scholarly journals The effect of contact grouting on support load

Author(s):  
Liskovets Aleksandr ◽  
Tatsienko Viktor ◽  
Gogolin Viacheslav

Introduction. The paper analyzes contemporary methods of frame support design in permanent workings and reveals that contact grouting has received little attention. Contact grouting makes the tight contact between the hardened cement grout and the surrounding rock possible, whereas it is impossible when applying concrete lagging. The paper employs analytical method of arch support, grouting layer, and the surrounding rock calculation considering their softening. Analytical formulae determining support load has been obtained. The formulae take into account strain and strength characteristics of the surrounding rock, hardened cement grout, and support. Support load was calculated under various values of the grouting layer thickness and linear strain modulus and the depth of mining. The dependencies between the support load and the indicated parameters have been obtained, which makes it possible to select the cement grout composition for various mining and geological conditions. Research objective is to determine the effect produced by grouting layer thickness and strain characteristics on arch support load value in order to check its strength in various mining and geological conditions. Methods of research are built upon the physically based analytical methods of geomechanics to solve the problem of interaction between the support, grouting layer, and surrounding rock mass. Results. The results of arched support load calculation are presented for various values of grouting layer thickness, its strain characteristics, and depth of mining. Conclusions. The presence of the grouting layer in the void behind the support has a significant effect on the methods of arch support design. The developed methods take account of the fact that a layer of soft rock develops in the rock mass between the grouting layer and undisturbed rock. When the rock is being broken, its volume in this layer increases, which, in its turn, results in support load transfer growth through the grouting layer. It has been determined that the increase in the hardened cement grout strain and grouting layer thickness reduces support load.

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Rui Wang ◽  
Yiyuan Liu ◽  
Xianghui Deng ◽  
Yu Zhang ◽  
Xiaodong Huang ◽  
...  

With the rapid development of tunnel construction in China, deep buried and long tunnel projects are emerging in areas with complex engineering geological conditions and harsh environment, and thus large deformation of tunnels under conditions of high in situ stress and soft rock becomes increasingly prominent and endangers engineering safety. Therefore, it is of great significance to control the deformation and improve the stability of surrounding rock by analyzing the thickness and distribution law of loose circle according to the unique mechanical properties and failure mechanism of surrounding rock of large deformation soft-rock tunnel. Based on unified strength theory, this paper deduces the radius calculation formula of the loose circle by considering the influence of intermediate principal stress. Furthermore, the theoretical calculations and field tests of the loose circle in the typical sections of grade II and III deformation of Yuntunbao tunnel are carried out, and the thickness and distribution law of loose circle of surrounding rock of large deformation soft-rock tunnel is revealed. The results show that the formula based on the unified strength criterion is applicable for a large deformation tunnel in soft rock.


2012 ◽  
Vol 443-444 ◽  
pp. 267-271
Author(s):  
Xu Dong Cheng ◽  
Peng Ju Qin

In this paper, the mechanical behaviors of pipe roof and bolt of shallow and unsymmetrical tunnel in soft rock are analyzed. Through the finite element software Phase2.0, combined with the geological conditions that construction site often appear, the mechanical behaviors of pipe roof and bolt and surrounding rock in the process of horseshoe highway tunnel construction in the condition that surface is soft rock and underground for the bedrock are analyzed. Research results show that: after tunnel excavation in soft rock, surrounding rock near the tunnel is easy to suffer soft-rock large deformation even failure, which needs to timely support;Due to the impact of the unsymmetrical tunnel, the mechanical behaviors of surrounding rock are unsymmetrical, such as the maximum displacement of tunnel around 0.4 m distant from apex of arch ring, the stress is asymmetrical on both sides of the tunnel arch ring etc; In addition, pipe roof can effectively prevent from the displacement of soft rock strata, improve tunnel strength factor, reduce the plastic zone of surrounding rock. This paper provides theoretical basis for the design of pipe roof and bolt.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Meng Wang ◽  
Jia-wen Zhou ◽  
An-chi Shi ◽  
Jin-qi Han ◽  
Hai-bo Li

