The negative Poisson’s ratio(NPR)bolt is an innovative support element distinguished by its high strength,elongation,and a slightly negative Poisson’s ratio.Unlike conventional prestressed(PR)bolts with a positive P...The negative Poisson’s ratio(NPR)bolt is an innovative support element distinguished by its high strength,elongation,and a slightly negative Poisson’s ratio.Unlike conventional prestressed(PR)bolts with a positive Poisson’s ratio,the NPR bolt exhibits a quasi-ideal plastic response without a prominent yield platform,enabling it to sustain high prestress with a substantial safety margin,which is particularly advantageous for jointed rock masses.However,investigations into the shear resistance mechanisms of NPR bolts under varying prestress levels remain limited.This study conducted full-scale double shear tests to assess the shear strength,deformation behavior,energy absorption,and failure mechanisms of NPR bolts under different prestress conditions.To ensure a fair comparison with PR bolts,a prestress utilization coefficient(PUC)was introduced.The results reveal that at a PUC of 0.25,the NPR bolt achieved peak axial force,shear displacement,and peak shear force values that are 2.41,1.88,and 2.13 times greater than those of the PR bolt,respectively.Shear performance was optimized at a prestress level of 100 kN,with energy absorption reaching 47.1 kJ,which is 2.8 times that of the PR bolt.Furthermore,the necking ratio was significantly reduced,indicating more distributed plastic deformation and delayed failure.Field applications verified the superior performance,resulting in a 27.4%reduction in roof settlement and enhanced structural integrity.These findings confirm that NPR bolts possess excellent shear resistance,energy absorption,and deformation adaptability,and optimizing prestress significantly enhances their support performance,providing a strong basis for geotechnical engineering applications.展开更多
Negative Poisson ratio(NPR)steel is a new material with high strength and toughness.This study conducted tensile tests at elevated temperatures to investigate the mechanical properties of NPR steel at high temperature...Negative Poisson ratio(NPR)steel is a new material with high strength and toughness.This study conducted tensile tests at elevated temperatures to investigate the mechanical properties of NPR steel at high temperatures.The stress−strain curve,ultimate strength,yield strength,modulus of elasticity,elongation after fracture,and percentage reduction of area of NPR steel bars were measured at 9 different temperatures ranging from 20 to 800℃.The experimental results indicate that high-temperature environments significantly affect the mechanical properties of NPR steel.However,compared to other types of steel,NPR steel exhibits better resistance to deformation.When the test temperature is below 700℃,NPR steel exhibits a ductile fracture characteristic,while at 800℃,it exhibits a brittle fracture characteristic.Finally,based on the experimental findings,a constitutive model suitable for NPR steel at high temperatures is proposed.展开更多
In geotechnical engineering applications,including mining and tunnel construction,the stability of fractured rock masses is paramount to ensuring structural safety.The spatial distribution and temporal evolution of in...In geotechnical engineering applications,including mining and tunnel construction,the stability of fractured rock masses is paramount to ensuring structural safety.The spatial distribution and temporal evolution of internal fractures fundamentally govern the mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of rock masses.Nevertheless,the inherent complexity and structural concealment of rock mass systems pose significant challenges for the direct measurement of critical internal mechanical parameters.This study explores the use of deep learning to invert mechanical responses of NPR(Negative Poisson's Ratio)anchored fractured rock masses.Discrete Element Method(DEM)simulations were conducted to generate datasets including stress-strain curves and crack numbers under various initial fracture distributions.Three models—GRU,CNN+GRU,and CNN+GRU+ATT—were developed to predict rock mechanical parameters from NPR cable force data.Results show that the CNN+GRU+ATT model achieves superior accuracy,with R^(2)>0.90 and RMSE<5 on stress prediction tasks.It also accurately estimates initial crack quantity(np),with mean prediction error under 10%for high-fracture scenarios.The proposed model effectively captures stress fluctuations,offering early-warning potential for failure.The approach demonstrates strong generalization and robustness across varying crack configurations,providing a feasible framework for real-time health monitoring and mechanical parameter estimation in fractured rock engineering.展开更多
With the rapid development of deep resource extraction and underground space construction,the design of anchored support systems for jointed rock masses in complex stress environments faces significant challenges.This...With the rapid development of deep resource extraction and underground space construction,the design of anchored support systems for jointed rock masses in complex stress environments faces significant challenges.This study investigates the influence of prefabricated crack dip angles on the mechanical properties of anchored rock masses in deep soft rock roadways.By constructing similarity models of NPR(Negative Poisson’s Ratio)and PR(Positive Poisson’s Ratio)anchored solids,biaxial compression experiments under varying crack dip angles were conducted.Strain gauges,3D Digital Image Correlation(3D DIC),and acoustic emission monitoring were employed to systematically analyze the strength characteristics,deformation-damage evolution,and energy dissipation mechanisms of the two types of anchor systems.The results show that:(1)The stress-strain curves of anchored solids with prefabricated cracks exhibit a distinct bimodal characteristic.Compared to PR anchors,NPR anchors show 20%and 23%improvements in peak strength and elastic modulus,respectively,with residual strength enhanced by up to 34%.