scholarly journals Effects of Breccia and Water Contents on the Mechanical Properties of Fault-core-zone Materials: an Experimental Investigation Using Artificial Specimens

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun-Seok Yun ◽  
Seong-Woo Moon ◽  
Yong-Seok Seo
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Penetration Resistance ◽  
Specimen Preparation ◽  
Field Sampling ◽  
Core Zone ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Resistance Value ◽  
Water Contents

Abstract Determining the mechanical properties of fault-core-zone materials is challenging because of the low strength of such materials, which affects field sampling, specimen preparation, and laboratory testing. We overcame this problem by preparing and testing mechanical properties of 132 artificial fault-core-zone specimens consisting of mixtures of breccia, sand, clay, and water. The unconfined compressive strength (UCS), elastic modulus (E), and penetration resistance value (PRV) of these fault-core-zone materials were measured, and the effects of breccia content and water content on mechanical properties were assessed. Results show that UCS is inversely proportional to breccia content and water content, and that E is inversely proportional to water content. Furthermore, the inverse relationship of UCS with water content varies with breccia content. UCS is proportional to both PRV and E, and the relationship for each varies with breccia content. High coefficients of determination (R2 = 0.62–0.88) between the parameters suggest that breccia content, water content, and PRV are potentially useful parameters for estimating the mechanical properties of fault core zones.

Carbon balance in relation to drying in four epiphytic mosses growing in different vertical ranges

1979 ◽  
Vol 57 (19) ◽  
pp. 1994-1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter L. Tobiessen ◽  
Nancy G. Slack ◽  
Keith A. Mott
Keyword(s):  
Water Potential ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Carbon Balance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Moss Species ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Neckera Pennata ◽  
Lower Water Content ◽  
Photosynthesis And Respiration

The response of photosynthesis and respiration to drying was measured in four species of epiphytic mosses, Ulota crispa (Hedw.) Brid., Neckera pennata Hedw., Anomodon rugellii (C. Mull.) Keissl., and Plagiomnium cuspidatum (Hedw.) T. Kop., from habitats along a desiccation gradient. There was little difference among the mosses in these responses. The relationship of water content to water potential did differ among the mosses, with Plagiomnium, the facultative epiphyte, showing a typical response of more mesic species and the other three showing a more xeric response, i.e., water potential does not begin to fall steeply until a lower water content is reached in Ulota, Neckera, and Anomodon. Both photosynthesis and respiration in all four moss species were quite sensitive to moderate water stress.

scholarly journals The Development of Snow and Glacier Research in Switzerland

1948 ◽  
Vol 1 (04) ◽  
pp. 192-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Haefeli
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Snow Cover ◽  
Laboratory Experiments ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Institute

The evolution of snow and glacier research in Switzerland is outlined. The settling, creep, viscosity and slipping of the snow cover are discussed in detail and the relationship of these comparatively simple processes to the more complex movements in a glacier are described. The importance of further research in glacier physics in connection with the crystallographic and mechanical properties of ice is stressed; certain preliminary laboratory experiments and some subjects for further research in the field are suggested. The Great Aletsch Glacier is recommended for this owing to the proximity of the Jungfraujoch Research Institute and facilities for transport by the Jungfraujoch Railway.

Effect of Sintering Temperature on Microstructure and Properties of VС/Fe Composite

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 978-983
Author(s):  
Guo Jun Zhang ◽  
Zhi Ping Sun ◽  
Li Yan Zou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Sintering Temperature ◽  
Growth Trend ◽  
Flexure Strength ◽  
Microstructure And Properties ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Composite Samples

VC/Fe composite samples were fabricated by sintering at 1050, 1100 and 1150°C in vacuum. The microstructure and mechanical properties of samples were examined, and the relationship of structure and mechanical properties for VC/Fe composite sintered at different temperature were studied. The results show that fracture toughness, hardness and density is increasing obviously at 1050-1100°Cwith the increasing sintering temperature, but the growth trend increases slowly at 1100-1150°C; in whole process with temperature increased, Flexure strength heighten trend obviously. The microstructure of VC/Fe composite changed from particles piled up together to the microstructure particles closely, VC particles set gradually into Fe with temperature increased, and the gap reduced gradually.

