Soil-bentonite （SB） vertical slurry cutoff wall is a useful treatment for urban industrial contaminated sites. Due to the clay-heavy metal interaction, significant changes would occur in the engineering behavior of ...Soil-bentonite （SB） vertical slurry cutoff wall is a useful treatment for urban industrial contaminated sites. Due to the clay-heavy metal interaction, significant changes would occur in the engineering behavior of SB cutoff walls. However, previous study is limited to kaolinitic soils or montmorillonitic soils along using solidum chloride and/or calcium chloride as target contaminant. In this work, a series of oedometer tests were conducted to investigate the effects of lead （Pb） on the compressibility and the permeability of kaolin-bentonite （KB） mixtures, a simplified model of in-situ SB cutoff wall backfills. In addition, sedimentation tests were conducted to interpret the mechanism controlling the change of compressibility and permeability from the perspective of soil fabric. The Pb-contaminated KB mixtures for oedometer tests and sedimentation tests were prepared with bentonite contents of 0, 5%, 10%, and 15% by dry mass, and they were mixed with pre-determined volume of lead nitrate solution based on designed Pb concentration and solid-to-solution ratio. The Pb concentration was controlled as 0, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10, and 50 mg/g with a solid-to-solution ratio of approximate 0.5. The prepared KB mixtures with bentonite contents of 0, 5%, and 10% were chosen for the sedimentation tests. They were freeze-dried and mixed with DDI with a solid-to-solution ratio of 10 g/100 mL. The results indicate that pH, compressibility, and permeability of KB mixture changed considerably with respect to Pb concentration. It is concluded that the fabric of KB mixture, depending on the particle-particle interaction subjected to different ranges of pH and Pb concentration, governs the sedimentation behavior and permeability. The results of liquid limit （WE） cannot be explained in terms of the sedimentation behavior since it is only ionic-dependent.展开更多
Engineering property of kaolin clay contaminated by diesel oil was studied through a series of laboratory experiments.Oil contents(mass fraction) of 4%,8%,12%,16% and 20% were selected to represent different contamina...Engineering property of kaolin clay contaminated by diesel oil was studied through a series of laboratory experiments.Oil contents(mass fraction) of 4%,8%,12%,16% and 20% were selected to represent different contamination degrees,and the soil specimens were manually prepared through mixing and static compaction method.Initial water content and dry density of the test kaolin clay were controlled at 10% and 1.58 g/cm^3,respectively.Test results indicate that since part of the diesel oil will be released from soil by evaporation,the real water content should be derived through calibration of the quasi water content obtained by traditional test method.As contamination degree of the kaolin clay increases,both liquid limit and plastic limit decrease,but there's only a slight increase for plasticity index.Swelling pressure of contaminated kaolin clay under confined condition will be lowered when oil-content gets higher.Unconfined compressive strength(UCS) of the oil-contaminated kaolin clay is influenced by not only oil content but also curing period.Increase of contamination degree will continually lower UCS of the kaolin clay specimen.In addition,electrical resistivity of the contaminated kaolin clay with given water content decreases with the increase of oil content.However,soil resistivity is in good relationship with oil content and UCS.Finally,oil content of 8% is found to be a critical value for engineering property of kaolin clay to transit from water-dominated towards oil-dominated characteristics.展开更多
Cement treatment,such as cement-mixing columns,is commonly used for deep soft soil improvement to increase the bearing capacity and reduce settlement.However,cement production entails high energy consumption and carbo...Cement treatment,such as cement-mixing columns,is commonly used for deep soft soil improvement to increase the bearing capacity and reduce settlement.However,cement production entails high energy consumption and carbon and pollutant emissions.CO_(2)capture and mineralization represent promising solutions to these issues.This study proposes a sustainable alternative:a novel CO_(2)-carbonated MgO-mixing column that integrates CO_(2)mineralization with soil reinforcement.This approach involves in situ mixing of MgO with deep soil to form columns,which are then carbonated and solidified by injecting captured CO_(2)through gas-permeable pipe piles,achieving both carbon reduction and soil improvement.In this study,CO_(2)-carbonated MgO-mixing columns were comprehensively evaluated to investigate variations in strength,deformation,pH,and CO_(2)sequestration with depth.Two rapid and cost-effective methods to assess its mechanical properties,uniformity,and CO_(2)sequestration capacity are proposed.The results show that the carbonated MgO-treated soil has good strength along the depth direction,with an average unconfined compressive strength(UCS)of 1.02 MPa and a lower pH than that of cement-mixing columns.It also achieves notable CO_(2)sequestration,ranging from 4.88%to 13.10%(average 8.31%),and exhibits good uniformity,as shown by electrical resistivity tests.Needle penetration and electrical resistivity tests could be used to effectively predict the UCS,deformation modulus,and CO_(2)sequestration.XRD,FTIR,SEM,and TG-DTG analyses reveal distinct microstructural differences at various depths,with unhydrated MgO,magnesite,and dypingite/hydromagnesite present in shallow columns,and brucite,nesquehonite,and dypingite/hydromagnesite present in deep columns.These products bind soil particles and fill pores,enhancing the strength of the MgO-mixing column.展开更多
It has been well recognized that sand particles significantly affect the mechanical properties of reconstituted sandy clays,including the hosted clay and sand particles.However,interrelation between the permeability a...It has been well recognized that sand particles significantly affect the mechanical properties of reconstituted sandy clays,including the hosted clay and sand particles.However,interrelation between the permeability and compressibility of reconstituted sandy clays by considering the structural effects of sand particles is still rarely reported.For this,a series of consolidation-permeability coefficient tests were conducted on reconstituted sandy clays with different sand fractions(ψ_(ss)),initial void ratio of hosted clays(e_(c0))and void ratio at liquid limit of hosted clays(e_(cL)).The roles of ψ_(ss) in both the relationships of permeability coefficient of hosted clay(k_(v-hosted clay))versus effective vertical stress(σ'_(v))and void ratio of hosted clay(e_(c-hosted clay))versus σ'_(v) were analyzed.The results show that the permeability coefficient of reconstituted sandy clays(k_(v))is dominated by hosted clay(k_(v)=k_(v-hosted clay)).Both ψ_(ss) and σ'_(v) affect the k_(v) of sandy clays by changing the e_(c-hosted clay) at any given σ'_(v).Due to the partial contacts and densified clay bridges between the sand particles(i.e.structure effects),the e_(c-hosted clay) in sandy clays is higher than that in clays at the same σ'_(v)v.The k_(v)-e_(c-hosted clay) relationship of sandy clays is independent of σ'_(v) and ψ_(ss)but is a function of e_(cL).The types of hosted clays affect the k_(v) of sandy clays by changing the e_(cL).Based on the relationship between permeability coefficient and void ratio for the reconstituted clays,an empirical method for determining the k_(v) is proposed and validated for sandy clays.The predicted values are almost consistent with the measured values with k_(v-predicted)=k_(v-measured)=0.6-2.5.展开更多
