scholarly journals Crack Initiation Characteristics of Gas-Containing Coal under Gas Pressures

Geofluids ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Zhiqiang Yin ◽  
Zhiyu Chen ◽  
Jucai Chang ◽  
Zuxiang Hu ◽  
Haifeng Ma ◽  
...  

In deep coal mines, coal before the working face is subjected to coupled high mining-induced stress and gas pressure. Such condition may facilitate crack formation and propagation in the coal seam, leading to serious coal and gas disasters. In this study, the mechanical properties (i.e., uniaxial compressive strength, tensile strength, and fracture toughness) of gas-containing coal with four levels of initial gas pressure (i.e., 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 MPa) were investigated by uniaxial compression, Brazilian disc, and notched semicircular bending loading test. A newly developed gas-sealing device and an RMT-150 rock mechanics testing machine were used. Fracture modes under different initial gas pressures were also determined. A theoretical method of fracture mechanics was used to analyze crack initiation characteristics under gas adsorption state. Results show that the uniaxial compressive strength, tensile strength, and fracture toughness of gas-containing coal decreased with increasing initial gas pressure. The tensional fracture occurred in gas-containing coal under uniaxial compressive loading with high gas pressure. Cracks in gas-containing coal propagated under small external loads due to the increase in effective stress of crack tip and decrease in cracking strength. This study provided evidence for modifications of the support design of working face in deep coal mines. Furthermore, the correlations between fracture toughness, compressive strength, and tensile strength of gas-containing coal were investigated.

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 1543-1568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis Ngai Yuen Wong ◽  
Jun Peng

Pore-like flaws, which are commonly encountered in brittle rock, play an important role in the engineering performance of structures constructed in or on rock. Experimental and numerical investigations of micro-cracking mechanism of rock containing a pore-like flaw can enhance our knowledge of rock damage/failure from a microscopic view. In this study, the influences of a two-dimensional circular pore-like flaw with respect to its diameter and position on the strength and micro-cracking behavior of brittle rock under uniaxial compression are numerically investigated. The results reveal that the strength and elastic modulus are significantly affected by the diameter and position in the pore. The uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus of the numerical model with a pore diameter of 15.44 mm located in the center of the model are found to decrease by 58.6% and 56.4% respectively when compared with those of the intact model without a pore. As the pore position varies while the porosity remains unchanged, the simulated uniaxial compressive strength and elastic modulus are also found to be generally smaller than those of the intact model without a pore. When a pore-containing numerical model is loaded, the micro-cracks are found to mostly initiate at the top and bottom of the pore, due to the local tensile stress increase. The simulation results of the early-stage micro-cracking process and stress distribution are in a generally good agreement with the analytical solution obtained from the Kirsch equations. The grain-based model used in this study can not only study the crack initiation on the boundary of the pore but also provide a convenient means to analyze and visualize the temporal and spatial micro-cracking process after the crack initiation, which accounts for the variations in the simulated strength and modulus satisfactorily from a micro-cracking view.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1004-1005 ◽  
pp. 1516-1522
Author(s):  
Xi Xi He ◽  
Qing Wang

Silica fume (SF) modifies interfacial transition zone between cement paste and aggregate at the micro level. Properties of both fresh and hardened silica fume concrete are affected significantly compared to normal concrete. Experiments indicate that concretes become more cohesive and less prone to segregation in the presence of silica fume, moreover, performance of water demand, setting of time, plastic shrinkage varies respectively from concretes without silica fume. Obvious mechanical enhancement of concrete is observed in the aspects of compressive strength tensile strength, elastic modulus as well as fracture toughness.


2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Adebayo ◽  
B. Adetula

This work deals with the investigation of physical and mechanical properties of selected rocks for condition of drilling categorization. Rock samples collected from five drilling locations were tested in the laboratory for uniaxial compressive strength, tensile strength, and Drilling Rate Index (DRI) using 1,100 kN compression machine, point load tester and miniature drill. Similarly, hardness, brittleness, Rock Abrasivity Index (RAI), penetration rate and bit wear rate were determined. The results showed that uniaxial compressive strength, tensile strength and Drilling Rate Index varied from 47.78 - 111.11 MPa, 8.09 - 19.44 MPa, and 20 - 52 respectively. The Nast point system chart was used to classify the rocks into drilling conditions. The drilling classification shows that the drilling condition of the rocks varied from slow to fast. The drillability characteristics of the rocks vary from extremely low to medium as specified by the Drilling rate Index (DRI). It was concluded that uniaxial compressive strength, texture and grain size, drilling rate index and Equivalent Quartz Content (EQC) are important parameters affecting drilling condition of the rocks.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 647-656
Author(s):  
Jumaidi Jumaidi ◽  
Munirwansyah Munirwansyah ◽  
Sofyan M. Saleh

