Two-dimensional dynamic finite element simulation of rock blasting

In the present study, the two-dimensional blast model has been simulated using finite element software Abaqus/CAE. The John–Wilkins–Lee equation of state has been used to calculate the pressure caused by the release of the chemical energy of the explosive. Detonation point from center of hole has been defined for the traveling path of explosive energy. Elastoplastic dynamic failure constitutive with kinematic hardening model was adopted for rock mass responses under high explosive pressure to understand the mechanism of blast phenomena. In this model, it is assumed that failure of rock occurs under tensile failure when yield plastic stress exceeded to its static tensile strength. The hydrostatic pressure was used as a failure measure to model dynamic spall or a pressure cut off. Variation of detonation velocity has been measured in terms of simulation blast output energies index results.     

三维采矿物理模拟实验装置主要设计参数研究

在综合考虑各类采矿物理模拟试验所要求的合理模型尺寸的基础上,以满足模拟三维采场岩层移动物理模型为依据,对被模拟的适宜原型尺寸、模型平面尺寸和最大高度、以及模型表面荷载的加载方式和加载级别等物理模型实验装置的主要设计参数和要素进行了全面论证和分析。     

董家山隧道小净距段爆破控制的数值模拟

结合都-汶高速公路董家山隧道小净距段的实际情况,应用数值模拟方法,对小净距段在爆破荷载作用下的相互影响问题进行了研究.结果表明在隧道爆破施工中应对迎爆侧进行重点监控,采用合理的开挖和加固方式将有效降低爆破施工对先建隧道的不利影响.研究结论可为类似小净距段隧道的爆破设计、施工及现场监控量测提供参考.     

Finite element simulation of time dependent fracture and fragmentation processes in rock blasting

Two constitutive models for the simulation of fracture and fragmentation processes in rapidly loaded rocks are studied. The models were included in a wave propagation finite element code. The results obtained from the two models were compared by a study of the intensity and extent of fracturing obtained from two different configurations of explosive charge and reflecting surfaces in a plane strain problem. The evolution of the time dependent fracture pattern and fragmentation process is also presented.     

New parameter for the assessment of blasting efficiency

The efficiency of a blast depends very widely on three groups of parameters: rock mass, blast geometrical parameters and energy distribution in space (borehole bottom, column energy) and time (delays between holes and rows). According to the expected results from a blast, there are several definitions for the term efficiency. The criterion for the block size reduction in the muck pile is often considered as important, because generally it has a great influence on the efficiency of all the operations after the blast. In this paper, a new parameter for the assessment of the blast efficiency is proposed, based on the relative comparison of area delimited by the Rosin-Rammler curves of the in situ rock mass and of the muck pile. This parameter is then compared to others previously established, namely the fragmentation index (Aler et al. 1996) and the surface energy ratio (Hamdi et al. 2001).     

New impact equation using barrier Froude number for the design of dual rigid barriers against debris flows

Landslides - In the design of multiple rigid barriers, the height of the first barrier governs the impact dynamics of debris flow on the next barrier in a channel. However, current design...     

Large scale blasting for the abutment of a bridge

Summary For the excavation of an abutment of a highway bridge a novel blasting technique, the so-called multilayer, multistage control blasting, with more free surfaces was adopted. As a result, the cost for the project was reduced by 23% and an undamaged slope of 82° was created. The key points of the technique are presented in this paper and applications to other cases are also shown.     

油气优势运移通道的类型及其物理模拟实验研究

地质分析和物理模拟实验证实地质条件下油气总是沿着浮力最大和阻力最小的的方向和通道运移,形成油气优势运移通道有5种基本模式:级差优势、分隔优势、流向优势、流压优势和断面优势。物理模拟实验结果表明油气运移实际通道只占输导层的1%~10%,但却运输了油气的绝大部分;输导层物性的差异、盖层沉降中心的偏移、流体动力、断层倾角及断层面几何形态控制了油气运移的优势通道;实际地质条件下油气运移所形成的优势通道是上述5种模式综合作用的结果。由于优势通道是大部分油气运移的实际路径,其研究对追踪油气来源、预测有利圈闭有着十分重要的作用。     

Customization of WRF-ARW model with physical parameterization schemes for the simulation of tropical cyclones over North Indian Ocean

