Grouting has been the most effective approach to mitigate water inrush disasters in underground engineering due to its ability to plug groundwater and enhance rock strength.Nevertheless,there is a lack of potent numer...Grouting has been the most effective approach to mitigate water inrush disasters in underground engineering due to its ability to plug groundwater and enhance rock strength.Nevertheless,there is a lack of potent numerical tools for assessing the grouting effectiveness in water-rich fractured strata.In this study,the hydro-mechanical coupled discontinuous deformation analysis(HM-DDA)is inaugurally extended to simulate the grouting process in a water-rich discrete fracture network(DFN),including the slurry migration,fracture dilation,water plugging in a seepage field,and joint reinforcement after coagulation.To validate the capabilities of the developed method,several numerical examples are conducted incorporating the Newtonian fluid and Bingham slurry.The simulation results closely align with the analytical solutions.Additionally,a set of compression tests is conducted on the fresh and grouted rock specimens to verify the reinforcement method and calibrate the rational properties of reinforced joints.An engineering-scale model based on a real water inrush case of the Yonglian tunnel in a water-rich fractured zone has been established.The model demonstrates the effectiveness of grouting reinforcement in mitigating water inrush disaster.The results indicate that increased grouting pressure greatly affects the regulation of water outflow from the tunnel face and the prevention of rock detachment face after excavation.展开更多
The chloride penetration resistance of cement-based grout materials was improved by nano-silica emulsion.Specimens of mixtures containing different nano-silica particles or emulsions were exposed in sodium chloride so...The chloride penetration resistance of cement-based grout materials was improved by nano-silica emulsion.Specimens of mixtures containing different nano-silica particles or emulsions were exposed in sodium chloride solutions of specific concentrations with different test ages.Hardened properties of the mixes were assessed in terms of weight loss and compressive strength.X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)of mixes were performed to analysis the phase evolution and microstructure.The results demonstrated that the introduction of nano-SiO_(2) emulsion significantly decreased the compressive strength loss and calcium hydroxide(CH)crystal content of hydration production,and then enhanced the resistance of cement-based grouting materials to chloride ion penetration.This improvement derives from the filling and pozzolanic effects of nano-SiO_(2) particles,which were incorporated via an emulsion and attributed to a well dispersion in grouting matrix.展开更多
Concrete is one of the most important elements in building construction.However,concrete used in construction is susceptible to damage due to corrosion.The influence of corrosive substances causes changes in the reinf...Concrete is one of the most important elements in building construction.However,concrete used in construction is susceptible to damage due to corrosion.The influence of corrosive substances causes changes in the reinforcing steel and affects the strength of the structure.The repair method is one approach to overcome this problem.This research aims to determine the effect of grouting and jacketing repairs on corroded concrete.The concrete used has dimensions of 15 cm×15 cm×60 cm with planned corrosion variations of 50%,60%,and 70%.The test objects were tested using the Non-Destructive Testing(NDT)method using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity(UPV).The test results show that the average speed of normal concrete is 5070 m/s,while the lowest average speed is 3070 m/s on the 70%planned corrosion test object.The test object was then given a load of 1600 kgf.At this stage,there is a decrease in speed and wave shape with the lowest average speed obtained at 2753 m/s.The repair method is an effort to restore concrete performance by using grouting and jacketing.Grouting is done by injecting mortar material into it.Jacketing involves adding thickness to the existing concrete layer with additional layers of concrete.After improvements were made,there was an improvement in the UPV test,with a peak speed value of 4910 m/s.Repairing concrete by filling cracks can improve concrete continuity and reduce waveform distortion,thereby increasing wave propagation speed.展开更多
The ongoing operation of subway systems makes existing tunnels vulnerable to deformations and structural damage caused by adjacent foundation pit construction.Such deformations-manifesting as horizontal displacement,h...The ongoing operation of subway systems makes existing tunnels vulnerable to deformations and structural damage caused by adjacent foundation pit construction.Such deformations-manifesting as horizontal displacement,heightened lateral convergence,and internal force redistribution-may significantly compromise subway operational safety.Grouting remediation has become a widely adopted solution for tunnel deformation control and structural reinforcement.Developing optimized grouting materials is crucial for improving remediation effectiveness,ensuring structural integrity,and maintaining uninterrupted subway operations.This investigation explores the substitution of fine mortar aggregates with 0.1 mm discarded rubber particles at varying concentrations(0%,3%,6%,9%,12%,and 15%).Experimental parameters included three water-cement ratios(0.65,0.70,and 0.75)with constant 4%WPU content.Mechanical properties including compressive strength,flexural strength,and compression-to-bending ratio were evaluated across specified curing periods.Material characterization employed Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy(FTIR)spectroscopy for molecular analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM)for microstructural examination.Results indicate optimal toughness at 0.70 water-cement ratio with 6%rubber content,meeting mechanical pumping specifications while maintaining structural performance.展开更多
The rapid development of urban rail transit has posed increasing construction and operational challenges for metro tunnels,often leading to structural damage.Grouting technology using cement-based materials is widely ...The rapid development of urban rail transit has posed increasing construction and operational challenges for metro tunnels,often leading to structural damage.Grouting technology using cement-based materials is widely applied to address issues such as seepage,leakage,and alignment correction in shield tunnels.This study investigates the additional stress induced by grouting in silty soil layers,using cement-based grouts with different water-to-cement ratios and polyurethane-modified cement-based materials.Results show that additional stress decreases with depth and is more influenced by horizontal distance from the grouting point.In staged grouting,the first injection phase contributes about 50%of the peak additional stress.A lower water-to-cement ratio(e.g.,0.6)increases additional stress but reduces grout flowability,while a higher ratio improves diffusion but increases the risk of grout loss.(≥1.0)The polyurethane-modified cement-based material enhances stress transfer performance,increasing peak additional stress by approximately 10%.These findings provide theoretical guidance for optimizing material selection and grouting design in metro tunnel repair within silty soil layers.展开更多
