Numerical Simulation of Surrounding Rock Deformation and Grouting Reinforcement of Cross-Fault Tunnel under Different Excavation Methods

Tunnel construction is susceptible to accidents such as loosening, deformation, collapse, and water inrush, especiallyunder complex geological conditions like dense fault areas. These accidents can cause instability and damageto the tunnel. As a result, it is essential to conduct research on tunnel construction and grouting reinforcementtechnology in fault fracture zones to address these issues and ensure the safety of tunnel excavation projects. Thisstudy utilized the Xianglushan cross-fault tunnel to conduct a comprehensive analysis on the construction, support,and reinforcement of a tunnel crossing a fault fracture zone using the three-dimensional finite element numericalmethod. The study yielded the following research conclusions: The excavation conditions of the cross-fault tunnelarray were analyzed to determine the optimal construction method for excavation while controlling deformationand stress in the surrounding rock. The middle partition method (CD method) was found to be the most suitable.Additionally, the effects of advanced reinforcement grouting on the cross-fault fracture zone tunnel were studied,and the optimal combination of grouting reinforcement range (140°) and grouting thickness (1m) was determined.The stress and deformation data obtained fromon-site monitoring of the surrounding rock was slightly lower thanthe numerical simulation results. However, the change trend of both sets of data was found to be consistent. Theseresearch findings provide technical analysis and data support for the construction and design of cross-fault tunnels.

Research on Sleeve Grouting Density Detection Based on the Impact Echo Method

Grouting defects are an inherent challenge in construction practices,exerting a considerable impact on the operational structural integrity of connections.This investigation employed the impact-echo technique for the detection of grouting anomalies within connections,enhancing its precision through the integration of wavelet packet energy principles for damage identification purposes.A series of grouting completeness assessments were meticulously conducted,taking into account variables such as the divergent material properties of the sleeves and the configuration of adjacent reinforcement.The findings revealed that:(i)the energy distribution for the highstrength concrete cohort predominantly occupied the frequency bands 42,44,45,and 47,whereas for other groups,it was concentrated within the 37 to 40 frequency band;(ii)the delineation of empty sleeves was effectively discernible by examining the wavelet packet energy ratios across the spectrum of frequencies,albeit distinguishing between sleeves with 50%and full grouting density proved challenging;and(iii)the wavelet packet energy analysis yielded variable detection outcomes contingent on the material attributes of the sleeves,demonstrating heightened sensitivity when applied to ultrahigh-performance concrete matrices and GFRP-reinforced steel bars.

A grouting simulation method for quick-setting slurry in karst conduit:The sequential flow and solidification method

It is difficult to temporally and spatially track and characterize the slurry viscosity in flowing water during grouting simulation.In this study,a sequential flow and solidification(SFS)method considering the spatial-temporal evolution of slurry viscosity in flowing water in karst conduit is proposed.First,a time-dependent model for the threshold function of slurry viscosity is established.During the grouting process,the spatial-temporal evolution of slurry viscosity is revealed by tracking the diffusion behavior of the slurry injected at different times.This method is capable of describing the gradual solidification process of the slurry during grouting.Furthermore,a physical model of grouting in a karst conduit is developed.Second,the effectiveness of the SFS method in grouting simulation is verified by the experiment of grouting conduit in flowing water.The SFS method enables real-time monitoring of fluid velocity and pressure during grouting in flowing water and provides a feasible calculation method for revealing the grouting plugging mechanism in complex karst conduits at different engineering scales.In addition,it can be used to guide the design of grouting tests in flowing water,improve cost efficiency,and provide theoretical basis for optimizing grouting design and slurry selection.

Numerical investigation of geostress influence on the grouting reinforcement effectiveness of tunnel surrounding rock mass in fault fracture zones

Grouting is a widely used approach to reinforce broken surrounding rock mass during the construction of underground tunnels in fault fracture zones,and its reinforcement effectiveness is highly affected by geostress.In this study,a numerical manifold method(NMM)based simulator has been developed to examine the impact of geostress conditions on grouting reinforcement during tunnel excavation.To develop this simulator,a detection technique for identifying slurry migration channels and an improved fluid-solid coupling(FeS)framework,which considers the influence of fracture properties and geostress states,is developed and incorporated into a zero-thickness cohesive element(ZE)based NMM(Co-NMM)for simulating tunnel excavation.Additionally,to simulate coagulation of injected slurry,a bonding repair algorithm is further proposed based on the ZE model.To verify the accuracy of the proposed simulator,a series of simulations about slurry migration in single fractures and fracture networks are numerically reproduced,and the results align well with analytical and laboratory test results.Furthermore,these numerical results show that neglecting the influence of geostress condition can lead to a serious over-estimation of slurry migration range and reinforcement effectiveness.After validations,a series of simulations about tunnel grouting reinforcement and tunnel excavation in fault fracture zones with varying fracture densities under different geostress conditions are conducted.Based on these simula-tions,the influence of geostress conditions and the optimization of grouting schemes are discussed.

