大变形条件下具有不同裂纹长度试件的断裂韧性J_C工程估算

本文首先通过有限元分析,在不同长度裂纹尺寸结构的临界破坏载荷下计算出临界断裂韧性值,然后从细观入手,在文献[1][2]等的工作基础上,通过理论推导得到了三维应力度参数R_σ与断裂韧性的关系。经过验证计算,证明该参数可用于描述结构尺寸效应的影响,能够在平面应变断裂韧性(参考值)的基础上,确定不同尺寸结构的临界断裂韧性J_C的值,适用于工程上的应用和推广。

Dynamic characteristics of high stressed red sandstone subjected to unloading and impact loads

In the process of deep projects excavation,deep rock often experiences a full stress process from high stress to unloading and then to impact disturbance failure.To study the dynamic characteristics of three-dimensional high stressed red sandstone subjected to unloading and impact loads,impact compression tests were conducted on red sandstone under confining pressure unloading conditions using a modified split Hopkinson pressure bar.Impact disturbance tests of uniaxial pre-stressed rock were also conducted(without considering confining pressure unloading effect).The results demonstrate that the impact compression strength of red sandstone shows an obvious strain rate effect.With an approximately equal strain rate,the dynamic strength of red sandstone under confining unloading conditions is less than that in the uniaxial pre-stressed impact compression test.Confining pressure unloading produces a strength-weakening effect,and the dynamic strength weakening factor(DSWF)is also defined.The results also indicate that the strain rate of the rock and the incident energy change in a logarithmic relation.With similar incident energies,unloading results in a higher strain rate in pre-stressed rock.According to the experimental analysis,unloading does not affect the failure mode,but reduces the dynamic strength of pre-stressed rock.The influence of confining pressure unloading on the shear strength parameters(cohesion and friction angle)is discussed.Under the same external energy impact compression,prestressed rock subjected to unloading is more likely to be destroyed.Thus,the effect of unloading on the rock mechanical characteristics should be considered in deep rock project excavation design.

Study on mechanism of circumferential cracks in cold-region tunnels

There exists frost damage in cold-region tunnels. The circumferential cracks affect the function of tunnels. Using three-dimensional finite element method, the authors analyzed the mechanism of circumferential cracks in cold-region tunnels It is proved that the internal thermal stress in lining exceeds the tensile strength of concrete, which is the direct cause for circumferential cracks occurring. The laws of thermal stress in lining induced by parameters such as temperature drop, horizontal drag coefficient and length of lining are analyzed. The conclusions are valuable to the design and construction of cold-region tunnels considering the thermal stress.

Stress analysis of single joint rock mass under triaxial compression

Based on the fundamental principle of rock mechanics, the stresses of single joint rock mass under three-dimensional compression were analyzed. The effect of the in-termediate principle stress on the strength of single joint rock mass were discussed in par-ticular. It is found that the strength of single joint rock are affected by the intermediate principal stress, which may be the main factor in some conditions.

Discussion and study on contraction joints for RCC gravity dam

Based on the construction property of rolled compacted concrete, three-dimensional finite element relocating mesh method was developed in simulating construction process and computing temperature and stress field. Using this method, the temperature and the thermal stress fields developed in the RCC gravity dam of the Longtan project with or without a longitudinal joint during construction and operation are calculated so as to simulate the construction process. The computation results show that the value of the thermal stresses developed in the dam even, without any longitudinal joint, could meet the design criteria provided the placement temperature is adequately controlled.

Construction of homogeneous loading functions for elastoplastic damage models for concrete

Over the past 2 decades,tight restriction has been imposed on strength criteria of concrete by the combination of plasticity and damage in one theory.The present study aims at constructing plastic/damage loading functions for elastoplastic damage models for concrete that can perform more satisfactorily in 3D stress states.Numerous strength criteria of concrete are reorganized according to their simplest representations as Cartesian,cylindrical,mixed cylindrical-Cartesian,and other forms,and the homogeneity of loading functions discussed.It is found that under certain supplementary conditions from physical meanings,an unambiguous definition of the cohesion in a strength criterion,which is demanded in an elastoplastic damage model,is usually available in an explicit or implicit form,and in each case the loading function is still homogeneous.To apply and validate the presented theory,we construct the respective homogeneous damage and plastic loading functions and implant them into some widely used elastoplastic damage models for concrete,and their performances in triaxial compression prove to have improved significantly.