Abstract:The inverted arch curvature has a great influence on the bearing capacity of three-lane large-section tunnel. The effect of the inverted arch curvature on the bearing capacity of three-lane large-section tunnel is quantitatively analyzed from the aspects of secondary lining bending moment, axial force and safety factor. The study results show that the ratio R* of the transition arc radius to the inverted arch radius has a critical value. When the inverted arch curvature is below the critical value, the bending moment and safety factor change relatively large, and when the inverted arch curvature exceeds the critical value, the change of bending moment and safety factor is relatively small. The more circular the structure becomes, the greater the safety factor is and the higher the bearing capacity is.