[Objective]This study aims to develop a thermodynamically consistent phase-field framework for modeling the initiation and evolution of discontinuous structures in geomaterials.[Methods]Our model introduces crack driv...[Objective]This study aims to develop a thermodynamically consistent phase-field framework for modeling the initiation and evolution of discontinuous structures in geomaterials.[Methods]Our model introduces crack driving forces derived from the volumetric-deviatoric strain decomposition strategy,incorporating distinct tension,compression,and shear degradation mechanisms.Inertia effects capture compaction-band formation driven by wave-like disturbances,grain crushing,and frictional rearrangement.A monolithic algorithm ensures numerical stability and rapid convergence.[Results]The framework reproduces tensile,shear,mixed tensile-shear,and compressive-shear failures using the Benzeggagh-Kenane criterion.Validation against benchmark simulations-including uniaxial compression of rock-like and triaxial compression of V-notched sandstone specimens-demonstrates accurate predictions of crack initiation stress,localization orientation,and energy dissipation.[Conclusions]The framework provides a unified and robust numerical tool for analyzing the spatiotemporal evolution of strain localization and fracture in geomaterials.[Significance]By linking microscale fracture dynamics with macroscale failure within a thermodynamically consistent scheme,this study advances predictive modeling of rock stability,slope failure,and subsurface energy systems,contributing to safer and more sustainable geotechnical practice.展开更多
Seismic-induced liquefaction of sandy soils can fail foundations in the vicinity of buildings.To investigate the effect of a non-free field subsurface seismic history on the ability of saturated sandy soils to resist ...Seismic-induced liquefaction of sandy soils can fail foundations in the vicinity of buildings.To investigate the effect of a non-free field subsurface seismic history on the ability of saturated sandy soils to resist liquefaction,four shaking events with different accelerations were input to the sandy soils in the non-free-field.The results of the study revealed that:(1)Shallow soils that are not free-field undergo acceleration amplification effects after being subjected to seismic loading.(2)Building overburden pressure reduces the sensitivity of the shallow soils directly below in small and moderate earthquakes,which are more prone to rearranging and forming unstable structures under strong seismic effects.The excess pore pressure response on the load side resembles that of a free site,with the depth range of the liquefaction strength of soils affected by the seismic history,increasing progressively as input seismic intensity increases.(3)After experiencing earthquakes of different intensities,the excess pore pressure directly below the building overburden pressure at 0.1 m and 0.2 m is greater than that at the side.At the same time,the side of the building structure is more prone to liquefaction than the soil directly below it.展开更多
As a typical sedimentary soft rock,mudstone has the characteristics of being easily softened and disintegrated under the effect of wetting and drying(WD).The first cycle of WD plays an important role in the entire WD ...As a typical sedimentary soft rock,mudstone has the characteristics of being easily softened and disintegrated under the effect of wetting and drying(WD).The first cycle of WD plays an important role in the entire WD cycles.X-ray micro-computed tomography(micro-CT)was used as a non-destructive tool to quantitatively analyze microstructural changes of the mudstone due to the first cycle of WD.The test results show that WD leads to an increase of pore volume and pore connectivity in the mudstone.The porosity and fractal dimension of each slice of mudstone not only increase in value,but also in fluctuation amplitude.The pattern of variation in the frequency distribution of the equivalent radii of connected,isolated pores and pore throats in mudstone under WD effect satisfies the Gaussian distribution.Under the effect of WD,pores and pore throats with relatively small sizes increase the most.The sphericity of the pores in mudstones is positively correlated with the pore radius.The WD effect transforms the originally angular and flat pores into round and regular pores.This paper can provide a reference for the study of the deterioration and catastrophic mechanisms of mudstone under wetting and drying cycles.展开更多
Lime is widely used to modify clayey soils to enhance their physical and chemical properties,and lime-treated soil has become a key material in transportation infrastructure.Chemical reactions were identified through ...Lime is widely used to modify clayey soils to enhance their physical and chemical properties,and lime-treated soil has become a key material in transportation infrastructure.Chemical reactions were identified through laboratory tests from field samples collected from the subgrade after 30 years of operation to understand its long-term performance evolution.Exchangeable calcium,carbonated calcium,and total calcium were quantified using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid(EDTA)titration,gasometric analysis,and the strong acid extraction method,respectively.These measurements enabled the evaluation of calcium transformation during the pozzolanic reaction,providing a quantitative characterization of pozzolanic progression in the lime-treated clay matrix.Evolutions in pH,electrical conductivity,and salinity were also tracked.Mechanical performance was assessed through maximal shear modulus(Gmax)and unconfined compressive strength(UCS)tests.Then,the microstructure and mineral composition were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).Furthermore,with an extended curing period,the pH,electrical conductivity,salinity,and exchangeable calcium content were found to decrease gradually.In contrast,the carbonation-related calcium content increased,and the clay mineral structures were significantly altered.The significant increase in Gmax and UCS is attributed to the formation of calcium-aluminate-silicate-hydrate(C-(A)-S-H)for pozzolanic and carbonation reactions where the clay mineral is involved.SEM reveals the curled edges of clay minerals and the formation of a 3D network.Additionally,XRD patterns further confirm the presence of increasing amounts of amorphous phases within the 2θrange of 15°–32°,indicating the progression of the pozzolanic reaction.展开更多
The configuration of underground powerhouses is crucial in pumped-storage hydropower projects,which play a vital role in maintaining grid stability,facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources,and managing...The configuration of underground powerhouses is crucial in pumped-storage hydropower projects,which play a vital role in maintaining grid stability,facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources,and managing flood risks.However,geotechnical challenges,such as complex joint orientations,anisotropy in in-situ stress,and rock damage caused by excavation,require thorough stability assessments.This research employs the ubiquitous anisotropic joint model within FLAC3D to investigate the effects of joint dip angle,joint dip direction,and the alignment of in-situ stress on the stability of surrounding rock formations.The key parameters analyzed include joint cohesion,friction angle,and the magnitude of in-situ stress.The numerical results indicate that deformation is minimized when the axis of the powerhouse is aligned with the major principal stress.Furthermore,joint dip angles between 65°and 70°lead to a 50%reduction in both displacement and plastic zone volume.Additionally,angles less than 40°between the joint dip direction and the powerhouse axis enhance stability.These findings provide practical recommendations for optimizing the orientation of powerhouses in geomechanical contexts similar to those characterized by foliated sericite phyllite with moderate joint persistence.展开更多
Interactions between cement clinkers and clay minerals are crucial to the much lower strength of cement-based stabilized clays than concrete or mortar.In this paper,the kaolinite-based and montmorillonite-based clays ...Interactions between cement clinkers and clay minerals are crucial to the much lower strength of cement-based stabilized clays than concrete or mortar.In this paper,the kaolinite-based and montmorillonite-based clays were respectively stabilized by tricalcium silicate(C3S)and tricalcium aluminate(C3A),and measured by the unconfined compressive strength(UCS),29Si/27Al solid state nuclear magnetic resonance(SS-NMR),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),and transmission electron microscope(TEM)to probe the clinker-clay mineral interaction from macro-mechanical,mineralogical,and microstructural perspectives.The results show that C3A-stabilized samples gain strength rapidly in the first 3 d but are only 20%e60%of the strength of C3S-stabilized ones after 60 d.Microstructures reveal that montmorillonite shows better pozzolanic reactivity due to its superior Sichain and lattice substitution compared to kaolinite.This interaction domains the engineering performance of stabilized clays,benefiting the design of stabilizer referring to as the industrial by-products and clay minerals.展开更多
The deteriorated bearing capacity and nonlinear expansion deformation of weakly cemented Xiyu conglomerate under complex water environments and stress disturbances pose significant risks to the safety of stratum engin...The deteriorated bearing capacity and nonlinear expansion deformation of weakly cemented Xiyu conglomerate under complex water environments and stress disturbances pose significant risks to the safety of stratum engineering construction.In this study,to precisely comprehend the influences of pore pressure(P_(w))and stress path on the deformation characteristics,dilation behavior,and damage evolution of Xiyu conglomerate,a series of triaxial monotonic loading and cyclic loading-unloading tests were conducted on saturated Xiyu conglomerate with varied confining pressures(σ_(3))and pore pressures.The results indicate that as P_(w)increases,the secant modulus,unloading modulus,and loading modulus decrease,but increase with risingσ_(3).Additionally,P_(w)accelerates the onset of dilatancy,whereasσ_(3)delays it.Asσ_(3)increases,the peak stress,crack damage stress,and residual strength increase,while these parameters decrease with increasing P_(w).A positive correlation exists between the effective confining pressure and the effective axial stress.Furthermore,an increase in P_(w)results in a greater maximum dilation angle,which decreases with increasingσ_(3).The failure mode is mainly a tensile-shear mixed failure mode.The high pore pressure and cyclic loading stress path aggravate the deterioration of strength and failure mode of the weakly cemented Xiyu conglomerate.Finally,a new damage variable and conceptual model are proposed and discussed.The findings provide insight into the damage and failure mechanism of the Xiyu conglomerate under pore pressure and cyclic disturbance,offering a crucial experimental foundation for the design and construction of hydropower projects in the Xiyu conglomerate layer.展开更多
To evaluate the thermal behavior of tunnels,an equivalent thermal conductivity(ETC)model for the fractured rock masses surrounding tunnels was proposed,based on the series-parallel theory,which incorporates the heat t...To evaluate the thermal behavior of tunnels,an equivalent thermal conductivity(ETC)model for the fractured rock masses surrounding tunnels was proposed,based on the series-parallel theory,which incorporates the heat transfer characteristics of the surrounding rock.A thermal probe test(TPT)was subsequently conducted at the Dajian Mountain Tunnel(China),and the heat transfer model of the thermal probe was developed and calibrated based on the TPT results.The ETCs of different test areas in the borehole were calculated based on the fracture parameters(dip direction,dip angle,opening,trace length),obtained via a digital borehole photography test.Finally,the new ETC model,the volumeaveraged model,and the non-fracture model were compared for accuracy in heat transfer calculation.The results demonstrate that(1)the error of heat transfer calculation error was reduced by 17.2%e69.2%using the new ETC model.(2)For the ETCs of different thermal response test areas,the minimum and maximum values were 2.15 W/(m K)and 3.7 W/(m K),respectively,with the fracture effect causing up to a 41.2%reduction in thermal conductivity.(3)For the ETC of the borehole,the ETC value was 2.53 W/(m K),with the fracture effect leading to a 31.6%reduction in thermal conductivity.The effect of fractures on the thermal conductivity of rock mass could not be ignored.This ETC model addresses the challenge of determining the ETC for the heterogeneous surrounding rock of tunnels and provides a more accurate representation of the in situ thermal behavior of tunnels.展开更多
Urban spaces are becoming increasingly congested,and excavations are frequently performed close to existing underground structures such as tunnels.Understanding the mechanical response of proximal soil and tunnels to ...Urban spaces are becoming increasingly congested,and excavations are frequently performed close to existing underground structures such as tunnels.Understanding the mechanical response of proximal soil and tunnels to these excavations is important for efficient and safe underground construction.However,previous investigations of this issue have predominantly made assumptions of plane-strain conditions and normal gravity states,and focused on the performance of tunnels affected by excavation and unloading in sandy strata.In this study,a 3D centrifuge model test is conducted to investigate the influence of excavation on an adjacent existing tunnel in normally consolidated clay.The testing results indicate that the excavation has a significant impact on the horizontal deformation of the retaining wall and tunnel.Moreover,the settlements of the ground surface and the tunnel are mainly affected by the long-term period after excavation.The excavation is found to induce ground movement towards the pit,resulting in prolonged fluctuations in pore water pressure and lateral earth pressure.The testing results are compared with numerical simulations,achieving consistency.A numerical parametric study on the tunnel location shows that when the tunnel is closer to the retaining wall,the decreases in lateral earth pressure and pore water pressure during excavation are more pronounced.展开更多
In this study,a series of triaxial tests are conducted on sandstone specimens to investigate the evolution of their mechanics and permeability characteristics under the combined action of immersion corrosion and seepa...In this study,a series of triaxial tests are conducted on sandstone specimens to investigate the evolution of their mechanics and permeability characteristics under the combined action of immersion corrosion and seepage of different chemical solutions.It is observed that with the increase of confining pressure,the peak stress,dilatancy stress,dilatancy stress ratio,peak strain,and elastic modulus of the sandstone increase while the Poisson ratio decreases and less secondary cracks are produced when the samples are broken.The pore pressure and confining pressure have opposite influences on the mechanical properties.With the increase of the applied axial stress,three stages are clearly identified in the permeability evolution curves:initial compaction stage,linear elasticity stage and plastic deformation stage.The permeability reaches the maximum value when the highest volumetric dilatancy is obtained.In addition,the hydrochemical action of salt solution with pH=7 and 4 has an obvious deteriorating effect on the mechanical properties and induces the increase of permeability.The obtained results will be useful in engineering to understand the mechanical and seepage properties of sandstone under the coupled chemical-seepage-stress multiple fields.展开更多
Accurate assessment of coal brittleness is crucial in the design of coal seam drilling and underground coal mining operations.This study proposes a method for evaluating the brittleness of gas-bearing coal based on a ...Accurate assessment of coal brittleness is crucial in the design of coal seam drilling and underground coal mining operations.This study proposes a method for evaluating the brittleness of gas-bearing coal based on a statistical damage constitutive model and energy evolution mechanisms.Initially,integrating the principle of effective stress and the Hoek-Brown criterion,a statistical damage constitutive model for gas-bearing coal is established and validated through triaxial compression tests under different gas pressures to verify its accuracy and applicability.Subsequently,employing energy evolution mechanism,two energy characteristic parameters(elastic energy proportion and dissipated energy proportion)are analyzed.Based on the damage stress thresholds,the damage evolution characteristics of gas bearing coal were explored.Finally,by integrating energy characteristic parameters with damage parameters,a novel brittleness index is proposed.The results demonstrate that the theoretical curves derived from the statistical damage constitutive model closely align with the test curves,accurately reflecting the stress−strain characteristics of gas-bearing coal and revealing the stress drop and softening characteristics of coal in the post-peak stage.The shape parameter and scale parameter represent the brittleness and macroscopic strength of the coal,respectively.As gas pressure increases from 1 to 5 MPa,the shape parameter and the scale parameter decrease by 22.18%and 60.45%,respectively,indicating a reduction in both brittleness and strength of the coal.Parameters such as maximum damage rate and peak elastic energy storage limit positively correlate with coal brittleness.The brittleness index effectively captures the brittleness characteristics and reveals a decrease in brittleness and an increase in sensitivity to plastic deformation under higher gas pressure conditions.展开更多
This work aims to investigate the thermo-poromechanical behavior of saturated silt clay(SC)under varying temperatures through experiments and constitutive modeling.A series of undrained triaxial compression tests was ...This work aims to investigate the thermo-poromechanical behavior of saturated silt clay(SC)under varying temperatures through experiments and constitutive modeling.A series of undrained triaxial compression tests was conducted on saturated SC with temperature ranges from 25℃to 60℃.The effects of temperature on the main poromechanical properties of saturated SC,such as stress-strain relations,pore pressure evolution,and strength parameters,were thoroughly examined.Based on the experimental results,a subtly thermodynamically consistent thermo-poromechanical model was established using the concept of effective plastic stress within the poromechanical framework.Plastic deformation was described with a specific yield criterion and non-associated plastic potential that both depend on the effective plastic stress and a simple hardening variable.Finally,this model was implemented by a semi-implicit return mapping algorithm(SRMA)and validated through the comparison of model predictions and experimental data.The proposed model accurately reproduces the main thermo-poromechanical characteristics observed in saturated SC.展开更多
Conventional empirical equations for estimating undrained shear strength(s_(u))from piezocone penetration test(CPTu)data,without incorporating soil physical properties,often lack the accuracy and robustness required f...Conventional empirical equations for estimating undrained shear strength(s_(u))from piezocone penetration test(CPTu)data,without incorporating soil physical properties,often lack the accuracy and robustness required for geotechnical site investigations.This study introduces a hybrid virus colony search(VCS)algorithm that integrates the standard VCS algorithm with a mutation-based search mechanism to develop high-performance XGBoost learning models to address this limitation.A dataset of 372 seismic CPTu and corresponding soil physical properties data from 26 geotechnical projects in Jiangs_(u)Province,China,was collected for model development.Comparative evaluations demonstrate that the proposed hybrid VCS-XGBoost model exhibits s_(u)perior performance compared to standard meta-heuristic algorithm-based XGBoost models.The res_(u)lts highlight that the consideration of soil physical properties significantly improves the predictive accuracy of s_(u),emphasizing the importance of considering additional soil information beyond CPTu data for accurate s_(u)estimation.展开更多
Layered rocks(LR)exhibit inherent anisotropic stiffness and strength induced by oriented rough weakness planes,along with stress induced anisotropy and friction related plastic deformation occurs during loading.Furthe...Layered rocks(LR)exhibit inherent anisotropic stiffness and strength induced by oriented rough weakness planes,along with stress induced anisotropy and friction related plastic deformation occurs during loading.Furthermore,microcracks located in intact rock matrix(IRM)of LR are also critically important for friction and damage dissipation processes.In this paper,we first present a novel multiscale friction-damage(MFD)model using a two-step Mori-Tanaka homogenization scheme,with the aim of describing the multiscale friction-damage mechanics in LR.Physically,the initiation and propagation of flaws at different scales(i.e.microcracks and weakness planes)induced damage,and the plastic deformation is closely associated with frictional sliding along these flaws.In the thermodynamics framework,the macroscopic stress-strain relations,the local driving forces respectively conjuncted with flaws propagation and plastic deformation are derived.An analytical macroscopic strength criterion is subsequently deduced,which takes into account the variation of inclination angle and confining pressure.Notably,the failure mechanisms of IRM shearing and weakness planes sliding are inherent included in the criterion.As an original contribution,a new multisurface semi-implicit return mapping algorithm(MSRM)is developed to integrate the proposed MFD model.The robustness of MSRM algorithm is assessed by numerical tests with different loading steps sizes and convergence conditions.Finally,the effectiveness of the MFD model is confirmed using data from experiments under conventional triaxial compression,all main features of mechanical behaviors of LR are well captured by the proposed model,including initial anisotropy,stress-induced anisotropy and strain hardening/softening.展开更多
Biostimulation has been proven to be an available approach for microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation(MICP).However,biostimulation may not be as effective as bioaugmentation in some unfavorable situations...Biostimulation has been proven to be an available approach for microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation(MICP).However,biostimulation may not be as effective as bioaugmentation in some unfavorable situations.In this study,the feasibility of biochar-assisted MICP for improving the shear strength of calcareous sand is investigated.The optimization of cementation solution for biostimulated MICP is first determined through a series of unconfined compressive tests.The shear characteristics of biocemented calcareous sand,enhanced by biochar and treated through biostimulation,are then assessed using consolidated undrained(CU)shear triaxial tests.To characterize the shear strength of biocemented sand under low effective normal stress,both Mohr-Coulomb failure envelopes and nonlinear failure envelopes were employed.Meanwhile,the current study also compared and analyzed two distinct stress states:maximum principal stress ratio(σ'_(1)/σ'_(3)max)and Skempton’s pore pressure parameter A=0,to identify an appropriate failure criterion for determination of the shear strength parameters.Furthermore,the microscopic features and post-failure characteristics of biochar-assisted calcareous sand were examined and discussed.The findings indicate that biochar can contribute to an increase in cementation content by serving as additional nucleation sites.The study may provide valuable insights into the potential of biochar-assisted MICP for enhancing the biostimulation approach.展开更多
With the increasing construction of port facilities,cross-sea bridges,and offshore engineering projects,uplift piles embedded in marine sedimentary soft soil are becoming increasingly necessary.The load-displacement c...With the increasing construction of port facilities,cross-sea bridges,and offshore engineering projects,uplift piles embedded in marine sedimentary soft soil are becoming increasingly necessary.The load-displacement curve of uplift piles is crucial for evaluating their uplift bearing characteristics,which facilitates the risk evaluation,design,and construction of large infrastructural supports.In this study,a load-displacement curve model based on piezocone penetration test(CPTU)data is proposed via the load transfer method.Experimental tests are conducted to analyze the uplift bearing characteristics and establish a correlation between the proposed model and CPTU data.The results of the proposed load-displacement curve are compared with the results from numerical simulations and those calculated by previous methods.The results show that the proposed curves appropriately evaluated the uplift bearing characteristics and improved the accuracy in comparison with previous methods.展开更多
基金Project(51278100) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(BK2010060, BK2012022) supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province, ChinaProject(103) supported by the Scientific Innovation Research of University Graduate Students of Jiangsu Province, China
文摘Soil-bentonite （SB） vertical slurry cutoff wall is a useful treatment for urban industrial contaminated sites. Due to the clay-heavy metal interaction, significant changes would occur in the engineering behavior of SB cutoff walls. However, previous study is limited to kaolinitic soils or montmorillonitic soils along using solidum chloride and/or calcium chloride as target contaminant. In this work, a series of oedometer tests were conducted to investigate the effects of lead （Pb） on the compressibility and the permeability of kaolin-bentonite （KB） mixtures, a simplified model of in-situ SB cutoff wall backfills. In addition, sedimentation tests were conducted to interpret the mechanism controlling the change of compressibility and permeability from the perspective of soil fabric. The Pb-contaminated KB mixtures for oedometer tests and sedimentation tests were prepared with bentonite contents of 0, 5%, 10%, and 15% by dry mass, and they were mixed with pre-determined volume of lead nitrate solution based on designed Pb concentration and solid-to-solution ratio. The Pb concentration was controlled as 0, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0, 10, and 50 mg/g with a solid-to-solution ratio of approximate 0.5. The prepared KB mixtures with bentonite contents of 0, 5%, and 10% were chosen for the sedimentation tests. They were freeze-dried and mixed with DDI with a solid-to-solution ratio of 10 g/100 mL. The results indicate that pH, compressibility, and permeability of KB mixture changed considerably with respect to Pb concentration. It is concluded that the fabric of KB mixture, depending on the particle-particle interaction subjected to different ranges of pH and Pb concentration, governs the sedimentation behavior and permeability. The results of liquid limit （WE） cannot be explained in terms of the sedimentation behavior since it is only ionic-dependent.
基金Projects(41330641,41272311,41202192)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(BK2010060)supported by the Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,China
文摘Engineering property of kaolin clay contaminated by diesel oil was studied through a series of laboratory experiments.Oil contents(mass fraction) of 4%,8%,12%,16% and 20% were selected to represent different contamination degrees,and the soil specimens were manually prepared through mixing and static compaction method.Initial water content and dry density of the test kaolin clay were controlled at 10% and 1.58 g/cm^3,respectively.Test results indicate that since part of the diesel oil will be released from soil by evaporation,the real water content should be derived through calibration of the quasi water content obtained by traditional test method.As contamination degree of the kaolin clay increases,both liquid limit and plastic limit decrease,but there's only a slight increase for plasticity index.Swelling pressure of contaminated kaolin clay under confined condition will be lowered when oil-content gets higher.Unconfined compressive strength(UCS) of the oil-contaminated kaolin clay is influenced by not only oil content but also curing period.Increase of contamination degree will continually lower UCS of the kaolin clay specimen.In addition,electrical resistivity of the contaminated kaolin clay with given water content decreases with the increase of oil content.However,soil resistivity is in good relationship with oil content and UCS.Finally,oil content of 8% is found to be a critical value for engineering property of kaolin clay to transit from water-dominated towards oil-dominated characteristics.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42277146)the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX22_0273)the Transportation Science and Technology Project of Jiangsu Province of China(Grant No.HTSQ(B)2021-249).
文摘Cement treatment,such as cement-mixing columns,is commonly used for deep soft soil improvement to increase the bearing capacity and reduce settlement.However,cement production entails high energy consumption and carbon and pollutant emissions.CO_(2)capture and mineralization represent promising solutions to these issues.This study proposes a sustainable alternative:a novel CO_(2)-carbonated MgO-mixing column that integrates CO_(2)mineralization with soil reinforcement.This approach involves in situ mixing of MgO with deep soil to form columns,which are then carbonated and solidified by injecting captured CO_(2)through gas-permeable pipe piles,achieving both carbon reduction and soil improvement.In this study,CO_(2)-carbonated MgO-mixing columns were comprehensively evaluated to investigate variations in strength,deformation,pH,and CO_(2)sequestration with depth.Two rapid and cost-effective methods to assess its mechanical properties,uniformity,and CO_(2)sequestration capacity are proposed.The results show that the carbonated MgO-treated soil has good strength along the depth direction,with an average unconfined compressive strength(UCS)of 1.02 MPa and a lower pH than that of cement-mixing columns.It also achieves notable CO_(2)sequestration,ranging from 4.88%to 13.10%(average 8.31%),and exhibits good uniformity,as shown by electrical resistivity tests.Needle penetration and electrical resistivity tests could be used to effectively predict the UCS,deformation modulus,and CO_(2)sequestration.XRD,FTIR,SEM,and TG-DTG analyses reveal distinct microstructural differences at various depths,with unhydrated MgO,magnesite,and dypingite/hydromagnesite present in shallow columns,and brucite,nesquehonite,and dypingite/hydromagnesite present in deep columns.These products bind soil particles and fill pores,enhancing the strength of the MgO-mixing column.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.52278334 and 4197724)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No.2242024k30066).
文摘It has been well recognized that sand particles significantly affect the mechanical properties of reconstituted sandy clays,including the hosted clay and sand particles.However,interrelation between the permeability and compressibility of reconstituted sandy clays by considering the structural effects of sand particles is still rarely reported.For this,a series of consolidation-permeability coefficient tests were conducted on reconstituted sandy clays with different sand fractions(ψ_(ss)),initial void ratio of hosted clays(e_(c0))and void ratio at liquid limit of hosted clays(e_(cL)).The roles of ψ_(ss) in both the relationships of permeability coefficient of hosted clay(k_(v-hosted clay))versus effective vertical stress(σ'_(v))and void ratio of hosted clay(e_(c-hosted clay))versus σ'_(v) were analyzed.The results show that the permeability coefficient of reconstituted sandy clays(k_(v))is dominated by hosted clay(k_(v)=k_(v-hosted clay)).Both ψ_(ss) and σ'_(v) affect the k_(v) of sandy clays by changing the e_(c-hosted clay) at any given σ'_(v).Due to the partial contacts and densified clay bridges between the sand particles(i.e.structure effects),the e_(c-hosted clay) in sandy clays is higher than that in clays at the same σ'_(v)v.The k_(v)-e_(c-hosted clay) relationship of sandy clays is independent of σ'_(v) and ψ_(ss)but is a function of e_(cL).The types of hosted clays affect the k_(v) of sandy clays by changing the e_(cL).Based on the relationship between permeability coefficient and void ratio for the reconstituted clays,an empirical method for determining the k_(v) is proposed and validated for sandy clays.The predicted values are almost consistent with the measured values with k_(v-predicted)=k_(v-measured)=0.6-2.5.
文摘[Objective]This study aims to develop a thermodynamically consistent phase-field framework for modeling the initiation and evolution of discontinuous structures in geomaterials.[Methods]Our model introduces crack driving forces derived from the volumetric-deviatoric strain decomposition strategy,incorporating distinct tension,compression,and shear degradation mechanisms.Inertia effects capture compaction-band formation driven by wave-like disturbances,grain crushing,and frictional rearrangement.A monolithic algorithm ensures numerical stability and rapid convergence.[Results]The framework reproduces tensile,shear,mixed tensile-shear,and compressive-shear failures using the Benzeggagh-Kenane criterion.Validation against benchmark simulations-including uniaxial compression of rock-like and triaxial compression of V-notched sandstone specimens-demonstrates accurate predictions of crack initiation stress,localization orientation,and energy dissipation.[Conclusions]The framework provides a unified and robust numerical tool for analyzing the spatiotemporal evolution of strain localization and fracture in geomaterials.[Significance]By linking microscale fracture dynamics with macroscale failure within a thermodynamically consistent scheme,this study advances predictive modeling of rock stability,slope failure,and subsurface energy systems,contributing to safer and more sustainable geotechnical practice.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.U21A20164National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China under Grant No.51825904。
文摘Seismic-induced liquefaction of sandy soils can fail foundations in the vicinity of buildings.To investigate the effect of a non-free field subsurface seismic history on the ability of saturated sandy soils to resist liquefaction,four shaking events with different accelerations were input to the sandy soils in the non-free-field.The results of the study revealed that:(1)Shallow soils that are not free-field undergo acceleration amplification effects after being subjected to seismic loading.(2)Building overburden pressure reduces the sensitivity of the shallow soils directly below in small and moderate earthquakes,which are more prone to rearranging and forming unstable structures under strong seismic effects.The excess pore pressure response on the load side resembles that of a free site,with the depth range of the liquefaction strength of soils affected by the seismic history,increasing progressively as input seismic intensity increases.(3)After experiencing earthquakes of different intensities,the excess pore pressure directly below the building overburden pressure at 0.1 m and 0.2 m is greater than that at the side.At the same time,the side of the building structure is more prone to liquefaction than the soil directly below it.
基金Project(41877240)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘As a typical sedimentary soft rock,mudstone has the characteristics of being easily softened and disintegrated under the effect of wetting and drying(WD).The first cycle of WD plays an important role in the entire WD cycles.X-ray micro-computed tomography(micro-CT)was used as a non-destructive tool to quantitatively analyze microstructural changes of the mudstone due to the first cycle of WD.The test results show that WD leads to an increase of pore volume and pore connectivity in the mudstone.The porosity and fractal dimension of each slice of mudstone not only increase in value,but also in fluctuation amplitude.The pattern of variation in the frequency distribution of the equivalent radii of connected,isolated pores and pore throats in mudstone under WD effect satisfies the Gaussian distribution.Under the effect of WD,pores and pore throats with relatively small sizes increase the most.The sphericity of the pores in mudstones is positively correlated with the pore radius.The WD effect transforms the originally angular and flat pores into round and regular pores.This paper can provide a reference for the study of the deterioration and catastrophic mechanisms of mudstone under wetting and drying cycles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42302311)the ARC Discovery Project Program(Grant Nos.DP210100437 and DP230100126).
文摘Lime is widely used to modify clayey soils to enhance their physical and chemical properties,and lime-treated soil has become a key material in transportation infrastructure.Chemical reactions were identified through laboratory tests from field samples collected from the subgrade after 30 years of operation to understand its long-term performance evolution.Exchangeable calcium,carbonated calcium,and total calcium were quantified using ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid(EDTA)titration,gasometric analysis,and the strong acid extraction method,respectively.These measurements enabled the evaluation of calcium transformation during the pozzolanic reaction,providing a quantitative characterization of pozzolanic progression in the lime-treated clay matrix.Evolutions in pH,electrical conductivity,and salinity were also tracked.Mechanical performance was assessed through maximal shear modulus(Gmax)and unconfined compressive strength(UCS)tests.Then,the microstructure and mineral composition were analyzed via scanning electron microscopy(SEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD).Furthermore,with an extended curing period,the pH,electrical conductivity,salinity,and exchangeable calcium content were found to decrease gradually.In contrast,the carbonation-related calcium content increased,and the clay mineral structures were significantly altered.The significant increase in Gmax and UCS is attributed to the formation of calcium-aluminate-silicate-hydrate(C-(A)-S-H)for pozzolanic and carbonation reactions where the clay mineral is involved.SEM reveals the curled edges of clay minerals and the formation of a 3D network.Additionally,XRD patterns further confirm the presence of increasing amounts of amorphous phases within the 2θrange of 15°–32°,indicating the progression of the pozzolanic reaction.
文摘The configuration of underground powerhouses is crucial in pumped-storage hydropower projects,which play a vital role in maintaining grid stability,facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources,and managing flood risks.However,geotechnical challenges,such as complex joint orientations,anisotropy in in-situ stress,and rock damage caused by excavation,require thorough stability assessments.This research employs the ubiquitous anisotropic joint model within FLAC3D to investigate the effects of joint dip angle,joint dip direction,and the alignment of in-situ stress on the stability of surrounding rock formations.The key parameters analyzed include joint cohesion,friction angle,and the magnitude of in-situ stress.The numerical results indicate that deformation is minimized when the axis of the powerhouse is aligned with the major principal stress.Furthermore,joint dip angles between 65°and 70°lead to a 50%reduction in both displacement and plastic zone volume.Additionally,angles less than 40°between the joint dip direction and the powerhouse axis enhance stability.These findings provide practical recommendations for optimizing the orientation of powerhouses in geomechanical contexts similar to those characterized by foliated sericite phyllite with moderate joint persistence.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52278334,42272322,and 52209136).
文摘Interactions between cement clinkers and clay minerals are crucial to the much lower strength of cement-based stabilized clays than concrete or mortar.In this paper,the kaolinite-based and montmorillonite-based clays were respectively stabilized by tricalcium silicate(C3S)and tricalcium aluminate(C3A),and measured by the unconfined compressive strength(UCS),29Si/27Al solid state nuclear magnetic resonance(SS-NMR),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR),and transmission electron microscope(TEM)to probe the clinker-clay mineral interaction from macro-mechanical,mineralogical,and microstructural perspectives.The results show that C3A-stabilized samples gain strength rapidly in the first 3 d but are only 20%e60%of the strength of C3S-stabilized ones after 60 d.Microstructures reveal that montmorillonite shows better pozzolanic reactivity due to its superior Sichain and lattice substitution compared to kaolinite.This interaction domains the engineering performance of stabilized clays,benefiting the design of stabilizer referring to as the industrial by-products and clay minerals.
基金work was supported by the Central University Basic Research Fund of China(B230201059and No.B240201155)the water science and technology special fund of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region(No.XSKJ-2023-30)funded by China Power Construction Group research project(Grant No.DJ-HXGG-2023-16).
文摘The deteriorated bearing capacity and nonlinear expansion deformation of weakly cemented Xiyu conglomerate under complex water environments and stress disturbances pose significant risks to the safety of stratum engineering construction.In this study,to precisely comprehend the influences of pore pressure(P_(w))and stress path on the deformation characteristics,dilation behavior,and damage evolution of Xiyu conglomerate,a series of triaxial monotonic loading and cyclic loading-unloading tests were conducted on saturated Xiyu conglomerate with varied confining pressures(σ_(3))and pore pressures.The results indicate that as P_(w)increases,the secant modulus,unloading modulus,and loading modulus decrease,but increase with risingσ_(3).Additionally,P_(w)accelerates the onset of dilatancy,whereasσ_(3)delays it.Asσ_(3)increases,the peak stress,crack damage stress,and residual strength increase,while these parameters decrease with increasing P_(w).A positive correlation exists between the effective confining pressure and the effective axial stress.Furthermore,an increase in P_(w)results in a greater maximum dilation angle,which decreases with increasingσ_(3).The failure mode is mainly a tensile-shear mixed failure mode.The high pore pressure and cyclic loading stress path aggravate the deterioration of strength and failure mode of the weakly cemented Xiyu conglomerate.Finally,a new damage variable and conceptual model are proposed and discussed.The findings provide insight into the damage and failure mechanism of the Xiyu conglomerate under pore pressure and cyclic disturbance,offering a crucial experimental foundation for the design and construction of hydropower projects in the Xiyu conglomerate layer.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52278398 and U23A0664).
文摘To evaluate the thermal behavior of tunnels,an equivalent thermal conductivity(ETC)model for the fractured rock masses surrounding tunnels was proposed,based on the series-parallel theory,which incorporates the heat transfer characteristics of the surrounding rock.A thermal probe test(TPT)was subsequently conducted at the Dajian Mountain Tunnel(China),and the heat transfer model of the thermal probe was developed and calibrated based on the TPT results.The ETCs of different test areas in the borehole were calculated based on the fracture parameters(dip direction,dip angle,opening,trace length),obtained via a digital borehole photography test.Finally,the new ETC model,the volumeaveraged model,and the non-fracture model were compared for accuracy in heat transfer calculation.The results demonstrate that(1)the error of heat transfer calculation error was reduced by 17.2%e69.2%using the new ETC model.(2)For the ETCs of different thermal response test areas,the minimum and maximum values were 2.15 W/(m K)and 3.7 W/(m K),respectively,with the fracture effect causing up to a 41.2%reduction in thermal conductivity.(3)For the ETC of the borehole,the ETC value was 2.53 W/(m K),with the fracture effect leading to a 31.6%reduction in thermal conductivity.The effect of fractures on the thermal conductivity of rock mass could not be ignored.This ETC model addresses the challenge of determining the ETC for the heterogeneous surrounding rock of tunnels and provides a more accurate representation of the in situ thermal behavior of tunnels.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52378341,51938005,and 52090082).
文摘Urban spaces are becoming increasingly congested,and excavations are frequently performed close to existing underground structures such as tunnels.Understanding the mechanical response of proximal soil and tunnels to these excavations is important for efficient and safe underground construction.However,previous investigations of this issue have predominantly made assumptions of plane-strain conditions and normal gravity states,and focused on the performance of tunnels affected by excavation and unloading in sandy strata.In this study,a 3D centrifuge model test is conducted to investigate the influence of excavation on an adjacent existing tunnel in normally consolidated clay.The testing results indicate that the excavation has a significant impact on the horizontal deformation of the retaining wall and tunnel.Moreover,the settlements of the ground surface and the tunnel are mainly affected by the long-term period after excavation.The excavation is found to induce ground movement towards the pit,resulting in prolonged fluctuations in pore water pressure and lateral earth pressure.The testing results are compared with numerical simulations,achieving consistency.A numerical parametric study on the tunnel location shows that when the tunnel is closer to the retaining wall,the decreases in lateral earth pressure and pore water pressure during excavation are more pronounced.
基金Projects(12072102,12102129)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(DM2022B01)supported by the Key Laboratory of Safe Mining of Deep Metal Mines,Ministry of Education,ChinaProject(JZ-008)supported by the Six Talent Peaks Project in Jiangsu Province,China。
文摘In this study,a series of triaxial tests are conducted on sandstone specimens to investigate the evolution of their mechanics and permeability characteristics under the combined action of immersion corrosion and seepage of different chemical solutions.It is observed that with the increase of confining pressure,the peak stress,dilatancy stress,dilatancy stress ratio,peak strain,and elastic modulus of the sandstone increase while the Poisson ratio decreases and less secondary cracks are produced when the samples are broken.The pore pressure and confining pressure have opposite influences on the mechanical properties.With the increase of the applied axial stress,three stages are clearly identified in the permeability evolution curves:initial compaction stage,linear elasticity stage and plastic deformation stage.The permeability reaches the maximum value when the highest volumetric dilatancy is obtained.In addition,the hydrochemical action of salt solution with pH=7 and 4 has an obvious deteriorating effect on the mechanical properties and induces the increase of permeability.The obtained results will be useful in engineering to understand the mechanical and seepage properties of sandstone under the coupled chemical-seepage-stress multiple fields.