The convection and planetary boundary layer (PBL) processes play significant role in the genesis and intensification of tropical cyclones (TCs). Several convection and PBL parameterization schemes incorporate these processes in the numerical weather prediction models. Therefore, a systematic intercomparison of performance of parameterization schemes is essential to customize a model. In this context, six combinations of physical parameterization schemes (2 PBL Schemes, YSU and MYJ, and 3 convection schemes, KF, BM, and GD) of WRF-ARW model are employed to obtain the optimum combination for the prediction of TCs over North Indian Ocean. Five cyclones are studied for sensitivity experiments and the out-coming combination is tested on real-time prediction of TCs during 2008. The tracks are also compared with those provided by the operational centers like NCEP, ECMWF, UKMO, NCMRWF, and IMD. It is found that the combination of YSU PBL scheme with KF convection scheme (YKF) provides a better prediction of intensity, track, and rainfall consistently. The average RMSE of intensity (13?hPa in CSLP and 11?m?s^?1 in 10-m wind), mean track, and landfall errors is found to be least with YKF combination. The equitable threat score (ETS) of YKF combination is more than 0.2 for the prediction of 24-h accumulated rainfall up to 125?mm. The vertical structural characteristics of cyclone inner core also recommend the YKF combination for Indian seas cyclones. In the real-time prediction of 2008 TCs, the 72-, 48-, and 24-h mean track errors are 172, 129, and 155?km and the mean landfall errors are 125, 73, and 66?km, respectively. Compared with the track of leading operational agencies, the WRF model is competing in 24?h (116?km error) and 72?h (166?km) but superior in 48-h (119?km) track forecast.     

A generalized surrogate response aided-subset simulation approach for efficient geotechnical reliability-based design

This paper aims to develop an efficient geotechnical reliability-based design (RBD) approach using Monte Carlo simulation (MCS). The proposed approach combines a recently developed MCS-based RBD approach, namely expanded RBD approach, with an advanced MCS method called “Subset Simulation (SS)” to improve the computation efficiency at small probability levels that are often concerned in geotechnical design practice. To facilitate the integration of SS and expanded RBD, a generalized surrogate response f is proposed to define the driving variable, which is a key parameter in SS, for expanded RBD of geotechnical structures (e.g., soil retaining structures and foundations). With the aid of the proposed surrogate response, failure probabilities of all the possible designs in a prescribed design space are calculated from a single run of SS. Equations are derived for integration of the surrogate response-aided SS and expanded RBD, and are illustrated using an embedded sheet pile wall design example and two drilled shaft design examples. Results show that the proposed approach provides reasonable estimates of failure probabilities of different designs using a single run of the surrogate response-aided SS, and significantly improves the computational efficiency at small probabilities levels in comparison with direct MCS-based expanded RBD. The surrogate response-aided SS is able to, simultaneously, approach the failure domains of all the possible designs in the design space by a single run of simulation and to generate more complete design information, which subsequently yields feasible designs with a wide range of combinations of design parameters. This is mainly attributed to the strong correlation between the surrogate response and target response (e.g., factor of safety) of different designs concerned in geotechnical RBD.     

交通仿真软件在地铁工程设计中的应用实例

本文介绍了TransCAD、GTMS、AnyLogic三个仿真软件,以天津地铁6号线初期设计为应用背景,给出在单条地铁线路设计中,客流预测、牵引计算、车站仿真三个环节的应用举例,说明在地铁设计中引入此类软件的实际意义和效益。     

Impact of physical parameterization schemes on numerical simulation of super cyclone Gonu

