Layered rock masses represent complex geological formations commonly encountered in the surrounding rock of deep engineering excavations(Hou et al.,2019;Xu et al.,2017;Yang C H et al.,2009;Xian and Tan,1989).These roc...Layered rock masses represent complex geological formations commonly encountered in the surrounding rock of deep engineering excavations(Hou et al.,2019;Xu et al.,2017;Yang C H et al.,2009;Xian and Tan,1989).These rock masses are predominantly composed of sedimentary,para-metamorphic,and volcanic rock types,characterized by a set of prominent,primary bedding structural planes(layers)exhibiting relatively consistent orientations and significant spatial continuity.展开更多
Geomechanical parameters are complex and uncertain.In order to take this complexity and uncertainty into account,a probabilistic back-analysis method combining the Bayesian probability with the least squares support v...Geomechanical parameters are complex and uncertain.In order to take this complexity and uncertainty into account,a probabilistic back-analysis method combining the Bayesian probability with the least squares support vector machine(LS-SVM) technique was proposed.The Bayesian probability was used to deal with the uncertainties in the geomechanical parameters,and an LS-SVM was utilized to establish the relationship between the displacement and the geomechanical parameters.The proposed approach was applied to the geomechanical parameter identification in a slope stability case study which was related to the permanent ship lock within the Three Gorges project in China.The results indicate that the proposed method presents the uncertainties in the geomechanical parameters reasonably well,and also improves the understanding that the monitored information is important in real projects.展开更多
Accurately picking P-and S-wave arrivals of microseismic(MS)signals in real-time directly influences the early warning of rock mass failure.A common contradiction between accuracy and computation exists in the current...Accurately picking P-and S-wave arrivals of microseismic(MS)signals in real-time directly influences the early warning of rock mass failure.A common contradiction between accuracy and computation exists in the current arrival picking methods.Thus,a real-time arrival picking method of MS signals is constructed based on a convolutional-recurrent neural network(CRNN).This method fully utilizes the advantages of convolutional layers and gated recurrent units(GRU)in extracting short-and long-term features,in order to create a precise and lightweight arrival picking structure.Then,the synthetic signals with field noises are used to evaluate the hyperparameters of the CRNN model and obtain an optimal CRNN model.The actual operation on various devices indicates that compared with the U-Net method,the CRNN method achieves faster arrival picking with less performance consumption.An application of large underground caverns in the Yebatan hydropower station(YBT)project shows that compared with the short-term average/long-term average(STA/LTA),Akaike information criterion(AIC)and U-Net methods,the CRNN method has the highest accuracy within four sampling points,which is 87.44%for P-wave and 91.29%for S-wave,respectively.The sum of mean absolute errors(MAESUM)of the CRNN method is 4.22 sampling points,which is lower than that of the other methods.Among the four methods,the MS sources location calculated based on the CRNN method shows the best consistency with the actual failure,which occurs at the junction of the shaft and the second gallery.Thus,the proposed method can pick up P-and S-arrival accurately and rapidly,providing a reference for rock failure analysis and evaluation in engineering applications.展开更多
The micaceous weathered granitic soil(WGS)is frequently encountered in civil engineering worldwide,unfortunately little information is available regarding how mica affects the physico-mechanical behaviors of WGS.This ...The micaceous weathered granitic soil(WGS)is frequently encountered in civil engineering worldwide,unfortunately little information is available regarding how mica affects the physico-mechanical behaviors of WGS.This study prepares reconstituted WGS with different mica contents by removing natural mica in theWGS,and then mixes it with commercial mica powders.The geotechnical behavior as well as the microstructures of the mixtures are characterized.The addition of mica enables the physical indices of WGS to be specific combinations of coarser gradation and high permeability but high Atterberg limits.However,high mica content in WGS was found to be associated with undesirable mechanical properties,including increased compressibility,disintegration,and swelling potential,as well as poor compactability and low effective frictional angle.Microstructural analysis indicates that the influence of mica on the responses of mixtures originates from the intrinsic nature of mica as well as the particle packing being formed withinWGS.Mica exists in the mixture as stacks of plates that form a spongy structure with high compressibility and swelling potential.Pores among the plates give the soil high water retention and high Atterberg limits.Large pores are also generated by soil particles with bridging packing,which enhances the permeability and water-soil interactions upon immersion.This study provides a microlevel understanding of how mica dominates the behavior of WGS and provides new insights into the effective stabilization and improvement of micaceous soils.展开更多
Red-bed mudstone, prevalent in southwest China, poses a formidable challenge due to its hydrophilic clay minerals, resulting in expansion, deformation, and cracking upon exposure to moisture. This study addresses upli...Red-bed mudstone, prevalent in southwest China, poses a formidable challenge due to its hydrophilic clay minerals, resulting in expansion, deformation, and cracking upon exposure to moisture. This study addresses uplift deformation disasters in high-speed railways by employing a moisture diffusion-deformation-fracture coupling model based on the finite-discrete element method(FDEM). The model integrates the influence of cracks on moisture diffusion. The investigation into various excavation depths reveals a direct correlation between depth and the formation of tensile cracks at the bottom of the railway cutting. These cracks expedite moisture migration, significantly impacting the temporal and spatial evolution of the moisture field. Additionally, crack expansion dominates hygroscopic deformation, with the lateral coordinate of the crack zone determining peak vertical displacement. Furthermore, key factors influencing deformation in railway cuttings, including the swelling factor and initial moisture content at the bottom of the cutting, are explored. The number of tensile and shear cracks increases with greater excavation depth, particularly concerning shear cracks. Higher swelling factors and initial moisture contents result in an increased total number of cracks, predominantly shear cracks. Numerical calculations provide valuable insights, offering a scientific foundation and directional guidance for the precise prevention, control, prediction, and comprehensive treatment of mudstone-related issues in high-speed railways.展开更多
Erratum to:J.Mt.Sci.(2024)21(5):1663-1682 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-023-8561-0 During the production process,the first author’s name was wrongly written as“Rang Huang”in the metadata.The correct name for the f...Erratum to:J.Mt.Sci.(2024)21(5):1663-1682 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-023-8561-0 During the production process,the first author’s name was wrongly written as“Rang Huang”in the metadata.The correct name for the first author is“Kang Huang”.The first author’s name in the fulltext pdf is correct.展开更多
