Determination of optimal blowing-to-suction flow ratio in mechanized excavation face with wall-mounted swirling ventilation using numerical simulations

Wall-mounted swirling ventilation is a new type of system in mechanized excavation faces with a dust sup-pression performance that is closely related to the blowing-to-suction flow ratio.Physical and simulation models were developed according to the No.C103 mechanized excavation face in the Nahe Coal Mine of the Baise Mining Bureau,Guangxi Province to optimize the blowing-to-suction flow ratio for wall-mounted swirling ventilation.Both the k-εturbulence model and the discrete phase model were utilized to simulate airflow field structures and dust concentration distribution patterns at various blowing-to-suction flow ratios.The results suggest that higher blowing-to-suction flow ratios increase the airflow field disturbance around the working face and weaken the intensity of the axial air curtain.On the other hand,both the intensity of the radial air curtain and the dust suppression effect are enhanced.At a blowing-to-suction flow ratio of 0.8,the wall-mounted swirling ventilation system achieved the most favorable dust suppression performance.Both the total dust and respirable dust had their lowest concentrations with maximum efficiencies of reducing both types at 90.33%and 87.16%,respectively.

Large deformation and failure mechanism analyses of Tangba high slope with a high-intensity and complex excavation process

The Tangba high slope is mainly composed of coarse soils and supplies core wall materials for the construction of the Changheba dam. Since the filling intensity of the Changheba dam is high, the Tangba high slope suffers from a high-intensity excavation process, and reinforcement measures are usually not implemented immediately. Moreover, the distribution of useful materials is uneven and insufficient, and the mixing of different soil materials is necessary; thus, multiple simultaneous excavations and secondary excavation are inevitable. In the construction period from 2012 to 2016, large deformations occurred in this area, and one of the largest monitored horizontal deformations whose direction points to the opposite side of the valley even reached more than 8000 mm. According to field investigation, site monitoring and theoretical analysis, the large deformation in the Tangba high slope can be divided into two phases. In the first phase, the excavation construction breaks the original stress equilibrium state; in the second phase, the precipitation infiltration accelerates the deformation. Thus, the excavation construction and precipitation infiltration are the two major factors promoting the deformation, and the high-intensity and complex excavation process is the fundamental cause. Notably, rate of slope deformation significantly accelerated in rainy seasons due to precipitation infiltration; the rate also accelerated in early 2016 due to the high-intensity, complex excavation process. Comprehensively considering the above factors, timely and effective reinforcement measures are essential.

Development of dust collection and removal technology of comprehensive mechanized excavation face

To solve the problem of excavation face dust control,the theory of dust removal after collection was put forward.Through a large number of theoretical and experimental researches,a new wind screen dust-collection system which was applied to comprehen- sive excavation face was developed.To set a wind dam in jet stream box,achieve the function of multi-stage and multiple-level regulation,lots of experimentation was carried out to obtain higher jet stream velocity with the minimum loss of energy.Experiments show that the slit width in the exports of wind screen dust-collection system should be 10 to 15 mm.For the general excavation roadway,after wind attenuation,the velocity can be greater than 3 m/s at the roof which meets the requirements of respirable dust control.

Reducing-resistance mechanism of vibratory excavation of hydraulic excavator

Based on the working principle of vibratory excavation of hydraulic excavator,the expression of digging resistance changed with time under sine wave inspiritment was deduced;a comparison analysis was given after calculating the forces status of rock and soil under static load and vibratory load respectively by using MATLAB;and then RFPA-2D(rock failure process analysis code)was used to make comparison of simulation experiment on rock and soil failure process under static load and vibratory load.The results demonstrate that,compared with the normal excavation under the same situation,the digging resistance and the energy consumption can be reduced by respectively 30%and 60%at maximum,and that the working efficiency can be increased by 45%at maximum owing to vibratory excavation.

