Quantitative assessment of rock texture and correlation with drillability and strength properties

Summary A dimensionless quantitative measure of rock texture, describing grain: —shape, orientation, degree of grain interlocking and relative proportions of grains and matrix (packing density) has been developed. Data required for the model are obtained by image analysis of thin sections and concerns percentage areas of grains and matrix, length, breadth, perimeter, orientation and area of each grain in the viewing window. The results of rock strength, diamond and percussion drillability tests in eleven sandstones, marbles and igneous rocks are reported, and correlated with the developed texture coefficient. The texture coefficient returns highly statistically significant correlations with rock strength and drillability data. Sandstones have low texture coefficients and high drillability whereas igneous rocks have high texture coefficients and low drillability. With particular reference to percussive drillability it is suggested that extensional crack propagation in the sandstones in an energy efficient process since fracture paths propagate through the weak phyllosilicate matrix. Extensional crack propagation in the igneous rocks is an energy intensive process since a significant proportion of the available drilling energy is consumed in the formation of intra-granular fracture paths. Observational and correlated data are supportive of the suggestion that the texture coefficient is a measure of the resistance of the microstructure of a rock to crack propagation, whether it be inter-or intra-granular. The texture coefficient can be used as a predictive tool for the assessment of drillability and rock strength properties. The technique offers a useful approach in understanding fracture initiation and growth as controlled by the texture of intact rock samples.     

The Principle of the Drilling by Impregnated Diamond Bits and the Classification of Rocks

Recently impregnated diamond bits have been widely applied in drilling hard and me-dium-hard formations in the world.It is quite necessary to study the fracturing mecha-nism of the impregnated diamond bit and the classification of rocks,which can realizeoptimum drilling.Using multi-parameter rotary test stand can monitor and print nineparameters.The diamond size and concentration for experiment are various and there arenearly200 types of samples,numbering over1000 pieces.The results of laboratory arethe same as those in the field.Besides,this paper expresses that the diamond concentra-tion of impregnated diamond bits effect the bonding strength of diamond imbedded in ma-trix.During drilling by impregnated diamond bits three ways are used to cool the bits.The contact area between impregnated diamond layer and flow,and the drilling flowthrough annulus carrying away heat with conduction form can be shown by equations.Itis impossible to classify the rock drillability only by using single factor.The best met     

金刚石钻进微钻法岩石可钻性分级的探讨

岩石可钻性的分级是确定生产定额、设计钻头和选择最佳参数的依据。本文论述了作者在实验台上用微钻法进行岩石分级的研究成果。该实验台是自行设计并可以同时自动记录9个钻进参数的一种装置,微钻法可以很好地表示在两向力同时作用下,岩石破碎过程的主要力学特征。岩石抗破碎阻力是岩石机械性质的综合反映,因此,以往用单一的性质来进行分级并不完善,用微钻法进行分级、经野外实践,符合率可达85％以上。     

聚合粗粒金刚石的应用

针对热压金刚石钻头在钻进中尚存在钻进时效不高、适应性不广的弱点,进行了聚合粗粒金刚石钻头的应用研究,从聚合粗粒金刚石的聚合方法与工艺,到聚合粗粒金刚石破碎岩石的特点,进行了较深入的分析.研制的聚合粗粒金刚石钻头,在室内进行了钻进试验,钻进Ⅸ级中—细粒致密花岗岩能获得2.59 m/h的时效,和普通金刚石钻头相比钻进效率提高了24％,表明聚合粗粒金刚石可以弥补普通金刚石钻头对岩层适应性较低的弱点,具有研究价值和应用前景.     