Probabilistic limit state design methodof the axial resistance of post grouting pile

The reliability of post grouting pile axial resistance was studied by proposing a design method for its probabilistic limit state,which is represented by the partial coefficients of load,end,and side resistance.The hyperbolic,modified hyperbolic,and polynomial models were employed to predict the ultimate bearing capacity of test piles that were not loaded to damage in field tests.The results were used for the calculation and calibration of the reliability index.The reliability of the probabilistic limit state design method was verified by an engineering case.The results show that the prediction results obtained from the modified hyperbolic model are closest to those obtained through the static load test.The proposed corresponding values of total,side,and end resistance partial coefficients are 1.84,1.66,and 2.73 when the dead and live load partial coefficients are taken as 1.1 and 1.4,respectively.Meanwhile,the corresponding partial coefficients of total,side,and end resistance are 1.70,1.56,and 2.34 when the dead and live load partial coefficients are taken as 1.2 and 1.4,respectively.

Pressured Grouting Method (PGM) in Pile Engineering

Application of pressured grouting method (PGM) in pile engineering can tackle problems encountered during construction of bored piles. Bearing capacity of piles can be increased through compaction of subsoils around piles. This paper reports research efforts of this technique by the pile research team in Southwest Jiaotong University in last decade with respect to the construction process, test findings, and primary research conclusions. The social-economical benefits of this method and application market in pile engineering are also analyzed.

Strength of copolymer grouting material based on orthogonal experiment

Using the orthogonal experimental design method involving three factors and three levels, the flexural strength and the compressive strength of copolymer grouting material were studied with different compositions of water-cement ratio （mass fraction of water to cement）, epoxy resin content, and waterborne epoxy curing agent content. By orthogonal range and variance analysis, the orders of three factors to influence the strength, the significance levels of different factors, and the optimized compound ratio scheme of copolymer grouting material mixture at different curing ages were determined. An empirical relationship among the strength of copolymer grouting material, the water-cement ratio, the epoxy resin content, and the waterborne epoxy curing agent content was established by multivariate regression analysis. The results indicate that water-cement ratio is the most principal and significant influencing factor on the strength. Epoxy resin content and waterbome epoxy curing agent content also have a significant influence on the strength. But epoxy resin content has a greater influence on the 7-day and 28-day flexural strength, and waterborne epoxy curing agent content has a greater influence on the 3-day flexural strength and the compressive strength. The copolymer grouting material with water-cement ratio of 0.4, epoxy resin content of 8% （mass fraction） and waterbome epoxy curing agent content of 2% （mass fraction） is the best one for repairing of cement concrete pavement. The flexural strength and the compressive strength have good correlation, and the ratio of compressive strength to flexural strength is between 1.0 and 3.3.

Penetration grouting reinforcement of sandy gravel

To study the relationship between grouting effect and grouting factors, three factors （seven parameters） directionless pressure and small cycle grouting model experiment on sandy gravel was done, which was designed according to uniform design method. And regressing was applied to analysis of the test data. The two models test results indicate that when the diffusing radius of grout changes from 26 to 51 cm, the grouted sandy gravel compressing strength changes from 2.13 to 12.30 MPa; the relationship between diffusing radius（R） and water cement ratio（m）, permeability coefficient（k）, grouting pressure（p）, grouting time（t） is R=19.953m^0.121k^0.429p^0.412t^0.437; the relationship between compressing strength（P） and porosity（n）, water cement ratio, grouting pressure, grouting time is P =0.984n^0.517m6-1.488p^0.118t^0.031. So the porosity of sandy gravel, the permeability coefficient of sandy gravel, grouting pressure, grouting time, water cement ratio are main factors to influence the grouting effect. The grouting pressure is the main factor to influence grouting diffusing radius, and the water cement ratio is the main factor to influence grouted sandy gravel compressing strength.

Analysis profile of the fully grouted rock bolt in jointed rock using analytical and numerical methods

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of bolt profile on load transfer mechanism of fully grouted bolts in jointed rocks using analytical and numerical methods. Based on the analytical method with development of methods, a new model is presented. To validate the analytical model, five different profiles modeled by ANSYS software. The profile of rock bolts T3 and T4with load transfer capacity,respectively 180 and 195 kN in the jointed rocks was selected as the optimum profiles. Finally, the selected profiles were examined in Tabas Coal Mine. FLAC analysis indicates that patterns 6+7 with2 NO flexi bolt 4 m better than other patterns within the faulted zone.

Grouting theories and technologies for the reinforcement of fractured rocks surrounding deep roadways

Grouting is an effective method to improve the integrity and stability of fractured rocks that surround deep roadways.After years of research and practice,various theories and a complete set of grouting technologies for deep roadways with fractured rocks have been developed and are widely applied in Chinese coal mining production.This paper systematically summarizes and analyzes the research results concerning the theory,design,materials,processes,and equipment for the grouting and reinforcement of fractured rocks surrounding deep roadways.Specifically,in terms of grouting methods,pregrouting,groutingwhile-excavation,and postgrouting methods are explored;in terms of grouting theory,backfill grouting,compaction grouting,infiltration grouting,and fracture grouting theories are studied.In addition,this paper also studies grouting borehole arrangement,water-cement ratio,grouting pressure,grouting volume,grout diffusion radius,and other grouting parameters and their determination methods.On this basis,this paper explores the physical and mechanical properties of organic and organic-inorganic composite grouting materials,and assess grouting reinforcement quality testing methods and instruments.Taken as the field cases,the application of pregrouting in front of heading faces,groutingwhile-excavation,and postgrouting in the Kouzidong coal mine are then introduced,and the effects of the grouting reinforcements are evaluated.This paper proposes a development direction for grouting technology based on problems existing in the grouting reinforcement of fractured rocks surrounding deep roadways.

Development and application of an interface constitutive model for fully grouted rock-bolts and cable-bolts

This paper proposes a new interface constitutive model for fully grouted rock-bolts and cable-bolts based on pull-out test results.A database was created combining published experimental data with in-house tests.By means of a comprehensive framework,a Coulomb-type failure criterion accounting for friction mobilization was defined.During the elastic phase,in which the interface joint is not yet created,the proposed model provides zero radial displacement,and once the interface joint is created,interface dilatancy is modeled using a non-associated plastic potential inspired from the behavior of rock joints.The results predicted by the proposed model are in good agreement with experimental results.The model has been implemented in a finite element method(FEM)code and numerical simulations have been performed at the elementary and the structural scales.The results obtained provide confidence in the ability of the new model to assist in the design and optimization of bolting patterns.

Explicit reinforcement models for fully-grouted rebar rock bolts

This paper investigates the explicit use of rock reinforcement in a discontinuous stress analysis model.A series of numerical experiments was undertaken to evaluate the performance of local and global reinforcement models implemented in universal distinct element code(UDEC).This was made possible by calibrating the reinforcement models to the laboratory behavior of a fully-grouted rebar bolt tested under pure pull and pure shear loading conditions.The model calibration focuses on matching different loading stages of the force-displacement curve including the initial elastic response,the hardening behavior and the bolt rupture.The paper concludes with a discussion on the suitability of the different reinforcement models in UDEC including their advantages and limitations.Finally,it addresses the choice of input parameters required for a realistic simulation of fully-grouted rebar bolts.

Grouted Pile and Its Bearing Capacity

The grouting method applied in bored pile is an improvement to the conventional bored pile. Load tests have proved that grouting under the bored pile tip is an effective method to enhance the bearing capacity of the pile and to reduce the pile settlement. In this paper, the grouting technology is described and pile load test results are discussed. In order to put the grouting method into design practice, the authors analyze the working mechanism of soil compaction. And, based on the theory of cavities expansion in soil mass, approximate formulae are proposed for estimating the bearing capacity of the grouted pile. The theoretical prediction agrees well with the load test results.