Abstract: The Tapaktuan-Bakongan is the national road access to the South-West part of Aceh. Topographically shows that the road consist of canyon and a very steep cliff, which will be impossible to build more infracstructure using either blasting or cut and fill method with heavy equipment. Referring to the situation, the study about anchor tensile strength, which is used in construction of road access expansion using cantilever method is conducted. The research methode is begin by collecting the real data which are Standard Penetration Test data (SPT) SNI 4153-2018 and tensile graund anchor proving test (Bristish Satndard 8081:1981) and geological data taken from SPT drilling data. Furthermore, the data involved N-SPT, Joint Roughness Coefficient (JRC), shear stress will be analyzed and yield loading test value. Finally, from the loading test value, the reseacher will evaluate the stability of tensile capacity and safety factor (SF) of ground anchor. From the data analysis obtained that rock mass of STA 1+ 280 or KM. 461 +480 geologically contain unrigid and very strong limestone with N-SPT value greater than 50 where the rock condition is solid concrete and could be crushed using blasting method. Five samples are taken from the 10 meters driling for the laboratory test and obtain the minimum compressive strength is 51,10 MPa and maximum is 103,89 MPa with JRC from 2 to 20. In addition, the rock quality designation (RQD) calculation yield the average stone quality is 60,8% which means the rock has medium quality. Ground anchor failure if the proving test over 80% UTS(ultimate tensile strength)   i.e. the load increment reaches 92,55% UTS or 54 MPa. Therefore, the proving test maximum capacity for ground anchor is 54 Mpa and safety factor is 1,85 which are suitable to geological condition research area.Abstrak: Ruas jalan Tapaktuan – Bakongan merupakan ruas jalan nasional lintas Barat – Selatan Aceh. Kondisi topografi ruas jalan terdiri dari tebing yang terjal dan lereng yang curam sehingga tidak memungkinkan dilaksanakan pelaksanaan kontruksi pembangunan/peningkatan dengan metode blasting (penggunaan bahan peledak) maupun metode cut and fill yang menggunakan alat-alat berat. Dari permasalahan tersebut dilakukan sebuah kajian mengenai kuat tarik angker yang digunakan pada pelaksanaan pembangunan pelebaran badan jalan dengan menggunakan metode kantilever untuk daerah dengan kondisi topograsi tebing yang terjal dan lereng yang curam. Metode yang diterapkan pada penelitian ini diawali dengan pengumpulan data riil yang meliputi data Standard Penetration Test (SPT) SNI 4153-2008 dan uji tarik proving test ground anchor (British Standard 8081:1981) dan data geologi yang dihasilkan dari data pengeboran SPT. Selanjutnya dari data-data yang diperoleh dilakukan analisis data yang meliputi analisis nilai N-SPT, Joint Roughnes Coefficient (JRC), gaya geser, yang menghasilkan angka loading test. Dari data hasil loading test dapat dievaluasi stabilitas kapasitas tarik dan safety factor (SF). Dari data analisis didapatkan bahwasanya kondisi geologi batuan di STA 1+ 280 atau KM. 461 + 480 terdiri dari batu gamping tidak lapuk dan sangat keras dan dapat dipecahkan dengan peledakan dengan nilai N-SPT lebih besar dari 50 dimana kondisi batuan sangat padat. Dari hasil pengeboran sepanjang 10 meter diambil lima sampel untuk di uji laboratorium dan diperoleh nilai compressive strength minimal 51,10 MPa dan maksimum 103,89 MPa dengan nilai JRC 2-20. Selain daripada itu hasil perhitungan rock quality designation (RQD) menunjukkan kualitas batuan pada lokasi kajian rata-rata 60,8% yang berarti kualitas batuannya adalah sedang. Ground anchor putus pada saat uji tarik proving test diatas pembebanan 80% UTS yaitu pembebanan sampai 92,55% UTS (ultimate tensile strength) atau sebesar 54 MPa. Dengan demikian kapasitas maksimum hasil uji tarik proving test ground anchor yaitu sebesar 54 MPa dengan faktor keamanan 1,85 sesuai dengan kondisi geologi daerah kajian.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1963 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  

Abstract Nickel Copper Cast Alloy 410 is one of the most useful cast materials to withstand corrosives encountered in industry. It has tensile strength comparable to cast carbon steel and gives good performance under conditions of abrasion and erosion. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive strength as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-85. Producer or source: High alloy foundries.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  

Abstract BUNTING Alloy 905 is a cast bronze bearing alloy. It is a copper-tin-zinc alloy known also as Gunmetal and 88-10-0-2 alloy. It has a good combination of corrosion resistance and strength. It is recommended for castings that are to be used under liquid or gas pressures. Its many uses include bearings, fittings and valves. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive strength as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-358. Producer or source: NL Industries Inc., Bearing Division.


Alloy Digest ◽  
1957 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  

Abstract ENDURO 201 is a non-hardenable austenitic chromium-nickel-manganese steel, capable of easily attaining high tensile strength and excellent ductility by moderate or severe cold working. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and compressive strength as well as fracture toughness and creep. It also includes information on low and high temperature performance, and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: SS-58. Producer or source: Stainless steel foundries.


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