Compaction grouting is primarily applied based on empiricism,and it is challenging to quantify its densification effect.To address this issue,five sets of laboratory model tests on ideal compaction grouting were condu...Compaction grouting is primarily applied based on empiricism,and it is challenging to quantify its densification effect.To address this issue,five sets of laboratory model tests on ideal compaction grouting were conducted,with varying pressures from 400 kPa to 800 kPa,to quantitatively evaluate the densification effect in unsaturated soils.The response of surrounding soil during compaction grouting was monitored.The changes in dry density and void ratio induced by compaction grouting were obtained by monitoring volumetric water content to determine compaction efficiency.In addition,a model was developed and validated to predict the effective compaction range.The results show that soil dry density increased rapidly during compaction grouting before being stabilized at a consistent level.As expected,it is positively correlated with grouting pressures(GPs)and negatively correlated with the distance from the injection point.At higher GPs,the difference in densification effect around the injection point after compaction grouting was significant.Interestingly,variations in ultimate dry density and peak earth pressures perpendicular to the injection direction exhibited axisymmetric behavior around the injection point when comparing the dry density and earth pressure results.Furthermore,soil densification resulted in a decrease in suction.However,no significant effect of GP on suction at different soil positions was observed.Moreover,compaction efficiency decreased with increasing distance from the injection point,showing a strong linear relationship.In addition,the model results for the effective compaction range were basically consistent with the extrapolated values from the experimental results.展开更多
Curtain grouting projects are characterized by their large scale and complexity,presenting significant challenges for real-time prediction of grout penetration using traditional methods.This study introduces an intell...Curtain grouting projects are characterized by their large scale and complexity,presenting significant challenges for real-time prediction of grout penetration using traditional methods.This study introduces an intelligent prediction method for grouting in fractured rock masses based on three core principles:integration of multi-source input features,fracture voxel modeling,and shortest path in sequential grouting.Three categories of data(geological structure data,grouting environmental data,and grouting operation data in the concept of a grouting geological model)are integrated and served as multi-source structured data in the intelligent prediction of grouting.A voxelization model quantifies the spatial characteristics of fractures,with voxel size optimized for capturing grouting paths.A shortest path algorithm based on a hierarchical solution is then developed to calculate grout penetration distances in the process of sequential grouting.A complete analysis framework is established,from the voxelization of the fracture network model to precise voxel classification,ultimately achieving an accurate prediction of grout penetration.The method demonstrates excellent performance on the test set,with validation against numerical methods in single-fracture and sequential grouting scenarios confirming its accuracy and prediction efficiency as hundreds of times faster than numerical methods.Application to the Dongzhuang hydraulic project’s grouting test area further validates its effectiveness in multi-hole grouting scenarios.展开更多
As the cost of grouting treatment for water control in coal roofs during underground coal mining continues to rise,coupled with the accumulation of industrial solid waste resulting from rapid economic development in C...As the cost of grouting treatment for water control in coal roofs during underground coal mining continues to rise,coupled with the accumulation of industrial solid waste resulting from rapid economic development in China,the ecological environment is facing severe challenges.To address these issues,this study,based on a high water-to-cement ratio,uses mine overburden(OB)and furnace bottom ash(FBA)as the primary raw materials,with sodium silicate as the modifier,to develop a new type of geopolymer grouting material with high stability and compressive strength for coal roof water control.Additionally,COMSOL software was used to numerically simulate the diffusion process of the grout slurry in fractures under dynamic water flow.The results indicate that,with a sodium silicate modulus of 1.5 and a dosage of 4%,the stability of the slurry increased by 26.2%,and the 28-day compressive strength improved by 130.98%.Numerical simulations further show that the diffusion process of the slurry is closely related to slurry viscosity,grouting pressure,and grouting time and that the diffusion pattern in the fractures is similar to that of ultra-fine cement slurry.This study provides a theoretical basis for coal mine roof grouting water control projects.展开更多
Grouting is a widely applied technique for reinforcing fractured zones in deep soft rock tunnels.By infiltrating rock fissures,slurry materials enhance structural integrity and improve the overall stability of the sur...Grouting is a widely applied technique for reinforcing fractured zones in deep soft rock tunnels.By infiltrating rock fissures,slurry materials enhance structural integrity and improve the overall stability of the surrounding rock.The performance of grouting is primarily governed by the flow behavior and diffusion extent of the slurry.This review considers recent advances in the theory and methodology of slurry flow and diffusion in fractured rock.It examines commonly used grout materials,including cement-based,chemical,and composite formulations,each offering distinct advantages for specific geological conditions.Themechanisms of reinforcement vary significantly across materials,requiring tailored application strategies.The rheological properties of grouting slurries,particularly cement-based types,have been widely modeled using classical constitutive approaches.However,the influence of time-and space-dependent viscosity evolution on slurry behavior remains underexplored.Experimental studies have provided valuable insights into slurry diffusion,yet further research is needed to capture real-time behavior under multi-scale and multi-physics coupling conditions.Similarly,current numerical simulations are largely limited to twoand three-dimensional models of single-fracture flow.These models often neglect the complexity of fracture networks and geological heterogeneity,highlighting a need for more realistic and integrated simulation frameworks.Future research should focus on:(1)fine-scale modeling of slurry hydration and mechanical reinforcement processes;(2)cross-scale analysis of slurry flow under coupled thermal,hydraulic,andmechanical fields;and(3)development of realtime,three-dimensional dynamic simulation tools to capture the full grouting process.These efforts will strengthen the theoretical foundation and practical effectiveness of grouting in complex underground environments.展开更多
Grouting represents a reliable method for strengthening fractured rock masses and preventing seawater infiltration in subsea tunnel engineering. However, grouting composites are continuously subjected to harsh marine ...Grouting represents a reliable method for strengthening fractured rock masses and preventing seawater infiltration in subsea tunnel engineering. However, grouting composites are continuously subjected to harsh marine environments,experiencing both chemical and physical effects from high-concentration erosive seawater ions, elevated water pressure, and complex flow fields. This multi-factor erosion deterioration diminishes the waterproofing capabilities of grouting composites and threatens the service life of subsea tunnel linings. To investigate the erosion deteriortion mechanism induced by sulfate, erosion weakening experiments were conducted using a seawater flow simulation device. The research examined the compressive strength and permeability coefficient of grouting composites under different erosion durations, water-cement ratios, and grouting pressures. In the later stages of the experiment, the strength of grouting composites in the static water erosion control group(SEG) and dynamic water erosion group(DEG) decreased by 31.2% and 18.8%, respectively, compared to the freshwater control group(FG). Futhermore, the permeability coefficient exhibited significant increases. Subsequent microscopic analyses of the eroded grouting composites were performed. This research elucidated the erosion-weakening mechanism of grouting composites subjected to sulfate-induced degradation in complex marine environments. The study emphasizes the critical role of erosion resistance and durability in design and implementation. From practical perspective, this work establishes a foundation for developing enhanced strategies to improve the long-term performance and integrity of grouting composites in subsea tunnel applications.展开更多