Research on Robotized Advance Support and Supporting Time for Deep Fully Mechanized Excavation Roadway

To keep coal workers away from the hazardous area with frequent accidents such as the roof fall and rib spalling in an underground coalmine,we put forward the solution with robotized self-moving anchor-supporting unit.The existing research shows that the surrounding rock of the roadway has self-stability,and the early or late support is not conducive to the safe and reliable support of the roadway,so there is a problem of support opportunity.In order to study the supporting effect and the optimal supporting time of the above solution,we established the mechanical coupling model of surrounding rock and advance support,and investigated the surrounding rock deformation and advance support pressure distribution under different reserved roof subsidence by using the numerical simulation software FLAC3D.The results show that the deformation of surrounding rock increases and finally tends to a stable level with the increase of pre settlement of roadway roof,and when the pre settlement of roof is between 8-15 mm,the vertical pressure of the top beam of advance support reaches the minimum value,about 0.58 MPa.Based on the above research,we put forward the optimum supporting time in roadway excavation,and summarized the evaluation method based on the mechanical coupling model of surrounding rock-advance support.

Comparison of seismic effects during deep tunnel excavation with different methods

The rapid release of strain energy is an important phenomenon leading to seismic events or rock failures during the excavation of deep rock.Through theoretical analysis of strain energy adjustment during blasting and mechanical excavation,and the interpretation of measured seismicity in the Jin-Ping Ⅱ Hydropower Station in China,this paper describes the characteristics of energy partition and induced seismicity corresponding to different energy release rates.The theoretical analysis indicates that part of the strain energy will be drastically released accompanied by violent crushing and fragmentation of rock under blast load,and this process will result in seismic events in addition to blasting vibration.The intensity of the seismicity induced by transient strain energy release highly depends on the unloading rate of in-situ stress.For mechanical excavation,the strain energy,which is mainly dissipated in the deformation of surrounding rock,releases smoothly,and almost no seismic events are produced in this gradual process.Field test reveals that the seismic energy transformed from the rock strain energy under high stress condition is roughly equal to that coming from explosive energy,and the two kinds of vibrations superimpose together to form the total blasting excavation-induced seismicity.In addition,the most intense seismicity is induced by the cut blasting delay; this delay contributes 50% of the total seismic energy released in a blast event.For mechanical excavation,the seismic energy of induced vibration（mainly the low intensity acoustic emission events or mechanical loading impacts）,which accounts only for 1.5‰ of that caused by in-situ stress transient releasing,can be ignored in assessing the dynamic response of surrounding rock.

Geomechanical model test for analysis of surrounding rock behaviours in composite strata

Due to the large differences in physico-mechanical pro perties of composite strata,jamming,head sinking and other serious consequences occur frequently during tunnel boring machine(TBM)excavation.To analyse the stability of surrounding rocks in composite strata under the disturbance of TBM excavation,a geomechanical model test was carried out based on the Lanzhou water supply project.The evolution patterns and distribution characteristics of the strain,stress,and tunnel deformation and fracturing were analysed.The results showed that during TBM excavation in the horizontal composite formations(with upper soft and lower hard layers and with upper hard and lower soft layers),a significant difference in response to the surrounding rocks can be observed.As the strength ratio of the surrounding rocks decreases,the ratio of the maximum strain of the hard rock mass to that of the relatively soft rock mass gradually decreases.The radial stress of the relatively soft rock mass is smaller than that of the hard rock mass in both types of composite strata,indicating that the weak rock mass in the composite formation results in the difference in the mechanical behaviours of the surrounding rocks.The displacement field of the surrounding rocks obtained by the digital speckle correlation method(DSCM)and the macro-fracture morphology after tunnel excavation visually reflected the deformation difference of the composite rock mass.Finally,some suggestions and measures were provided for TBM excavation in composite strata,such as advance geological forecasting and effective monitoring of weak rock masses.

Hydro-mechanical behavior of an argillaceous limestone considered as a potential host formation for radioactive waste disposal