Microseismic event location is one of the core parameters in microseismic monitoring,and the accuracy of localization will directly affect the effectiveness of engineering applications.However,limited by spatial facto...Microseismic event location is one of the core parameters in microseismic monitoring,and the accuracy of localization will directly affect the effectiveness of engineering applications.However,limited by spatial factors,the geometry of the sensor installation will be close to linear,which makes the localization equation suffer from the pathological problem,and the localization accuracy is greatly reduced.To address this problem,the reasons for the pathological problem are analyzed from the perspective of the objective function residuals and coefficient matrix.The pathological problem is caused by the combined effect of the poorer sensor array and data errors,and its residual isosurface shows a conical distribution,and as the residual value decreases,the apex of the isosurface gradually extends to the far side,and the localization results do not converge.For this reason,an improved regularized Newton downhill localization algorithm is proposed.In this method,firstly,the Newtonian downhill method is improved so that the magnitudes of the seismic source parameters are the same,and the condition number of the coefficient matrix is reduced;then,the L-curve method is used to calculate the regularization factor for the pathological equations,and the coefficient matrix is improved;finally,the pathological equations are regularized,and the seismic source coordinates are obtained by the improved Newtonian downhill method.The results of engineering applications show that compared with the traditional algorithm based on automatic of P-arrival picking,the number of effective microseismic events calculated by the proposed localization algorithm is increased by 194.7%,and the localization accuracy is substantially improved.The proposed algorithm reduces the problem of low accuracy of S-arrival picking and allows localization using only P-wave arrival.The method reduces the quality requirements of the data and significantly improves the utilization of microseismic events and positioning accuracy.展开更多
Sudden temperature drops cause soils in natural environments to freeze unidirectionally,resulting in soil expansion and deformation that can lead to damage to engineering structures.The impact of temperature-induced f...Sudden temperature drops cause soils in natural environments to freeze unidirectionally,resulting in soil expansion and deformation that can lead to damage to engineering structures.The impact of temperature-induced freezing on deformation and solute migration in saline soils,especially under extended freezing,is not well understood due to the lack of knowledge regarding the microscopic mechanisms involved.This study investigated the expansion,deformation,and water-salt migration in chlorinated saline soils,materials commonly used for canal foundations in cold and arid regions,under different roof temperatures and soil compaction levels through unidirectional freezing experiments.The microscopic structures of saline soils were observed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and optical microscopy.A quantitative analysis of the microstructural data was conducted before and after freezing to elucidate the microscopic mechanisms of water-salt migration and deformation.The results indicate that soil swelling is enhanced by elevated roof temperatures approaching the soil's freezing point and soil compaction,which prolongs the duration and accelerates the rate of water-salt migration.The unidirectional freezing altered the microstructure of saline soils due to the continuous temperature gradients,leading to four distinct zones:natural frozen zone,peak frozen zone,gradual frozen zone,and unfrozen zone,each exhibiting significant changes in pore types and fractal dimensions.Vacuum suction at the colder end of the soil structure facilitates the upward migration of salt and water,which subsequently undergoes crystallization.This process expands the internal pore structure and causes swelling.The findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding the evolution of soil microstructure in cold and arid regions and for the management of saline soil engineering.展开更多
The spatial relationship between structural planes and principal stresses significantly affects the mechanical properties of deep hard rock.This paper examines the effect of the loading angle under true triaxial compr...The spatial relationship between structural planes and principal stresses significantly affects the mechanical properties of deep hard rock.This paper examines the effect of the loading angle under true triaxial compression.While previous studies focused on the angleβbetween the maximum principal stress and the structural plane,the role of angleω,between the intermediate principal stress and the structural plane,is often overlooked.Utilizing artificially prefabricated granite specimens with a single non-penetrating structural plane,we set the loading angleβto range from 0°to 90°across seven groups,and assignedωvalues of 0°and 90°in two separate groups.The results show that the peak strength is negatively correlated withβup to 45°,beyond which it tends to stabilize.The angleωexerts a strengthening effect on the peak strength.Deformation mainly occurs post-peak,with the strain values ε_(1) and ε_(3) reaching levels 2−3 times higher than those in intact rock.The structural plane significantly influences failure mode whenω=0°,while failure localizes near the σ_(3) surface of the specimens whenω=90°.The findings enhance data on structural plane rocks under triaxial compression and inform theoretical research,excavation,and support design of rock structures.展开更多
Soil-bentonite(SB)backfills in vertical cutoff walls are used extensively to contain contaminated groundwater.Previous studies show that the hydraulic conductivity of backfill can exceed the typically recommended maxi...Soil-bentonite(SB)backfills in vertical cutoff walls are used extensively to contain contaminated groundwater.Previous studies show that the hydraulic conductivity of backfill can exceed the typically recommended maximum value(k=1×10^(−9) m/s)if exposed to groundwater impacted by organic acids commonly released from uncontrolled landfills and municipal solid waste dumps.Polymer amended backfills exhibit excellent chemical compatibility to metal-laden groundwater.However,few studies to date have explored the effect of organic acid contaminated groundwater on hydraulic performance of polymer amended backfills.This study presents an experimental investigation on the hydraulic performance and microstructural properties of a composite polymer amended backfill used to contain flow of acetic acid-laden groundwater.A series of laboratory experiments were performed to evaluate free-swell indices of the composite polymer amended bentonites,liquid limits of the composite polymer amended and unamended bentonites,and slump heights and hydraulic conductivity(k)values of the amended backfills to acetic acid solutions with varying concentrations.The results were compared with those of the unamended bentonites and unamended backfills reported in a previous study.The results showed that the free-swell index and liquid limit of the amended bentonites were higher than those of the unamended bentonites.Permeation with acetic acid solutions with concentrations ranging from 40 mmol/L to 320 mmol/L conducted on the amended backfill only resulted in an increase in k of less than a factor of about 10 related to that based on permeation with tap water(4.41×10^(−11)-1.68×10^(−10) m/s to acetic acid solution versus 1.65×10^(−11) m/s to tap water).Mechanisms contributing to enhanced chemical compatibility of amended backfill were ascertained based on scanning electron microscopy,mercury intrusion porosimetry,and zeta potential analyses.展开更多
Carbonaceous slate is one kind of metamorphic rocks with developed foliation,which is frequently encountered during tunnel construction in Western China.The foliation plays a crucial role in the stability of tunnels.F...Carbonaceous slate is one kind of metamorphic rocks with developed foliation,which is frequently encountered during tunnel construction in Western China.The foliation plays a crucial role in the stability of tunnels.For this,we conducted uniaxial compression tests,acoustic emission(AE)monitoring and scanning electron microscope(SEM)tests on carbonaceous slate.The results show that the strength,failure mode,and AE characteristics exhibit marked anisotropy with the angle between the axial and the foliation(β).Asβincreases,the ultrasonic wave velocity decreases monotonically,whereas the uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)displays a distinctive U-shaped trend.The elastic modulus initially decreases and then increases.The cumulative AE counts curve and energy curve show a stepped growth whenβ≤45°.The AE events are active during the crack compaction phase and remain calm during the linear elastic deformation phase whenβ>45°.Upon failure,the energy release accounts for the highest proportion(67%)whenβ=45°,while the proportions in other cases are less than 37%.The maximum percentage(31%)of shear cracks is reported whenβ=60°,which is six times greater than that atβ=0°.Moreover,Kernel density estimation analysis reveals that the high concentration area with low AF(AE counts/duration time)and high RA(rise time/amplitude)increases initially,and then decreases whenβ>60°.In addition,nine types of cracks and seven modes of failure were identified.The foliation angle has a pronounced impact on shear failure modes in comparison with tensile failure modes.The supports could suffer larger deformation whenβ≥60°compared to other cases.The failure behaviors correspond well with field observations.展开更多
