地下矿山裂隙岩体结构均质区三维划分方法研究

针对现有岩体结构均质区划分方法应用于地下矿山时存在细节辨识能力偏弱等问题,开展地下矿山岩体结构均质区三维精确划分方法研究。以广西铜坑矿锌多金属矿体3^#矿块为例,从岩体空间结构展布特性出发,构建由确定性与随机性结构面耦合的裂隙岩体三维模型;将岩体模型正交网格离散化,并选取模型网格子区的块体化程度值为均质区划分判据;利用K-means算法衡量不同数据源(网格)的相似性,结合误差平方和(SSE)度量聚类质量;最后重构三维岩体结构均质区,形成了一种地下矿山岩体结构均质区三维划分方法。研究成果表明:利用该方法能够从三维角度精确划分地下矿山岩体结构均质区,可为后续岩体质量评价及岩体离散元模拟的模型构建等工作提供有益参考。     

Deformation modulus of heavily jointed–sheared and blocky greywackes by pressuremeter tests: Numerical, experimental and empirical assessments

Deformability of rock masses influencing their behavior is an important geomechanical property for the design of rock structures. Due to the difficulties in determining the deformability of jointed rock masses at the laboratory-scale, various in-situ test methods such as pressuremeter, dilatometer, plate loading tests etc. have been developed. Although these techniques are currently the best and direct methods, they are time-consuming and expensive, and present operational difficulties. In addition, the influence of the test volume on deformation modulus depending on the method employed is also important. For these reasons empirical equations to indirectly estimate the deformation modulus have also been recommended by several investigators as an alternative approach. In this study; the geomechanical quality of weak, heavily jointed, sheared and/or blocky greywacke rock masses, on which very concentrated civil works are continuing at the southern and southwestern parts of Ankara (Turkey), was assessed. The deformation modulus was determined by pressuremeter tests, the possible effects of variables on the derived deformation modulus from the pressuremeter test were evaluated by numerical methods, and the comparisons between the deformation modulus of the greywackes obtained from the pressuremeter tests and their geomechanical quality (GSI and RMR) were made. Numerical simulations revealed that the presence of a disturbed annulus around the borehole causes underestimation of the deformation modulus, while the effect of length to diameter ratio of the pressuremeter probe on the deformation modulus is minor. Based on the geo-engineering characterization assessments, mainly two greywacke rock masses with different geomechanical qualities were identified. Geotechnical quality of one of these rock masses was verified by the back analysis of two slope failures. The empirical equations to indirectly estimate the deformation modulus of the greywackes using their GSI and RMR values yielded high coefficients of correlation.     

Spectral Amplification Effects at Sellano,Central Italy,for the 1997–98 Umbria Seismic Sequence

The seismic events recorded at two accelerographs installed at Sellano (central Italy) during the 1997–1998 Umbria seismic sequence, one on detritic material, at the historical centre, and the other one on rock, about 200 m distant, were analysed in terms of spectral amplification of the historical centre site. Epicentres were mainly concentrated in the north and south-east directions of Sellano area. The SH wave component average amplifications were evaluated from the smoothed Fourier spectral ratios of the recordings on soil and rock sites, along the two main epicentral lines. Similar amplifications resulted, with two main peaks in the frequency range of 3–5 Hz, corresponding to the eigenfrequencies of the damaged buildings. Shear velocities of the shallowest 30 m of soils were obtained by FTAN measurements along refraction seismic spreadings, and utilized to compute spectral amplification of soil station to rock station along the geological cross sections. A good agreement was found between observed Fourier spectral ratios and the computed 2D amplification modelling, which explains the damage level of the historical buildings beside the degraded conditions of brick masonry.     

