Abstract:In view of the complex geological conditions of the orthogonal fault zone, which is prone to cause dangerous situations such as shield stagnation and slurry gushing in the river, taking the cross-river construction of a slurry shield machine crossing the intersection of two orthogonal fault zones in an urban rail transit section as an example, the comprehensive technical measures of increasing the spacing of construction survey and exploration points (1.5 m spacing) to obtain engineering geological information, optimizing the slurry performance (proportion increased to 1.26) to enhance the slurry ability to carry boulders, executing pre-grouting reinforcement of fractured strata, opening chamber to clear the stagnant stones are taken to make the shield successfully cross the fault zones, and systematically control the construction risks. And the effectiveness of increasing the construction survey and the integrated technical measures is verified. It is recommended to optimize the survey specifications and reduce the spacing of exploration points in extremely complex sites for the particularities of shield tunneling. The applicability of the RQD value in the fault zone strata to the surrounding rock quality of shield tunneling is re-evaluated. The risk levels in design phase are elevated. The auxiliary measures of pre-reinforcement by grouting in the river are added. When necessary, the tunnel route is adjusted to avoid the fault zone and reduce the construction risk.