岩石力学性质及可钻性分级研究

岩石力学性质和可钻性是分析和评价岩石抵抗破碎和钻进的基本性质，也是合理选择碎岩工具和工艺的基础。因此，对岩石力学性质和可钻性的深入研究，采用能够反映某种碎岩方式实质的综合力学性质指标评定岩石可钻性，应用数理统计学原理，依据岩石力学性质和可钻性指标，建立表示岩石可钻性的数学模型，并以此模型进行岩石可钻性分级，可及满足岩土工程施工生产的急需。     

人造金刚石钻进中岩石研磨性的试验研究

本文据金刚石钻进过程的特点,提出了用模拟方法确定岩石的研磨性。利用专门的装置与材料。笔者研究了人造金刚石和钻头胎体的磨损机理、岩石和金刚石之间的动摩擦系数及其变化范围;在统一的操作规程下测定了19种岩石的研磨性。除分析了岩石的物理机械性质、研磨性和破岩参数之间的关系外,还提出了岩石按研磨性分级表;并初步探讨了胎体耐磨性与岩石研磨性之间的适应性及其判别式。     

模糊综合评判法在岩石可钻性分级中的应用

将传统的岩石物理力学性质测试方法与模糊理论中的模糊综合评判法相结合,总结出一种相对简单但有效的岩石可钻性分级模型.结合实际钻进的岩石,确定分级模型的影响因素分别是为压入硬度、摆球塑性系数、金刚石钻进时效;以正态分布函数作为隶属函数来计算模型的评价矩阵,通过模型确定岩石的可钻性等级.运用Matlab软件将计算过程实现程序化,模型计算结果表明该方法能够对岩石可钻性作出较客观精确的分析.     

微钻实验台的研制与应用

微钻实验台是检测技术、计算机技术、机械技术与钻探技术相结合的高科技成果。它可在室内从事各种微钻实验,包括岩样可钻性分析、金刚石钻具时效、寿命等实验。根据实验结果优化金刚石钻具,对岩样进行可钻性分级,提高钻探效率,动态监测钻进过程,绘制相应的动态关系曲线,具有重大的实际和理论意义。      

鄂西地区坚硬“打滑”地层钻进方法

在鄂西地区磷矿、铅锌矿、银钒矿赋矿地层及上覆地层中,普遍存在着坚硬岩层。震旦系白云岩中含大量的硅质层和经化学沉积形成的＂玉髓＂层,硅质含量超过80%,并且结构致密,呈弱研磨性,岩石可钻性达到Ⅸ～Ⅹ级。通过钻探现场生产试验,从金刚石钻头选型、人工修磨钻头方法、金刚石钻进工艺参数选择等几个方面总结了生产实践中取得的成功经验,为今后进一步解决钻进打滑问题提出了思路。     

Performance Prediction of Large-Diameter Circular Saws Based on Surface Hardness Tests for Mugla (Turkey) Marbles

Surface hardness tests such as Shore hardness (SH) and Schmidt hammer rebound hardness (SR) may provide a quick and inexpensive measure of rock hardness, which may be widely used for estimating the mechanical properties of rock material such as strength, sawability, drillability and cuttability. In the marble industry, circular sawing with diamond sawblades constitutes a major cost in the processing. Therefore, several models based on the relations between hourly slab production (P _hs), rock surface hardness (SH and SR) and mineral grain size (S _cr) were developed using the data obtained from field and laboratory measurements on five different marbles quarried in the Mugla Province of Turkey. The models which include surface hardness and crystal size may as well be used for the prediction of sawability (hourly slab production) of carbonate rocks using large-diameter circular saws.     

煤系钻探岩石可钻性分级方法的研究

研究了煤系中采用硬质合金钻进工艺时岩石可钻性分级的指标体系及测试方法;研制了一套能在野外流动条件下进行岩石可钻性分级测试的轻便仪器及工具。在7项分级指标体系中,压入强度、研磨性、塑性系数和用微型针状硬质合金钻头测试“微钻钻速”是首次应用,尤以用小试样测试“压入强度”及用微型针状硬质合金钻头测试“微钻钻进速度”两项指标能有效地反映煤系软岩石分级档次,可以弥补用微型孕镶金刚石钻头在6级以下较软岩石中无法钻进或达不到钻进指标的不足。     

The influence of the characteristics of quartz and mineral deterioration on the strength of granitic dimensional stones

It is important to have a thorough knowledge of the petrographic characteristics of rocks to evaluate and understand their mechanical behavior. This paper deals with the influence of the texture and the mineral characteristics of nine Portuguese granites employed as dimensional stones. This study evaluates different mineral characteristics, such as mineral deterioration, grain size, quartz fissuration and the contacts between quartz and others mineral groups. The main differences in the studied granites were identified, clarifying the relationship between the petrographic characteristics. The consequences on their respective mechanical behavior were subsequently evaluated. The physical and textural characteristics of quartz in the studied granites have proven to be very important for understanding the behavior of granitic rocks under compressive stress. Uniaxial compressive strength values are not proportional to the quartz–feldspar ratio or quartz content and there is a tendency for strength to decrease with the increase in quartz. This could be related to the increase in quartz-quartz contacts and the decrease in the rock capacity for accommodating the deformation.     

