Correction:International Journal of Coal Science&Technology(2025)12:13 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-024-00731-8 In this article(Zhang et al.2025),Tables 6,7,8,10,11 and 13 contain errors as described below.
Abrasiveness as an intrinsic property of rocks defines the extent of wear or loss when interacting with other materials.In engineering sectors like hard rock mining and tunnelling,comprehending rock abrasiveness holds...Abrasiveness as an intrinsic property of rocks defines the extent of wear or loss when interacting with other materials.In engineering sectors like hard rock mining and tunnelling,comprehending rock abrasiveness holds paramount importance due to its direct effect on tool wear during excavation.Among the diverse methods for assessing rock abrasiveness,the Cerchar abrasivity test emerges as the most widely used approach.Over time,the Cerchar test has garnered substantial attention from scholars,who have delved into the factors influencing test results due to testing conditions and examined the connection between the physical-mechanical parameters of rocks and their abrasiveness.Recent advancements in testing instrument have expanded our ability to measure additional parameters during rock cutting or drilling,yielding fresh insights for abrasiveness assessment,tool wear prediction,tool performance evaluation and rock excavatability estimation.The Cerchar abrasivity test,coupled with recent developments in testing instrument and parameter measurement,holds promising potential for enhancing our comprehension of rock abrasiveness and its practical implications.This review systematically traces the evolution of the test.It commences with an overview of the test origin and progression,emphasizing its pivotal role in assessing rock abrasiveness.Furthermore,it consolidates and categorizes the research contributions from various scholars regarding the test.This includes enhancements and refinements of the testing apparatus,as well as investigations into various testing orientations and their effects on different types of rocks.Moreover,this review illuminates the broader applications and interdisciplinary possibilities of this test,not only in material science but also in tribology.It underscores how the insights gleaned from the Cerchar test can be extrapolated to diverse areas of research beyond the scope of rock engineering.展开更多
To reduce the uncertainty associated with the traditional definition of tunnel boring machine(TBM)utilization(U)and achieve an effective indicator of TBM performance,a new performance indicator called rock mass-relate...To reduce the uncertainty associated with the traditional definition of tunnel boring machine(TBM)utilization(U)and achieve an effective indicator of TBM performance,a new performance indicator called rock mass-related utilization(U_(r))is introduced;this variable considers only rock mass-related factors rather than all potential factors.This work aims to predict U_(r)by adopting the rock mass rating(RMR)and the moisture-dependent Cerchar abrasivity index(CAI).Substantial U_(r),RMR and CAI data are acquired from a 31.57 km northwestern Chinese water conveyance tunnel via tunnelling field recordings,geological investigations and Cerchar abrasivity tests.The moisture dependence of the CAI is explored across four lithologies:quartz schists,granites,sandstones and metamorphic andesites.The potential influences of RMR and CAI on Ur are then investigated.As the RMR increases,U_(r)initially increases and then peaks at an RMR of 56 before declining.U_(r)appears to decline with CAI.An investigation-based relation among U_(r),RMR and moisture-dependent CAI is developed for estimating U_(r).The developed relation can accurately predict U_(r)using RMR and moisture-dependent CAI in the majority of the tunnelling cases examined.This work proposes a stable indicator of TBM performance and provided a fairly accurate prediction method for this indicator.展开更多
文摘Correction:International Journal of Coal Science&Technology(2025)12:13 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-024-00731-8 In this article(Zhang et al.2025),Tables 6,7,8,10,11 and 13 contain errors as described below.
文摘Abrasiveness as an intrinsic property of rocks defines the extent of wear or loss when interacting with other materials.In engineering sectors like hard rock mining and tunnelling,comprehending rock abrasiveness holds paramount importance due to its direct effect on tool wear during excavation.Among the diverse methods for assessing rock abrasiveness,the Cerchar abrasivity test emerges as the most widely used approach.Over time,the Cerchar test has garnered substantial attention from scholars,who have delved into the factors influencing test results due to testing conditions and examined the connection between the physical-mechanical parameters of rocks and their abrasiveness.Recent advancements in testing instrument have expanded our ability to measure additional parameters during rock cutting or drilling,yielding fresh insights for abrasiveness assessment,tool wear prediction,tool performance evaluation and rock excavatability estimation.The Cerchar abrasivity test,coupled with recent developments in testing instrument and parameter measurement,holds promising potential for enhancing our comprehension of rock abrasiveness and its practical implications.This review systematically traces the evolution of the test.It commences with an overview of the test origin and progression,emphasizing its pivotal role in assessing rock abrasiveness.Furthermore,it consolidates and categorizes the research contributions from various scholars regarding the test.This includes enhancements and refinements of the testing apparatus,as well as investigations into various testing orientations and their effects on different types of rocks.Moreover,this review illuminates the broader applications and interdisciplinary possibilities of this test,not only in material science but also in tribology.It underscores how the insights gleaned from the Cerchar test can be extrapolated to diverse areas of research beyond the scope of rock engineering.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41972270,52076198)the Key Research and Development Plan of Henan Province(No.182102210014)+2 种基金the Excellent Youth Foundation of Henan Scientific Committee(No.222300420078)the Youth Talent Promotion Project of Henan Province(No.2022HYTP019)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Shield Machine and Boring Technology(No.SKLST-2019-K06)。
文摘To reduce the uncertainty associated with the traditional definition of tunnel boring machine(TBM)utilization(U)and achieve an effective indicator of TBM performance,a new performance indicator called rock mass-related utilization(U_(r))is introduced;this variable considers only rock mass-related factors rather than all potential factors.This work aims to predict U_(r)by adopting the rock mass rating(RMR)and the moisture-dependent Cerchar abrasivity index(CAI).Substantial U_(r),RMR and CAI data are acquired from a 31.57 km northwestern Chinese water conveyance tunnel via tunnelling field recordings,geological investigations and Cerchar abrasivity tests.The moisture dependence of the CAI is explored across four lithologies:quartz schists,granites,sandstones and metamorphic andesites.The potential influences of RMR and CAI on Ur are then investigated.As the RMR increases,U_(r)initially increases and then peaks at an RMR of 56 before declining.U_(r)appears to decline with CAI.An investigation-based relation among U_(r),RMR and moisture-dependent CAI is developed for estimating U_(r).The developed relation can accurately predict U_(r)using RMR and moisture-dependent CAI in the majority of the tunnelling cases examined.This work proposes a stable indicator of TBM performance and provided a fairly accurate prediction method for this indicator.