基于RSM的超细水泥注浆材料配比及性能优化模型

注浆堵水技术已成为水害措施防范向工程治理不可缺少的技术之一,超细材料的研究也成为了目前注浆材料发展的新方向。为了解决矿井水害注浆治理工程中注浆材料优选和配比优化问题,采用单因素试验与响应曲面法(RSM)相结合的方法进行超细水泥注浆材料优化配比研究。首先通过单因素试验对不同水灰比、硅灰(SF)掺量及高效聚羧酸减水剂(PCS)掺量条件下浆液黏度、泌水率及7 d单轴抗压强度进行分析,以确定RSM最佳基准水平,其次构建以浆液黏度、泌水率及7 d单轴抗压强度为响应目标的二次多项式预测模型,结合方差、残差及响应曲面分析各响应变量对响应目标的影响规律,确定注浆材料最优配比。通过单因素试验结果对比分析,发现最优水灰比、SF掺量及PCS掺量分别为1∶1、35%及0.3%。通过RSM研究发现,浆液黏度、泌水率及7 d单轴抗压强度不仅受单一因素影响,且存在多因素交互作用。根据建立的二次多项式响应面回归预测模型可知,当水灰比、SF掺量及PCS掺量分别为0.7∶1、38%及0.2%时,注浆材料性能最优,其回归模拟预测浆液黏度、泌水率及7 d单轴抗压强度分别为210.82 mPa·s、1.0%及12.22 MPa。通过室内试验,其结果与预测模型结果吻合度较高,进一步验证了模型的可靠性,证明了该模型能够用于注浆材料优化配比设计研究。

考虑化学反应的高聚物压密劈裂注浆仿真研究

考虑浆液化学反应原理,综合运用扩展有限元理论、修正剑桥模型和高聚物浆液膨胀力计算模型,建立了模拟高聚物在土体中压密劈裂注浆动态过程的二维仿真分析方法。通过模型试验验证了所提出方法的适用性,进而分析了浆液膨胀力、浆脉形态、土体孔隙比随时间变化规律及注浆孔埋深、土体断裂韧度对浆脉扩展过程的影响。结果表明:受高聚物化学反应进程驱动,在浆液与土体耦合作用下,浆液膨胀力初期随时间近似呈线性增长,达到峰值后快速下降并趋于稳定;浆脉长度和宽度发展速度不同步,裂缝启裂至二次扩展阶段,浆脉长度基本保持不变,宽度线性增大,裂缝二次扩展后,浆脉长度近似线性增大,而宽度增长速率趋缓;受浆液挤密作用影响,裂缝两侧一定范围内土体孔隙比显著降低,沿垂直于裂缝面方向,距注浆孔中心越近,孔隙比越小;孔隙比随时间整体呈下降趋势,随着裂缝的扩展和后期膨胀压力的下降,紧邻裂缝面两侧土体孔隙比有一定恢复,随后趋于稳定;随着注浆孔埋深和土体断裂韧度的增加,浆脉长度逐渐减小,宽度不断增大,两者变化速率基本保持不变;浆脉扩展稳定时间随埋深的增大而提前,随断裂韧度的增大而延后。

穿断层破碎带隧道围岩大变形控制双梯度注浆机制

近些年,中国西部大量深埋隧道工程因关键线路控制无法避让一些活动性断裂,常常在跨越断裂带范围内出现围岩大变形破坏现象,例如侵限、偏压、塌方、底鼓等灾害,严重影响隧道工程施工和运营的安全可持续发展。为了控制断层破碎带隧道围岩大变形,隧道工程设计者和建设者采用了多种控制方案,例如超前注浆、多层钢拱架被动支护、锚杆索主动支护等,但是都因断层破碎带围岩强度过低而出现超前注浆诱发围岩拉裂破碎、主动支护锚杆锚固力不足等现象。为解决上述难题,首先,提出一种增强穿断层破碎带隧道围岩强度的双梯度注浆技术,建立双梯度注浆概念模型,构建3种双梯度注浆模式;然后,确定特定工况下注浆材料粒径梯度与注浆压力梯度的适配条件;最后,通过理论分析、物理模型试验和现场试验,探索双梯度注浆机制及其控制效果。研究结果表明:1)随着开挖步序的增加,穿断层破碎带隧道拱肩变形最大,构造应力对围岩稳定性影响较大。2)在双梯度注浆作用下,浆液扩散效果良好,围岩未出现大面积脱落破坏,隧道周围岩体应力分布均匀。3)双梯度注浆形成了坚硬交叉浆脉骨架,达到了应力补偿效果,将围岩变形量从原来的3 100 mm控制到278 mm以内,实现了“零换拱、零侵限、零突涌”的目标。