Soil is an essential component of what surrounds us in nature, providing as the basis for our infrastructure and construction. However, soil is not always suitable for construction due to a variety of geotechnical iss...Soil is an essential component of what surrounds us in nature, providing as the basis for our infrastructure and construction. However, soil is not always suitable for construction due to a variety of geotechnical issues such as inadequate bearing capacity, excessive settlement, and liquefaction susceptibility. Through improving the engineering qualities of soil, such as strength, permeability, and stability, ground grouting is a specific geotechnical method used. Using a fluid grout mixture injected into the subsurface, holes are filled and weak or loose strata are solidified as the material seeps into the soil matrix. The approach’s adaptability in addressing soil-related issues has made it more well-known in the fields of civil engineering and construction. In the end, this has improved groundwater management, foundation support, and overall geotechnical performance.展开更多
Groundwater inrush is a hazard that always occurs during underground mining.Grouting is one of the most effective processes to seal underground water inflow for hazard prevention.In this study,grouting experiments are...Groundwater inrush is a hazard that always occurs during underground mining.Grouting is one of the most effective processes to seal underground water inflow for hazard prevention.In this study,grouting experiments are conducted by using a visualized transparent single-fracture replica with plane roughness.Image processing and analysis are performed to investigate the thermo–hydro–mechanical coupling effect on the grouting diffusion under coal mine flowing water conditions.The results show that higher ambient temperature leads to shorter initial gel time of chemical grout and leads to a better relative sealing efficiency in the case of a lower flow rate.However,with a higher water flow rate,the relative sealing efficiency is gradually reduced under higher temperature conditions.The grouting pressure,the seepage pressure,and the temperature are measured.The results reveal that the seepage pressure shows a positive correlation with the grouting pressure,while the temperature change shows a negative correlation with the seepage pressure and the grouting pressure.The“equivalent grouting point offset”effect of grouting shows an eccentric elliptical diffusion with larger grouting distance and width under lower temperature conditions.展开更多
Grouting injection is a vital technique for addressing the challenges of high stress and significant deformation in the surrounding rock during deep mining operations,playing a crucial role in promoting green and low-...Grouting injection is a vital technique for addressing the challenges of high stress and significant deformation in the surrounding rock during deep mining operations,playing a crucial role in promoting green and low-carbon extraction methodologies.In this study,grouting reinforcement processes were examined by conducting grouting experiments on a fractured rock with varying negative pressures(0-100 kPa),followed by uniaxial compression testing of the grout-reinforced bodies.This investigation explored the diffusion patterns of grout under negative pressure and established a constitutive model of damage-bearing capacity for bodies reinforced by negative pressure grouting.It further studied the enhancement effect of negative pressure on the load-bearing capacity of the reinforced bodies and analyzed the instability mechanism of damage and failure in these bodies.The results indicated that the diffusion of grout under negative pressure is influenced by four types of forces,which alter the extent of grout diffusion within the fractured rock mass.Introducing a damage constitutive model that serially connects pore and framework elements characterizes the damage and failure behavior of groutreinforced bodies under different negative pressures.As the negative pressure increases,changes in porosity,water-to-cement ratio,and admixture quantity occur in the grout-reinforced specimens,with the strength mean curve showing a trend of first increasing and then decreasing,reaching a threshold at a negative pressure of 60 kPa.With increasing negative pressure,the negative pressure damage variable decreases and then increases,and the stronger the interfacial microelement connections caused by the negative pressure,the greater the bearing capacity,ultimately manifesting in different failure modes.展开更多
Bedding slope is a typical heterogeneous slope consisting of different soil/rock layers and is likely to slide along the weakest interface.Conventional slope protection methods for bedding slopes,such as retaining wal...Bedding slope is a typical heterogeneous slope consisting of different soil/rock layers and is likely to slide along the weakest interface.Conventional slope protection methods for bedding slopes,such as retaining walls,stabilizing piles,and anchors,are time-consuming and labor-and energy-intensive.This study proposes an innovative polymer grout method to improve the bearing capacity and reduce the displacement of bedding slopes.A series of large-scale model tests were carried out to verify the effectiveness of polymer grout in protecting bedding slopes.Specifically,load-displacement relationships and failure patterns were analyzed for different testing slopes with various dosages of polymer.Results show the great potential of polymer grout in improving bearing capacity,reducing settlement,and protecting slopes from being crushed under shearing.The polymer-treated slopes remained structurally intact,while the untreated slope exhibited considerable damage when subjected to loads surpassing the bearing capacity.It is also found that polymer-cemented soils concentrate around the injection pipe,forming a fan-shaped sheet-like structure.This study proves the improvement of polymer grouting for bedding slope treatment and will contribute to the development of a fast method to protect bedding slopes from landslides.展开更多
Grouting is a widely used approach to reinforce broken surrounding rock mass during the construction of underground tunnels in fault fracture zones,and its reinforcement effectiveness is highly affected by geostress.I...Grouting is a widely used approach to reinforce broken surrounding rock mass during the construction of underground tunnels in fault fracture zones,and its reinforcement effectiveness is highly affected by geostress.In this study,a numerical manifold method(NMM)based simulator has been developed to examine the impact of geostress conditions on grouting reinforcement during tunnel excavation.To develop this simulator,a detection technique for identifying slurry migration channels and an improved fluid-solid coupling(FeS)framework,which considers the influence of fracture properties and geostress states,is developed and incorporated into a zero-thickness cohesive element(ZE)based NMM(Co-NMM)for simulating tunnel excavation.Additionally,to simulate coagulation of injected slurry,a bonding repair algorithm is further proposed based on the ZE model.To verify the accuracy of the proposed simulator,a series of simulations about slurry migration in single fractures and fracture networks are numerically reproduced,and the results align well with analytical and laboratory test results.Furthermore,these numerical results show that neglecting the influence of geostress condition can lead to a serious over-estimation of slurry migration range and reinforcement effectiveness.After validations,a series of simulations about tunnel grouting reinforcement and tunnel excavation in fault fracture zones with varying fracture densities under different geostress conditions are conducted.Based on these simula-tions,the influence of geostress conditions and the optimization of grouting schemes are discussed.展开更多
