scholarly journals The Effect of Intermediate Principal Stress on Compressive Strength of Different Cement Content of Cement-Stabilized Macadam and Different Gradation of AC-13 Mixture

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-xin Guan ◽  
Hao-qing Wang ◽  
Hao Liu ◽  
Jia-jun Yan ◽  
Miao Lin
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Principal Stress ◽  
Cement Content ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress ◽  
Principal Stresses ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Pavement Materials ◽  
Double Shear ◽  
Triaxial Compressive Strength

Since the effect of intermediate principal stress on the strength of pavement materials is not entirely clear so far, a proprietary true triaxial apparatus was developed to simulate the spatial status of principal stresses to conduct compressive strength tests on different gradations of AC-13, different cement contents of cement-stabilized macadam. With the same minimum principal stress, the triaxial compressive strengths of cube specimens under different intermediate principal stresses were compared. The results indicate that, as the intermediate principal stress increases, the compressive strength of the specimen increases and then decreases; different gradations of AC-13 do not show much difference in triaxial compressive strength while different cement contents of cement-stabilized macadam indicate considerable difference. Analysis results suggest significant effect of intermediate principal stress on the compressive strength of pavement materials: for AC-13, the coarser the gradation, the greater the effect of intermediate principal strength on its strength; for cement-stabilized Macadam, the higher the cement content, the greater the effect of intermediate principal stress. Strength model analysis results suggest that Double-Shear-Corner Model is more suitable to characterize cement-stabilized macadam’s strength performance compared to the Mohr–Coulomb model and Double-Shear Model.

Anisotropic Behavior of Geomaterial under Three-Dimensional Stress States

2010 ◽  
Vol 160-162 ◽  
pp. 1425-1431
Author(s):  
Kun Yong Zhang ◽  
Yan Gang Zhang ◽  
Chi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Stress State ◽  
Principal Stress ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Complex Stress State ◽  
Triaxial Tests ◽  
Induced Anisotropy ◽  
Principal Stresses ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Stress Effects ◽  
Stress Induced Anisotropy

Most soil constitutive models were developed based on the traditional triaxial tests with isotropic assumption, in which the load is applied as the major principal stress direction and the other two principal stresses are symmetric. When such isotropic models are applied to practical analysis, stress induced anisotropy under complex stress state and the middle principal stress effects are often neglected, thus there are many disagreements between the calculated results and the infield testing data. To simulate the practical loading process, true triaxial tests were carried out on geomaterial under three-dimensional stress state. It was found that the stress induced anisotropy effects are remarkable and the middle principal stress effects are obvious because of the initial three-dimensional stress state. Such kind of stress-induced anisotropy could have important impact on the numerical analysis results and should be taken into consideration when developing the constitutive model.

The Changing Rule of Rock Strength under True Triaxial Condition

2014 ◽  
Vol 522-524 ◽  
pp. 1410-1413
Author(s):  
Ze Kang Wen ◽  
Ke Min Wei ◽  
Jia Quan Hu ◽  
You Ling Fang
Keyword(s):  
Principal Stress ◽  
Rock Strength ◽  
Quadratic Function ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress ◽  
Stress Effect ◽  
True Triaxial Test ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Minimum Principal Stress ◽  
Stress Coefficient ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress Effect

The intermediate principal stress effect of the rock has been demonstrated. By analyzing true triaxial test results of Dunham dolomite and Mizuho trachyte, we studied relationship between minimum principal stress and the rock strength under the same intermediate principal stress coefficient, and the relationship between intermediate principal stress and the rock strength under the same minimum principal stress condition. Research shows that the minimum principal stress has a linear relation with the rock strength, the intermediate principal stress coefficient of a quadratic function relation with the rock strength. And the mathematic expression of the intermediate principal stress effect function was calculated.

scholarly journals The suction,yield and strength characteristics of unsaturated intact loess based on true tri-axial tests

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinjin Fang
Keyword(s):  
Principal Stress ◽  
Stress Ratio ◽  
Shear Failure ◽  
Confining Pressure ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Yield Stress Increase ◽  
Isotropic Consolidation ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Intact Loess

To simulate the failure of loess under undrained condition in the actual engineering,a series of isotropic consolidation and shear tests with different intermediate principal stress ratio b under constant water content were performed on intact loess with various initial suctions using the true tri-axial apparatus for unsaturated soil. The relationship between the saturations and initial suctions,the characteristics of yield,suction and strength of unsaturated intact loess were studied. The results show that the initial suctions and the suctions after the isotropic consolidation decrease with the increase of saturations. The suctions increase with the increase of the intermediate principal stress ratio b at the true triaxial shear failure. The net mean yield stress increase with the increase of the initial suction. The yield suction is a constant,but not always equal to the maximum suction that the soil specimen experienced in the history. The strength of soil increase with the increase of the net confining pressure,initial suction and the intermediate principal stress ratio b.