(2)Owing to high pre-tightening force and large deformation capacity,NPR anchors maintain superior integrity under increasing crack dip angles,demonstrating more uniform free-surface displacement and localized shear-tensile composite crack patterns.(3)Acoustic emission analysis reveals that NPR anchors exhibit higher cumulative energy absorption(300%improvement over PR anchors)and lack low-rate energy development phases,indicating enhanced ductility and impact resistance at high crack dip angles.(4)Crack dip angle critically governs failure mechanisms by modulating the connectivity between shear cracks and prefabricated fissures:bimodal effects dominate at low angles,while vertical tensile crack propagation replaces bimodal behavior at high angles.The study proposes prioritizing NPR anchor cables in deep engineering applications and optimizing support parameters based on crack dip angles to mitigate stress concentration and ensure the long-term stability of surrounding rock.展开更多
To address the issue of extensive deformation in the Tabaiyi Tunnel caused by the fault zone,nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)technology was employed to analyze the physical and mechanical properties of waterabsorbing m...To address the issue of extensive deformation in the Tabaiyi Tunnel caused by the fault zone,nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)technology was employed to analyze the physical and mechanical properties of waterabsorbing mudstone.This analysis aimed to understand the mechanism behind the significant deformations.Drawing from the principle of excavation stress compensation,a support scheme featuring NPR anchorcables and an asymmetric truss support system was devised.To validate the scheme,numerical analysis using a combination of the Discrete Element Method(DEM)-Finite Element Method(FEM)was conducted.Additionally,similar material model tests and engineering measurements were carried out.Field experiments were also performed to evaluate the NPR anchor-cable and truss support system,focusing on anchor cable forces,pressures between the truss and surrounding rock,pressures between the initial support and secondary lining,as well as the magnitude of settlement and convergence deformation in the surrounding rock.The results indicate that the waterinduced expansion of clay minerals,resulting from damage caused by fissure water,accelerated the softening of the mudstone's internal structure,leading to significant deformations in the Tabaiyi Tunnel under high tectonic stress.The original support design fell short as the length of the anchor rods was smaller than the expansion depth of the plastic zone.As a result,the initial support structure bore the entire load from the surrounding rock,and a non-coupled deformation contact was observed between the double-arch truss and the surrounding rock.The adoption of NPR asymmetric anchor-cable support effectively restrained the expansion and asymmetric distribution characteristics of the plastic zone.Considering the mechanical degradation caused by water absorption in mudstone,the rigid constraint provided by the truss proved crucial for controlling the stability of the surrounding rock.These research findings hold significant implications for managing large deformations in soft rock tunnels situated within fractured zones under high tectonic stress conditions.展开更多
The shear performance of bolts plays a crucial role in controlling rock mass stability,and the roughness of the joint surface is one of the main factors affecting the mechanical properties of anchored joints.The 2nd g...The shear performance of bolts plays a crucial role in controlling rock mass stability,and the roughness of the joint surface is one of the main factors affecting the mechanical properties of anchored joints.The 2nd generation of negative Poisson ratio(2G-NPR)bolt is a new independently developed material characterized by high strength and toughness.However,the influence of joint surface roughness on its anchorage shear performance remains unexplored.This study involves preparing regular saw-tooth jointed rock masses and conducting laboratory shear comparison tests on unbolted samples,2G-NPR bolts,and Q235 steel anchors.A three-dimensional finite element method,developed by the author,was employed for numerical simulations to analyze the influence of saw-tooth angles on the shear resistance of anchored bolts.The findings show that the anchorage of bolts enhances the shear strength and deformation of saw-tooth rock joints.The 2G-NPR bolts demonstrate superior performance in shear strength and deformation enhancement compared to Q235 steel anchors,including improved toughening and crack-arresting effects.Furthermore,the improvement of the shear strength and displacement of the bolt decreases with the increase of the joint saw-tooth angle.These findings provide a valuable test basis for the engineering application of 2G-NPR bolts in rock mass stabilization.展开更多
基金supported by the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Construction and Healthy Operation and Maintenance of Deep Underground Engineering(Grant No.SDGZ2505)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.GZB20250742)the General Program of the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2025M773213).
