The paper gives an insight into the behaviour of large underground caverns which are subjected to blast loads. Caverns are generally constructed in hard rock formation which compels us to use blasting methods for the ...The paper gives an insight into the behaviour of large underground caverns which are subjected to blast loads. Caverns are generally constructed in hard rock formation which compels us to use blasting methods for the excavation works. Comparative study was done between models with intact rock mass and discontinuities to assess the stability of cavern as a result of blast loads. Numerical modelling was performed with 3 dimensional distinct element code(3 DEC) to analyse the performance of cavern walls in terms of displacement and to compute peak particle velocities(PPV) both around the cavern periphery and at surface of models. Results showed that the velocity wave with higher frequency exhibited large displacements around the periphery of cavern. Computation of PPV showed that model with horizontal joint sets showed lower PPV in comparison to model with intact rock mass. PPV values were also analysed on the surface for model consisting vertical joints spaced at 4 m intervals. Comparative study of PPV on surface vertically above the blast location between models with horizontal joints spaced at 4 m and vertical joints at 4 m intervals were conducted. Results depicted higher magnitudes of PPV for model with vertical joints in comparison to model with horizontal joints.展开更多
The deformation and fracture evolution mechanisms of the strata overlying mines mined using sublevel caving were studied via numerical simulations.Moreover,an expression for the normal force acting on the side face of...The deformation and fracture evolution mechanisms of the strata overlying mines mined using sublevel caving were studied via numerical simulations.Moreover,an expression for the normal force acting on the side face of a steeply dipping superimposed cantilever beam in the surrounding rock was deduced based on limit equilibrium theory.The results show the following:(1)surface displacement above metal mines with steeply dipping discontinuities shows significant step characteristics,and(2)the behavior of the strata as they fail exhibits superimposition characteristics.Generally,failure first occurs in certain superimposed strata slightly far from the goaf.Subsequently,with the constant downward excavation of the orebody,the superimposed strata become damaged both upwards away from and downwards toward the goaf.This process continues until the deep part of the steeply dipping superimposed strata forms a large-scale deep fracture plane that connects with the goaf.The deep fracture plane generally makes an angle of 12°-20°with the normal to the steeply dipping discontinuities.The effect of the constant outward transfer of strata movement due to the constant outward failure of the superimposed strata in the metal mines with steeply dipping discontinuities causes the scope of the strata movement in these mines to be larger than expected.The strata in the metal mines with steeply dipping discontinuities mainly show flexural toppling failure.However,the steeply dipping structural strata near the goaf mainly exhibit shear slipping failure,in which case the mechanical model used to describe them can be simplified by treating them as steeply dipping superimposed cantilever beams.By taking the steeply dipping superimposed cantilever beam that first experiences failure as the key stratum,the failure scope of the strata(and criteria for the stability of metal mines with steeply dipping discontinuities mined using sublevel caving)can be obtained via iterative computations from the key stratum,moving downward toward and upwards away from the goaf.展开更多
Despite the prevalence and validity of the universal distinct element code(UDEC)in simulations in geotechnics domain,water-weakening process of rock models remains elusive.Prior research has made positive contribution...Despite the prevalence and validity of the universal distinct element code(UDEC)in simulations in geotechnics domain,water-weakening process of rock models remains elusive.Prior research has made positive contributions to a presupposed link between modelling parameters and saturation degree,Sr.Nevertheless,this effort presents inaccurate results and limited implications owing to the misleading interpretation,that is,devoid of the basic logic in UDEC that modelling parameters should be calibrated by tested macroscopic properties in contrast to a presupposed relation with Sr.To fill this gap,a new methodology is proposed by coupling a computationally efficient parametric study with the simulation of water-weakening mechanisms.More specifically,tested macroscopic properties with different Sr values are input into parametric relations to acquire initial modelling parameters that are sequentially calibrated and modulated until simulations are in line with geomechanical tests.Illustrative example reveals that numerical water-weakening effects on macroscopic properties,mechanical behaviours,and failure configurations are highly consistent with tested ones with noticeable computational expediency,implying the feasibility and simplicity of this methodology.Furthermore,with compatibility across various numerical models,the proposed methodology substantially extends the applicability of UDEC in simulating water-weakening geotechnical problems.展开更多