The stability of the surrounding rock masses of underground powerhouses is always emphasized during the construction period. With the general trends toward large-scale, complex geological conditions and the rapid construction progress of underground powerhouses, deformation and failure issues of the surrounding rock mass can emerge, putting the safety of construction and operation in jeopardy and causing enormous economic loss. To solve these problems, an understanding of the origins and key affecting factors is required. Based on domestic large-scale underground powerhouse cases in the past two decades, key factors affecting the deformation and failure of the surrounding rock mass are summarized in this paper. Among these factors, the two most fundamental factors are the rock mass properties and in situ stress, which impart tremendous impacts on surrounding rock mass stability in a number of cases. Excavation is a prerequisite of surrounding rock mass failure and support that is classified as part of the construction process and plays a pivotal role in preventing and arresting deformation and failure. Additionally, the layout and structure of the powerhouse are consequential. The interrelation and interaction of these factors are discussed at the end of this paper. The results can hopefully advance the understanding of the deformation and failure of surrounding rock masses and provide a reference for design and construction with respect to hydroelectric underground powerhouses.


Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingping Lai ◽  
Huicong Xu ◽  
Pengfei Shan ◽  
Yanlei Kang ◽  
Zeyang Wang ◽  
...  

The stability of the surrounding rock is the key problem regarding the normal use of coal mine roadways, and the floor heave of roadways is one of the key factors that can restrict high-yield and high-efficiency mining. Based on the 1305 auxiliary transportation roadway geological conditions in the Dananhu No. 1 Coal Mine, Xinjiang, the mechanism of roadway floor heave was studied by field geological investigation, theoretical analysis, and numerical simulation. We think that the surrounding rock of the roadway presents asymmetrical shrinkage under the original support condition, and it is the extrusion flow type floor heave. The bottom without support and influence of mining are the important causes of floor heave. Therefore, the optimal support scheme is proposed and verified. The results show that the maximum damage depth of the roadway floor is 3.2 m, and the damage depth of the floor of roadway ribs is 3.05 m. The floor heave was decreased from 735 mm to 268 mm, and the force of the rib bolts was reduced from 309 kN to 90 kN after using the optimization supporting scheme. This scheme effectively alleviated the “squeeze” effect of the two ribs on the soft rock floor, and the surrounding rock system achieves long-term stability after optimized support. This provides scientific guidance for field safe mining.


2013 ◽  
Vol 838-841 ◽  
pp. 889-893
Author(s):  
Biao Li ◽  
Feng Dai ◽  
Nu Wen Xu ◽  
Chun Sha

The right bank underground powerhouse of Houziyan hydropower station is a typical deep-buried type with high geostress and complicated geological conditions. To monitor and analyze the stability of surrounding rock mass during continuous excavation of the powerhouse excavation and locate the potential failure zones, an ESG (Engineering Seismology Group) microseismic monitoring system manufactured in Canada was installed in April, 2013. The wave velocity of the monitoring system was determined through fixed blasting tests. And the average location error is the minimum while P-wave velocity is 5700m/s, less than 10m and meeting the system request. By combining the temporal and spatial distribution regularity of microseimic events with field excavation, micro-crack clusters and potential instability zones were identified and delineated. The results will provide a reference for later excavations and supports of the underground powerhouse. Furthermore, a new monitoring method can also be supplied for the stability analysis of surrounding rock mass in deep-buried underground powerhouses.


2013 ◽  
Vol 353-356 ◽  
pp. 20-23
Author(s):  
Xiao Lei Wang ◽  
Shun Xi Yan ◽  
Guang Can Zhang

According to the problemsof serious deformation of soft rock roadways and lack of system andcomprehensive study on surrounding rock characteristics and failure mechanismin Shajihai mining area, this paper carried out a series of mechanicalexperiments on the characteristics of surrounding rock in this area includinguniaxial compression test, triaxial compression test and water absorption propertiestest. Mechanical test results show that the compressive strength of surroundingrock of roadway is generally low, and mudstone compressive strength is thelargest which is 19.23 MPa, and compressive strength of the minimum is coalwhich is 11.32 MPa under natural condition. However sandstone and mudstone’sability of water absorbing is strong, and coal saturation strength issignificantly greater than that of mudstone and sandstone. Therefore, we shouldmake full use of the strength of coal in roadway layout and support design.