文摘The negative Poisson’s ratio(NPR)bolt is an innovative support element distinguished by its high strength,elongation,and a slightly negative Poisson’s ratio.Unlike conventional prestressed(PR)bolts with a positive Poisson’s ratio,the NPR bolt exhibits a quasi-ideal plastic response without a prominent yield platform,enabling it to sustain high prestress with a substantial safety margin,which is particularly advantageous for jointed rock masses.However,investigations into the shear resistance mechanisms of NPR bolts under varying prestress levels remain limited.This study conducted full-scale double shear tests to assess the shear strength,deformation behavior,energy absorption,and failure mechanisms of NPR bolts under different prestress conditions.To ensure a fair comparison with PR bolts,a prestress utilization coefficient(PUC)was introduced.The results reveal that at a PUC of 0.25,the NPR bolt achieved peak axial force,shear displacement,and peak shear force values that are 2.41,1.88,and 2.13 times greater than those of the PR bolt,respectively.Shear performance was optimized at a prestress level of 100 kN,with energy absorption reaching 47.1 kJ,which is 2.8 times that of the PR bolt.Furthermore,the necking ratio was significantly reduced,indicating more distributed plastic deformation and delayed failure.Field applications verified the superior performance,resulting in a 27.4%reduction in roof settlement and enhanced structural integrity.These findings confirm that NPR bolts possess excellent shear resistance,energy absorption,and deformation adaptability,and optimizing prestress significantly enhances their support performance,providing a strong basis for geotechnical engineering applications.
基金Projects(41702320,52104125)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(ZR2021MD005)+2 种基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,ChinaProject(TMduracon2022002)supported by the Engineering Research Center of Marine Environmental Concrete Technology,Ministry of Education,China。
文摘Negative Poisson ratio(NPR)steel is a new material with high strength and toughness.This study conducted tensile tests at elevated temperatures to investigate the mechanical properties of NPR steel at high temperatures.The stress−strain curve,ultimate strength,yield strength,modulus of elasticity,elongation after fracture,and percentage reduction of area of NPR steel bars were measured at 9 different temperatures ranging from 20 to 800℃.The experimental results indicate that high-temperature environments significantly affect the mechanical properties of NPR steel.However,compared to other types of steel,NPR steel exhibits better resistance to deformation.When the test temperature is below 700℃,NPR steel exhibits a ductile fracture characteristic,while at 800℃,it exhibits a brittle fracture characteristic.Finally,based on the experimental findings,a constitutive model suitable for NPR steel at high temperatures is proposed.
基金supported by State Key Laboratory for Tunnel Engineering(TESKL202425)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.U24A2085,52174096,52304110)+1 种基金the Henan Province Key Research and Development Program(Grant Nos.241111322000)the Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research Project(Grant Nos.252102320020)。
文摘In geotechnical engineering applications,including mining and tunnel construction,the stability of fractured rock masses is paramount to ensuring structural safety.The spatial distribution and temporal evolution of internal fractures fundamentally govern the mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of rock masses.Nevertheless,the inherent complexity and structural concealment of rock mass systems pose significant challenges for the direct measurement of critical internal mechanical parameters.This study explores the use of deep learning to invert mechanical responses of NPR(Negative Poisson's Ratio)anchored fractured rock masses.Discrete Element Method(DEM)simulations were conducted to generate datasets including stress-strain curves and crack numbers under various initial fracture distributions.Three models—GRU,CNN+GRU,and CNN+GRU+ATT—were developed to predict rock mechanical parameters from NPR cable force data.Results show that the CNN+GRU+ATT model achieves superior accuracy,with R^(2)>0.90 and RMSE<5 on stress prediction tasks.It also accurately estimates initial crack quantity(np),with mean prediction error under 10%for high-fracture scenarios.The proposed model effectively captures stress fluctuations,offering early-warning potential for failure.The approach demonstrates strong generalization and robustness across varying crack configurations,providing a feasible framework for real-time health monitoring and mechanical parameter estimation in fractured rock engineering.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52174096 and 52304110).