scholarly journals Research on Coal Mechanical Properties Based on True Triaxial Loading and Unloading Experiment

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yanyan Peng ◽  
Haoxiang Deng ◽  
Minghong Xing ◽  
Pengfei Guo ◽  
Chun Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Principal Stress ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Test System ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress ◽  
Mine Safety ◽  
Triaxial Loading ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Loading And Unloading

To study the safety issues caused by coal mine excavation, self-developed simulation of earth interior atmosphere and sound test system was used to perform true triaxial loading and unloading tests of coal. An acoustic emission detection system was used to record the damage evolution trend of coal under different intermediate principal stress states. The experimental results show that in the true triaxial unloading test, as the intermediate principal stress increases, the failure state of coal changes from shear failure to partial shear tension failure, finally leading to overall yield failure. In the stress-strain curves, with the increase in intermediate principal stress, the strain in the direction of intermediate principal stress gradually changes from compression to expansion, and typical expansion occurs. The Mogi–Coulomb strength criterion better reflects the strength failure characteristics of coal during unloading. The stress-acoustic emission diagrams show that the increase in intermediate principal stress causes the internal cracks of the coal to grow unsteadily and exponentially, and the increase in intermediate principal stress makes the coal lose its ability to continue to bear the load. Studying the influence of the intermediate principal stress on the mechanical properties of coal has practical significance for coal mine safety production.

scholarly journals Seepage Flow Properties of a Columnar Jointed Rock Mass in a True Triaxial Experiment

Geofluids ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Yanxin He ◽  
Zhende Zhu ◽  
Wenbin Lu ◽  
Yunjin Hu ◽  
Xinghua Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mass ◽  
Principal Stress ◽  
Jointed Rock ◽  
Jointed Rock Mass ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Minimum Principal Stress ◽  
Baihetan Hydropower Station ◽  
Columnar Jointed Rock Mass ◽  
Seepage Characteristics

A columnar jointed rock mass is a type of rock mass with strong geometric anisotropy and high interface permeability. Its seepage characteristics pose new challenges to the construction and maintenance of the Baihetan Hydropower Station on the Jinsha River. The research object in this study is the columnar jointed rock mass (basalt) in the dam area of Baihetan Hydropower Station. Similar-material model samples of the columnar jointed rock mass with different column dip angles ( α = 0 ° ~90°) were prepared following a similar principle. A true triaxial seepage–stress coupling test was conducted to evaluate the seepage characteristics of similar-material samples with different dip angles under intermediate principal stress and minimum principal stress. The experimental results showed that the columnar jointed rock mass exhibited apparent seepage anisotropy. The relationship curve between the volume flow rate Q and the pressure gradient − d P / d L of the samples with different dip angles showed evident nonlinear seepage under intermediate principal stress, which could be well expressed using the Forchheimer equation. It shows the characteristics of a typical linear Darcy flow under minimum principal stress. The law of variations in the permeability of the samples with different dip angles under intermediate principal stress can be well expressed using the one-dimensional quadratic function equation k = a + b σ 2 + c σ 2 2 , and the law of variations in the permeability of the samples with different dip angles under minimum principal stress can be well expressed using the logarithmic function k = a + b ln σ 3 . The permeabilities of the columnar jointed rock mass with dip angles of 0°, 15°, 30°, and 60° were most sensitive to changes in stress, and the seepage characteristics increased in complexity after changes in stress.

scholarly journals Three dimensional statistical damage constitutive model of rock based on Griffith strength criterion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Chen ◽  
Xiuling Cao ◽  
Zhao Yang
Keyword(s):  
Constitutive Model ◽  
Principal Stress ◽  
Damage Mechanics ◽  
Brittle Materials ◽  
Strength Criterion ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Damage Constitutive Model ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract According to the damage mechanics theory and Lemaitre strain equivalence theory, because most rock materials are brittle materials, Griffith strength criterion has good applicability to describe the fracture failure of brittle materials from the perspective of energy. Using a new method to describe the rock micro-element strength based on Griffith strength criterion, and assuming the micro-element strength obeys the Weibull distribution, a true triaxial constitutive model of damage softening reflecting the whole process of rock failure is established. On this basis, the influence of the two parameters in the model on the curve of the constitutive model is analyzed, and the relationship between the two parameters and the intermediate principal stress in the model is established, and the model is revised reasonably. Finally, a true triaxial damage constitutive model of rock is established. The results are in good agreement with the experimental curve, which verifies its validity and rationality. At the same time, the relationship between the damage evolution and the strain and stress is discussed, and the influence of the size of the intermediate principal stress on the relationship is analyzed in detail.