Preexisting cracks inside tight sandstones are one of the most important properties for controlling the mechanical and seepage behaviors.During the cyclic loading process,the rock generally exhibits obvious memorabili...Preexisting cracks inside tight sandstones are one of the most important properties for controlling the mechanical and seepage behaviors.During the cyclic loading process,the rock generally exhibits obvious memorability and irreversible plastic deformation,even in the linear elastic stage.The assessment of the evolution of preexisting cracks under hydrostatic pressure loading and unloading processes is helpful in understanding the mechanism of plastic deformation.In this study,ultrasonic measurements were conducted on two tight sandstone specimens with different bedding orientations subjected to hydrostatic loading and unloading processes.The P-wave velocity was characterized by a similar response with the volumetric strain to the hydrostatic pressure and showed different strain sensitivities at different loading and unloading stages.A numerical model based on the discrete element method(DEM)was proposed to quantitatively clarify the evolution of the crack distribution under different hydrostatic pressures.The numerical model was verified by comparing the evolution of the measured P-wave velocities on two anisotropic specimens.The irreversible plastic deformation that occurred during the hydrostatic unloading stage was mainly due to the permanent closure of plastic-controlled cracks.The closure and reopening of cracks with a small aspect ratio account for the major microstructure evolution during the hydrostatic loading and unloading processes.Such evolution of microcracks is highly dependent on the stress path.The anisotropy of the crack distribution plays an important role in the magnitude and strain sensitivity of the P-wave velocity under stress conditions.The study can provide insight into the microstructure evolution during cyclic loading and unloading processes.展开更多
Block-flexure toppling constitutes the predominant form of toppling failure in rock slopes.Although it has been extensively studied,the current theoretical models are often oversimplified by treating rock layers as ri...Block-flexure toppling constitutes the predominant form of toppling failure in rock slopes.Although it has been extensively studied,the current theoretical models are often oversimplified by treating rock layers as rigid bodies that diverge from actual conditions.The proposed Equivalent Deformation Compatibility Method(EDCM)offers a fresh approach to assess the stability of rock slopes prone to block-flexure toppling.EDCM posits that blocky rock layers,with their inability to withstand significant bending and role in merely transferring forces,can be modeled as intact layers with a reduced modulus.The method simplifies the complex issue of analyzing discrete and continuous rock layers to the study of layered soft and hard rock,establishing deformation compatibility equations subsequently.Validation of the EDCM was achieved through numerical models,physical model testing,and application to an actual slope.The factor of safety(FS)for slopes corresponds with the results from both models and the actual slope,demonstrating the method's applicability for evaluating susceptibility to block-flexure toppling.When applying the EDCM,it is advised to set the elastic modulus reduction coefficient for blocky layers at a value below 0.1.展开更多
Insight into the growth of internal microstructure and surface morphology is critical for understanding the robustness of red sandstone artifacts in frigid environments.Since freeze–thaw(F-T)cycles can exacerbate the...Insight into the growth of internal microstructure and surface morphology is critical for understanding the robustness of red sandstone artifacts in frigid environments.Since freeze–thaw(F-T)cycles can exacerbate the surface deterioration of water-bearing sandstone,a series of investigation on fresh and weathered water-bearing sandstone samples with different F-T cycle numbers(i.e.0–100)is performed in this study,including three-dimensional(3D)laser scanning,scanning electron microscope(SEM)and computed tomography(CT)scanning tests,thermal property tests,Brazilian tests,and multi-field numerical simulations.Our results demonstrate that with increasing F-T cycles,the surface fractal dimension and specific surface area of red sandstone samples increase,and the pore size distribution inside rocks shifts from ultrananopores(10–100 nm)to micro-pores(0.1–100μm)and ultramicropores(100μm+).Spatially,the pores generated by the F-T cycles are more prominent near the surfaces of rock samples.Numerical simulation indicates that the uneven pore distribution leads to surface degradation.After 100 F-T cycles,the intergranular(IG)cement of the samples cracks,and the IG fractures are widened;eventually,due to the structural integrity weakening,the tensile strength is drastically reduced by over half.The thermal properties of the water-saturated sandstone can be improved during the F-T cycles,and a strong coefficient of determination of 0.98 exists between the fractal dimensions of sandstone surface and the tensile strength.When assessing the mechanical properties of stone artifacts under F-T cycles,the morphological damage of red sandstone should first be investigated when in situ sampling is inappropriate.展开更多
During underground excavation,the surrounding rock mass is subjected to complex cyclic stress,significantly impacting its long-term stability,especially under varying water content conditions where this effect is ampl...During underground excavation,the surrounding rock mass is subjected to complex cyclic stress,significantly impacting its long-term stability,especially under varying water content conditions where this effect is amplified.However,research on the mechanical response mechanisms of surrounding rock mass under such conditions remains inadequate.This study utilized acoustic emission(AE)and resistivity testing to monitor rock fracture changes,revealing the rock’s damage state and characterizing the damage evolution process during uniaxial cyclic loading and unloading.First,a damage variable equation was established based on AE and resistivity parameters,leading to the derivation of a corresponding damage constitutive equation.Uniaxial cyclic loading and unloading tests were then conducted on sandstone samples with varying water contents,continuously monitoring AE signals and resistivity,along with computed tomography scans before and after failure.The predictions from the damage constitutive equation were compared with experimental results.This comparison shows that the proposed damage variable equation effectively characterizes the damage evolution of sandstone during loading and unloading,and that the constitutive equation closely fits the experimental data.This study provides a theoretical basis for monitoring and assessing the responses of surrounding rock mass during underground excavation.展开更多
