Weak rock zone (soft interlayer, fault zone and soft rock) is the highlight of large-scale geological engineering research. It is an important boundary for analysis of rock mass stability. Weak rock zone has been form...Weak rock zone (soft interlayer, fault zone and soft rock) is the highlight of large-scale geological engineering research. It is an important boundary for analysis of rock mass stability. Weak rock zone has been formed in a long geological period, and in this period, various rocks have undergone long-term consolidation of geostatic stress and tectonic stress; therefore, under in-situ conditions, their density and modulus of deformation are relatively high. Due to its fragmentary nature, once being exposed to the earth's surface, the structure of weak rock zone will soon be loosened, its density will be reduced, and its modulus of deformation will also be reduced significantly. Generally, weak rock zone can be found in large construction projects, especially in the dam foundation rocks of hydropower stations. These rocks cannot be eliminated completely by excavation. Furthermore, all tests nowadays are carried out after the exposure of weak rock zone, modulus of deformation under in-situ conditions cannot be revealed. In this paper, a test method explored by the authors has been introduced. This method is a whole multilayered medium deformation method. It is unnecessary to eliminate the relatively complete rocks covering on weak rock zone. A theoretical formula to obtain the modulus of deformation in various mediums has also been introduced. On-site comparative trials and indoor deformation modulus tests under equivalent density conditions have been carried out. We adopted several methods for the prediction researches of the deformation modulus of weak rock zone under in-situ conditions, and revealed a fact that under in-situ conditions, the deformation modulus of weak rock zone are several times higher than the test results obtained after the exposure. In a perspective of geological engineering, the research findings have fundamentally changed peoples' concepts on the deformation modulus of weak rock zone, provided important theories and methods for precise definition of deformation modulus of deep weak rock zone under cap rock conditions, as well as for reasonable engineering applications.展开更多
Pre-geological prediction (PGP) is defined as the prediction of engineering geologic condition and hy-drogeological condition certain distance ahead of the working face. The purpose of this paper is to introduce mainl...Pre-geological prediction (PGP) is defined as the prediction of engineering geologic condition and hy-drogeological condition certain distance ahead of the working face. The purpose of this paper is to introduce mainlygeologic survey before and in excavation, to clarify their emphasis on PGP. At the same time, the technique is appliedto an engineering case, the longest highway tunnel in Gansu province. Data of geological survey of outside tunnels,sound wave detection, and geologic sketch for both tunnel face and sidewalls within the tunnel are analyzed. Afteranalyzing these data, long-term pre-geological prediction forecasting basic geological conditions of fault 4 such aslithology, scope, location, etc., and short-term and more accurate pre-geological prediction are reported.展开更多
Deformation modulus of a rock mass(E_m) is one of the most important design parameters in construction of rock engineering projects such as underground excavations.However,difficulties are frequently encountered durin...Deformation modulus of a rock mass(E_m) is one of the most important design parameters in construction of rock engineering projects such as underground excavations.However,difficulties are frequently encountered during in-situ tests which are also time-consuming and expensive for determining this parameter.Although E_m is often estimated indirectly from proposed equations by different researchers,many of these equations cannot be used in case of problematic rock conditions(thinly bedded,highly jointed rock masses,etc.) as high quality core samples are required.This study aims to explore more practical and useful equation for E_m estimation using Rock Quality Designation(RQD) and point load index values.Comparisons were made between available empirical equations and the proposed E_m equation in terms of the estimation capacity.Multiple comparison tests(ANOVA) showed that E_m can be reliably estimated using proposed equation especially at the preliminary stages of projects.展开更多
Realistic models for saturation, capillary pressure and relative permeability s-p_c-kr relations are essential for accurate predictions in multiphase flow simulations. The primary object of this work is to investigate...Realistic models for saturation, capillary pressure and relative permeability s-p_c-kr relations are essential for accurate predictions in multiphase flow simulations. The primary object of this work is to investigate their influence on geological CO_2 sequestration processes. In this work, the hysteresis effects on simulation results predicting geological CO_2 storage are investigated on a synthetic 2D model and a geological setting built according to Aneth demonstration site. Simulation results showed that hysteretic relative permeability model should be included while the residual trapping mechanism is under investigation. The effects of hysteresis and WAG schemes were studied with a series of numerical simulations on a geological setting based on Aneth site. Our simulations demonstrate that the hysteresis effect is strong on residual trapping mechanisms and there is no significant effects of alternative WAG schemes for long term residual trapping in our conceptual model. The effects of WAG schemes and hysteresis are weak on dissolution trapping mechanisms.展开更多
This paper reports and evaluates the subsurface investigations of lateritic soil in Muglad Basin. Lateritic soil is described as highly weathered and altered residual/transported soil formed by the in-situ weathering ...This paper reports and evaluates the subsurface investigations of lateritic soil in Muglad Basin. Lateritic soil is described as highly weathered and altered residual/transported soil formed by the in-situ weathering and/or decomposition of rocks in the tropical and sub-tropical regions with hot, humid climatic conditions. The field works include excavation of test pits, drilling of boreholes and performing of SRT （standard penetration test）. The engineering properties of soil such as sieve analysis, consistency, compaction test, CBR （California bearing ratio） test are deduced in the laboratory. Lateritic soil is also evaluated to be used as foundation and construction materials. Concretionary lateritic soil is valuable road pavement materials, widely used in the tropics as sub-base, base material and for gravel roads. The term laterite, however, has tended to be indiscriminately applied in tropical highway engineering to any red soil. Lateritic soils in this study area were classified as reddish brown, medium dense to very dense, clayey silty sand with noodles of quartz and gravels. According to laboratory test, the lateritic soil was found to be good as construction materials, and can be used for embankment purposes; on the other hand, blending such materials with gravels can improve the low CBR values.展开更多
文摘Weak rock zone (soft interlayer, fault zone and soft rock) is the highlight of large-scale geological engineering research. It is an important boundary for analysis of rock mass stability. Weak rock zone has been formed in a long geological period, and in this period, various rocks have undergone long-term consolidation of geostatic stress and tectonic stress; therefore, under in-situ conditions, their density and modulus of deformation are relatively high. Due to its fragmentary nature, once being exposed to the earth's surface, the structure of weak rock zone will soon be loosened, its density will be reduced, and its modulus of deformation will also be reduced significantly. Generally, weak rock zone can be found in large construction projects, especially in the dam foundation rocks of hydropower stations. These rocks cannot be eliminated completely by excavation. Furthermore, all tests nowadays are carried out after the exposure of weak rock zone, modulus of deformation under in-situ conditions cannot be revealed. In this paper, a test method explored by the authors has been introduced. This method is a whole multilayered medium deformation method. It is unnecessary to eliminate the relatively complete rocks covering on weak rock zone. A theoretical formula to obtain the modulus of deformation in various mediums has also been introduced. On-site comparative trials and indoor deformation modulus tests under equivalent density conditions have been carried out. We adopted several methods for the prediction researches of the deformation modulus of weak rock zone under in-situ conditions, and revealed a fact that under in-situ conditions, the deformation modulus of weak rock zone are several times higher than the test results obtained after the exposure. In a perspective of geological engineering, the research findings have fundamentally changed peoples' concepts on the deformation modulus of weak rock zone, provided important theories and methods for precise definition of deformation modulus of deep weak rock zone under cap rock conditions, as well as for reasonable engineering applications.
文摘Pre-geological prediction (PGP) is defined as the prediction of engineering geologic condition and hy-drogeological condition certain distance ahead of the working face. The purpose of this paper is to introduce mainlygeologic survey before and in excavation, to clarify their emphasis on PGP. At the same time, the technique is appliedto an engineering case, the longest highway tunnel in Gansu province. Data of geological survey of outside tunnels,sound wave detection, and geologic sketch for both tunnel face and sidewalls within the tunnel are analyzed. Afteranalyzing these data, long-term pre-geological prediction forecasting basic geological conditions of fault 4 such aslithology, scope, location, etc., and short-term and more accurate pre-geological prediction are reported.
基金the Karadeniz Technical University (KTU)for funding this work through the research(No.9706)
文摘Deformation modulus of a rock mass(E_m) is one of the most important design parameters in construction of rock engineering projects such as underground excavations.However,difficulties are frequently encountered during in-situ tests which are also time-consuming and expensive for determining this parameter.Although E_m is often estimated indirectly from proposed equations by different researchers,many of these equations cannot be used in case of problematic rock conditions(thinly bedded,highly jointed rock masses,etc.) as high quality core samples are required.This study aims to explore more practical and useful equation for E_m estimation using Rock Quality Designation(RQD) and point load index values.Comparisons were made between available empirical equations and the proposed E_m equation in terms of the estimation capacity.Multiple comparison tests(ANOVA) showed that E_m can be reliably estimated using proposed equation especially at the preliminary stages of projects.
基金partly supported by scientific research fund SK201413 and YK201501 from Chinese Academy of Geological SciencesProject DEFOA-0000033 from U.S.Department of Energy
文摘Realistic models for saturation, capillary pressure and relative permeability s-p_c-kr relations are essential for accurate predictions in multiphase flow simulations. The primary object of this work is to investigate their influence on geological CO_2 sequestration processes. In this work, the hysteresis effects on simulation results predicting geological CO_2 storage are investigated on a synthetic 2D model and a geological setting built according to Aneth demonstration site. Simulation results showed that hysteretic relative permeability model should be included while the residual trapping mechanism is under investigation. The effects of hysteresis and WAG schemes were studied with a series of numerical simulations on a geological setting based on Aneth site. Our simulations demonstrate that the hysteresis effect is strong on residual trapping mechanisms and there is no significant effects of alternative WAG schemes for long term residual trapping in our conceptual model. The effects of WAG schemes and hysteresis are weak on dissolution trapping mechanisms.
文摘This paper reports and evaluates the subsurface investigations of lateritic soil in Muglad Basin. Lateritic soil is described as highly weathered and altered residual/transported soil formed by the in-situ weathering and/or decomposition of rocks in the tropical and sub-tropical regions with hot, humid climatic conditions. The field works include excavation of test pits, drilling of boreholes and performing of SRT （standard penetration test）. The engineering properties of soil such as sieve analysis, consistency, compaction test, CBR （California bearing ratio） test are deduced in the laboratory. Lateritic soil is also evaluated to be used as foundation and construction materials. Concretionary lateritic soil is valuable road pavement materials, widely used in the tropics as sub-base, base material and for gravel roads. The term laterite, however, has tended to be indiscriminately applied in tropical highway engineering to any red soil. Lateritic soils in this study area were classified as reddish brown, medium dense to very dense, clayey silty sand with noodles of quartz and gravels. According to laboratory test, the lateritic soil was found to be good as construction materials, and can be used for embankment purposes; on the other hand, blending such materials with gravels can improve the low CBR values.