The stability of the ancient flood control levees is mainly influenced by water level fluctuations, groundwater concentration and rainfalls. This paper takes the Lanxi ancient levee as a research object to study the e...The stability of the ancient flood control levees is mainly influenced by water level fluctuations, groundwater concentration and rainfalls. This paper takes the Lanxi ancient levee as a research object to study the evolution laws of its seepage, displacement and stability before and after reinforcement with the upside-down hanging wells and grouting curtain through numerical simulation methods combined with experiments and observations. The study results indicate that the filled soil is less affected by water level fluctuations and groundwater concentration after reinforcement. A high groundwater level is detrimental to the levee's long-term stability, and the drainage issues need to be fully considered. The deformation of the reinforced levee is effectively controlled since the fill deformation is mainly borne by the upside-down hanging wells. The safety factors of the levee before reinforcement vary significantly with the water level. The minimum value of the safety factors is 0.886 during the water level decreasing period, indicating a very high risk of the instability. While it reached 1.478 after reinforcement, the stability of the ancient levee is improved by a large margin.展开更多
Jet grouting is one of the most popular soil improvement techniques,but its design usually involves great uncertainties that can lead to economic cost overruns in construction projects.The high dispersion in the prope...Jet grouting is one of the most popular soil improvement techniques,but its design usually involves great uncertainties that can lead to economic cost overruns in construction projects.The high dispersion in the properties of the improved material leads to designers assuming a conservative,arbitrary and unjustified strength,which is even sometimes subjected to the results of the test fields.The present paper presents an approach for prediction of the uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)of jet grouting columns based on the analysis of several machine learning algorithms on a database of 854 results mainly collected from different research papers.The selected machine learning model(extremely randomized trees)relates the soil type and various parameters of the technique to the value of the compressive strength.Despite the complex mechanism that surrounds the jet grouting process,evidenced by the high dispersion and low correlation of the variables studied,the trained model allows to optimally predict the values of compressive strength with a significant improvement with respect to the existing works.Consequently,this work proposes for the first time a reliable and easily applicable approach for estimation of the compressive strength of jet grouting columns.展开更多
Tunnel construction is susceptible to accidents such as loosening, deformation, collapse, and water inrush, especiallyunder complex geological conditions like dense fault areas. These accidents can cause instability a...Tunnel construction is susceptible to accidents such as loosening, deformation, collapse, and water inrush, especiallyunder complex geological conditions like dense fault areas. These accidents can cause instability and damageto the tunnel. As a result, it is essential to conduct research on tunnel construction and grouting reinforcementtechnology in fault fracture zones to address these issues and ensure the safety of tunnel excavation projects. Thisstudy utilized the Xianglushan cross-fault tunnel to conduct a comprehensive analysis on the construction, support,and reinforcement of a tunnel crossing a fault fracture zone using the three-dimensional finite element numericalmethod. The study yielded the following research conclusions: The excavation conditions of the cross-fault tunnelarray were analyzed to determine the optimal construction method for excavation while controlling deformationand stress in the surrounding rock. The middle partition method (CD method) was found to be the most suitable.Additionally, the effects of advanced reinforcement grouting on the cross-fault fracture zone tunnel were studied,and the optimal combination of grouting reinforcement range (140°) and grouting thickness (1m) was determined.The stress and deformation data obtained fromon-site monitoring of the surrounding rock was slightly lower thanthe numerical simulation results. However, the change trend of both sets of data was found to be consistent. Theseresearch findings provide technical analysis and data support for the construction and design of cross-fault tunnels.展开更多
Grouting defects are an inherent challenge in construction practices,exerting a considerable impact on the operational structural integrity of connections.This investigation employed the impact-echo technique for the ...Grouting defects are an inherent challenge in construction practices,exerting a considerable impact on the operational structural integrity of connections.This investigation employed the impact-echo technique for the detection of grouting anomalies within connections,enhancing its precision through the integration of wavelet packet energy principles for damage identification purposes.A series of grouting completeness assessments were meticulously conducted,taking into account variables such as the divergent material properties of the sleeves and the configuration of adjacent reinforcement.The findings revealed that:(i)the energy distribution for the highstrength concrete cohort predominantly occupied the frequency bands 42,44,45,and 47,whereas for other groups,it was concentrated within the 37 to 40 frequency band;(ii)the delineation of empty sleeves was effectively discernible by examining the wavelet packet energy ratios across the spectrum of frequencies,albeit distinguishing between sleeves with 50%and full grouting density proved challenging;and(iii)the wavelet packet energy analysis yielded variable detection outcomes contingent on the material attributes of the sleeves,demonstrating heightened sensitivity when applied to ultrahigh-performance concrete matrices and GFRP-reinforced steel bars.展开更多
We present a series of experimental tests on chemical grouting into a fracture with flowing and static water,using a transparent fracture grouting experimental device.Variations of seepage pressure and grout propagati...We present a series of experimental tests on chemical grouting into a fracture with flowing and static water,using a transparent fracture grouting experimental device.Variations of seepage pressure and grout propagation were compared in our investigation.The results show that flowing water results in drops of seepage pressure,development of penetration radii in the upstream side and drops of propagation area during the same period,compared with grouting in static water.The propagation area in static water is always round before grouts reach the joint boundaries.However,the propagation shape changes from round to an elliptic shape for grouting into a fracture with flowing water.A theoretical model for the grout penetration radius in a fracture considering flowing velocity was developed and validated by our experimental results.These results are helpful in improving understanding of fracture grouting mechanism and in guiding engineering practices.展开更多
基金supported by the China Scholarship Council(CSC,Grant No.202108050072)JSPS KAKENHI(Grant No.JP19KK0121)。
文摘Grouting has been the most effective approach to mitigate water inrush disasters in underground engineering due to its ability to plug groundwater and enhance rock strength.Nevertheless,there is a lack of potent numerical tools for assessing the grouting effectiveness in water-rich fractured strata.In this study,the hydro-mechanical coupled discontinuous deformation analysis(HM-DDA)is inaugurally extended to simulate the grouting process in a water-rich discrete fracture network(DFN),including the slurry migration,fracture dilation,water plugging in a seepage field,and joint reinforcement after coagulation.To validate the capabilities of the developed method,several numerical examples are conducted incorporating the Newtonian fluid and Bingham slurry.The simulation results closely align with the analytical solutions.Additionally,a set of compression tests is conducted on the fresh and grouted rock specimens to verify the reinforcement method and calibrate the rational properties of reinforced joints.An engineering-scale model based on a real water inrush case of the Yonglian tunnel in a water-rich fractured zone has been established.The model demonstrates the effectiveness of grouting reinforcement in mitigating water inrush disaster.The results indicate that increased grouting pressure greatly affects the regulation of water outflow from the tunnel face and the prevention of rock detachment face after excavation.