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission(CNSC), Canada’s nuclear regulator, conducts regulatory research in order to develop independent knowledge on safety aspects related to the deep geological disposal of radioactive wastes. In Canada, the Cobourg limestone of the Michigan Basin is currently considered as a potential host formation for geological disposal. The understanding of the hydromechanical behavior of such a host rock is one of the essential requirements for the assessment of its performance as a barrier against radionuclide migration. The excavation of galleries and shafts of a deep geological repository(DGR) can induce damage to the surrounding rock. The excavation damaged zone(EDZ) has higher permeability and reduced strength compared to the undisturbed rock and those factors must be considered in the design and safety assessment of the DGR. The extent and characteristics of the EDZ depend on the size of the opening, the rock type and its properties, and the in situ stresses, among other factors. In addition, the extent and characteristics of the EDZ can change with time due to rock strength degradation, evolution of fractures within the EDZ, and the redistribution of pore pressure around the excavation. In this research project initiated by the CNSC, the authors conducted experimental and theoretical research in order to assess the hydro-mechanical behavior of the Cobourg limestone under undamaged and damaged conditions, both in the short and long terms. The short-term behavior was investigated by a program of triaxial tests with the measurement of permeability evolution on specimens of Cobourg limestone. The authors formulate a coupled hydro-mechanical model to simulate the stress-strain response and evolution of the permeability during those triaxial tests. Using creep and relaxation data from a similar limestone, the model was extended to include its long-term strength degradation. The model successfully simulated both the short-and long-term hydro-mechanical behavior of the limestone during those tests. This provides confidence that the main physical processes have been adequately understood and formulated.

Outburst control technology for rapid excavation in severe outburst coal

The advantages and disadvantages of various outburst prevention measures inheading face were analyzed.The mechanism of outburst prevention about hydraulic extrusionmeasure was studied, the technological parameters were introduced, and the effectof outburst prevention was investigated.The in-situ experimental results show that thehydraulic extrusion measures are applied in serious outburst mine, not only the stress ofstimulate outburst is eliminated effectively but also the gas in coal seam is released efficiently,the measures get obvious effect on coal and gas outburst prevention, and theroadway driving speed is increased by 1.5 times, implementing a safe and rapid excavation.

Numerical modeling for the coupled thermo-mechanical processes and spalling phenomena in sp Pillar Stability Experiment (APSE)

In this paper, the coupled thermo-mechanical （TM） processes in the AEspoe Pillar Stability Experiment （APSE） carried out by the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company （SKB） were simulated using both continuum and discontinuum based numerical methods. Two-dimensional （2D） and three- dimensional （3D） finite element method （FEM） and 2D distinct element method （DEM） with particles were used. The main objective for the large scale in situ experiment is to investigate the yielding strength of crystalline rock and the formation of the excavation disturbed/damaged zone （EDZ） during excavation of two boreholes, pressurizing of one of the boreholes and heating. For the DEM simulations, the heat flow algorithm was newly introduced into the original code. The calculated stress, displacement and temperature distributions were compared with the ones obtained from in situ measurements and FEM simulations. A parametric study for initial microcracks was also performed to reproduce the spalling phenomena observed in the APSE.

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微织构对挖掘机铲斗关节摩擦副表面耐磨性能研究

为了改善挖掘机铲斗关节摩擦副的磨损问题,以特定的挖掘机模型为例,通过模拟挖掘机铲斗关节摩擦副的典型工况确定其相应的载荷,采用有限元法对此加载条件下各种形貌微织构表面的应力分布进行了研究。采用GY-LC-01型飞秒激光打标机对1Cr13基体表面加工一定尺寸的微织构,在有油润滑条件下,使用端面摩擦磨损试验机进行摩擦磨损试验,利用三维扫描深度显微镜观察磨损表面,研究了不同微织构的摩擦机理以及润滑条件下摩擦副的减摩效果。研究结果表明,织构表面的摩擦性能优于非织构表面,应力集中在织构边缘,圆形织构表面应力最小、减摩耐磨特性最好,具有最低的平均摩擦因数。

Field application of non-blasting mechanized mining using high-frequency impact hammer in deep hard rock mine

A non-blasting mechanized mining experiment was carried out with a high-frequency impact hammer,and the daily mining performance was recorded to explore the applicability of the high-frequency impact hammer in deep hard rock mines.Before the field application,the scope of the excavation damage zone was monitored,and rock samples were obtained from the ore body to be mined to carry out a series of laboratory experiments.Field application results show that the overall excavation efficiency reaches 50.6 t/h,and the efficiency of pillar excavation after excavating stress relief slot reaches 158.2 t/h.The results indicate that the non-blasting mechanized mining using high-frequency impact hammer has a good application in deep hard rock mines,and the stress relief slot is conducive to mechanical excavation.In addition,the high-frequency impact hammer also exhibits the advantages of high utilization rate of labor hours,small lumpiness of spalling ore,little dust,and little excavation damage.Finally,according to the field application and laboratory experiment results,a non-blasting mechanized mining method for hard rock mines based on high-frequency impact hammer is proposed.

