Compensation grouting at the Docklands Light Railway Lewisham Extension project

Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: T Sugiyama, Tanekuni Nomoto, M. Nomoto, Y Ano, Tomoaki Hagiwara, RJ Mair, Bolton, Kenichi Soga
DOI: 10.1201/9781003761952-49
Cited by: 3
References: 3

Abstract

As part of the Docklands Light Railway Lewisham Extension project, the construction of nearly 1.1 km of twin 5.85m diameter running tunnels, passing under the River Thames, was undertaken. The slurry shield method combined with compensation grouting was employed in order to limit surface settlements and to control settlement of the overlying structures. Ground and building movements were carefully monitored and as a result, the compensation grouting technique was successfully implemented. This paper briefly describes the tunnel construction, including the compensation grouting, and the results of the ground movement monitoring.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures

Publication details

Journal / source
Geotechnical Aspects of Underground Construction in Soft Ground
Publisher
CRC Press
Pages
319–324
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter