Microseismicity monitoring and failure mechanism analysis of rock masses with weak interlayer zone in underground intersecting chambers: A case study from the Baihetan Hydropower Station, China

2018 ◽  
Vol 245 ◽  
pp. 44-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Shuai Zhao ◽  
Xia-Ting Feng ◽  
Quan Jiang ◽  
Yang-Yi Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Failure Mechanism ◽  
Hydropower Station ◽  
Mechanism Analysis ◽  
Rock Masses ◽  
Baihetan Hydropower Station ◽  
Weak Interlayer

scholarly journals Buckling Failure Mechanism of a Rock Dam Foundation Fractured by Gentle Through-Going and Steep Structural Discontinuities

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (13) ◽  
pp. 5426
Author(s):  
Donghui Chen ◽  
Huie Chen ◽  
Wen Zhang ◽  
Chun Tan ◽  
Zhifa Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Method ◽  
Failure Mechanism ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Distinct Element ◽  
Mechanism Analysis ◽  
Rock Masses ◽  
Dam Foundation ◽  
Deformation Features ◽  
Universal Distinct Element Code ◽  
Distinct Element Code

The failure mechanism analysis of dam foundations is key for designing hydropower stations. This study analyses the rock masses in a sluice section, which is an important part of the main dam of the Datengxia Hydropower Station currently built in China. The stability of the sluice rock masses is predominantly affected by gentle through-going soft interlayers and steep structural fractures. Its foundation failure mechanism is investigated by means of a numerical method, i.e., Universal Distinct Element Code (UDEC) and the geomechanical model method. The modeling principle and process, and results for the rock dam foundation are introduced and generated by using the abovementioned two methods. The results indicate that the failure mechanism of the foundation rock masses, as characterized by gentle through-going and steep structural discontinuities, is not a conventional type of shear failure mechanism but a buckling one. This type of failure mechanism is verified by analyzing the deformation features resulting from the overloading of both methods and strength reduction of the numerical method.

scholarly journals Failure Mechanism Analysis and Support Technology for Roadway Tunnel in Fault Fracture Zone: A Case Study

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3767
Author(s):  
Kai Wang ◽  
Lianguo Wang ◽  
Bo Ren
Keyword(s):  
Failure Mechanism ◽  
Fracture Zone ◽  
Fractured Rock ◽  
Stress Test ◽  
Deformation Monitoring ◽  
Mechanism Analysis ◽  
Support Design ◽  
Geological Conditions ◽  
Fault Fracture Zone

This paper introduces a case study on the failure mechanism and support design of a roadway tunnel in the fault fracture zone of the 106 mining area in the Yuandian no.2 coal mine. Based on the on-site geological conditions (in-situ stress test, borehole television imaging, and lithological analysis), the failure mechanism of the roadway tunnel in the fault fracture zone was studied. The test results showed that the high tectonic stress, fractured rock, and poor lithology are the primary reasons for the roadway instability. According to the support principles of grouting reinforcement, pre-reinforced support, and rational support range, a new type of combined support technology was proposed, including advanced grouting, grouting bolts, and grouting anchor cables. A 100 m roadway section was selected for field testing using the new support scheme, and detailed deformation monitoring was performed. Monitoring results showed that the roadway deformation under the new support was significantly reduced. During the roadway excavation process, no roof collapse phenomenon occurred, and the safety of roadway excavation was ensured. This successful case provides an important reference for similar roadway projects in the fault fracture zone.

scholarly journals Rock Mass Classification for Columnar Jointed Basalt: A Case Study of Baihetan Hydropower Station

Geofluids ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Shiyue Zhang ◽  
Mingjie He ◽  
Jinjian Gu ◽  
Zhihao Cui ◽  
Jian Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Classification Scheme ◽  
Jointed Rock ◽  
Rock Mass Classification ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Hydropower Station ◽  
Columnar Jointed Basalt ◽  
Baihetan Hydropower Station ◽  
Mass Classification

Rock mass classification is important in preliminary design of geotechnical engineering projects. Using the columnar jointed basalt at the foundation of Baihetan Hydropower Station as an example, this paper presents a classification scheme of the columnar jointed rock. Unlike many common rock masses, an obvious characteristic of columnar jointed rock is that it is discontinuous in geometry while continuous in mechanics. Due to the inapplicability of existing rock mass classification systems, a classification scheme, combined with rock mass integrity, weak plane tightness, and permeability, is proposed. The new classification system has five grades with quantitative factors, which takes into account the features of columnar joints. As an easy-to-use scheme and case study, it would be helpful as a reference in the rock mass classification of similar problems.

Borehole Failure Mechanism Analysis from Oil-Based Mud Images: A Case Study from West of Shetland, North Sea

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Yang ◽  
C. Liu ◽  
I. Le Nir ◽  
T. Zhang ◽  
R. Bloemenkamp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Failure Mechanism ◽  
North Sea ◽  
Mechanism Analysis
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