基金Funded by a Science and Technology Project from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China(No.2019-K-047)Yangzhou Government-Yangzhou University Cooperative Platform Project for Science and Technology Innovation(No.YZ2020262)。
文摘The chloride penetration resistance of cement-based grout materials was improved by nano-silica emulsion.Specimens of mixtures containing different nano-silica particles or emulsions were exposed in sodium chloride solutions of specific concentrations with different test ages.Hardened properties of the mixes were assessed in terms of weight loss and compressive strength.X-ray diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)of mixes were performed to analysis the phase evolution and microstructure.The results demonstrated that the introduction of nano-SiO_(2) emulsion significantly decreased the compressive strength loss and calcium hydroxide(CH)crystal content of hydration production,and then enhanced the resistance of cement-based grouting materials to chloride ion penetration.This improvement derives from the filling and pozzolanic effects of nano-SiO_(2) particles,which were incorporated via an emulsion and attributed to a well dispersion in grouting matrix.
基金supported by the Ministry of Education,Culture,Research,and Technology(Indonesia),Grant number 107/E5/PG.02.00.PL/2024,AZ.
文摘Concrete is one of the most important elements in building construction.However,concrete used in construction is susceptible to damage due to corrosion.The influence of corrosive substances causes changes in the reinforcing steel and affects the strength of the structure.The repair method is one approach to overcome this problem.This research aims to determine the effect of grouting and jacketing repairs on corroded concrete.The concrete used has dimensions of 15 cm×15 cm×60 cm with planned corrosion variations of 50%,60%,and 70%.The test objects were tested using the Non-Destructive Testing(NDT)method using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity(UPV).The test results show that the average speed of normal concrete is 5070 m/s,while the lowest average speed is 3070 m/s on the 70%planned corrosion test object.The test object was then given a load of 1600 kgf.At this stage,there is a decrease in speed and wave shape with the lowest average speed obtained at 2753 m/s.The repair method is an effort to restore concrete performance by using grouting and jacketing.Grouting is done by injecting mortar material into it.Jacketing involves adding thickness to the existing concrete layer with additional layers of concrete.After improvements were made,there was an improvement in the UPV test,with a peak speed value of 4910 m/s.Repairing concrete by filling cracks can improve concrete continuity and reduce waveform distortion,thereby increasing wave propagation speed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant Nos.42477185,41602308the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant No.LY20E080005+2 种基金the Zhejiang Province University Students Science and Technology Innovation Program,Grant No.0201310P28the PostGraduate Course Construction Project of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology,Grant No.2021yjskj05the Zhejiang University of Science and Technology Graduate Research and Innovation Fund,Grant No.2023yjskc10.
文摘The ongoing operation of subway systems makes existing tunnels vulnerable to deformations and structural damage caused by adjacent foundation pit construction.Such deformations-manifesting as horizontal displacement,heightened lateral convergence,and internal force redistribution-may significantly compromise subway operational safety.Grouting remediation has become a widely adopted solution for tunnel deformation control and structural reinforcement.Developing optimized grouting materials is crucial for improving remediation effectiveness,ensuring structural integrity,and maintaining uninterrupted subway operations.This investigation explores the substitution of fine mortar aggregates with 0.1 mm discarded rubber particles at varying concentrations(0%,3%,6%,9%,12%,and 15%).Experimental parameters included three water-cement ratios(0.65,0.70,and 0.75)with constant 4%WPU content.Mechanical properties including compressive strength,flexural strength,and compression-to-bending ratio were evaluated across specified curing periods.Material characterization employed Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy(FTIR)spectroscopy for molecular analysis and Scanning Electron Microscopy(SEM)for microstructural examination.Results indicate optimal toughness at 0.70 water-cement ratio with 6%rubber content,meeting mechanical pumping specifications while maintaining structural performance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42477185)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(LQ24A020015)+1 种基金Research Achievement Award Cultivation Project of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology(2023JLYB001)the Postgraduate Course Construction Project of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology(2024yjskj05).
文摘The rapid development of urban rail transit has posed increasing construction and operational challenges for metro tunnels,often leading to structural damage.Grouting technology using cement-based materials is widely applied to address issues such as seepage,leakage,and alignment correction in shield tunnels.This study investigates the additional stress induced by grouting in silty soil layers,using cement-based grouts with different water-to-cement ratios and polyurethane-modified cement-based materials.Results show that additional stress decreases with depth and is more influenced by horizontal distance from the grouting point.In staged grouting,the first injection phase contributes about 50%of the peak additional stress.A lower water-to-cement ratio(e.g.,0.6)increases additional stress but reduces grout flowability,while a higher ratio improves diffusion but increases the risk of grout loss.(≥1.0)The polyurethane-modified cement-based material enhances stress transfer performance,increasing peak additional stress by approximately 10%.These findings provide theoretical guidance for optimizing material selection and grouting design in metro tunnel repair within silty soil layers.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42172298,42002289)the Shanghai Geological Star Program for their financial support.
