Söderström Tunnel Connector Detailed solid modelling of a cable anchored concrete tunnel connector and surrounding rock Nonlinear analysis involving contact assessments Stability of connector proved for all considered loading conditions ELU Konsult is involved with various contracts for the Stockholm City Line project and, as part of the ELU-Golder HB partnership, it provides technology support and review of contract documents for the Söderström tunnel on behalf of its client, Banverket. ELU used LUSAS Civil & Structural to carry out a ?nite element analysis of a proposed tunnel connection at Söder Mälarstrand. Load transfer mechanisms between the concrete tunnel and the rock were investigated to ascertain the magnitude of stresses and forces at the connection, in the anchorage cables, and

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