以淮南煤矿典型工作面为例,采用离散元数值软件UDEC(universal distinct element code)对工作面回采过程中上下煤岩体内应力场的变化及直接顶冒落过程进行了模拟,分析了上覆煤岩体裂隙产生、发展的形成过程,得到了上覆煤岩裂隙演化规律...以淮南煤矿典型工作面为例,采用离散元数值软件UDEC(universal distinct element code)对工作面回采过程中上下煤岩体内应力场的变化及直接顶冒落过程进行了模拟,分析了上覆煤岩体裂隙产生、发展的形成过程,得到了上覆煤岩裂隙演化规律。研究结果表明,倾向方向工作面回采后,上覆煤岩体内产生冒落、裂隙带和离层带,在工作面内上角位置产生O型圈裂隙带,裂隙发育最大高度为45 m。煤层走向回采方向得到了初期来压步距约50 m,周期来压步距约20 m,上覆煤岩体裂隙在采空区上方约呈45°角发展,并随工作面的前进由下向上、由后往前依次演变。该结果对于煤与瓦斯共采中瓦斯抽放钻孔方位的布置具有工程指导意义。展开更多
文摘The paper gives an insight into the behaviour of large underground caverns which are subjected to blast loads. Caverns are generally constructed in hard rock formation which compels us to use blasting methods for the excavation works. Comparative study was done between models with intact rock mass and discontinuities to assess the stability of cavern as a result of blast loads. Numerical modelling was performed with 3 dimensional distinct element code(3 DEC) to analyse the performance of cavern walls in terms of displacement and to compute peak particle velocities(PPV) both around the cavern periphery and at surface of models. Results showed that the velocity wave with higher frequency exhibited large displacements around the periphery of cavern. Computation of PPV showed that model with horizontal joint sets showed lower PPV in comparison to model with intact rock mass. PPV values were also analysed on the surface for model consisting vertical joints spaced at 4 m intervals. Comparative study of PPV on surface vertically above the blast location between models with horizontal joints spaced at 4 m and vertical joints at 4 m intervals were conducted. Results depicted higher magnitudes of PPV for model with vertical joints in comparison to model with horizontal joints.
基金Financial support for this work was provided by the Youth Fund Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 42002292)the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 42377175)the General Program of the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation, China (No. 2023AFB631)
文摘The deformation and fracture evolution mechanisms of the strata overlying mines mined using sublevel caving were studied via numerical simulations.Moreover,an expression for the normal force acting on the side face of a steeply dipping superimposed cantilever beam in the surrounding rock was deduced based on limit equilibrium theory.The results show the following:(1)surface displacement above metal mines with steeply dipping discontinuities shows significant step characteristics,and(2)the behavior of the strata as they fail exhibits superimposition characteristics.Generally,failure first occurs in certain superimposed strata slightly far from the goaf.Subsequently,with the constant downward excavation of the orebody,the superimposed strata become damaged both upwards away from and downwards toward the goaf.This process continues until the deep part of the steeply dipping superimposed strata forms a large-scale deep fracture plane that connects with the goaf.The deep fracture plane generally makes an angle of 12°-20°with the normal to the steeply dipping discontinuities.The effect of the constant outward transfer of strata movement due to the constant outward failure of the superimposed strata in the metal mines with steeply dipping discontinuities causes the scope of the strata movement in these mines to be larger than expected.The strata in the metal mines with steeply dipping discontinuities mainly show flexural toppling failure.However,the steeply dipping structural strata near the goaf mainly exhibit shear slipping failure,in which case the mechanical model used to describe them can be simplified by treating them as steeply dipping superimposed cantilever beams.By taking the steeply dipping superimposed cantilever beam that first experiences failure as the key stratum,the failure scope of the strata(and criteria for the stability of metal mines with steeply dipping discontinuities mined using sublevel caving)can be obtained via iterative computations from the key stratum,moving downward toward and upwards away from the goaf.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.41977249 and 42090052the China Scholarship Council under file No.202204910040.
文摘Despite the prevalence and validity of the universal distinct element code(UDEC)in simulations in geotechnics domain,water-weakening process of rock models remains elusive.Prior research has made positive contributions to a presupposed link between modelling parameters and saturation degree,Sr.Nevertheless,this effort presents inaccurate results and limited implications owing to the misleading interpretation,that is,devoid of the basic logic in UDEC that modelling parameters should be calibrated by tested macroscopic properties in contrast to a presupposed relation with Sr.To fill this gap,a new methodology is proposed by coupling a computationally efficient parametric study with the simulation of water-weakening mechanisms.More specifically,tested macroscopic properties with different Sr values are input into parametric relations to acquire initial modelling parameters that are sequentially calibrated and modulated until simulations are in line with geomechanical tests.Illustrative example reveals that numerical water-weakening effects on macroscopic properties,mechanical behaviours,and failure configurations are highly consistent with tested ones with noticeable computational expediency,implying the feasibility and simplicity of this methodology.Furthermore,with compatibility across various numerical models,the proposed methodology substantially extends the applicability of UDEC in simulating water-weakening geotechnical problems.