文摘Compaction grouting is primarily applied based on empiricism,and it is challenging to quantify its densification effect.To address this issue,five sets of laboratory model tests on ideal compaction grouting were conducted,with varying pressures from 400 kPa to 800 kPa,to quantitatively evaluate the densification effect in unsaturated soils.The response of surrounding soil during compaction grouting was monitored.The changes in dry density and void ratio induced by compaction grouting were obtained by monitoring volumetric water content to determine compaction efficiency.In addition,a model was developed and validated to predict the effective compaction range.The results show that soil dry density increased rapidly during compaction grouting before being stabilized at a consistent level.As expected,it is positively correlated with grouting pressures(GPs)and negatively correlated with the distance from the injection point.At higher GPs,the difference in densification effect around the injection point after compaction grouting was significant.Interestingly,variations in ultimate dry density and peak earth pressures perpendicular to the injection direction exhibited axisymmetric behavior around the injection point when comparing the dry density and earth pressure results.Furthermore,soil densification resulted in a decrease in suction.However,no significant effect of GP on suction at different soil positions was observed.Moreover,compaction efficiency decreased with increasing distance from the injection point,showing a strong linear relationship.In addition,the model results for the effective compaction range were basically consistent with the extrapolated values from the experimental results.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U23A6018)Science and Technology Program of Hebei(Grant No.E2022202041,2022HBQZYCXY004,242Q9920Z)the project of“Key technologies of seepage control system for large-scale hydraulic projects”was also gratefully appreciated.
文摘Curtain grouting projects are characterized by their large scale and complexity,presenting significant challenges for real-time prediction of grout penetration using traditional methods.This study introduces an intelligent prediction method for grouting in fractured rock masses based on three core principles:integration of multi-source input features,fracture voxel modeling,and shortest path in sequential grouting.Three categories of data(geological structure data,grouting environmental data,and grouting operation data in the concept of a grouting geological model)are integrated and served as multi-source structured data in the intelligent prediction of grouting.A voxelization model quantifies the spatial characteristics of fractures,with voxel size optimized for capturing grouting paths.A shortest path algorithm based on a hierarchical solution is then developed to calculate grout penetration distances in the process of sequential grouting.A complete analysis framework is established,from the voxelization of the fracture network model to precise voxel classification,ultimately achieving an accurate prediction of grout penetration.The method demonstrates excellent performance on the test set,with validation against numerical methods in single-fracture and sequential grouting scenarios confirming its accuracy and prediction efficiency as hundreds of times faster than numerical methods.Application to the Dongzhuang hydraulic project’s grouting test area further validates its effectiveness in multi-hole grouting scenarios.
文摘As the cost of grouting treatment for water control in coal roofs during underground coal mining continues to rise,coupled with the accumulation of industrial solid waste resulting from rapid economic development in China,the ecological environment is facing severe challenges.To address these issues,this study,based on a high water-to-cement ratio,uses mine overburden(OB)and furnace bottom ash(FBA)as the primary raw materials,with sodium silicate as the modifier,to develop a new type of geopolymer grouting material with high stability and compressive strength for coal roof water control.Additionally,COMSOL software was used to numerically simulate the diffusion process of the grout slurry in fractures under dynamic water flow.The results indicate that,with a sodium silicate modulus of 1.5 and a dosage of 4%,the stability of the slurry increased by 26.2%,and the 28-day compressive strength improved by 130.98%.Numerical simulations further show that the diffusion process of the slurry is closely related to slurry viscosity,grouting pressure,and grouting time and that the diffusion pattern in the fractures is similar to that of ultra-fine cement slurry.This study provides a theoretical basis for coal mine roof grouting water control projects.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[U22A20234]Hubei Province key research and development project[2023BCB121]Wuhan innovation supporting projects[2023020201010079].
文摘Grouting is a widely applied technique for reinforcing fractured zones in deep soft rock tunnels.By infiltrating rock fissures,slurry materials enhance structural integrity and improve the overall stability of the surrounding rock.The performance of grouting is primarily governed by the flow behavior and diffusion extent of the slurry.This review considers recent advances in the theory and methodology of slurry flow and diffusion in fractured rock.It examines commonly used grout materials,including cement-based,chemical,and composite formulations,each offering distinct advantages for specific geological conditions.Themechanisms of reinforcement vary significantly across materials,requiring tailored application strategies.The rheological properties of grouting slurries,particularly cement-based types,have been widely modeled using classical constitutive approaches.However,the influence of time-and space-dependent viscosity evolution on slurry behavior remains underexplored.Experimental studies have provided valuable insights into slurry diffusion,yet further research is needed to capture real-time behavior under multi-scale and multi-physics coupling conditions.Similarly,current numerical simulations are largely limited to twoand three-dimensional models of single-fracture flow.These models often neglect the complexity of fracture networks and geological heterogeneity,highlighting a need for more realistic and integrated simulation frameworks.Future research should focus on:(1)fine-scale modeling of slurry hydration and mechanical reinforcement processes;(2)cross-scale analysis of slurry flow under coupled thermal,hydraulic,andmechanical fields;and(3)development of realtime,three-dimensional dynamic simulation tools to capture the full grouting process.These efforts will strengthen the theoretical foundation and practical effectiveness of grouting in complex underground environments.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 42477194 and 52279115)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 202441008)。
文摘Grouting represents a reliable method for strengthening fractured rock masses and preventing seawater infiltration in subsea tunnel engineering. However, grouting composites are continuously subjected to harsh marine environments,experiencing both chemical and physical effects from high-concentration erosive seawater ions, elevated water pressure, and complex flow fields. This multi-factor erosion deterioration diminishes the waterproofing capabilities of grouting composites and threatens the service life of subsea tunnel linings. To investigate the erosion deteriortion mechanism induced by sulfate, erosion weakening experiments were conducted using a seawater flow simulation device. The research examined the compressive strength and permeability coefficient of grouting composites under different erosion durations, water-cement ratios, and grouting pressures. In the later stages of the experiment, the strength of grouting composites in the static water erosion control group(SEG) and dynamic water erosion group(DEG) decreased by 31.2% and 18.8%, respectively, compared to the freshwater control group(FG). Futhermore, the permeability coefficient exhibited significant increases. Subsequent microscopic analyses of the eroded grouting composites were performed. This research elucidated the erosion-weakening mechanism of grouting composites subjected to sulfate-induced degradation in complex marine environments. The study emphasizes the critical role of erosion resistance and durability in design and implementation. From practical perspective, this work establishes a foundation for developing enhanced strategies to improve the long-term performance and integrity of grouting composites in subsea tunnel applications.
