Prediction of the additional structural response of segmental tunnel linings induced by asymmetric jack thrusts

•The characteristics of the variation in the cylinder thrust when a shield machine moves along a curved alignment.•Analytical model for predicting the structural response of the segmental lining subjected to asymmetric thrusts.•The finite difference solution of elastic foundation beam with non-free boundaries.•Iterative algorithm based on nonlinear longitudinal equivalent bending stiffness of shield tunnels.