Prediction of Rock Mass Squeezing of T4 Tunnel in Iran

One of the most important steps in designing underground structures is the evaluation of ground conditions in terms of squeezing potential and behavior of the geological structures. Generally, constructing a tunnel in the squeezing condition is a very slow and difficult task. Therefore, recognition and evaluation of the squeezing potential is very important in selecting a suitable excavation method and support, especially in weak rocks. This research is concerned with the assessment of squeezing potential along tunnel T4 of water conveyance system from Azad dam to Ravansar plain with the length of 11,380 m, located between Kurdistan and Kermanshah provinces, west of Iran. This tunnel is in an almost NS direction and flows through the contact zone of Iran and Arabic plates. According to the engineering geological investigations, the squeezing potential has been recognized as the most important difficulty in the excavation of tunnel T4. This conclusion can be explained by the several indicators including lithology, high disintegration of rock masses, alteration of rocks on the border of Iran and Arabic plates’ contact zone, low rock mass quality, high overburden, and highly jointed rock masses in a shuffle tectonic condition. This paper deals with the engineering geological and geomechanical properties of rock masses. Then, it evaluates squeezing intensity using empirical, semi-empirical, and analytical properties methods. The analysis conducted in these work shows that the tunnel excavation would encounter squeezing problems, which is most severe in region 2 due to the effects of the major young Zagros fault.     

An Anisotropic Geomechanical Model for Jointed Rock Masses at Taishan Nuclear Power Station, Southern China

An anisotropic geomechanical model for jointed rock mass is presented. Simultaneously with deriving the orthotropic anisotropy elastic parameters along the positive axis, the equivalent compliance matrix for the deflection axis orthotropic anisotropy was derived through a three-dimensional coordinate transformation. In addition, Singh’s analysis of the stress concentration effects of intermittent joints was adopted, based on two groups of intermittent joints and a set of cross-cutting joints in the jointed rock mass. The stress concentration effects caused by intermittent joints and the coupling effect of cross-cutting joints along the deflection-axis are also considered. The proposed anisotropic mechanics parameters method is applied to determine the deformation parameters of jointed granite at the Taishan Nuclear Power Station. Combined with the deterministic mechanical parameters of rock blocks and joints, the deformation parameters and their variability in jointed rock masses are estimated quantitatively. The computed results show that jointed granite at the Taishan Nuclear Power Station exhibits typical anisotropic mechanical characteristics; the elastic moduli in the two horizontal directions were similar, but the elastic modulus in the vertical direction was much greater. Jointed rock elastic moduli in the two horizontal and vertical directions were respectively about 24% and 37% of the core of rock, showing weakly orthotropic anisotropy; the ratio of elastic moduli in the vertical and horizontal directions was 1.53, clearly indicating the transversely isotropic rock mass mechanical characteristics. The method can be popularized to solve other rock mechanics problems in nuclear power engineering.     

连通节理岩质边坡稳定性分析

节理岩体的剪切强度由结构面和相邻完整岩块的剪切强度共同决定,当结构面完全连通时,岩体的剪切强度完全由结构面决定。蒙特卡罗法能够根据结构面几何参数模拟岩体结构面的空间分布,通过深度优先搜索算法可搜索到连通的结构面,相对岩体而言,连通的结构面的剪切强度最小,即为节理岩质边坡的潜在滑动面,通过极限平衡法可以对一系列滑面进行稳定性分析。该方法是对节理岩质边坡稳定分析的补充。     

Strength and Deformational Behaviour of a Jointed Rock Mass

Summary An assessment of the strength and deformational response of jointed rock masses is an essential requirement in the site selection, design and successful execution of Civil and Mining Engineering projects. A quick estimate of these properties for preliminary evaluation of alternate sites, will reduce considerable expenditures for field tests. An attempt has been made in the present study to develop a link between strength and deformability of jointed block masses with the properties of intact specimens, obtained from simple laboratory tests, taking into account the influence of the properties of the joints. Extensive experimentation has been carried out on large specimens of jointed block masses under uniaxial compression. The model material represents a low strength rock. Various joint configurations were introduced to achieve the most common modes of failure occurring in nature. A coefficient called Joint Factor has been used to account for the weakness brought into the intact rock by jointing. Methods of computing the Joint Factor for various modes of failure of a jointed mass in an unconfined state have been established. The effect of Joint Factor on strength and tangent modulus of the mass has been studied and the values have been correlated with those of intact rock. Guidelines for assessing probable modes of failure of a jointed mass will enable one to estimate the relevant strength and tangent modulus of the mass.     

