Evaluation of three waterborne polymers as stabilizers for sandy soil

This study reports on waterborne polymer emulsion systems that were used for structural modification of sandy soils. The first emulsion used was a styrene-acrylic, copolymer emulsion; the second and third were vinyl-acrylic, copolymer-based emulsions. Specimens were prepared by adding different polymer emulsions to the sand and water in prescribed amounts. The performance of the different emulsion systems as sand stabilizers was estimated through measurement of the hydraulic conductivity and compressive strength. Measurements of hydraulic conductivity were conducted in a flexible membrane test apparatus. The hydraulic conductivity for the three emulsions decreased at different rates, with an increase in polymer content up to 3 wt. (i.e., % by weight). Additional increase of polymer content did not introduce significant decrease in hydraulic conductivity, and, at 5 wt.%, the three emulsions had essentially the same effect. Measurements made on dry cylindrical specimens disclosed remarkable enhancement in the mechanical behavior of the system. The compressive strength and modulus of elasticity of the examined emulsions increased with a higher concentration of polymer. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) revealed that the reduction in the permeability and the improved mechanical properties can be attributed to three dominant structural changes: the development of interconnecting ties between the sand particles, the development of adhesion between neighboring sand particles in contact, and the covering of the sand particles with a thin polymer film.     

月壤的物理和机械性质

月壤是在O2、水、风和生命活动都不存在的情况下，由陨石和微陨石撞击、宇宙射线和太阳风轰击、月表温差导致岩石热胀冷缩破碎等因素的共同作用下形成的。月壤独特的形成过程，加上独特的月表环境，使月壤在粒度分布、颗粒形态、颗粒比重、孔隙比和孔隙率、电性和电磁性质、压缩性、抗剪性、承载力等方面均与地球土壤存在较大差异，这些参数的平均值和最佳估计值，可以作为月表机械设计和操作、宇航员装备设计、月球着陆场选址的主要依据，对月球资源开发和利用以及月球基地建设具有极其重要的意义。     

机械光栅式测缝计应用于无砟轨道板上拱监测的可行性分析

高速铁路轨道的稳定性和平顺性是高速铁路正常运营的关键,因此对运营期高速铁路的轨下结构持续地开展变形监测是十分必要的。当前我国对轨道板变形的检测主要是依靠人工肉眼观察式的现场检查和常规水准测量方式进行监测,效率低下,难以在有限的天窗时间内完成辖区内轨道结构的全覆盖检测。基于此,从理论分析和实验测试两方面探讨机械光栅式测缝计应用于无砟轨道板上拱自动化监测的可行性,结果表明机械光栅式测缝计能够抵抗高温、淋水和振动等不良条件的影响,满足轨道板上拱监测的精度要求。     

深厚覆盖层高压旋喷凝结体的宏观力学参数研究

基于现有工程试验资料,通过将高压旋喷凝结体分成成芯凝结体和不成芯凝结体两组材料组成,提出了深厚覆盖层高压旋喷凝结体的统计力学模型。该模型除能反映成芯凝结体的小尺度力学性质外,还可以反映不成芯凝结体的力学性质,也可考虑试验钻孔中不同芯样获得率的影响。应用随机模拟理论,给出了大体积高喷体内成芯凝结体与不成芯凝结体的空间位置及各小尺度力学参数的抽样方法。并通过结合弹塑性有限元和随机模拟两方法,建立了高喷体宏观力学性质的计算机模拟方法。应用所提三维弹塑性有限元随机模拟方法,分析研究了向家坝水电站深厚覆盖层高压旋喷凝结体的宏观力学参数。     

顺北油田钻井参数强化的提速效果评价

X、Y井是部署在塔里木盆地顺北油田的2口勘探井,X井为钻井参数强化试验井,X井较Y井在实钻中更好地执行了钻井参数强化措施,三开5600~7500 m井段X井机械钻速较Y井提高了119%。对比分析,X井通过配置压力级别更高的地面设备,实钻实现了更高的排量和泵压,X、Y井的钻头冲击力分别为0.73~1.02 kN、0.61~0.85 kN,钻头水功率分别为6.79~11.38 kW、5.37~8.79 kW,机械比能为0.23~2.15 MPa、0.52~3.5 MPa。钻井参数强化的实验过程中,X井获得了更高的井底机械能量与水力能量以及更理想的破岩环境,其机械钻速明显高于Y井,符合钻井参数强化提速的预期。     