Stress and energy reflection from impact on rocks using different indentors

Experiments have been conducted using an impact method with drop-hammers to obtain the required signals so that a detailed analysis of these data could be undertaken to quantify the drillability index of rocks. The dynamic stress waveform or reflected energy from the rock-drill bit interface is represented as a drillability index. This information enables the assessment of the characteristics of the rock under the bit. The results show that neither the amplitude nor the frequency spectra of the reflected stress wave significantly changes with the type of rock tested. However, the energy reflection coefficient varies with rock hardness. In the process of drilling the rocks, the energy reflection coefficient can increase by approximately 20% when the hardness or penetration resistance index of rock is doubled. This investigation confirmed the variation of reflected energy of rocks. For a single sharp or domed indentor, energy reflection decreases with penetration resistance index of the rock while it increases with this index in actual drilling or testing of percussive bits. In drill bit design and in tests for using a single indentor, a reasonable indentor shape should be adopted to correspond to a high energy reflection coefficient. By contrast, the energy reflection from a drill system or percussive bit should be minimised in practice.     

Drillability prediction: geological influences in hard rock drill and blast tunnelling

 Usually the main subject in preliminary site investigations prior to tunnelling projects is the prediction of tunnel stability. During the past years in conventional drill and blast tunnelling, problems have occurred also connected to the accurate prediction of drillability in hard rock. The drillability is not only decisive for the wear of tools and equipment but is – along with the drilling velocity – a standard factor for the progress of excavation works. The estimation of drillability in predicted rock conditions might bear an extensive risk of costs. Therefore, an improved prediction of drilling velocity and bit wear would be desireable. The drillability of a rock mass is determined by various geological and mechanical parameters. In this report some major correlations of specific rock properties and especially geological factors with measured bit wear and drilling velocity are shown. Drilling velocity is dependent on a lot of geological parameters: Those principal parameters include jointing of rock mass, orientation of schistosity (rock anisotropy), degree of interlocking of microstructures, porosity and quality of cementation of clastic rock, degree of hydrothermal decomposition and weathering of a rock mass. Drilling bit wear increases with the equivalent quartz content. The equivalent quartz content builds the main property for the content of wear-relevant minerals. For various groups of rock types different connections with the equivalent quartz content could be detected. In sandstone bit wear is also dependent on porosity or the quality of the cementation. Finally, an investigation program is submitted, which helps to improve the estimation of rock drillability in planning future tunnel projects. Received: 14 June 1996/Accepted: 10 January 1997     

Laboratory investigations on rotary diamond drilling

Extensive laboratory drilling investigations were conducted on a wide variety of rocks to study the inter-dependence of machine as well as rock parameters on the performance of the drilling operation. Detailed physical and mechanical properties of all the rock types were determined to study the influence of the rock properties on the drilling performance. The effect of PEO (poly-ethylene-oxide) added to the drilling water was also studied. Slake durability tests were conducted in plain water as well as a PEO mixed water medium to observe the effects of PEO on the surface properties of the rock. An attempt is also made to understand the different modes of wear of impregnated diamond bits in the rotary drilling operation.     