2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
Asif Riaz ◽  
Syed Muhammad Jamil ◽  
Muhammad Asif ◽  
Kamran Akhtar

Abstract The paper analyses the geological conditions of study area, rock mass strength parameters with suitable support structure propositions for the under construction Nahakki tunnel in Mohmand Agency. Geology of study area varies from mica schist to graphitic marble/phyllite to schist. The tunnel ground is classified and divided by the empisical classification systems like Rock mass rating (RMR), Q system (Q), and Geological strength index (GSI). Tunnel support measures are selected based on RMR and Q classification systems. Computer based finite element analysis (FEM) has given yet another dimension to design approach. FEM software Phase2 version 7.017 is used to calculate and compare deformations and stress concentrations around the tunnel, analyze interaction of support systems with excavated rock masses and verify and check the validity of empirically determined excavation and support systems.


2017 ◽  
Vol 744 ◽  
pp. 169-173
Author(s):  
Long Yun Zhang ◽  
Shang Yang Yang

The analog material, used in the Geo-mechanical model test that is designed to study the unloading rheological behavior and failure characteristics of rock mass, must reflect the physico-mechanical behaviors of the actual rock mass. The surrounding rock of Meng-di-gou hydropower station is in complex geological conditions. With the excavation of the rock mass, the surrounding rock gradually unloading, and the property of the near rock mass. It is necessary to carry out Geo-mechanical model test to study the rheological properties of deep rock mass under complicated geological conditions. So the similar material, comprised of iron powder, barite powder, and quartz sands bound with a solution of alcohol and colophonium, is suggested to be improvable. Firstly, through more than 300 groups of mix proportion tests, the influence of different mix proportions of the ingredients are analyzed to obtain the optimal analog materials; Secondly, more than 1200 specimens are made into size Φ50mm×100mm; Lastly, physico-mechanical tests were conducted by using the specimens to test the mechanical property of the similar material, and the basic physico-mechanical parameters are obtained from the analog material. The results indicates that the property of the similar material matches well with that of the rock mass in site, so the similar material is suitable for the Geo-mechanical model test, and it can be used to test the unloading rheological behavior of rock mass of Meng-di-gou hydropower station.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Jianping Zuo ◽  
Hongqiang Song ◽  
Yunqian Jiang ◽  
Shankun Zhao ◽  
Meilu Yu ◽  
...  

Rock burst is one of the major dynamic disasters that directly threaten production safety in coal mines. According to the current research, the occurrence of rock burst can be described by the generalized Newton’s second law with three elements which are research object, force condition, and motion state. These three elements refer to the coal and rock mass in the mining area, concentrated static and dynamic loads, and dynamic instability of surrounding rock, respectively. On this basis, a comprehensive rock burst research method involving the three elements of Newton’s second law was proposed, which especially focuses on the investigation into geological conditions of mining areas. The research procedure of this method specifically includes the detailed exploration of engineering geological bodies, the classification and stability evaluation of surrounding rock, the measurement and inversion of in situ stress, the evolution analysis of mining-induced stress field, energy field, and fracture field, the study of multiscale failure mechanism of coal and rock mass, the establishment of theoretical failure model of coal and rock mass, the real-time monitoring and warning in potentially dangerous areas, and the reasonable prevention and control in key risk zones. As a preliminary discussion, the significant research progress in each aspect mentioned above has been reviewed and the feasible research directions of rock burst are presented in this paper.


2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bangyou Jiang ◽  
Lianguo Wang ◽  
Yinlong Lu ◽  
Shitan Gu ◽  
Xiaokang Sun

This paper presented a case study of the failure mechanisms and support design for deep composite soft rock roadway in the Yangcheng Coal Mine of China. Many experiments and field tests were performed to reveal the failure mechanisms of the roadway. It was found that the surrounding rock of the roadway was HJS complex soft rock that was characterized by poor rock quality, widespread development of joint fissures, and an unstable creep property. The major horizontal stress, which was almost perpendicular to the roadway, was 1.59 times larger than the vertical stress. The weak surrounding rock and high tectonic stress were the main internal causes of roadway instabilities, and the inadequate support was the external cause. Based on the failure mechanism, a new support design was proposed that consisted of bolting, cable, metal mesh, shotcrete, and grouting. A field experiment using the new design was performed in a roadway section approximately 100 m long. Detailed deformation monitoring was conducted in the experimental roadway sections and sections of the previous roadway. The monitoring results showed that deformations of the roadway with the new support design were reduced by 85–90% compared with those of the old design. This successful case provides an important reference for similar soft rock roadway projects.


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