假玻状岩研究的新进展

综述了假玻状岩研究的主要进展，假玻状岩形成的磨擦熔融机制与机械磨碎机制实际上不是过去所认为的是两种互相排斥的机制，而是在假玻状岩形成过程中两个密切相关的阶段，磨碎作用是熔融发生的必要的前提条件；假玻状岩不仅可以形成于脆性域（与碎裂岩相关），而且可以形成于脆韧性过渡区（与糜棱岩相关），形成的最大深度可达１８ｋｍ；假玻状岩是围岩中矿物选择性熔融的产物，矿物优先熔融的顺序（从易到难）为：层状硅酸盐、链状     

基于正交设计的复杂坝基弹塑性力学参数反演

复杂坝基弹塑性力学参数反演的计算工作量直接取决于采用何种优化方法。根据大坝在运行期的实测资料，运用有限元正交数值试验、回归分析和优化相结合的方法，反演了坝基岩体的弹塑性力学参数。实例研究表明了该方法的有效性和实用性。     

应县木塔地基工程地质勘测与分析

对山西应县木塔环境地质进行了研究,弄清了地层年代及存在的断层;通过样品分析、标准贯入及静探等方法试验、测试,得出了塔院区塔基土的工程物理性质和力学性质、承载力;用地学层析成像技术探测了木塔的基础结构及塔院地基的分层结构。     

Weakness and mechanical anisotropy of phyllosilicate-rich cataclasites developed after mylonites of a low-angle normal fault (Simplon Line,Western Alps)

The Simplon Fault Zone is a late-collisional low-angle normal fault (LANF) of the Western Alps. The hanging wall shows evidence of brittle deformation only, while the footwall is characterized by a c. 1 km-thick shear zone (the Simplon Fault Zone), which continuously evolved, during exhumation and cooling, from amphibolite facies conditions to brittle-cataclastic deformations. Due to progressive localization of the active section of the shear zone, the thermal-rheological evolution of the footwall resulted in a layered structure, with higher temperature mylonites preserved at the periphery of the shear zone, and cataclasites occurring at the core (indicated as the Simplon Line). In order to investigate the weakness of the Simplon Line, we studied the evolution of brittle/cataclastic fault rocks, from nucleation to the most mature ones. Cataclasites are superposed on greenschist facies mylonites, and their nucleation can be studied at the periphery of the brittle fault zone. This is characterized by fractures, micro-faults and foliated ultracataclasite seams that develop along the mylonitic SCC′ fabric, exploiting the weak phases mainly represented by muscovite and chlorite. Approaching the fault core, both the thickness and frequency of cataclasite horizons increase, and, as their thickness increases, they become less and less foliated. The fault core itself is represented by a thicker non-foliated cataclasite horizon. No Andersonian faults or fractures can be found in the footwall damage zone and core zone, whilst they are present in the hanging wall and in the footwall further from the fault. Applying a stress model based on slip tendency, we have been able to calculate that the friction coefficient of the Simplon Line cataclasites was <0.25, hence this fault zone is absolutely weak. In contrast with other fault zones, the weakening effect of fluids was of secondary importance, since they accessed the fault zone only after an interconnected fracture network developed exploiting the cataclasite network.     

A STUDY ON A NEW MECHANICAL MODEL FOR FOUNDATIONS AND ITS ELASTIC SETTLEMENT RESPONSE

In the present paper, a new foundation model has been proposed by introducing a stretched rough elastic membrane in the Pasternak shear layer sandwiched between two spring layers which is an extension of Kerr model. Considering the equilibrium of different elements, the equations governing the elastic settlement response of the model are derived. Finite difference scheme has been employed to solve the governing equations. The parametric studies carried out show the effect of several parameters on the elastic settlement response of the model. The proposed model is well suited for idealizing the behavior of geosynthetic-reinforced granular fill—soft soil system besides other applications.