scholarly journals Experimental Investigation of Progressive Failure Processes Using 3D Acoustic Emission Tomography

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Cheng ◽  
Paul Hagan ◽  
Rudrajit Mitra ◽  
Shuren Wang ◽  
Hong-Wei Yang
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Stress Conditions ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Tomographic Images ◽  
Fracture Development ◽  
Ae Counts

In this paper, the potential of 3D acoustic emission (AE) tomography technique in demonstrating fracture development and delineating stress conditions was examined. Brazilian tests and uniaxial compression tests were monitored by 3D AE tomography. AE counts, AE source locations and 3D tomographic images of locally varying velocity distributions were analyzed along with stress and strain measurements. Experimental results revealed two distinct failure processes between Brazilian tests and uniaxial compression tests indicated by differences in AE counts, source locations and the temporal variation of velocity. Furthermore, the development of micro-cracks showed by the results correlated well with theoretical analysis and experimental observations. Additionally, stress patterns, failure modes and final failure planes were indicated by AE locations and velocity tomography. Three-dimensional velocity tomographic images indicated the anisotropy of samples caused by stresses as well. These results confirm the usefulness of AE tomography as a method to monitor stress induced failure and the potential of AE tomography for delineating stress conditions and predicting rock failure.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Dry and Saturated Basalt Columnar Joints under Uniaxial Compression and Tensile Damage

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liu Gang ◽  
Xiao Fu-kun ◽  
Cheng Qian-long ◽  
Qin Tao
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Steady Growth ◽  
Columnar Joints ◽  
Ae Location ◽  
Location Map ◽  
Tensile Damage

An experimental study was carried out to investigate the acoustic emission (AE) characteristics of dry and saturated basalt columnar joints under uniaxial compression and tensile damage by using the TAW-2000 rock experiment system and SH-IIAE system for the whole loading. The results show that the softening coefficient of uniaxial compressive strength and the tensile strength was 0.78 and 0.68, respectively, and water increases the sample complexity and has a strong effect on its strength. The dry sample under uniaxial compression at the beginning of loading produced a large number of AE signals, and the AE signal showed steady growth as the load increased, but the sample destruction occurred during the blank period, which can be used as a precursor of instability. From the amplitude-time-energy diagram, it can be found that as amplitude increases with hit, energy decreases, which shows an obvious triangle relation. From the uniaxial compression damage AE location map, we can find that AE events exist disorderly and show scattered distribution in each area. From the failure modes and sections of tension and uniaxial compression tests, it is found that there are many layers and fissures in rock samples, which are consistent with AE location.

scholarly journals Acoustic Emission Characteristics and Joint Nonlinear Mechanical Response of Rock Masses under Uniaxial Compression

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Zhongliang Feng ◽  
Xin Chen ◽  
Yu Fu ◽  
Shaoshuai Qing ◽  
Tongguan Xie
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Inclination Angle ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Strain Curve ◽  
Particle Flow Code ◽  
Rock Masses ◽  
Physical Experiments ◽  
Inclination Angles ◽  
Joint Inclination

The joint arrangement in rock masses is the critical factor controlling the stability of rock structures in underground geotechnical engineering. In this study, the influence of the joint inclination angle on the mechanical behavior of jointed rock masses under uniaxial compression was investigated. Physical model laboratory experiments were conducted on jointed specimens with a single pre-existing flaw inclined at 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° and on intact specimens. The acoustic emission (AE) signals were monitored during the loading process, which revealed that there is a correlation between the AE characteristics and the failure modes of the jointed specimens with different inclination angles. In addition, particle flow code (PFC) modeling was carried out to reproduce the phenomena observed in the physical experiments. According to the numerical results, the AE phenomenon was basically the same as that observed in the physical experiments. The response of the pre-existing joint mainly involved three stages: (I) the closing of the joint; (II) the strength mobilization of the joint; and (III) the reopening of the joint. Moreover, the response of the pre-existing joint was closely related to the joint’s inclination. As the joint inclination angle increased, the strength mobilization stage of the joint gradually shifted from the pre-peak stage of the stress–strain curve to the post-peak stage. In addition, the instantaneous drop in the average joint system aperture (aave) in the specimens with medium and high inclination angles corresponded to a rapid increase in the form of the pulse of the AE activity during the strength mobilization stage.