基金Project(52274096)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(WS2023A03)supported by the State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base for Gas Geology and Gas Control,China。
文摘Accurate assessment of coal brittleness is crucial in the design of coal seam drilling and underground coal mining operations.This study proposes a method for evaluating the brittleness of gas-bearing coal based on a statistical damage constitutive model and energy evolution mechanisms.Initially,integrating the principle of effective stress and the Hoek-Brown criterion,a statistical damage constitutive model for gas-bearing coal is established and validated through triaxial compression tests under different gas pressures to verify its accuracy and applicability.Subsequently,employing energy evolution mechanism,two energy characteristic parameters(elastic energy proportion and dissipated energy proportion)are analyzed.Based on the damage stress thresholds,the damage evolution characteristics of gas bearing coal were explored.Finally,by integrating energy characteristic parameters with damage parameters,a novel brittleness index is proposed.The results demonstrate that the theoretical curves derived from the statistical damage constitutive model closely align with the test curves,accurately reflecting the stress−strain characteristics of gas-bearing coal and revealing the stress drop and softening characteristics of coal in the post-peak stage.The shape parameter and scale parameter represent the brittleness and macroscopic strength of the coal,respectively.As gas pressure increases from 1 to 5 MPa,the shape parameter and the scale parameter decrease by 22.18%and 60.45%,respectively,indicating a reduction in both brittleness and strength of the coal.Parameters such as maximum damage rate and peak elastic energy storage limit positively correlate with coal brittleness.The brittleness index effectively captures the brittleness characteristics and reveals a decrease in brittleness and an increase in sensitivity to plastic deformation under higher gas pressure conditions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(Grant No.52478335)the 2023 Annual Science and Technology Project of Jiangsu Province Construction System(Grant No.90)the Science and Technology Research and Develop-ment Topic of CSCEC 7th Division(Grant No.CSCEC7b-2024-Z-4).
文摘This work aims to investigate the thermo-poromechanical behavior of saturated silt clay(SC)under varying temperatures through experiments and constitutive modeling.A series of undrained triaxial compression tests was conducted on saturated SC with temperature ranges from 25℃to 60℃.The effects of temperature on the main poromechanical properties of saturated SC,such as stress-strain relations,pore pressure evolution,and strength parameters,were thoroughly examined.Based on the experimental results,a subtly thermodynamically consistent thermo-poromechanical model was established using the concept of effective plastic stress within the poromechanical framework.Plastic deformation was described with a specific yield criterion and non-associated plastic potential that both depend on the effective plastic stress and a simple hardening variable.Finally,this model was implemented by a semi-implicit return mapping algorithm(SRMA)and validated through the comparison of model predictions and experimental data.The proposed model accurately reproduces the main thermo-poromechanical characteristics observed in saturated SC.
基金funded by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.42225206)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2020YFC1807200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42072299).
文摘Conventional empirical equations for estimating undrained shear strength(s_(u))from piezocone penetration test(CPTu)data,without incorporating soil physical properties,often lack the accuracy and robustness required for geotechnical site investigations.This study introduces a hybrid virus colony search(VCS)algorithm that integrates the standard VCS algorithm with a mutation-based search mechanism to develop high-performance XGBoost learning models to address this limitation.A dataset of 372 seismic CPTu and corresponding soil physical properties data from 26 geotechnical projects in Jiangs_(u)Province,China,was collected for model development.Comparative evaluations demonstrate that the proposed hybrid VCS-XGBoost model exhibits s_(u)perior performance compared to standard meta-heuristic algorithm-based XGBoost models.The res_(u)lts highlight that the consideration of soil physical properties significantly improves the predictive accuracy of s_(u),emphasizing the importance of considering additional soil information beyond CPTu data for accurate s_(u)estimation.
基金jointly supported by Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou(Grant No.SL2023A04J01079)Zhejiang ProvincialWater Conservancy Science and Technology Plan Project(Grant No.RC2405)Thematic Five of the Second Scientific Expedition of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau(Grant No.2019QZKK0905).
文摘Layered rocks(LR)exhibit inherent anisotropic stiffness and strength induced by oriented rough weakness planes,along with stress induced anisotropy and friction related plastic deformation occurs during loading.Furthermore,microcracks located in intact rock matrix(IRM)of LR are also critically important for friction and damage dissipation processes.In this paper,we first present a novel multiscale friction-damage(MFD)model using a two-step Mori-Tanaka homogenization scheme,with the aim of describing the multiscale friction-damage mechanics in LR.Physically,the initiation and propagation of flaws at different scales(i.e.microcracks and weakness planes)induced damage,and the plastic deformation is closely associated with frictional sliding along these flaws.In the thermodynamics framework,the macroscopic stress-strain relations,the local driving forces respectively conjuncted with flaws propagation and plastic deformation are derived.An analytical macroscopic strength criterion is subsequently deduced,which takes into account the variation of inclination angle and confining pressure.Notably,the failure mechanisms of IRM shearing and weakness planes sliding are inherent included in the criterion.As an original contribution,a new multisurface semi-implicit return mapping algorithm(MSRM)is developed to integrate the proposed MFD model.The robustness of MSRM algorithm is assessed by numerical tests with different loading steps sizes and convergence conditions.Finally,the effectiveness of the MFD model is confirmed using data from experiments under conventional triaxial compression,all main features of mechanical behaviors of LR are well captured by the proposed model,including initial anisotropy,stress-induced anisotropy and strain hardening/softening.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42377166 and 42007246)Key R&D Program Social Development Project of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.BE2023800)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2023YFC3709600).
文摘Biostimulation has been proven to be an available approach for microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation(MICP).However,biostimulation may not be as effective as bioaugmentation in some unfavorable situations.In this study,the feasibility of biochar-assisted MICP for improving the shear strength of calcareous sand is investigated.The optimization of cementation solution for biostimulated MICP is first determined through a series of unconfined compressive tests.The shear characteristics of biocemented calcareous sand,enhanced by biochar and treated through biostimulation,are then assessed using consolidated undrained(CU)shear triaxial tests.To characterize the shear strength of biocemented sand under low effective normal stress,both Mohr-Coulomb failure envelopes and nonlinear failure envelopes were employed.Meanwhile,the current study also compared and analyzed two distinct stress states:maximum principal stress ratio(σ'_(1)/σ'_(3)max)and Skempton’s pore pressure parameter A=0,to identify an appropriate failure criterion for determination of the shear strength parameters.Furthermore,the microscopic features and post-failure characteristics of biochar-assisted calcareous sand were examined and discussed.The findings indicate that biochar can contribute to an increase in cementation content by serving as additional nucleation sites.The study may provide valuable insights into the potential of biochar-assisted MICP for enhancing the biostimulation approach.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2024M760734)National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(Grant No.42225206)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.41877231 and 42072299).
文摘With the increasing construction of port facilities,cross-sea bridges,and offshore engineering projects,uplift piles embedded in marine sedimentary soft soil are becoming increasingly necessary.The load-displacement curve of uplift piles is crucial for evaluating their uplift bearing characteristics,which facilitates the risk evaluation,design,and construction of large infrastructural supports.In this study,a load-displacement curve model based on piezocone penetration test(CPTU)data is proposed via the load transfer method.Experimental tests are conducted to analyze the uplift bearing characteristics and establish a correlation between the proposed model and CPTU data.The results of the proposed load-displacement curve are compared with the results from numerical simulations and those calculated by previous methods.The results show that the proposed curves appropriately evaluated the uplift bearing characteristics and improved the accuracy in comparison with previous methods.
