground deformation in london, UK using SqueeSAR™

C. A. Bischoff, P. J. Mason, R. C. Ghail, C. Giannico, A. Ferretti

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Abstract

InSAR technologies are becoming increasingly important in all phases of civil engineering projects. The high-resolution TerraSAR-X (TSX) data presented here demonstrate the unique advantages of using SqueeSARTM to monitor excavation-related ground deformation. The data reveal settlement troughs caused by Crossrail tunnels along their entire length. The settlement patterns are shown to be heterogeneous, both in extent and time. Ground-based monitoring data allow us to validate the remotely sensed measurements at Bond Street Station and the Limmo Peninsula. We also detect active dewatering, which has caused ground deformation over an area of several km². The TSX data show both ground settlement and the subsequent ground rebound caused by the different stages of dewatering. SqueeSARTM is used for historical ground deformation analysis and for ongoing monitoring. In general, InSAR is complementary to conventional ground-based measurement systems, and is the only way to create regional ground surface deformation maps with millimetre-scale accuracy.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTunnels and Underground Cities
Subtitle of host publicationEngineering and Innovation meet Archaeology, Architecture and Art- Proceedings of the WTC 2019 ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress
EditorsGiulia Viggiani, Tarcisio Celestino, Daniele Peila, Giulia Viggiani
PublisherCRC Press / Balkema
Pages5360-5367
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781138388659
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 May 2019
EventWorld Tunnel Congress, WTC 2019 and the 45th General Assembly of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, ITA-AITES 2019 - Naples, Italy
Duration: 3 May 20199 May 2019

Publication series

NameTunnels and Underground Cities: Engineering and Innovation meet Archaeology, Architecture and Art- Proceedings of the WTC 2019 ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress

Conference

ConferenceWorld Tunnel Congress, WTC 2019 and the 45th General Assembly of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association, ITA-AITES 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityNaples
Period3/05/199/05/19

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