文摘Soil is an essential component of what surrounds us in nature, providing as the basis for our infrastructure and construction. However, soil is not always suitable for construction due to a variety of geotechnical issues such as inadequate bearing capacity, excessive settlement, and liquefaction susceptibility. Through improving the engineering qualities of soil, such as strength, permeability, and stability, ground grouting is a specific geotechnical method used. Using a fluid grout mixture injected into the subsurface, holes are filled and weak or loose strata are solidified as the material seeps into the soil matrix. The approach’s adaptability in addressing soil-related issues has made it more well-known in the fields of civil engineering and construction. In the end, this has improved groundwater management, foundation support, and overall geotechnical performance.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:41902292。
文摘Groundwater inrush is a hazard that always occurs during underground mining.Grouting is one of the most effective processes to seal underground water inflow for hazard prevention.In this study,grouting experiments are conducted by using a visualized transparent single-fracture replica with plane roughness.Image processing and analysis are performed to investigate the thermo–hydro–mechanical coupling effect on the grouting diffusion under coal mine flowing water conditions.The results show that higher ambient temperature leads to shorter initial gel time of chemical grout and leads to a better relative sealing efficiency in the case of a lower flow rate.However,with a higher water flow rate,the relative sealing efficiency is gradually reduced under higher temperature conditions.The grouting pressure,the seepage pressure,and the temperature are measured.The results reveal that the seepage pressure shows a positive correlation with the grouting pressure,while the temperature change shows a negative correlation with the seepage pressure and the grouting pressure.The“equivalent grouting point offset”effect of grouting shows an eccentric elliptical diffusion with larger grouting distance and width under lower temperature conditions.
基金the funding support from the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52130402)the Anhui Province Graduate Education Quality Engineering Project(Grant No.2023cxcysj088)the China Scholarship Council Grants Program(Grant No.202308340082).
文摘Grouting injection is a vital technique for addressing the challenges of high stress and significant deformation in the surrounding rock during deep mining operations,playing a crucial role in promoting green and low-carbon extraction methodologies.In this study,grouting reinforcement processes were examined by conducting grouting experiments on a fractured rock with varying negative pressures(0-100 kPa),followed by uniaxial compression testing of the grout-reinforced bodies.This investigation explored the diffusion patterns of grout under negative pressure and established a constitutive model of damage-bearing capacity for bodies reinforced by negative pressure grouting.It further studied the enhancement effect of negative pressure on the load-bearing capacity of the reinforced bodies and analyzed the instability mechanism of damage and failure in these bodies.The results indicated that the diffusion of grout under negative pressure is influenced by four types of forces,which alter the extent of grout diffusion within the fractured rock mass.Introducing a damage constitutive model that serially connects pore and framework elements characterizes the damage and failure behavior of groutreinforced bodies under different negative pressures.As the negative pressure increases,changes in porosity,water-to-cement ratio,and admixture quantity occur in the grout-reinforced specimens,with the strength mean curve showing a trend of first increasing and then decreasing,reaching a threshold at a negative pressure of 60 kPa.With increasing negative pressure,the negative pressure damage variable decreases and then increases,and the stronger the interfacial microelement connections caused by the negative pressure,the greater the bearing capacity,ultimately manifesting in different failure modes.
基金supported by the Fujian Science Foundation for Outstanding Youth(Grant No.2023J06039)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41977259 and No.U2005205)Fujian Province natural resources science and technology innovation project(Grant No.KY-090000-04-2022-019)。
文摘Bedding slope is a typical heterogeneous slope consisting of different soil/rock layers and is likely to slide along the weakest interface.Conventional slope protection methods for bedding slopes,such as retaining walls,stabilizing piles,and anchors,are time-consuming and labor-and energy-intensive.This study proposes an innovative polymer grout method to improve the bearing capacity and reduce the displacement of bedding slopes.A series of large-scale model tests were carried out to verify the effectiveness of polymer grout in protecting bedding slopes.Specifically,load-displacement relationships and failure patterns were analyzed for different testing slopes with various dosages of polymer.Results show the great potential of polymer grout in improving bearing capacity,reducing settlement,and protecting slopes from being crushed under shearing.The polymer-treated slopes remained structurally intact,while the untreated slope exhibited considerable damage when subjected to loads surpassing the bearing capacity.It is also found that polymer-cemented soils concentrate around the injection pipe,forming a fan-shaped sheet-like structure.This study proves the improvement of polymer grouting for bedding slope treatment and will contribute to the development of a fast method to protect bedding slopes from landslides.
基金This work was supported by the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2021A1515110304)the Na-tional Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42077246 and 52278412).
文摘Grouting is a widely used approach to reinforce broken surrounding rock mass during the construction of underground tunnels in fault fracture zones,and its reinforcement effectiveness is highly affected by geostress.In this study,a numerical manifold method(NMM)based simulator has been developed to examine the impact of geostress conditions on grouting reinforcement during tunnel excavation.To develop this simulator,a detection technique for identifying slurry migration channels and an improved fluid-solid coupling(FeS)framework,which considers the influence of fracture properties and geostress states,is developed and incorporated into a zero-thickness cohesive element(ZE)based NMM(Co-NMM)for simulating tunnel excavation.Additionally,to simulate coagulation of injected slurry,a bonding repair algorithm is further proposed based on the ZE model.To verify the accuracy of the proposed simulator,a series of simulations about slurry migration in single fractures and fracture networks are numerically reproduced,and the results align well with analytical and laboratory test results.Furthermore,these numerical results show that neglecting the influence of geostress condition can lead to a serious over-estimation of slurry migration range and reinforcement effectiveness.After validations,a series of simulations about tunnel grouting reinforcement and tunnel excavation in fault fracture zones with varying fracture densities under different geostress conditions are conducted.Based on these simula-tions,the influence of geostress conditions and the optimization of grouting schemes are discussed.