高能射流式液动锤在花岗岩中的钻进研究

由于干热岩地层通常为火成岩,研磨性强、可钻性差,现有常规工艺方法钻进效率低,为此专门研制了用于干热岩钻进用的SC-86H型高能射流式液动锤,并对该高能射流式液动锤样机进行了地面钻进试验。试验采用可钻性等级为10级的完整花岗岩作为钻进对象,观测了冲锤质量、活塞行程和泵量对机械钻速的影响。试验结果表明：增大冲锤质量、活塞行程和泵量有利于提高机械钻速。试验过程中获得的最大机械钻速为5.19 m/h,较常规回转钻进机械钻速提升显著。     

Development of a New Index to Assess the Rock Mass Drillability

Knowledge of drillability of rock masses in engineering projects is very important in determining drilling costs. In drilling operations, so many parameters such as the properties of rock and the drilling equipment affect the drilling performance. In this study, after discussing the rock mass drillability process and identifying all the effective parameters, interaction matrixes based on the rock engineering systems, that analyze the interrelationship between the parameters affecting rock engineering activities, is introduced to study the rock mass drillability tribosystem. Given that interaction matrix codes are not unique numbers, and then possible interactive intensities are calculated for each matrix and a group decision-making method, Fuzzy–Delphi–AHP technique has been used to obtain appropriate weights. As a result, rock mass drillability index (RMDI) is presented to classify the rock mass drillability. The results indicate the ability of this method to analyze rock mass drillability procedure. Drilling data along with laboratory rock properties from Sungun copper mine were collected and were ranked according to the new classification system. Fifteen zones at the mine site were ranked based upon the new index RMDI and a reasonable correlation was obtained between measured drilling rate at the zones and RMDI data.     

Slaking durability and its effect on the doline formation in the gypsum

Texture and grain size is of great importance in understanding the mechanical properties of rocks. The aim of this study was to investigate textural and slaking durability characteristics, and correlate them with the gypsum types where the dolines occurred, with particular reference to the texture and crystal size. The investigation comprised two stages: field work and laboratory testing. Initially, rock samples were obtained from various representative karstified and non-karstified locations. Thereafter, mineralogical, physical and slaking durability characteristics of the gypsum samples were determined by means of laboratory testing. After the field and laboratory works, the geological, mineralogical and slaking durability characteristics of the study area gypsum were reviewed and discussed from the point of view of doline formation. Results showed that fine grain sized alabastrine gypsum tends to be karstified and leads to doline formation. This is closely related to the crystal size, texture and attributable to the slaking durability of the gypsum. Consequently, the results demonstrate that the texture, especially crystal size, and effective porosity are important parameters controlling the slake durability of the gypsum and doline formation.     

The influence of foliation on the fragility of granitic rocks, image analysis and quantitative microscopy

Fabric-dependent anisotropy is important in understanding the mechanical behaviour of foliated rocks because the foliation creates mechanically weak discontinuities. Using optical microscopy, a foliation index (FIX) was calculated for a group of granitic rocks in southern Sweden that displays a range of textures from foliated to nonfoliated. Image analysis from scanning electron microscope with backscattered detector (SEM/BSE) images was used in order to measure the rock texture of these samples. The analyses were compared with the Los Angeles (LA) test, which measures resistance of rock aggregate to fragmentation. The results demonstrate that the measured grain size, shape and spatial arrangement are important parameters controlling the fragility of the rock. Both the texture and foliation must be taken into account to obtain a significant relationship with the mechanical analyses. We suggest that this alternative method could be a helpful tool for predicting a rock's suitability as an aggregate as it gives a better understanding of the material properties compared to mechanical testing.     

Influence of sedimentary environments on mechanical properties of clastic rocks

The sedimentary environments are the intrinsic factor controlling the mechanical properties of clastic rocks. Examining the relationship between rock sedimentary environments and rock mechanical properties gives a better understanding of rock deformation and failure mechanisms. In this study, more than 55 samples in coal measures were taken from seven different lithologic formations in eastern China. Using the optical microscope the sedimentary characteristics, such as components of clastic rocks and sizes of clastic grains were quantitatively tested and analyzed. The corresponding mechanical parameters were tested using the servo-controlled testing system. Different lithologic attributes in the sedimentary rocks sampled different stress–strain behaviors and failure characteristics under different confining pressures, mainly due to different compositions and textures. Results demonstrate that clastic rocks have the linear best-fit for Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion. The elastic moduli in clastic rocks are highly dependent upon confining pressures, unlike hard rocks. The envelope lines of the mechanical properties versus the contents of quartz, detritus of the grain diameter of more than 0.03 mm, and grain size in clastic rocks are given. The compressive strength or elastic modulus and the grain diameter have a non-monotonic relation and demonstrate the “grain-diameter softening” effect.