Seismicity resulting from the near-or in-field fault activation significantly affects the stability of large-scale underground caverns that are operating under high-stress conditions.A comprehensive scientific assessm...Seismicity resulting from the near-or in-field fault activation significantly affects the stability of large-scale underground caverns that are operating under high-stress conditions.A comprehensive scientific assessment of the operational safety of such caverns requires an in-depth understanding of the response characteristics of the rock mass subjected to dynamic disturbances.To address this issue,we conducted true triaxial modeling tests and dynamic numerical simulations on large underground caverns to investigate the impact of static stress levels,dynamic load parameters,and input directions on the response characteristics of the surrounding rock mass.The findings reveal that:(1)When subjected to identical incident stress waves and static loads,the surrounding rock mass exhibits the greatest stress response during horizontal incidence.When the incident direction is fixed,the mechanical response is more pronounced at the cavern wall parallel to the direction of dynamic loading.(2)A high initial static stress level specifically enhances the impact of dynamic loading.(3)The response of the surrounding rock mass is directly linked to the amplitude of the incident stress wave.High amplitude results in tensile damage in regions experiencing tensile stress concentration under static loading and shear damage in regions experiencing compressive stress concentration.These results have significant implications for the evaluation and prevention of dynamic disasters in the surrounding rock of underground caverns experiencing dynamic disturbances.展开更多
It is crucial to predict future mechanical behaviors for the prevention of structural disasters.Especially for underground construction,the structural mechanical behaviors are affected by multiple internal and externa...It is crucial to predict future mechanical behaviors for the prevention of structural disasters.Especially for underground construction,the structural mechanical behaviors are affected by multiple internal and external factors due to the complex conditions.Given that the existing models fail to take into account all the factors and accurate prediction of the multiple time series simultaneously is difficult using these models,this study proposed an improved prediction model through the autoencoder fused long-and short-term time-series network driven by the mass number of monitoring data.Then,the proposed model was formalized on multiple time series of strain monitoring data.Also,the discussion analysis with a classical baseline and an ablation experiment was conducted to verify the effectiveness of the prediction model.As the results indicate,the proposed model shows obvious superiority in predicting the future mechanical behaviors of structures.As a case study,the presented model was applied to the Nanjing Dinghuaimen tunnel to predict the stain variation on a different time scale in the future.展开更多
The construction of coastal areas generates a substantial volume of waste marine clay(WMC),which poses environmental and safety challenges during the stockpiling process.The improved preparation of WMC as roadbed mate...The construction of coastal areas generates a substantial volume of waste marine clay(WMC),which poses environmental and safety challenges during the stockpiling process.The improved preparation of WMC as roadbed materials emerges as a crucial pathway for resource utilization.However,the engineering performance and durability of roadbed materials prepared from WMC have always been a concern for scholars and engineers.This study employs alkali-activated ground granulated blast-furnace slag(GGBFS)and municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash(MSWIBA)to solidify WMC for preparation of the roadbed materials.The results showed that the combined utilization of alkali-activated GGBFS and MSWIBA to improve WMC can meet the environmental and mechanical requirements of roadbed materials.The incorporation of 5e20%MSWIBA could improve the water stability coefficient and California bearing ratio to more than 85%and 80%,respectively.The durability of roadbed material was significantly improved by addition of MSWIBA.After 12 dryewet cycles,the strength of the material without MSWIBA and with 5%MSWIBA was 0 and 2.87 MPa,respectively.Following analysis of engineering properties and durability,the optimal dosage of MSWIBA was determined to be 5%.The enhanced durability can be attributed to the optimization of material gradation and pore structure achieved through the incorporation of a small quantity of MSWIBA.The carbon emission and normalized global warming potentials of roadbed material treated by MSWIBA and GGBFS were much lower than that of cementitious binders such as ordinary Portland cement.These findings indicate that MSWIBA has the potential to substitute natural aggregates like sand and gravel,effectively improving the durability of roadbed materials and promoting the safe and efficient recycling of solid waste resources.展开更多
The rock masses in the hydro-fluctuation zone of reservoir banks sustain wettingdrying cycles(WDC),thereby affecting the stability of the reservoir bank slope.In this paper,rock masses with argillaceous siltstone and ...The rock masses in the hydro-fluctuation zone of reservoir banks sustain wettingdrying cycles(WDC),thereby affecting the stability of the reservoir bank slope.In this paper,rock masses with argillaceous siltstone and silty mudstone interbedded in Badong Formation were taken as the research object to investigate the variation of strength parameters of soft and hard interbedded rock masses with WDC and dip angle through laboratory experiments and numerical experiments.Some attempts were made to reveal the mechanical properties deterioration mechanism of interbedded rock masses by quantitatively analyzing the contribution of strength parameters deterioration of hard rocks,soft rocks,and bedding planes to the strength parameters deterioration of rock masses.The results indicate that the logarithmic function could be used to describe the deterioration of each strength parameter of both argillaceous siltstone and silty mudstone and bedding plane with the number of WDC.The strength parameters of interbedded rock masses decrease as the number of WDC increases,with the largest decrease after the first cycle and then slowing down in the later cycles.The strength parameters initially decrease and then increase as the dip angles increase.The impact of deteriorated strength parameters of bedding planes and rocks on the deterioration of strength parameters of interbedded rock masses differs significantly with the dip angle,which can be divided into four typical ranges of different controlling factors.展开更多
Accurately characterizing the pore structure of Tamusu mudstone and simulating fluid flow within it are crucial for assessing underground disposal of high-level radioactive waste(HLW)in this formation.Modeling mudston...Accurately characterizing the pore structure of Tamusu mudstone and simulating fluid flow within it are crucial for assessing underground disposal of high-level radioactive waste(HLW)in this formation.Modeling mudstone presents challenges due to its multiscale pore structure and the necessity that accounts for the effects of high clay content.A method for constructing a dual-scale pore network model(PNM)for the Tamusu mudstone,which considers the hydrological expansion of clays,was proposed.This model integrates N2 adsorption data with focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy(FIB/SEM)images and labels pores based on clay content.Simulations of single-phase flow were conducted to validate the proposed model.Additionally,the influences of cell number,connectivity,slip effects,and clay minerals on permeability were examined.The findings indicate that a configuration of 45×45×45 cells adequately represents the model.The permeability of the Tamusu mudstone,about 1020 m^(2),aligns with the experimental values.During the simulation,Knudsen diffusion is considered.Factors such as increased roughness,tortuosity,clay content,and water film thickness decrease the permeability,whereas increased connectivity enhances permeability.In the model,numerical coordination numbers 2 and 3 are deemed suitable for the Tamusu mudstone.The proposed model is effective as a tool for constructing and simulating fluid flow in the Tamusu mudstone.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42107211 and U23A20651)the Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province(No.2025ZNSFSC0097)。
文摘Layered rock masses represent complex geological formations commonly encountered in the surrounding rock of deep engineering excavations(Hou et al.,2019;Xu et al.,2017;Yang C H et al.,2009;Xian and Tan,1989).These rock masses are predominantly composed of sedimentary,para-metamorphic,and volcanic rock types,characterized by a set of prominent,primary bedding structural planes(layers)exhibiting relatively consistent orientations and significant spatial continuity.