Acoustic Emission Characteristics of Rock Failure under Uniaxial Loading

2011 ◽  
Vol 378-379 ◽  
pp. 43-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Xie ◽  
Qing Hui Jiang ◽  
Rui Chen ◽  
Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Failure Process ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Rock Failure ◽  
Rock Failure Process ◽  
State Variation ◽  
Acoustic Emission Test

With RMT-150C rock testing machine and AEWIN E1.86 DISP acoustic emission system applied, the acoustic emission test was accomplished with two kinds of rock samples including marble and granite under uniaxial compression. Cyclic loading and continuous loading were used through the experiment, and the mechanical performance and acoustic emission (AE) characteristics were obtained during the process of rock progressive failure. Details related to the relationship between amount of AE and stress-strain was given in this paper. A comparison between marble and granite was made as well following the general AE law, on the basis of which, the failure mechanism of rock mass was investigated. Finally, some conclusions can be summarized as follows:(1) AE activity features are different with stress state variation in rock failure process;(2) loading patterns make a direct impact on the failure process thereby affecting AE activities;(3)AE activities are various basing on the different types of rocks, structures and failure modes.

Discrete element method simulations of fracture in concrete under uniaxial compression based on its real internal structure

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 578-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Suchorzewski ◽  
Jacek Tejchman ◽  
Michał Nitka
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Element Method ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Discrete Element ◽  
Cement Matrix ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Digital Microscope ◽  
Complex Crack ◽  
Element Method

The paper describes experimental and numerical results of concrete fracture under quasi-static uniaxial compression. Experimental uniaxial compression tests were performed on concrete cubic specimens. Fracture in concrete was detected at the aggregate level by means of three non-destructive methods: three-dimensional X-ray microcomputed tomography, two-dimensional scanning electron microscope and manual two-dimensional digital microscope. The discrete element method was used to directly simulate experiments. Concrete was modelled as a random heterogeneous four-phase material composed of aggregate particles, cement matrix, interfacial transitional zones and macrovoids based on experimental images. Two- and three-dimensional analyses were carried out. In two-dimensional analyses, the real aggregate shape was created by means of clusters of spheres. In three-dimensional calculations, spheres were solely used. A satisfactory agreement between numerical and experimental results was achieved in two-dimensional analyses. The model was capable of accurately predicting complex crack paths and the corresponding stress–strain responses observed in experiments.

scholarly journals Analysis of uniaxial compression behavior of hollow concrete block masonry: experimental and analytical approaches

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (7) ◽  
pp. 802-813
Author(s):  
Loan Bui Thi
Keyword(s):  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Concrete Block ◽  
Brick Masonry ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Compression Behavior ◽  
Compression Load ◽  
Hollow Brick ◽  
Analytical Approaches ◽  
Masonry Prism

This article focuses on the uniaxial compression behavior of concrete hollow brick masonry assembly. This study was performed both by experimental and analytical approaches. In the first experimental part, the compression tests were done according to the European standard EN1052-1. It is highlighted from the tests that this concrete hollow brick masonry is a very high dispersive material and that the compression behavior of this masonry is similar and depends principally on that of bricks. In addition, the vertical splitting failure modes reflect the effect of "expanding/restraining" for this type of masonry and the elastic properties determined from these tests are comparable with the values found in the literature. Then, in the analytical approach, the simple calculations were done by different existed models to predict the compressive strength of masonry prism. A comparison of the results obtained by using these models with those of experimentation shows that only the model which takes into account the effect of vertical joints is mostly adapted for the safe design of this masonry prism under uniaxial compression load.

scholarly journals Dual role of microcracks: toughening and degradation

2001 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 427-440 ◽  
Author(s):  
G M Nagaraja Rao ◽  
C RL Murthy
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Inelastic Strain ◽  
Dual Role ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Defective Structure ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Thermally Treated

One of the methods of improving the mechanical properties of ceramics is to introduce a defective structure that acts as a restraint for the propagation of cracks. In the present study a detailed investigation was carried out by introducing a defective structure in rock to determine if there is any improvement in properties similar to ceramics. Granite was chosen for the investigation, and the microcracks were introduced by a heating and cooling cycle. Uniaxial compression tests have shown that granite thermally treated to 200°C shows the highest strength, and the strength of granite treated to 400°C is comparable to that of unheated granite. Both ultrasonic images and acoustic-emission monitoring show that for thermally treated samples the stress-induced microcrack and macrocrack nucleation and their growth are retarded. The variations in mechanical properties are explained based on the concept of toughening and degradation. Uniaxial compression tests on unheated and thermally treated granite samples have clearly established the dual role of microcracks, which operate in the toughening and degradation mechanisms.Key words: thermal treatment, microcrack, inelastic strain, ultrasonic C-scan imaging, acoustic emission, toughening.

Research on the AE Characteristic of the Rock with Rockburst Proneness

2014 ◽  
Vol 608-609 ◽  
pp. 689-692
Author(s):  
Mo Xiao Li ◽  
Guang Zhang ◽  
Jing Xi Chen
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Rock Mechanics ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Entire Process ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Ae Signals

In this paper, in order to strengthen the prediction of rockburst and inquire the relationship between the rockburst proneness of rock and its AE characteristic, each kind of typical rock of volcanic, sedimentary and metamorphic were selected to doing indoor rock mechanics experiments. Calculate the rockburst proneness of these rocks by uniaxial compression tests. In uniaxial compression, we collect the entire process of AE signals by using acoustic emission instrument, then we analysis the AE characteristics of different rocks to inquire the relationship between the AE characteristic and its rockburst proneness.

scholarly journals Characteristic strength and acoustic emission properties of weakly cemented sandstone at different depths under uniaxial compression

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Liu ◽  
Yixin Zhao ◽  
Cun Zhang ◽  
Jinlong Zhou ◽  
Yutao Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Uniaxial Compression ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Underground Mining ◽  
Peak Strength ◽  
Dissipated Energy ◽  
Burial Depth ◽  
Characteristic Strength ◽  
Different Depths

AbstractAs coal mining is extended from shallow to deep areas along the western coalfield, it is of great significance to study weakly cemented sandstone at different depths for underground mining engineering. Sandstones from depths of 101.5, 203.2, 317.3, 406.9, 509.9 and 589.8 m at the Buertai Coal Mine were collected. The characteristic strength, acoustic emission (AE), and energy evolution of sandstone during uniaxial compression tests were analyzed. The results show that the intermediate frequency (125–275 kHz) of shallow rock mainly occurs in the postpeak stage, while deep rock occurs in the prepeak stage. The initiation strength and damage strength of the sandstone at different depths range from 0.23 to 0.50 and 0.63 to 0.84 of peak strength (σc), respectively, decrease exponentially and are a power function with depth. The precursor strength ranges from 0.88σc to 0.99σc, increases with depth before reaching a depth of 300 m, and tends to stabilize after 300 m. The ratio of the initiation strength to the damage strength (k) ranges from 0.25 to 0.62 and decreases exponentially with depth. The failure modes of sandstone at different depths are tension-dominated mixed tensile-shear failure. Shear failure mainly occurs at the unstable crack propagation stage. The count of the shear failure bands before the peak strength increases gradually, and increases first and then decreases after the peak strength with burial depth. The cumulative input energy, released elastic energy and dissipated energy increase with depth. The elastic release rate ranges from 0.46 × 10–3 to 198.57 × 10–3 J/(cm3 s) and increases exponentially with depth.

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