采用大直径灌浆套筒连接的预制桥墩抗震性能研究

为探究墩台处采用大直径灌浆套筒连接的预制装配式桥墩抗震性能,进行拟静力试验及有限元分析。设计、制作2个采用大直径灌浆套筒(主筋直径40 mm)连接的预制装配式桥墩(预制桥墩)及1个现浇桥墩开展拟静力试验,对2类试件的试验现象、破坏形态、滞回曲线和承载能力进行对比分析,并采用有限元法对预制桥墩混凝土、套筒及连接钢筋的受力性能进行研究。试验结果表明:在水平循环荷载作用下,预制桥墩与现浇桥墩一致表现为弯剪破坏,但墩底区域破坏形式不同,现浇桥墩主要表现为柱脚混凝土大面积压碎,而预制桥墩的破坏现象更为严重,集中表现为套筒四周混凝土成块压碎剥落;相较于现浇桥墩,预制桥墩的承载能力平均值偏小5.2%,位移延性系数平均值偏小2.7%,预制桥墩力学性能与现浇桥墩相当。有限元分析结果表明:预制桥墩会在套筒顶部和桥墩底部出现2个塑性区,且预制桥墩中大直径灌浆套筒的受力状态以轴向受力为主,按照轴向受力进行套筒设计可满足其在桥墩结构中的受力要求;预制桥墩在墩底混凝土破坏后,其主筋和灌浆料仍保持可靠粘结,采用大直径灌浆套筒连接的预制桥墩抗震性能良好。

采用钢管榫卯节点连接的节段预制拼装桥墩抗震性能研究

为分析钢管榫卯节点连接构造对节段预制拼装桥墩抗震性能的影响,以福建省某互通立交桥匝道桥为背景进行研究。首先进行钢管榫卯节点连接的足尺节段预制拼装桥墩试设计,采用MIDAS Civil软件建立实桥模型,对试设计的足尺节段预制拼装桥墩开展静力承载力验算;然后按1∶3.75比例缩尺,设计、制作1根整体现浇桥墩(RC)试件和1根钢管榫卯节点连接的节段预制拼装桥墩(PSBP-MTJ)试件,开展拟静力试验;最后对比分析两试件的破坏模式、滞回曲线、骨架曲线与延性、累积滞回耗能、刚度退化与残余位移。结果表明:两试件的破坏模式类似,均为整体压弯型破坏,PSBP-MTJ试件塑性铰区因墩底灌浆套筒的存在而上移;两试件滞回曲线饱满无捏缩,耗能能力相当;PSBP-MTJ试件水平承载能力较RC试件提高约19%;PSBP-MTJ试件的拼装节段之间无剪切滑移出现,预应力筋延缓了其刚度退化,显著提高了其自复位性能,其残余位移仅为RC试件的67%,且残余位移与最大位移比值显著小于未采用无粘结预应力筋连接试件。

基于离散元法的盾尾同步注浆扩散及参数优化研究

为观察盾构施工中同步注浆扩散规律,并提出注浆参数调控手段,以滨海砂土地层为目标,设计并开展盾尾同步注浆模型试验,获得隧道外侧不同位置浆液扩散规律。在借助试验结果标定离散元模型中各颗粒间接触参数的基础上,建立盾尾同步注浆连续-离散元耦合模型,模拟浆液填充渗透过程,对照试验结果分析导致注浆层厚度差异的主要原因,进而通过调整注浆参数优化浆液填充效果。结果表明:离散元仿真模型中的颗粒运移特性能够有效展示浆液在盾尾间隙及周边土层中的填充、渗透现象;受流动性影响,浆液较易在注浆孔口聚集,而若注浆压力不足,将导致距离注浆孔较远的隧道上、下侧浆液层均匀性不良,通过调整不同部位注浆孔压力配比关系,可有效改善填充效果;注浆层受土层压力影响,隧道上方厚度相对下侧较薄,而侧面浆液在自身重力作用下向下沉积,呈上薄下厚分布。

浅埋房柱式采空区煤柱稳定性及控制研究

老采空区受矿区早期采煤方法的限制,具有较强的隐匿性,很难得到有效治理,为其地表构筑物建设带来巨大挑战。以昌盛煤矿房柱式老采空区治理为工程背景,采用理论分析、钻孔勘探、数值模拟以及现场瞬变电磁勘查等方法,分析了房柱式采空区覆岩裂隙特征;判别了房柱式采空区上地表的稳定性,数值模拟进一步分析得出,在新的单位载荷作用下,采场中央遗留煤柱将发生活化失稳,引起采场所有煤柱发生多米诺骨牌式破坏,进而导致房柱式采空区地表发生失稳。基于对房柱式采空区稳定特征及浆液在房柱式采空区流动的特性提出了散点式注浆充填方案,给出了浆液配比及注浆工艺。现场瞬变电磁勘查结果表明,散点式注浆充填法能有效实现老采空区的充分均匀充填,注浆效果整体良好,同时该方法可为对类似老采空区地表治理提供参考。