基金Projects(2013BAB02B01,2013BAB02B03)supported by the National Key Technologies R&D Program of ChinaProjects(41072224,41272347)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Geomechanical parameters are complex and uncertain.In order to take this complexity and uncertainty into account,a probabilistic back-analysis method combining the Bayesian probability with the least squares support vector machine(LS-SVM) technique was proposed.The Bayesian probability was used to deal with the uncertainties in the geomechanical parameters,and an LS-SVM was utilized to establish the relationship between the displacement and the geomechanical parameters.The proposed approach was applied to the geomechanical parameter identification in a slope stability case study which was related to the permanent ship lock within the Three Gorges project in China.The results indicate that the proposed method presents the uncertainties in the geomechanical parameters reasonably well,and also improves the understanding that the monitored information is important in real projects.
基金We acknowledge the funding support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42077263).
文摘Accurately picking P-and S-wave arrivals of microseismic(MS)signals in real-time directly influences the early warning of rock mass failure.A common contradiction between accuracy and computation exists in the current arrival picking methods.Thus,a real-time arrival picking method of MS signals is constructed based on a convolutional-recurrent neural network(CRNN).This method fully utilizes the advantages of convolutional layers and gated recurrent units(GRU)in extracting short-and long-term features,in order to create a precise and lightweight arrival picking structure.Then,the synthetic signals with field noises are used to evaluate the hyperparameters of the CRNN model and obtain an optimal CRNN model.The actual operation on various devices indicates that compared with the U-Net method,the CRNN method achieves faster arrival picking with less performance consumption.An application of large underground caverns in the Yebatan hydropower station(YBT)project shows that compared with the short-term average/long-term average(STA/LTA),Akaike information criterion(AIC)and U-Net methods,the CRNN method has the highest accuracy within four sampling points,which is 87.44%for P-wave and 91.29%for S-wave,respectively.The sum of mean absolute errors(MAESUM)of the CRNN method is 4.22 sampling points,which is lower than that of the other methods.Among the four methods,the MS sources location calculated based on the CRNN method shows the best consistency with the actual failure,which occurs at the junction of the shaft and the second gallery.Thus,the proposed method can pick up P-and S-arrival accurately and rapidly,providing a reference for rock failure analysis and evaluation in engineering applications.
基金The financial supports of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42177148)the opening fund of State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geo-environment Protection(Grant No.SKLGP 2023K011)Postdoctoral Research Project of Guangzhou(Grant No.20220402)are gratefully thanked.
文摘The micaceous weathered granitic soil(WGS)is frequently encountered in civil engineering worldwide,unfortunately little information is available regarding how mica affects the physico-mechanical behaviors of WGS.This study prepares reconstituted WGS with different mica contents by removing natural mica in theWGS,and then mixes it with commercial mica powders.The geotechnical behavior as well as the microstructures of the mixtures are characterized.The addition of mica enables the physical indices of WGS to be specific combinations of coarser gradation and high permeability but high Atterberg limits.However,high mica content in WGS was found to be associated with undesirable mechanical properties,including increased compressibility,disintegration,and swelling potential,as well as poor compactability and low effective frictional angle.Microstructural analysis indicates that the influence of mica on the responses of mixtures originates from the intrinsic nature of mica as well as the particle packing being formed withinWGS.Mica exists in the mixture as stacks of plates that form a spongy structure with high compressibility and swelling potential.Pores among the plates give the soil high water retention and high Atterberg limits.Large pores are also generated by soil particles with bridging packing,which enhances the permeability and water-soil interactions upon immersion.This study provides a microlevel understanding of how mica dominates the behavior of WGS and provides new insights into the effective stabilization and improvement of micaceous soils.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 42172308, No.51779018)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS (No. 2022331)the Science and Technology Research and Development Program of China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (No. J2022G002)。
文摘Red-bed mudstone, prevalent in southwest China, poses a formidable challenge due to its hydrophilic clay minerals, resulting in expansion, deformation, and cracking upon exposure to moisture. This study addresses uplift deformation disasters in high-speed railways by employing a moisture diffusion-deformation-fracture coupling model based on the finite-discrete element method(FDEM). The model integrates the influence of cracks on moisture diffusion. The investigation into various excavation depths reveals a direct correlation between depth and the formation of tensile cracks at the bottom of the railway cutting. These cracks expedite moisture migration, significantly impacting the temporal and spatial evolution of the moisture field. Additionally, crack expansion dominates hygroscopic deformation, with the lateral coordinate of the crack zone determining peak vertical displacement. Furthermore, key factors influencing deformation in railway cuttings, including the swelling factor and initial moisture content at the bottom of the cutting, are explored. The number of tensile and shear cracks increases with greater excavation depth, particularly concerning shear cracks. Higher swelling factors and initial moisture contents result in an increased total number of cracks, predominantly shear cracks. Numerical calculations provide valuable insights, offering a scientific foundation and directional guidance for the precise prevention, control, prediction, and comprehensive treatment of mudstone-related issues in high-speed railways.
文摘Erratum to:J.Mt.Sci.(2024)21(5):1663-1682 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-023-8561-0 During the production process,the first author’s name was wrongly written as“Rang Huang”in the metadata.The correct name for the first author is“Kang Huang”.The first author’s name in the fulltext pdf is correct.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.42077263).
文摘Microseismic event location is one of the core parameters in microseismic monitoring,and the accuracy of localization will directly affect the effectiveness of engineering applications.However,limited by spatial factors,the geometry of the sensor installation will be close to linear,which makes the localization equation suffer from the pathological problem,and the localization accuracy is greatly reduced.To address this problem,the reasons for the pathological problem are analyzed from the perspective of the objective function residuals and coefficient matrix.The pathological problem is caused by the combined effect of the poorer sensor array and data errors,and its residual isosurface shows a conical distribution,and as the residual value decreases,the apex of the isosurface gradually extends to the far side,and the localization results do not converge.For this reason,an improved regularized Newton downhill localization algorithm is proposed.In this method,firstly,the Newtonian downhill method is improved so that the magnitudes of the seismic source parameters are the same,and the condition number of the coefficient matrix is reduced;then,the L-curve method is used to calculate the regularization factor for the pathological equations,and the coefficient matrix is improved;finally,the pathological equations are regularized,and the seismic source coordinates are obtained by the improved Newtonian downhill method.The results of engineering applications show that compared with the traditional algorithm based on automatic of P-arrival picking,the number of effective microseismic events calculated by the proposed localization algorithm is increased by 194.7%,and the localization accuracy is substantially improved.The proposed algorithm reduces the problem of low accuracy of S-arrival picking and allows localization using only P-wave arrival.The method reduces the quality requirements of the data and significantly improves the utilization of microseismic events and positioning accuracy.
基金supported by the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Frozen Soil Engineering (Grant No.SKLFSE201806)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.42177155).
文摘Sudden temperature drops cause soils in natural environments to freeze unidirectionally,resulting in soil expansion and deformation that can lead to damage to engineering structures.The impact of temperature-induced freezing on deformation and solute migration in saline soils,especially under extended freezing,is not well understood due to the lack of knowledge regarding the microscopic mechanisms involved.This study investigated the expansion,deformation,and water-salt migration in chlorinated saline soils,materials commonly used for canal foundations in cold and arid regions,under different roof temperatures and soil compaction levels through unidirectional freezing experiments.The microscopic structures of saline soils were observed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and optical microscopy.A quantitative analysis of the microstructural data was conducted before and after freezing to elucidate the microscopic mechanisms of water-salt migration and deformation.The results indicate that soil swelling is enhanced by elevated roof temperatures approaching the soil's freezing point and soil compaction,which prolongs the duration and accelerates the rate of water-salt migration.The unidirectional freezing altered the microstructure of saline soils due to the continuous temperature gradients,leading to four distinct zones:natural frozen zone,peak frozen zone,gradual frozen zone,and unfrozen zone,each exhibiting significant changes in pore types and fractal dimensions.Vacuum suction at the colder end of the soil structure facilitates the upward migration of salt and water,which subsequently undergoes crystallization.This process expands the internal pore structure and causes swelling.The findings provide a theoretical basis for understanding the evolution of soil microstructure in cold and arid regions and for the management of saline soil engineering.
基金Projects(51979268,52279117,52309146)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(SKLGME-JBGS2401)supported by the Fund of State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering,China。
文摘The spatial relationship between structural planes and principal stresses significantly affects the mechanical properties of deep hard rock.This paper examines the effect of the loading angle under true triaxial compression.While previous studies focused on the angleβbetween the maximum principal stress and the structural plane,the role of angleω,between the intermediate principal stress and the structural plane,is often overlooked.Utilizing artificially prefabricated granite specimens with a single non-penetrating structural plane,we set the loading angleβto range from 0°to 90°across seven groups,and assignedωvalues of 0°and 90°in two separate groups.The results show that the peak strength is negatively correlated withβup to 45°,beyond which it tends to stabilize.The angleωexerts a strengthening effect on the peak strength.Deformation mainly occurs post-peak,with the strain values ε_(1) and ε_(3) reaching levels 2−3 times higher than those in intact rock.The structural plane significantly influences failure mode whenω=0°,while failure localizes near the σ_(3) surface of the specimens whenω=90°.The findings enhance data on structural plane rocks under triaxial compression and inform theoretical research,excavation,and support design of rock structures.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.42177133)Primary R&D Plan of Jiangsu Province (Grant No.BE2022830)Primary R&D Plan of Anhui Province (Grant No.2023t07020018).
文摘Soil-bentonite(SB)backfills in vertical cutoff walls are used extensively to contain contaminated groundwater.Previous studies show that the hydraulic conductivity of backfill can exceed the typically recommended maximum value(k=1×10^(−9) m/s)if exposed to groundwater impacted by organic acids commonly released from uncontrolled landfills and municipal solid waste dumps.Polymer amended backfills exhibit excellent chemical compatibility to metal-laden groundwater.However,few studies to date have explored the effect of organic acid contaminated groundwater on hydraulic performance of polymer amended backfills.This study presents an experimental investigation on the hydraulic performance and microstructural properties of a composite polymer amended backfill used to contain flow of acetic acid-laden groundwater.A series of laboratory experiments were performed to evaluate free-swell indices of the composite polymer amended bentonites,liquid limits of the composite polymer amended and unamended bentonites,and slump heights and hydraulic conductivity(k)values of the amended backfills to acetic acid solutions with varying concentrations.The results were compared with those of the unamended bentonites and unamended backfills reported in a previous study.The results showed that the free-swell index and liquid limit of the amended bentonites were higher than those of the unamended bentonites.Permeation with acetic acid solutions with concentrations ranging from 40 mmol/L to 320 mmol/L conducted on the amended backfill only resulted in an increase in k of less than a factor of about 10 related to that based on permeation with tap water(4.41×10^(−11)-1.68×10^(−10) m/s to acetic acid solution versus 1.65×10^(−11) m/s to tap water).Mechanisms contributing to enhanced chemical compatibility of amended backfill were ascertained based on scanning electron microscopy,mercury intrusion porosimetry,and zeta potential analyses.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.U22A20234)Hubei Province key Research and Development Project (Grant No.2023BCB121).