Estimating the Strength of Jointed Rock Masses

Determination of the strength of jointed rock masses is an important and challenging task in rock mechanics and rock engineering. In this article, the existing empirical methods for estimating the unconfined compressive strength of jointed rock masses are reviewed and evaluated, including the jointing index methods, the joint factor methods, and the methods based on rock mass classification. The review shows that different empirical methods may produce very different estimates. Since in many cases, rock quality designation (RQD) is the only information available for describing rock discontinuities, a new empirical relation is developed for estimating rock mass strength based on RQD. The newly developed empirical relation is applied to estimate the unconfined compressive strength of rock masses at six sites and the results are compared with those from the empirical methods based on rock mass classification. The estimated unconfined compressive strength values from the new empirical relation are essentially in the middle of the estimated values from the different empirical methods based on rock mass classification. Similar to the existing empirical methods, the newly developed relation is only approximate and should be used, with care, only for a first estimate of the unconfined compressive strength of rock masses. Recommendations are provided on how to apply the newly developed relation in combination with the existing empirical methods for estimating rock mass strength in practice.     

4D modelling of fault reactivation using complete paleostress tensors from the Cooper–Eromanga Basin,Australia

Determining fault activity through time has typically utilised high-resolution seismic data to identify stratigraphic thickness changes or displacement vs distance plots; however, this approach is not possible in regions with low-resolution seismic data. We present a new approach for determining fault reactivation (tensile and shear) through time by integrating three-dimensional seismic data, geomechanical modelling and complete paleostress tensors from calcite twin stress inversion. The Cooper–Eromanga Basin is used as a case study to model the stress conditions present during six tectonic events that have affected the basin and, in doing so, constrain the effective paleostress magnitudes through time. Results show that the likelihood of dilation and shear reactivation of individual fault sets varies through time, with N–S- and E–W-striking faults likely to have been open to fluid flow after the critical moment in the hydrocarbon system. These results have substantial implications for hydrocarbon migration pathway models and structural and stratigraphic models for the Cooper–Eromanga Basin. This approach would benefit other provinces with low-resolution seismic data preventing fault growth analysis, or in regions where hydrocarbon migration pathways are poorly defined.     

MSP技术在任楼煤矿巷道超前探测中的应用

煤矿巷道中的断层、陷落柱和煤岩体结构破碎带等不良地质条件不但影响掘进施工,同时也存在突水、瓦斯突出等安全隐患。断层、陷落柱等地质异常构造与围岩在密度、速度等物性方面存在较大差异,因此可利用多波多分量地震反射法探测煤矿井下异常构造。近两年来,任楼煤矿针对矿井巷道前方的未知隐伏构造做了多次MSP震波超前探测。以Ⅱ7322机巷为例,在巷道j19点前76m处,分别于巷道的左帮及右帮对迎头前方进行了两次超前探查,2次探测解释的2个异常界面位置分别为82m、101m和85m、102m,实际揭露2个断层位置为82m、109m,探测结果与实际基本相符,实现了对掘进巷道内地质构造带的准确超前预测预报。     

Estimation of joint trace length probability distribution function in igneous,sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks

To predict the behavior of structures in and on jointed rock masses, it is necessary to characterize the geomechanical properties of joints and intact rock. Among geometry properties of joints, trace length has a vital importance, because it affects rock mass strength and controls the stability of the rock structures in jointed rock masses. Since joint length has a range of values, it is useful to have an understanding of the distribution of these values in order to predict how the extreme values may be compared to the values obtained from a small sample. For this purpose, three datasets of joint systems from nine exposures of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks are studied. Joint trace length is one of the most difficult properties to measure accurately, but it may be possible to record other geometrical properties of exposed joints accurately; thereby, support vector machine (SVM) model is used to predict the joint trace length. SVM is a novel machine learning method, which is a powerful tool used to solve the problem characterized by small sample and non-linearity with a good generalization performance. Consequently, goodness-of-fit (GOF) tests were applied on these data. According to these GOF tests, the lognormal distribution was found to be the best probability distribution function for representing a joint trace length distribution.     

An anisotropic strength criterion for jointed rock masses and its application in wellbore stability analyses

In this paper, an anisotropic strength criterion is established for jointed rock masses. An orientation distribution function (ODF) of joint connectivity, is introduced to characterize the anisotropic strength of jointed rock masses related to directional distributed joint sets. Coulomb failure condition is formulated for each plane of jointed rock masses by joint connectivity, where the friction coefficient and cohesion of the jointed rock mass are related to those of the intact rock and joint and become orientation dependent. When approximating joint connectivity by its second‐order fabric tensor, an anisotropic strength criterion is derived through an approximate analytical solution to the critical plane problem. To demonstrate the effects of joint distribution on the anisotropic strength of jointed rock masses, the failure envelopes are worked out for different relative orientations of material anisotropy and principal stress axes. The anisotropic strength criterion is also applied to wellbore stability analyses. It is shown that a borehole drilled in the direction of the maximum principal in situ stress is not always the safest due to the anisotropic strength of the jointed rock mass. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

On the role of pre-existing discontinuities on the micromechanical behavior of confined rock samples: a numerical study

The deformation process and failure mechanism of rock mass with increased density of initial joints subjected to confined stress state are investigated in this study using discrete element method (DEM). A numerical model of standard size granite samples is developed and validated using experimental data for both intact and jointed rocks. The micro-parameters of the rock material are first determined, and the effects of the rock discontinuity on strength, deformability, stress–strain relationship, and failure modes are then investigated at the macro-scale level. Analyses are also performed to examine the tensile and shear crack distributions, fragmentation characteristics, particle kinematics, and energy dissipation to advance the current understanding of the deformation processes and failure mechanisms of jointed rock masses. The microscopic evolutions in the fabric and force anisotropy during loading and distributions of contact forces provide insights into the influence of increasing initial jointing on the macroscopic deformational behavior of the rock. The results show how the deceleration in the growth of fabric and contact force anisotropies develops and confirms that the increase in initial jointing and the associated changes in microstructure can restrain the development of anisotropy, thereby reducing significantly the strength of the rock samples.

     

含顺层断续节理岩质边坡地震作用下的破坏模式与动力响应研究

基于二维颗粒流软件PFC2D的人工合成岩体技术（SRM）,研究了岩桥倾角和节理间距不同组合形式的含顺层断续节理岩质边坡在地震作用下的破坏模式与动力响应规律。研究结果显示：在地震动力作用下,含单潜在滑动面的顺层断续节理岩质边坡呈现出滑移-倾倒的混合破坏特征,含多潜在滑动面的顺层断续节理岩质边坡则主要发生倾倒破坏;由顺层断续节理以及岩桥交替连接所组成的潜在滑动面是控制边坡动力稳定性的关键因素。在地震动力作用下,最靠近坡脚的岩桥段首先萌生翼裂纹,使得拉应力得到释放,随后各节理相继萌生裂纹并扩展、贯通,最终导致坡体发生阶梯状整体失稳。裂纹扩展受顺层断续节理控制,萌生裂纹中以张拉裂纹为主,且裂纹数量与输入地震波的加速度曲线具有同步性。另一方面,节理面的存在对边坡动力响应产生明显影响,沿坡表以及沿水平方向上的峰值速度、峰值位移随着岩桥倾角的增大、节理间距的减小而增大,同时节理间距和岩桥倾角对于峰值加速度（PGA）放大系数的影响范围主要集中在坡表、坡肩;沿竖直方向上,峰值位移随着岩桥倾角、节理间距的增大而减小,PGA放大系数曲线随高程变化总体呈现U型分布特征。     

Engineering geological characterisation of the rock masses at Tannur Dam site,South Jordan

This paper highlights the geomechanical characterisation of the rock masses exposed at the dam abutments and reservoir area at the Tannur Dam site, South Jordan. The right abutment rock masses are characterised by closely to widely spaced joints. The rock-mass qualities were assigned using the rock-mass rating (RMR) and Q-tunnelling index. Both systems assigned a poor quality for foundation rocks because of the presence of weak rocks. The rock masses constituting the dam abutments exhibit fair quality. The results of packer tests indicate that the hydraulic conductivity of the rock masses of Fuheis-Hummar-Shueib (FHS) and Wadi es Sir (A7) formations range from 10 to 150 Lugeon units (LU). The FHS was characterised by lower LU values compared with A7; this reflects the fracturing characteristics of A7. However, the A7 should be grouted especially the right abutment. However, the FHS needs less grouting because the spacing between joints seems to be tight. The estimated shear strength envelopes relevant to the rock masses of both abutments as well as the foundation rocks were quite similar and, therefore, present similar shear strength characteristics. The shear strength for jointed rock masses showed curvilinear failure planes with average cohesion values of 0.67 and 0.64 MPa and friction angles of 36.5 and 35.5° for dam abutments and the foundation area, respectively.     