文摘With the rapid development of deep resource extraction and underground space construction,the design of anchored support systems for jointed rock masses in complex stress environments faces significant challenges.This study investigates the influence of prefabricated crack dip angles on the mechanical properties of anchored rock masses in deep soft rock roadways.By constructing similarity models of NPR(Negative Poisson’s Ratio)and PR(Positive Poisson’s Ratio)anchored solids,biaxial compression experiments under varying crack dip angles were conducted.Strain gauges,3D Digital Image Correlation(3D DIC),and acoustic emission monitoring were employed to systematically analyze the strength characteristics,deformation-damage evolution,and energy dissipation mechanisms of the two types of anchor systems.The results show that:(1)The stress-strain curves of anchored solids with prefabricated cracks exhibit a distinct bimodal characteristic.Compared to PR anchors,NPR anchors show 20%and 23%improvements in peak strength and elastic modulus,respectively,with residual strength enhanced by up to 34%.(2)Owing to high pre-tightening force and large deformation capacity,NPR anchors maintain superior integrity under increasing crack dip angles,demonstrating more uniform free-surface displacement and localized shear-tensile composite crack patterns.(3)Acoustic emission analysis reveals that NPR anchors exhibit higher cumulative energy absorption(300%improvement over PR anchors)and lack low-rate energy development phases,indicating enhanced ductility and impact resistance at high crack dip angles.(4)Crack dip angle critically governs failure mechanisms by modulating the connectivity between shear cracks and prefabricated fissures:bimodal effects dominate at low angles,while vertical tensile crack propagation replaces bimodal behavior at high angles.The study proposes prioritizing NPR anchor cables in deep engineering applications and optimizing support parameters based on crack dip angles to mitigate stress concentration and ensure the long-term stability of surrounding rock.
基金financially supported by the Innovation Fund Research Project of State Key Laboratory for Geomechanics and Deep Underground Engineering,China University of Mining and Technology(Grant No.SKLGDUEK202201)。
文摘To address the issue of extensive deformation in the Tabaiyi Tunnel caused by the fault zone,nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)technology was employed to analyze the physical and mechanical properties of waterabsorbing mudstone.This analysis aimed to understand the mechanism behind the significant deformations.Drawing from the principle of excavation stress compensation,a support scheme featuring NPR anchorcables and an asymmetric truss support system was devised.To validate the scheme,numerical analysis using a combination of the Discrete Element Method(DEM)-Finite Element Method(FEM)was conducted.Additionally,similar material model tests and engineering measurements were carried out.Field experiments were also performed to evaluate the NPR anchor-cable and truss support system,focusing on anchor cable forces,pressures between the truss and surrounding rock,pressures between the initial support and secondary lining,as well as the magnitude of settlement and convergence deformation in the surrounding rock.The results indicate that the waterinduced expansion of clay minerals,resulting from damage caused by fissure water,accelerated the softening of the mudstone's internal structure,leading to significant deformations in the Tabaiyi Tunnel under high tectonic stress.The original support design fell short as the length of the anchor rods was smaller than the expansion depth of the plastic zone.As a result,the initial support structure bore the entire load from the surrounding rock,and a non-coupled deformation contact was observed between the double-arch truss and the surrounding rock.The adoption of NPR asymmetric anchor-cable support effectively restrained the expansion and asymmetric distribution characteristics of the plastic zone.Considering the mechanical degradation caused by water absorption in mudstone,the rigid constraint provided by the truss proved crucial for controlling the stability of the surrounding rock.These research findings hold significant implications for managing large deformations in soft rock tunnels situated within fractured zones under high tectonic stress conditions.
基金Project(GZB202405561)supported by the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science FoundationProject(42377154)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘The shear performance of bolts plays a crucial role in controlling rock mass stability,and the roughness of the joint surface is one of the main factors affecting the mechanical properties of anchored joints.The 2nd generation of negative Poisson ratio(2G-NPR)bolt is a new independently developed material characterized by high strength and toughness.However,the influence of joint surface roughness on its anchorage shear performance remains unexplored.This study involves preparing regular saw-tooth jointed rock masses and conducting laboratory shear comparison tests on unbolted samples,2G-NPR bolts,and Q235 steel anchors.A three-dimensional finite element method,developed by the author,was employed for numerical simulations to analyze the influence of saw-tooth angles on the shear resistance of anchored bolts.The findings show that the anchorage of bolts enhances the shear strength and deformation of saw-tooth rock joints.The 2G-NPR bolts demonstrate superior performance in shear strength and deformation enhancement compared to Q235 steel anchors,including improved toughening and crack-arresting effects.Furthermore,the improvement of the shear strength and displacement of the bolt decreases with the increase of the joint saw-tooth angle.These findings provide a valuable test basis for the engineering application of 2G-NPR bolts in rock mass stabilization.
