The present status of self-elevating drilling units was analysed. Based on statistics of the main dimensions of self-elevating drilling units, a mathematical model was established using stepwise return procedures and ...The present status of self-elevating drilling units was analysed. Based on statistics of the main dimensions of self-elevating drilling units, a mathematical model was established using stepwise return procedures and a back-propagation neural network. mathematical model is applicable and reliable. The of the main dimensions of self-elevating drilling Analysis of examples of calculations showed that the model is useful for mastering the essential variations units and can be used for technical and economic analysis as well as in conceptual designs of drilling units.展开更多
Wenlan FENG,Pierre MARIOTTE,Jun GU,XiaodongSONG,JinlingYANG,Fei YANG,Yuguo ZHAOand Ganlin ZHANG In the fourth and fifth lines of the study area section on Page 903,the mean annual temperature(MAT)and precipitation(MAP...Wenlan FENG,Pierre MARIOTTE,Jun GU,XiaodongSONG,JinlingYANG,Fei YANG,Yuguo ZHAOand Ganlin ZHANG In the fourth and fifth lines of the study area section on Page 903,the mean annual temperature(MAT)and precipitation(MAP)values are incorrect.They should be—17 to 24.2°C and 18.3 to 3155 mm,respectively.展开更多
The underhand cut-and-fill mining method is widely employed in underground mines,especially when the quality of surrounding rock mass or ore body is inferior or subjected to high stresses.Such a method typically requi...The underhand cut-and-fill mining method is widely employed in underground mines,especially when the quality of surrounding rock mass or ore body is inferior or subjected to high stresses.Such a method typically requires the construction of sill mats with cemented backfill to provide operators with safe artificial roofs.Accurate estimation of the minimum required strength of the sill mat is crucial to minimize binder consumption and ensure its stability upon base exposure.Over the years,only a few publications were devoted to determining the minimum required cohesion(cmin)of sill mats.None of them considered rock wall closure to be associated with the creep of surrounding rock mass.Moreover,the effect of rock wall closure associated with rock creep on the cminof the sill mat remains unknown.Thus,a series of numerical simulations was performed to fill this gap.The influence of rock creep on the cminof base-exposed sill mat was investigated for the first time.The numerical results indicate that Mitchell’s models could be suitable for sill mats subjected to negligible wall closure.However,this scenario is rare,especially when mine depth is large.In general,the cminof sill mats increases as mine depth increases.Neglecting rock creep would significantly underestimate the cminof sill mats.When mine depth is large and the rock mass exhibits severe creep,cemented backfill with ductile behavior(i.e.,with low stiffness but enough strength)should be considered to reduce binder consumption and prevent crushing failure.In all cases,promptly filling the mined-out stope below the sill mat can improve its stability and reduce its cminvalue.展开更多
In the process of designing self-elevating drilling unit, it is important, yet complicated, to use comparison and filtering to select the optimum scheme from the feasible ones. In this research, an index system and me...In the process of designing self-elevating drilling unit, it is important, yet complicated, to use comparison and filtering to select the optimum scheme from the feasible ones. In this research, an index system and methodology for the evaluation of self-elevating drilling unit was proposed. Based on this, a multi-objective combinatorial optimization model was developed, using the improved grey relation Analysis （GRA）, in which the analytic hierarchy process （AHP） was used to determine the weights of the evaluating indices. It considered the connections within the indices, reflecting the objective nature of things, and also considered the subjective interests of ship owners and the needs of designers. The evaluation index system and evaluation method can be used in the selection of an optimal scheme and advanced assessment. A case study shows the index system and evaluation method are scientific, reasonable, and easy to put into practice. At the same time, such an evaluation index system and evaluation method will be helpful for making decisions for other mobile platforms.展开更多
Since a self-elevating platform often works in water for a long time, the lattice leg is largely influenced by wave and current. The amplitude of leg joint stresses is a very important factor for the fatigue life of t...Since a self-elevating platform often works in water for a long time, the lattice leg is largely influenced by wave and current. The amplitude of leg joint stresses is a very important factor for the fatigue life of the platform. However, there are not many researches having been done on the mechanism and dynamic stress analysis of these leg joints. This paper focuses on the dynamic stress analysis and suppression methods of the leg joints of self-elevating platforms. Firstly, the dynamic stresses of the lattice leg joints are analyzed for a self-elevating platform by use of the 5th-order Stokes wave theory. Secondly, the axial and bending stresses are studied due to their large contributions to total stresses. And then, different joint types are considered and the leg-hull interface stiffness is analyzed for the improvement of the joint dynamic stress amplitude. Finally, some useful conclusions are drawn for the optimization design of the self-elevating platform.展开更多
A stable surface to move manpower and equipment is a key for the construction operations. To create a stable road surface, the road construction techniques are time-consuming and expensive for a traditional constructi...A stable surface to move manpower and equipment is a key for the construction operations. To create a stable road surface, the road construction techniques are time-consuming and expensive for a traditional construction which requires compaction of soil, aggregate base, sub-base and asphaltic layers. A Geosynthetic Access Mat (GAM) system can serve as an alternative to other traditional construction techniques to accommodate temporary construction. Due to its rigidity, the mat system can provide substantial vertical resistance to the applied load under a large deflection subject to soil conditions. This paper provides details of GAM specifications, soil conditions, applications, installation procedure, comparison with other soil stabilization methods and Aramco experience for deployments of these mats.展开更多
基金Supported by the National 863 Plan Foundation under Grant No.2003AA414060
文摘The present status of self-elevating drilling units was analysed. Based on statistics of the main dimensions of self-elevating drilling units, a mathematical model was established using stepwise return procedures and a back-propagation neural network. mathematical model is applicable and reliable. The of the main dimensions of self-elevating drilling Analysis of examples of calculations showed that the model is useful for mastering the essential variations units and can be used for technical and economic analysis as well as in conceptual designs of drilling units.
