Abstract:In this paper, the selection of reasonable construction scheme for shallow buried bias tunnels with partially exposed surface was discussed. Combined with the on-ite engineering geology and construction environmental conditions, a technical scheme with the arch tunneling method was proposed: steel grating concrete retaining arches were preinstalled on the exposed surface side, then the earth rock was backfilled as back pressure, finally the tunnel portal was constructed by the tunneling method. The comparison results between the proposed scheme and the open-cut construction schemes showed that, although the open-cut construction scheme is technically mature, it is faced with some problems, i.e., large quantities of excavation and protection, wide range of ecological environment disturbance, high construction and operation risks, etc. The arch tunneling construction scheme can not only overcome these problems, but also ensure the safe and rapid entrance of shallow buried bias tunnels. The research results can provide a reference for tunnel construction under similar conditions.