True-triaxial compressive strength of Maha Sarakham salt

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 256-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanapol Sriapai ◽  
Chaowarin Walsri ◽  
Kittitep Fuenkajorn
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Triaxial Compressive Strength

scholarly journals Development of a polyaxial platen for testing true triaxial behavior of rocks

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prasoon Garg ◽  
Bhardwaj Pandit ◽  
Brijes Mishra ◽  
G.L. Sivakumar Babu
Keyword(s):  
Stress State ◽  
Principal Stress ◽  
Axial Stress ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress ◽  
Intact Rock ◽  
Triaxial Stress ◽  
Triaxial Tests ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
True Triaxial Tests

Mining at greater depths can lead to stress-induced failure, especially in areas of high horizontal in-situ stress. The induced stresses around the opening are known to be in a poly-axial stress state where, σ_1≠ σ_2≠ σ_3 with special case of σ_3= 0 and σ_1, σ_2 ≠ 0 at its boundary. The conventional triaxial testing does not represent the actual in-situ strength of the rock in regions of high horizontal stress, as it ignores the influence of intermediate principal stress (σ_2). The typical poly-axial testing (biaxial and true-triaxial tests) of intact rock mostly requires sophisticated and expensive loading systems. This study investigated the mechanical behavior of intact rock under a poly-axial stress state using a simple and cost-effective design. The apparatus consists of biaxial frame and a confining device. The biaxial frame has two platens that apply equal stress in both directions (σ_1=σ_2) on a 50.8 mm cubical specimen when placed inside the uniaxial loading device. The confining device performed separate biaxial tests under constant intermediate principal stress (σ_2 = constant) and true-triaxial tests when used along with the biaxial frame. This study then compared the failure modes and peak strength of Berea Sandstone specimens with other biaxial/triaxial devices to validate the design of the poly-axial apparatus. We also performed uniaxial tests on both standard cylindrical samples and prismatic specimen of different slenderness ratios. These tests provided a complete understanding of the failure mode transition from standard uniaxial compressive tests to triaxial stress conditions on cubical specimen. Additionally, this study determined best-fitted strength envelopes for biaxial and triaxial stress state. Based on regression analysis, we found a quadratic polynomial to be a good fit to biaxial strength envelope. For true-triaxial strength envelope, we found the 3D failure criterion by Nadai (1950) to be a good fit with R^2 of 0.964

scholarly journals The Behavior of a Coarse Granular Material under Complex Stress Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Yuefeng Zhou ◽  
Jiajun Pan ◽  
Zhanlin Cheng ◽  
Yongzhen Zuo
Keyword(s):  
Granular Material ◽  
Principal Stress ◽  
Stress Ratio ◽  
Intermediate Principal Stress ◽  
Friction Reduction ◽  
Western China ◽  
Triaxial Tests ◽  
Confining Stress ◽  
True Triaxial ◽  
Prediction Approach

In recent years, dozens of high rockfill dams are under construction or planning for hydropower exploration in western China. In dam construction, the mechanical behavior of coarse granular material greatly affects the compatible deformation of dam body. In this article, an indirect in situ density prediction approach for coarse granular material is firstly proposed to solve the technical obstacle on prediction of the material density in thick overburden layer of a dam site in southwest China. Adopting a self-developed large-scale true triaxial apparatus with a special friction-reduction technique, four series of true triaxial tests were then performed to investigate the behavior of a coarse granular material with a maximum particle diameter of 60 mm. Test results show that the peak strength of the material increases together with the increasing confining stress and the increasing intermediate principal stress ratio. The material dilatancy is restricted by both the confining stress and the intermediate principal stress ratio. With the increase in intermediate principal stress ratio, the internal friction angle increases firstly and then decreases slightly, but the slope of stress path reduces gradually. The tested peak states were compared with several well-known strength criteria under the framework of generalized stress, showing a good fitness with the Lade–Duncan criterion and underestimation by the Mohr–Coulomb criterion and the Matsuoka–Nakai criterion. The strength envelope in the π plane shrinks with the increasing confining stress.

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