文摘Carbonaceous slate is one kind of metamorphic rocks with developed foliation,which is frequently encountered during tunnel construction in Western China.The foliation plays a crucial role in the stability of tunnels.For this,we conducted uniaxial compression tests,acoustic emission(AE)monitoring and scanning electron microscope(SEM)tests on carbonaceous slate.The results show that the strength,failure mode,and AE characteristics exhibit marked anisotropy with the angle between the axial and the foliation(β).Asβincreases,the ultrasonic wave velocity decreases monotonically,whereas the uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)displays a distinctive U-shaped trend.The elastic modulus initially decreases and then increases.The cumulative AE counts curve and energy curve show a stepped growth whenβ≤45°.The AE events are active during the crack compaction phase and remain calm during the linear elastic deformation phase whenβ>45°.Upon failure,the energy release accounts for the highest proportion(67%)whenβ=45°,while the proportions in other cases are less than 37%.The maximum percentage(31%)of shear cracks is reported whenβ=60°,which is six times greater than that atβ=0°.Moreover,Kernel density estimation analysis reveals that the high concentration area with low AF(AE counts/duration time)and high RA(rise time/amplitude)increases initially,and then decreases whenβ>60°.In addition,nine types of cracks and seven modes of failure were identified.The foliation angle has a pronounced impact on shear failure modes in comparison with tensile failure modes.The supports could suffer larger deformation whenβ≥60°compared to other cases.The failure behaviors correspond well with field observations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U2244215)the Knowledge Innovation Program of Wuhan-Basic Research(Grant No.2022010801010159)the Major Project of Inner Mongolia Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0034).
文摘Preexisting cracks inside tight sandstones are one of the most important properties for controlling the mechanical and seepage behaviors.During the cyclic loading process,the rock generally exhibits obvious memorability and irreversible plastic deformation,even in the linear elastic stage.The assessment of the evolution of preexisting cracks under hydrostatic pressure loading and unloading processes is helpful in understanding the mechanism of plastic deformation.In this study,ultrasonic measurements were conducted on two tight sandstone specimens with different bedding orientations subjected to hydrostatic loading and unloading processes.The P-wave velocity was characterized by a similar response with the volumetric strain to the hydrostatic pressure and showed different strain sensitivities at different loading and unloading stages.A numerical model based on the discrete element method(DEM)was proposed to quantitatively clarify the evolution of the crack distribution under different hydrostatic pressures.The numerical model was verified by comparing the evolution of the measured P-wave velocities on two anisotropic specimens.The irreversible plastic deformation that occurred during the hydrostatic unloading stage was mainly due to the permanent closure of plastic-controlled cracks.The closure and reopening of cracks with a small aspect ratio account for the major microstructure evolution during the hydrostatic loading and unloading processes.Such evolution of microcracks is highly dependent on the stress path.The anisotropy of the crack distribution plays an important role in the magnitude and strain sensitivity of the P-wave velocity under stress conditions.The study can provide insight into the microstructure evolution during cyclic loading and unloading processes.
基金financially supported by Youth Innovation Promotion Association,CAS(Grant No.2022333)Knowledge Innovation Program of Wuhan e Basic Research(Grant No.2022010801010161)Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province,China(Grant No.2023AFD219).
文摘Block-flexure toppling constitutes the predominant form of toppling failure in rock slopes.Although it has been extensively studied,the current theoretical models are often oversimplified by treating rock layers as rigid bodies that diverge from actual conditions.The proposed Equivalent Deformation Compatibility Method(EDCM)offers a fresh approach to assess the stability of rock slopes prone to block-flexure toppling.EDCM posits that blocky rock layers,with their inability to withstand significant bending and role in merely transferring forces,can be modeled as intact layers with a reduced modulus.The method simplifies the complex issue of analyzing discrete and continuous rock layers to the study of layered soft and hard rock,establishing deformation compatibility equations subsequently.Validation of the EDCM was achieved through numerical models,physical model testing,and application to an actual slope.The factor of safety(FS)for slopes corresponds with the results from both models and the actual slope,demonstrating the method's applicability for evaluating susceptibility to block-flexure toppling.When applying the EDCM,it is advised to set the elastic modulus reduction coefficient for blocky layers at a value below 0.1.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41772304 and 42277171).
文摘Insight into the growth of internal microstructure and surface morphology is critical for understanding the robustness of red sandstone artifacts in frigid environments.Since freeze–thaw(F-T)cycles can exacerbate the surface deterioration of water-bearing sandstone,a series of investigation on fresh and weathered water-bearing sandstone samples with different F-T cycle numbers(i.e.0–100)is performed in this study,including three-dimensional(3D)laser scanning,scanning electron microscope(SEM)and computed tomography(CT)scanning tests,thermal property tests,Brazilian tests,and multi-field numerical simulations.Our results demonstrate that with increasing F-T cycles,the surface fractal dimension and specific surface area of red sandstone samples increase,and the pore size distribution inside rocks shifts from ultrananopores(10–100 nm)to micro-pores(0.1–100μm)and ultramicropores(100μm+).Spatially,the pores generated by the F-T cycles are more prominent near the surfaces of rock samples.Numerical simulation indicates that the uneven pore distribution leads to surface degradation.After 100 F-T cycles,the intergranular(IG)cement of the samples cracks,and the IG fractures are widened;eventually,due to the structural integrity weakening,the tensile strength is drastically reduced by over half.The thermal properties of the water-saturated sandstone can be improved during the F-T cycles,and a strong coefficient of determination of 0.98 exists between the fractal dimensions of sandstone surface and the tensile strength.When assessing the mechanical properties of stone artifacts under F-T cycles,the morphological damage of red sandstone should first be investigated when in situ sampling is inappropriate.
基金Projects(52279117,52325905)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(DJ-HXGG-2023-16)supported by the Technology Project of PowerChinaProject(SKLGME-JBGS2401)supported by the State Key Laboratory of Geomechanics and Geotechnical Engineering,China。
文摘During underground excavation,the surrounding rock mass is subjected to complex cyclic stress,significantly impacting its long-term stability,especially under varying water content conditions where this effect is amplified.However,research on the mechanical response mechanisms of surrounding rock mass under such conditions remains inadequate.This study utilized acoustic emission(AE)and resistivity testing to monitor rock fracture changes,revealing the rock’s damage state and characterizing the damage evolution process during uniaxial cyclic loading and unloading.First,a damage variable equation was established based on AE and resistivity parameters,leading to the derivation of a corresponding damage constitutive equation.Uniaxial cyclic loading and unloading tests were then conducted on sandstone samples with varying water contents,continuously monitoring AE signals and resistivity,along with computed tomography scans before and after failure.The predictions from the damage constitutive equation were compared with experimental results.This comparison shows that the proposed damage variable equation effectively characterizes the damage evolution of sandstone during loading and unloading,and that the constitutive equation closely fits the experimental data.This study provides a theoretical basis for monitoring and assessing the responses of surrounding rock mass during underground excavation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52279116)the Key Projects of the Yalong River Joint Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.U1865203).