基金the scientific research foundation of Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (LTGG24E090002)Zhejiang University of Water Resources and Electric Power (xky2022013)+1 种基金Major Science and Technology Plan Project of Zhejiang Provincial Department of Water Resources (RA1904)the water conservancy management department, Zhejiang Design Institute of Water Conservancy and Hydro Electric Power Co., Ltd. and the construction company for their support。
文摘The stability of the ancient flood control levees is mainly influenced by water level fluctuations, groundwater concentration and rainfalls. This paper takes the Lanxi ancient levee as a research object to study the evolution laws of its seepage, displacement and stability before and after reinforcement with the upside-down hanging wells and grouting curtain through numerical simulation methods combined with experiments and observations. The study results indicate that the filled soil is less affected by water level fluctuations and groundwater concentration after reinforcement. A high groundwater level is detrimental to the levee's long-term stability, and the drainage issues need to be fully considered. The deformation of the reinforced levee is effectively controlled since the fill deformation is mainly borne by the upside-down hanging wells. The safety factors of the levee before reinforcement vary significantly with the water level. The minimum value of the safety factors is 0.886 during the water level decreasing period, indicating a very high risk of the instability. While it reached 1.478 after reinforcement, the stability of the ancient levee is improved by a large margin.
基金This work has been supported by the Conselleria de Inno-vación,Universidades,Ciencia y Sociedad Digital de la Generalitat Valenciana(CIAICO/2021/335).
文摘Jet grouting is one of the most popular soil improvement techniques,but its design usually involves great uncertainties that can lead to economic cost overruns in construction projects.The high dispersion in the properties of the improved material leads to designers assuming a conservative,arbitrary and unjustified strength,which is even sometimes subjected to the results of the test fields.The present paper presents an approach for prediction of the uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)of jet grouting columns based on the analysis of several machine learning algorithms on a database of 854 results mainly collected from different research papers.The selected machine learning model(extremely randomized trees)relates the soil type and various parameters of the technique to the value of the compressive strength.Despite the complex mechanism that surrounds the jet grouting process,evidenced by the high dispersion and low correlation of the variables studied,the trained model allows to optimally predict the values of compressive strength with a significant improvement with respect to the existing works.Consequently,this work proposes for the first time a reliable and easily applicable approach for estimation of the compressive strength of jet grouting columns.
基金the Postgraduate Research and Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX22_0621)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52209130)Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent.
文摘Tunnel construction is susceptible to accidents such as loosening, deformation, collapse, and water inrush, especiallyunder complex geological conditions like dense fault areas. These accidents can cause instability and damageto the tunnel. As a result, it is essential to conduct research on tunnel construction and grouting reinforcementtechnology in fault fracture zones to address these issues and ensure the safety of tunnel excavation projects. Thisstudy utilized the Xianglushan cross-fault tunnel to conduct a comprehensive analysis on the construction, support,and reinforcement of a tunnel crossing a fault fracture zone using the three-dimensional finite element numericalmethod. The study yielded the following research conclusions: The excavation conditions of the cross-fault tunnelarray were analyzed to determine the optimal construction method for excavation while controlling deformationand stress in the surrounding rock. The middle partition method (CD method) was found to be the most suitable.Additionally, the effects of advanced reinforcement grouting on the cross-fault fracture zone tunnel were studied,and the optimal combination of grouting reinforcement range (140°) and grouting thickness (1m) was determined.The stress and deformation data obtained fromon-site monitoring of the surrounding rock was slightly lower thanthe numerical simulation results. However, the change trend of both sets of data was found to be consistent. Theseresearch findings provide technical analysis and data support for the construction and design of cross-fault tunnels.
基金supported by financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1904177)the Excellent Youth Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province of China(212300410079)+2 种基金the Subproject of the Key Project of the National Development and Reform Commission of China(202203001)the Project of Young Key Teachers in Henan Province of China(2019GGJS01)Horizontal Research Projects(20230352A).
文摘Grouting defects are an inherent challenge in construction practices,exerting a considerable impact on the operational structural integrity of connections.This investigation employed the impact-echo technique for the detection of grouting anomalies within connections,enhancing its precision through the integration of wavelet packet energy principles for damage identification purposes.A series of grouting completeness assessments were meticulously conducted,taking into account variables such as the divergent material properties of the sleeves and the configuration of adjacent reinforcement.The findings revealed that:(i)the energy distribution for the highstrength concrete cohort predominantly occupied the frequency bands 42,44,45,and 47,whereas for other groups,it was concentrated within the 37 to 40 frequency band;(ii)the delineation of empty sleeves was effectively discernible by examining the wavelet packet energy ratios across the spectrum of frequencies,albeit distinguishing between sleeves with 50%and full grouting density proved challenging;and(iii)the wavelet packet energy analysis yielded variable detection outcomes contingent on the material attributes of the sleeves,demonstrating heightened sensitivity when applied to ultrahigh-performance concrete matrices and GFRP-reinforced steel bars.
基金Financial support for this work,provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.40772192 and 41072237)the State Key Laboratort of Geomechanics and Deep Underground Engineering(No.SKLGDUEK0903)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of China(No.20100095110015)
文摘We present a series of experimental tests on chemical grouting into a fracture with flowing and static water,using a transparent fracture grouting experimental device.Variations of seepage pressure and grout propagation were compared in our investigation.The results show that flowing water results in drops of seepage pressure,development of penetration radii in the upstream side and drops of propagation area during the same period,compared with grouting in static water.The propagation area in static water is always round before grouts reach the joint boundaries.However,the propagation shape changes from round to an elliptic shape for grouting into a fracture with flowing water.A theoretical model for the grout penetration radius in a fracture considering flowing velocity was developed and validated by our experimental results.These results are helpful in improving understanding of fracture grouting mechanism and in guiding engineering practices.