Nylon 66 / Nomex Composite Yarn Performance Analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 568-570 ◽  
pp. 1671-1674
Author(s):  
Gen Yang Cao ◽  
Dan Sheng ◽  
Kai Yang ◽  
Xue Feng Lu ◽  
Wei Lin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Polyamide 66 ◽  
Nylon 66 ◽  
Composite Yarn ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The embedded composite spinning technology was applied in spinning the composite yarn of polyamide 66 and nomex .The relationship of the polyamide 66 and nomex’s content with the mechanical properties of composite yarn and hairiness was discussed. The method of cluster analysis was applied in analyzing the four kinds of yarn’s mechanical properties. And the results show that when the confidence interval is 95%, the significance of two kinds yarns were greater than 0.05. There is no significant difference between the programs. While the analysis of the hairiness data showed that the fourth solution’s harmful hairiness was much lower that the first solution’s. Therefore, the best solution is the fourth solution.

Evaluation of Grinding Performance by Mechanical Properties of Super Abrasive Wheel - Evaluation of Grade by Grinding Force

2015 ◽  
Vol 656-657 ◽  
pp. 266-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takekazu Sawa ◽  
Naohiro Nishikawa ◽  
Yasushi Ikuse
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Diamond Wheel ◽  
Grinding Force ◽  
Grinding Wheel ◽  
Abrasive Wheel ◽  
Grinding Performance ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

There is the grade as one of the selection criteria of a grinding wheel like WA whetstone or GC whetstone. The grade of grinding wheel is defined as an index which shows the strength of connection of a grain and a grain, and is usually estimated by bending strength. There are many papers about the relationship between the grade of a grinding wheel and the grinding performance. And, the relationship between the grade of a grinding wheel and the grinding performance is almost clear. Also, the relationship between mechanical properties of a grinding wheel and the grade is also clear. On the other hand, since the grain layer of a super abrasive grinding wheel is thin, it is difficult to apply the conventional evaluation test of the grade. And, the evaluation method of the grade which can be adapted the super abrasive grinding wheel is not established. In addition, since the grade of a super abrasive grinding wheel is a manufacture manufacturer's original standard, there is a minute difference by manufacturer. The super abrasive grinding wheel as well as the grinding wheel is conjectured that the grade influences the grinding performance. Namely, it is important to relate the grade and the mechanical properties of a grain layer. However, researches which relate the grade, the grinding performance and the mechanical properties of a super abrasive grinding wheel are not done so far. Therefore, this study examined the relationship between the mechanical properties of a grain layer of a super abrasive grinding wheel and the grade, the grinding performance. The final objective of this study is to evaluate the grinding performance from mechanical properties of a grain layer of a super abrasive grinding wheel. The purpose of this report is to clarify relationship between the grade and the grinding force in a resinoid bond diamond wheel. The specific experiment procedure is as follows. When carrying out surface grinding of the diamond sticks using a grinding wheel, the relationship of the grade and the grinding force was clarified. And based on the knowledge acquired in this experiment, relationship between the grade of a super abrasive grinding wheel and the grinding force was considered. As the results, it confirmed that the grade of a resinoid bond diamond wheel could be evaluated by the grinding force.

Impact of molding water content on hydraulic conductivity of compacted sand-bentonite

1992 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moir D. Haug ◽  
Lionel C. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Test Program ◽  
Design Factor ◽  
Ottawa Sand ◽  
Critical Design ◽  
Hydraulic Gradients ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Water Contents

The relationship between molding water content and hydraulic conductivity of a compacted sand-bentonite mixture was examined in a laboratory test program. This program involved triaxial permeability testing of nine specimens of 8% bentonite and Ottawa sand, compacted at standard Proctor density using molding water contents ranging from6 to 19%. The permeability tests were conducted using hydraulic gradients ranging from 19 to 40. The specimens were subjected to an average effective stress during testing of 21 kPa. The tests were conducted using continuous back pressure saturation. Each test was run for a minimum of 40 000 min (approximately 28 days) to enable the flow in and out of the specimen to come to equilibrium with respect to each other. The hydraulic conductivity decreased from 6.5 × 10−9 cm/s for a molding water content of 5.9% to 1.4 × 10−9 cm/s for a molding water content of 15.8%. However, although the hydraulic conductivity was related to the molding water content, the variation in hydraulic conductivity was relatively small. Therefore, the low values reported for all hydraulic conductivity tests suggest that molding water content is not a critical design factor in the construction of a low-permeability sand-bentonite liner. Key words : molding water content, bentonite, liners, hydraulic conductivity, triaxial permeability testing, covers, sand.

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