Abstract:In order to explore the adverse impact of the construction of pipe culvert passing through an intercity railway tunnel under the condition of sandy loess stratum, relying on a drainage pipe culvert passing through an intercity railway tunnel project in the northwest China and aiming at the humidification and deformation characteristics of typical sandy loess, the numerical simulation is carried out by using the finite element difference software FLAC 3D to analyze the soil settlement and tunnel structure deformation during the construction of the pipe culvert. The results show that without considering water damage, the impact of pipe culvert construction on the existing tunnel structure is relatively small. When the sandy loess is deteriorated by water, the range and degree of soil settlement caused by pipe culvert construction increase significantly, and the force and deformation of the existing tunnel structure all exceed the warning values. By strengthening the waterproof design, drainage system design, and ensuring the filling quality in the construction area, the adverse effects of water on the mechanical properties of sandy loess can be reduced, and the operational safety of the existing tunnel can be improved.