文摘Seismicity resulting from the near-or in-field fault activation significantly affects the stability of large-scale underground caverns that are operating under high-stress conditions.A comprehensive scientific assessment of the operational safety of such caverns requires an in-depth understanding of the response characteristics of the rock mass subjected to dynamic disturbances.To address this issue,we conducted true triaxial modeling tests and dynamic numerical simulations on large underground caverns to investigate the impact of static stress levels,dynamic load parameters,and input directions on the response characteristics of the surrounding rock mass.The findings reveal that:(1)When subjected to identical incident stress waves and static loads,the surrounding rock mass exhibits the greatest stress response during horizontal incidence.When the incident direction is fixed,the mechanical response is more pronounced at the cavern wall parallel to the direction of dynamic loading.(2)A high initial static stress level specifically enhances the impact of dynamic loading.(3)The response of the surrounding rock mass is directly linked to the amplitude of the incident stress wave.High amplitude results in tensile damage in regions experiencing tensile stress concentration under static loading and shear damage in regions experiencing compressive stress concentration.These results have significant implications for the evaluation and prevention of dynamic disasters in the surrounding rock of underground caverns experiencing dynamic disturbances.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China,Grant/Award Number:2018YFB2101003National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:51991395,U1806226,51778033,51822802,71901011,U1811463,51991391Science and Technology Major Project of Beijing,Grant/Award Number:Z191100002519012。
文摘It is crucial to predict future mechanical behaviors for the prevention of structural disasters.Especially for underground construction,the structural mechanical behaviors are affected by multiple internal and external factors due to the complex conditions.Given that the existing models fail to take into account all the factors and accurate prediction of the multiple time series simultaneously is difficult using these models,this study proposed an improved prediction model through the autoencoder fused long-and short-term time-series network driven by the mass number of monitoring data.Then,the proposed model was formalized on multiple time series of strain monitoring data.Also,the discussion analysis with a classical baseline and an ablation experiment was conducted to verify the effectiveness of the prediction model.As the results indicate,the proposed model shows obvious superiority in predicting the future mechanical behaviors of structures.As a case study,the presented model was applied to the Nanjing Dinghuaimen tunnel to predict the stain variation on a different time scale in the future.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(Grant No.2023YFC3707802)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42107185)International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.115242KYSB20200002).
文摘The construction of coastal areas generates a substantial volume of waste marine clay(WMC),which poses environmental and safety challenges during the stockpiling process.The improved preparation of WMC as roadbed materials emerges as a crucial pathway for resource utilization.However,the engineering performance and durability of roadbed materials prepared from WMC have always been a concern for scholars and engineers.This study employs alkali-activated ground granulated blast-furnace slag(GGBFS)and municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash(MSWIBA)to solidify WMC for preparation of the roadbed materials.The results showed that the combined utilization of alkali-activated GGBFS and MSWIBA to improve WMC can meet the environmental and mechanical requirements of roadbed materials.The incorporation of 5e20%MSWIBA could improve the water stability coefficient and California bearing ratio to more than 85%and 80%,respectively.The durability of roadbed material was significantly improved by addition of MSWIBA.After 12 dryewet cycles,the strength of the material without MSWIBA and with 5%MSWIBA was 0 and 2.87 MPa,respectively.Following analysis of engineering properties and durability,the optimal dosage of MSWIBA was determined to be 5%.The enhanced durability can be attributed to the optimization of material gradation and pore structure achieved through the incorporation of a small quantity of MSWIBA.The carbon emission and normalized global warming potentials of roadbed material treated by MSWIBA and GGBFS were much lower than that of cementitious binders such as ordinary Portland cement.These findings indicate that MSWIBA has the potential to substitute natural aggregates like sand and gravel,effectively improving the durability of roadbed materials and promoting the safe and efficient recycling of solid waste resources.
基金supported by the Chinese National Key R&D Program(No.2022YFC3080200)the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation(No.42090054)。
文摘The rock masses in the hydro-fluctuation zone of reservoir banks sustain wettingdrying cycles(WDC),thereby affecting the stability of the reservoir bank slope.In this paper,rock masses with argillaceous siltstone and silty mudstone interbedded in Badong Formation were taken as the research object to investigate the variation of strength parameters of soft and hard interbedded rock masses with WDC and dip angle through laboratory experiments and numerical experiments.Some attempts were made to reveal the mechanical properties deterioration mechanism of interbedded rock masses by quantitatively analyzing the contribution of strength parameters deterioration of hard rocks,soft rocks,and bedding planes to the strength parameters deterioration of rock masses.The results indicate that the logarithmic function could be used to describe the deterioration of each strength parameter of both argillaceous siltstone and silty mudstone and bedding plane with the number of WDC.The strength parameters of interbedded rock masses decrease as the number of WDC increases,with the largest decrease after the first cycle and then slowing down in the later cycles.The strength parameters initially decrease and then increase as the dip angles increase.The impact of deteriorated strength parameters of bedding planes and rocks on the deterioration of strength parameters of interbedded rock masses differs significantly with the dip angle,which can be divided into four typical ranges of different controlling factors.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42377179,U22A20595,12202463).
文摘Accurately characterizing the pore structure of Tamusu mudstone and simulating fluid flow within it are crucial for assessing underground disposal of high-level radioactive waste(HLW)in this formation.Modeling mudstone presents challenges due to its multiscale pore structure and the necessity that accounts for the effects of high clay content.A method for constructing a dual-scale pore network model(PNM)for the Tamusu mudstone,which considers the hydrological expansion of clays,was proposed.This model integrates N2 adsorption data with focused ion beam/scanning electron microscopy(FIB/SEM)images and labels pores based on clay content.Simulations of single-phase flow were conducted to validate the proposed model.Additionally,the influences of cell number,connectivity,slip effects,and clay minerals on permeability were examined.The findings indicate that a configuration of 45×45×45 cells adequately represents the model.The permeability of the Tamusu mudstone,about 1020 m^(2),aligns with the experimental values.During the simulation,Knudsen diffusion is considered.Factors such as increased roughness,tortuosity,clay content,and water film thickness decrease the permeability,whereas increased connectivity enhances permeability.In the model,numerical coordination numbers 2 and 3 are deemed suitable for the Tamusu mudstone.The proposed model is effective as a tool for constructing and simulating fluid flow in the Tamusu mudstone.