基于Pro/EMechanism的挖掘机工作装置运动仿真

在Pro/E环境中,Pro/E的Mechanism能方便地对任何实际的二维或三维机构进行较复杂的运动学分析。利用Pro/ENGINEER软件对挖掘机工作装置进行运动仿真,可为挖掘机工作装置进一步优化提供运动模型。

Fluid Mud Measurement and Siltation Analysis in A Trial Excavated Channel in the Approach Channel of the Xiangshan Port

In order to clarify the distribution and variation of silt and fluid mud in the Waiganmen shallow section of the 50000-ton intake channel of the Xiangshan Port,and to understand the influence of the channel excavation on the surrounding flow conditions and the strength of the backsilting,especially the impact of typhoon on the sudden silting of the channel,so as to demonstrate the feasibility and stability of the channel excavation.The fluid mud,hydraulic,sediment and topographic measurements were carried out in the study area,and the thickness of the fluid mud layers,tidal current,sediment and topographic data were obtained.Dual-frequency sounder,gamma-ray densitometer and SILAS navigational fluid mud measurement system were used to monitor the fluid mud,and the results were compared and verified.The adaptability and accuracy of the three methods were analyzed.The SILAS navigational continuous density measurement system and gamma-ray fixed-point fluid mud measurement are used to detect the density,thickness and variation of the fluid mud accurately.Based on the hydrological observation data,the process of erosion and deposition in excavation channel and its influence mechanism are analyzed,and the distribution characteristics and evolution law of siltation in engineering area are given in the form of empirical formula.The research shows that the super typhoon can produce large siltation,which results in sudden siltation of the channel.The tidal current is the main dynamic factor of the change of erosion and siltation of the excavation trench.Under the influence of reciprocating tidal current and excavation topography,the trial excavation trench is silted on the whole.There is fluid mud in the monitoring area of the trench,and the distribution of fluid mud is different in space.The thickness of the fluid mud at the bottom of the trench is generally larger than that outside the trench and the slope of the trench,and the siltation of the trench tends to be slow.The research results can provide scientific evaluation for channel excavation and maintenance,and support for the implementation of the project.

Unloading damage patterns of rock slopes in open pit mines and analyses of their mechanisms

The stability of slopes is essential for ensuring safe production in open-pit mines.Analyzing and managing the deformation and failure of the slope rock mass becomes more challenging as the slope height increases.To investigate the damage patterns of slopes with varying heights,three slope models were developed based on a rock slope in Dagushan,China.The deformation failure processes of slopes under the influence of excavation and unloading were analyzed using the base friction test method in combination with digital image technology contrasting.The results supported the following findings:(1)Unloading tensile stress caused lateral partitioning in the slope.Both the foot and top of the slope underwent initial tensile cracks.(2)The destabilization mechanism of unloading deformation in slopes of different heights involved a combination of traction at the foot of the slope or pushing at the top of the slope,followed by accelerated deformation,deceleration creep,and overall destabilization.(3)The unloading damage patterns of slopes at different heights were summarized as follows:compression tension cracking,traction,and slip damage for medium and low slopes;compression tension cracking,traction,and slip failure for the upper part of high slopes;and relaxation tension cracking,pushing,traction,and slip failure for the lower part.Moreover,the upper part of ultra-high slopes exhibited compression tension cracking,traction,and slip failure,while the middle and lower parts displayed relaxation tension cracking,pushing,traction,and slip patterns.Finally,numerical simulations were conducted to verify the results of the test analyses,which demonstrated good consistency.These research results were of great engineering value for proposing effective safety management measures for high slopes.