The objective of this study is to investigate in detail the sensitivity of cumulus, planetary boundary layer and explicit cloud microphysics parameterization schemes on intensity and track forecast of super cyclone Gonu (2007) using the Pennsylvania State University-National Center for Atmospheric Research Fifth-Generation Mesoscale Model (MM5). Three sets of sensitivity experiments (totally 11 experiments) are conducted to examine the impact of each of the aforementioned parameterization schemes on the storm’s track and intensity forecast. Convective parameterization schemes (CPS) include Grell (Gr), Betts–Miller (BM) and updated Kain–Fritsch (KF2); planetary boundary layer (PBL) schemes include Burk–Thompson (BT), Eta Mellor–Yamada (MY) and the Medium-Range Forecast (MRF); and cloud microphysics parameterization schemes (MPS) comprise Warm Rain (WR), Simple Ice (SI), Mixed Phase (MP), Goddard Graupel (GG), Reisner Graupel (RG) and Schultz (Sc). The model configuration for CPS and PBL experiments includes two nested domains (90- and 30-km resolution), and for MPS experiments includes three nested domains (90-, 30- and 10-km grid resolution). It is found that the forecast track and intensity of the cyclone are most sensitive to CPS compared to other physical parameterization schemes (i.e., PBL and MPS). The simulated cyclone with Gr scheme has the least forecast track error, and KF2 scheme has highest intensity. From the results, influence of cumulus convection on steering flow of the cyclone is evident. It appears that combined effect of midlatitude trough interaction, strength of the anticyclone and intensity of the storm in each of these model forecasts are responsible for the differences in respective track forecast of the cyclone. The PBL group of experiments has less influence on the track forecast of the cyclone compared to CPS. However, we do note a considerable variation in intensity forecast due to variations in PBL schemes. The MY scheme produced reasonably better forecast within the group with a sustained warm core and better surface wind fields. Finally, results from MPS set of experiments demonstrate that explicit moisture schemes have profound impact on cyclone intensity and moderate impact on cyclone track forecast. The storm produced from WR scheme is the most intensive in the group and closer to the observed strength. The possible reason attributed for this intensification is the combined effect of reduction in cooling tendencies within the storm core due to the absence of melting process and reduction of water loading in the model due to absence of frozen hydrometeors in the WR scheme. We also note a good correlation between evolution of frozen condensate and storm intensification rate among these experiments. It appears that the Sc scheme has some systematic bias and because of that we note a substantial reduction in the rain water formation in the simulated storm when compared to others within the group. In general, it is noted that all the sensitivity experiments have a tendency to unrealistically intensify the storm at the later part of the integration phase.     

Some aspects of cast blasting techniques for dam construction

Summary A proposal is under consideration to construct a dam on an experimental basis by a cast (or directional) blasting technique, DBT. The dam site is located at Bharari Khad, a tributary of the Sutlaz river in Himachal Pradesh. Site investigations have been completed and a large scale blast has been designed for construction of the experimental dam.The paper describes the basic design concept of DBT and application of throw and caving methods for construction of dams. The preliminary tests required to design the blasting pattern are detailed. The technique has a great potential because it reduces construction cost and time particularly in inaccessible mountain regions.     

CFD simulation and experimental analysis of flow dynamics and grinding performance of opposed fluidized bed air jet mill

This paper presents a three dimensional Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model to investigate the flow dynamics of solid–gas phases during fine grinding in an air jet mill. Alpine 100AFG fluidized bed air jet mill is considered for the study and the jet milling model is simulated using FLUENT 6.3.2 using a standard k-ε model. The model is developed in GAMBIT 2.3.16 and meshed by tet/hybrid (T-Grid) and Triangular (Pave) meshes. The effects of operating parameters such as solid feed rate, grinding air pressure and internal classifier speed on the performance of the jet mill are analyzed. The CFD simulation results are presented in the forms of dual phase vector plot, volume fraction of phases and particle trajectories during fine grinding process. The mass of ground feed entering and leaving the cyclone (underflow) is also computed by simulation. The proposed model gives realistic predictions of the flow dynamics within the jet mill. Experiments are conducted on the Alpine 100AFG jet mill to study the particle size, morphology and mass of the ground product. The numerical results are found in good agreement with the experimental results.     

油气微渗漏扩散物理实验的再现及数值模拟

来自油气藏的烃类物质的微渗漏扩散是普遍存在的。这里主要进行油气微渗漏扩散,在计算机上的物理实验再现过程和三维数值模拟。首先把实验提供的稀疏的数据,通过Kriging插值算法计算,得到三维重建中所需具有规则、分布均匀特点的数据,所得效果较好,并且算法编写简单、容易理解。其次,建立一种关于油气微渗漏扩散的三维数学模型,进行数值模拟,较好地仿真了演示油气微渗漏随时间扩散的过程。最后,简单地探讨了虚拟现实建模语言（VRML）在三维可视化中的运用。     

Study of the properties of artificial composite materials for permeable geochemical barriers

We study the filtering and sorption parameters of laboratory-produced composite materials, such as sand-gels, sand-gels with an FeS activating additive, peat-gels, and commercial sorbents on the basis of cellulose coated with MnO₂, which can be used for production of permeable geochemical barriers. The carry over and the efficiency of consumption of the active component are estimated for materials with activating additives. It is shown that all the materials under study can be used as fillers for a permeable geochemical barrier, but each of them has its own limitations.     

Cosmic Dust as an Indicator for the Genetic Classification of Ganites

In the strdy of the source material of granites ,it is found that cosmic dust can be used as one of the indicators for identifying the genetic types of granites.It is suggested that granites can be grouped into two genetic types, dust-barren granite and dust-containing granite, corresponding to I-type and S-type respectively as defined by Chappell et al.