Assessment of geomechanical characterization of a rock mass using a seismic geophysical technique

Summary In this article the use of the seismic properties of a rock mass to assess the geomechanical behaviour of the rock mass is examined and illustrated. The correlation between the values of seismic velocity and some basic parameters of rock mechanics, such as RQD and fracture frequency, have been established. Moreover, the relationships between the engineering rock-mass classification systems and seismic quality index (QI) have also been derived. The relationships have been derived from an investigation for a proposed dam in Wadi Mujib, Jordan. The ground conditions comprise colluvial and fluvial superficial deposits overlying limestones, mudstones, marls and shales. It is suggested that the relationships obtained in this study could be applied in areas that have similar lithological and structural characteristics.     

基于裂隙产状和迹长划分岩体统计均质区研究

岩体统计均质区的划分是岩体工程设计的首要步骤,因为不同的均质区内岩体的结构特性和力学特性都存在差异。大多研究考虑产状或者其他单一参数划分岩体统计均质区,却很少有人考虑多参数进行划分研究。考虑了裂隙产状、迹长两个参数,提出了一种划分裂隙岩体统计均质区的新方法,即基于秩和检验评价两个样本之间的相似性,从而实现对裂隙岩体统计均质区的划分。结合工程实例即云南省马吉水电站左岸坝肩某两高程4个平硐的岩体结构统计均质区划分,分析了多参数对裂隙岩体统计均质区划分的影响。研究结果表明：PD241和PD253、PD201和PD241分别划分为一个统计均质区,而PD201和PD251 以及PD251和PD253不具有统计相似性。考虑了产状和迹长因素对岩体统计均质区的影响,划分结果较Miller方法更加合理可靠。结合现场调查分析,新方法的结果更加吻合实际情况。     

节理岩体圆形隧道滑动区的研究

对于连续介质问题,可以利用Mohr-Coulomb准则很好地解决圆形隧道滑动区问题.但是对于节理岩体问题要复杂得多.由于节理岩体具有复杂的力学特性,因此节理岩体圆形隧道滑动区的确定问题一直都没有很好地解决.节理岩体的力学特性可以很好地用考虑了中间主应力影响的非线性统一强度准则来表达.根据非线性统一强度准则确定了即时摩擦角,进而获得了节理岩体圆形隧道滑动区和支护应力的封闭形式的理论解,并给出了算例.     

深部锚固节理岩体蠕变-疲劳破坏能量演化规律分析

为探究深部岩体在爆破、开挖等扰动荷载下的力学特性,开展锚固岩体在蠕变-疲劳荷载下的室内试验,并进一步探究其能量演化规律。结果表明：（1）在疲劳荷载作用下,加锚节理岩体比无锚条件下的滞回环面积小,在施加预应力时,其滞回环面积又大幅度减少,说明加锚预应力能有效降低其能量损耗;（2）岩石强度越高,其滞回环面积越小,对应的能量耗散越小,反之能量耗散大;（3）对比不同加卸载速率可知：在每一级循环荷载过程中,加卸载速率越大其对应的应变值、切线斜率就越大。考虑加卸载速率对节理岩体劣化作用,依据应变等价原理,得出节理岩体峰值损伤本构方程,并通过试验验证模型的准确性,为深部岩体结构支护提供思路。     

Investigation of the Geological and Geotechnical Characteristics of Daroongar Dam,Northeast Iran

This paper discusses the results of the engineering geological and geotechnical investigations that have been carried out at the Daroongar dam site. According to the geomorphology and geological conditions and economic reason, the dam has been designed as an earth dam with a clay core. The dam foundation is composed of a sequence of sandy limestone and limy marl of the Upper Cretaceous period. This study is based on field and laboratory investigations, surface discontinuity surveying, drilled borehole data and permeability of dam foundation. The present studies include the evaluation of the dam foundation by water pressure tests. The water pressure tests indicate the necessity to provide a grout curtain below the dam foundation.The geology of the Daroongar dam foundation has a significant influence on the permeability and groutability characteristics. The permeability of jointed rock masses is strongly depended on joint characteristics; degree of jointing, opening, continuity and presence of filling materials. The laboratory tests included tests for unit weight, porosity, uniaxial, triaxial, tensile strength and deformation parameters. The strength and modulus of elasticity of rock masses were determined using the Hoek–Brown empirical strength criterion. The rock mass qualities and classifications of the dam site is assigned using the rock mass rating (RMR), the rock quality (Q) and the geological strength index (GSI) classification systems.