Geological conditions and key rock mechanics issues in the Western Route of South-to-North Water Transfer Project

In terms of special geological conditions of the Western Route of South-to-North Water Transfer Project, the classification method for surrounding rocks is discussed by combining with the construction method of tunnel boring machine （TBM）. The classification standard of surrounding rocks is put forward on the basis of physical simulations and engineering practices. Damage, deformation and evolution of surrounding rocks induced by TBM excavation are discussed. Meanwhile, the long-term deformation mechanisms and stability of surrounding rocks are also studied. On this basis, a three-dimensional constitutive model for interbedded sandstone slate and a fiat shell-joint element-foundation system for calculating internal forces of segment lining are established. The deformation features of surrounding rocks of deep and steep interbedded sandstone slate and their influences on internal forces of segment lining are presented. Finally, the design methods of segment lining constructed in deep and steep flysch are proposed.

软土地区基坑前排倾斜双排桩支护现场试验及工作机理

基坑倾斜桩支护大幅提高了无支撑支护结构的适用深度,具有造价低、施工便捷、绿色低碳、变形控制好等特点,然而目前研究多集中在单排倾斜桩,对前排倾斜双排桩支护的试验、理论与应用的研究均较少。针对前排倾斜双排桩支护基坑开展了现场试验,同时采用有限元方法分别从前排斜桩、桩顶连梁及桩间土体作用3个方面深入探究了前排倾斜双排桩支护的工作机理,进一步分析了直斜桩长度和排距对前排倾斜双排桩支护结构受力变形性能的影响。结果表明,相比传统竖直双排桩,前排倾斜双排桩支护结构的支护性能显著提升,前排斜桩主要发挥“斜撑”作用,连梁主要起到将直斜桩及冠梁连接成一个空间刚架的作用,桩间土体能够提高桩土摩阻力,进而有效减小前排倾斜双排桩变形。研究成果有助于前排倾斜双排桩的推广和应用。

岩巷综掘面抽尘参数影响粉尘污染扩散规律研究

抽尘系统是岩巷综掘面长压短抽通风方式中控除粉尘污染的重要组成部分,而确定适宜的抽尘参数是实现有效除尘的关键。利用Solidworks软件对某矿632岩巷综掘面进行了物理建模,并进行了ICEM-CFD网格划分,通过网格无关性检验确认了后续所用的网格模型,运用FLUENT计算流体力学软件对不同抽尘位置Dn(n分别为0、1/4、1/2、3/4、1)与抽风量(300~350 m^(3)/min)影响粉尘污染扩散状况进行了数值模拟,并通过仿真试验验证了数值模拟结果的准确性。结果表明:抽尘位置为D0、D1/4、D1/2、D3/4时,巷道内风流整体均处于较为紊乱的状态,粉尘污染经风流运载最终均扩散至整个巷道;抽尘位置为D1时,在抽风与压风协同作用下,距迎头4.6~6 m范围内形成了风向指向迎头、流动均匀且覆盖巷道全断面的有效控尘风幕,粉尘污染被风幕控制在掘进机司机与迎头之间的封闭空间内。抽风量在330 m^(3)/min及以上时,在司机处均形成了有效控尘风幕。为了在有效控尘的前提下尽可能降低能耗,最优抽风量选取最小值330 m^(3)/min。

考虑锚杆预应力作用下隧道围岩力学分析及参数设计

隧道工程中锚杆设计多依靠经验法和类比法,为研究预应力锚杆支护体系下围岩的力学效应,建立预应力锚杆与围岩力学耦合模型,考虑围岩开挖损伤效应,通过弹塑性力学理论推导出隧道开挖后围岩应力分布及径向位移解析表达式,采用有限差分软件FLAC3D进行算例验证并分析预应力锚杆参数对围岩状态的影响。研究结果表明:理论解析和数值模拟中最大切向应力和围岩塑性区半径分别为4.77 MPa、15 m和4.49 MPa、15.86 m,理论解析与数值模拟所计算隧道围岩应力分布、位移基本一致,在Ⅳ、Ⅴ级围岩地层中验证了理论解析解的合理性;随着预紧力增大,处于塑性区的围岩径向位移及塑性区半径逐渐减小,弹性区基本不受影响;当锚杆自由段长度位于塑性区时,随着锚杆长度增加,围岩塑性区径向位移及塑性区半径逐渐减小。在实际工程中应尽量增大锚杆预紧力,锚杆长度增加对围岩位移以及塑性区的发展控制效果有限,应控制锚杆自由段长度在塑性区内。