文摘Wenlan FENG,Pierre MARIOTTE,Jun GU,XiaodongSONG,JinlingYANG,Fei YANG,Yuguo ZHAOand Ganlin ZHANG In the fourth and fifth lines of the study area section on Page 903,the mean annual temperature(MAT)and precipitation(MAP)values are incorrect.They should be—17 to 24.2°C and 18.3 to 3155 mm,respectively.
基金financially supported by the Project of National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFE0129200)the Beijing Nova Program(No.20220484057)+3 种基金the China Scholarship Council(No.202010300001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52304101)financial support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(No.RGPIN-201806902)industrial partners of the Research Institute on Mines and the Environment(No.RIME UQAT-Polytechnique)。
文摘The underhand cut-and-fill mining method is widely employed in underground mines,especially when the quality of surrounding rock mass or ore body is inferior or subjected to high stresses.Such a method typically requires the construction of sill mats with cemented backfill to provide operators with safe artificial roofs.Accurate estimation of the minimum required strength of the sill mat is crucial to minimize binder consumption and ensure its stability upon base exposure.Over the years,only a few publications were devoted to determining the minimum required cohesion(cmin)of sill mats.None of them considered rock wall closure to be associated with the creep of surrounding rock mass.Moreover,the effect of rock wall closure associated with rock creep on the cminof the sill mat remains unknown.Thus,a series of numerical simulations was performed to fill this gap.The influence of rock creep on the cminof base-exposed sill mat was investigated for the first time.The numerical results indicate that Mitchell’s models could be suitable for sill mats subjected to negligible wall closure.However,this scenario is rare,especially when mine depth is large.In general,the cminof sill mats increases as mine depth increases.Neglecting rock creep would significantly underestimate the cminof sill mats.When mine depth is large and the rock mass exhibits severe creep,cemented backfill with ductile behavior(i.e.,with low stiffness but enough strength)should be considered to reduce binder consumption and prevent crushing failure.In all cases,promptly filling the mined-out stope below the sill mat can improve its stability and reduce its cminvalue.
基金Supported by the National 863 Plan Foundation under Grant No.2003AA414060
文摘In the process of designing self-elevating drilling unit, it is important, yet complicated, to use comparison and filtering to select the optimum scheme from the feasible ones. In this research, an index system and methodology for the evaluation of self-elevating drilling unit was proposed. Based on this, a multi-objective combinatorial optimization model was developed, using the improved grey relation Analysis （GRA）, in which the analytic hierarchy process （AHP） was used to determine the weights of the evaluating indices. It considered the connections within the indices, reflecting the objective nature of things, and also considered the subjective interests of ship owners and the needs of designers. The evaluation index system and evaluation method can be used in the selection of an optimal scheme and advanced assessment. A case study shows the index system and evaluation method are scientific, reasonable, and easy to put into practice. At the same time, such an evaluation index system and evaluation method will be helpful for making decisions for other mobile platforms.
基金supported by the Shanghai Science Foundation of Important Projects for Post Doctoral Research, China (Grant No. 09R21421600)
文摘Since a self-elevating platform often works in water for a long time, the lattice leg is largely influenced by wave and current. The amplitude of leg joint stresses is a very important factor for the fatigue life of the platform. However, there are not many researches having been done on the mechanism and dynamic stress analysis of these leg joints. This paper focuses on the dynamic stress analysis and suppression methods of the leg joints of self-elevating platforms. Firstly, the dynamic stresses of the lattice leg joints are analyzed for a self-elevating platform by use of the 5th-order Stokes wave theory. Secondly, the axial and bending stresses are studied due to their large contributions to total stresses. And then, different joint types are considered and the leg-hull interface stiffness is analyzed for the improvement of the joint dynamic stress amplitude. Finally, some useful conclusions are drawn for the optimization design of the self-elevating platform.
文摘A stable surface to move manpower and equipment is a key for the construction operations. To create a stable road surface, the road construction techniques are time-consuming and expensive for a traditional construction which requires compaction of soil, aggregate base, sub-base and asphaltic layers. A Geosynthetic Access Mat (GAM) system can serve as an alternative to other traditional construction techniques to accommodate temporary construction. Due to its rigidity, the mat system can provide substantial vertical resistance to the applied load under a large deflection subject to soil conditions. This paper provides details of GAM specifications, soil conditions, applications, installation procedure, comparison with other soil stabilization methods and Aramco experience for deployments of these mats.
