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Energy & Fuels
Xia Zhong, Jiangbo Xu, Haohui Sun, Xinmin Hou, Faquan Wu, Peng Sha
Summary: This study thoroughly investigates the indirect tensile strength and damage mechanism of granite from the Yueyang area under different temperatures and loading rates. The findings suggest that the tensile strength of granite is directly proportional to the loading rate and inversely proportional to the temperature. Furthermore, temperature has a significantly greater impact on tensile strength compared to the loading rate, and is more likely to lead to the occurrence of secondary tensile cracks.
GEOMECHANICS AND GEOPHYSICS FOR GEO-ENERGY AND GEO-RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Fangchao Kang, Yingchun Li, Chun'an Tang
Summary: This study examined the physical and mechanical properties of granite specimens of different grain grades, finding that the heterogeneity of grain size affects the critical temperature and strength of granite. Nonuniform distribution of grain size leads to cracks induced by thermal expansion mismatch, which can impact the strength of granite. The findings help in predicting the strength of granite under various grain size distributions and thermal environments, which is crucial for the site location and design of deep geological repositories.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND MINING SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Matej Petruzalek, Z. Jechumtalova, T. Lokajicek, P. Kolar, J. Sileny
Summary: Laboratory loading experiments and acoustic emission (AE) monitoring were conducted on different structured granites to observe the fracturing and study the AE source mechanisms. The results showed that rock structure and grain size heterogeneity play crucial roles in controlling the mechanical properties. AE analysis effectively observed the fracturing process and indicated that microcracking was localized in the circumferential portion of the specimens, with sub-vertical cracks dominating the fracturing.
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Xunjian Hu, Haibo Hu, Ni Xie, Yujie Huang, Panpan Guo, Xiaonan Gong
Summary: This study investigates the effect of grain size heterogeneity on the mechanical and microcracking behavior of Lac du Bonnet (LdB) granite. A grain-based model is used, and a grain size heterogeneity index is defined to quantify the heterogeneity. The results show that both grain size heterogeneity and treatment temperature significantly impact the mechanical properties of the granite samples. Empirical formulations are developed to predict the temperature-dependent mechanical properties. The microcracking behavior is also affected by temperature and grain size heterogeneity, including the number, density, orientation, and distribution of cracks.
ROCK MECHANICS AND ROCK ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
C. Degueldre, R. J. Wilbraham, J. Fahy, S. M. Green
Summary: The study investigates the secondary recrystallisation and abnormal grain growth behavior in a specific stainless steel alloy pinned by nano-particles under certain stress and annealing conditions. Tests were conducted to examine the effect of grain size distributions and growth models with changes in time and temperature. It is suggested that a more precise analysis of grain and nano-particle sizes is essential for an accurate evaluation of incubation time, along with further research and development work to apply the model and prevent secondary grain growth.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Fangwei Yu, Chonglei Zhang, Qijun Xie, Lijun Su, Tao Zhao, M. Qasim Jan
Summary: This experimental study focused on the particle breakage of sand under friction and collision. It found that particle breakage increased with the duration of drum tests and with the number of balls, with a characteristic amount of sand causing maximum breakage. Friction and collision resulted in different mechanisms of particle breakage.
JOURNAL OF ROCK MECHANICS AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Weiji Liu, Hai Hu, Xiaohua Zhu, Yunxu Luo, Mengqiu Chen
Summary: This research investigates the application of plasma channel drilling (PCD) technology in the exploitation of hot dry rock (HDR) geothermal resources, and reveals that PCD has the advantages of high rock-breaking efficiency and ROP. The study shows that increasing temperature on the plasma channel does not alter the trend of crack initiation and propagation, but only reduces the time consumption of crack initiation. The research also includes an experimental program to examine the granite fragmentation and borehole generation caused by an electrode bit. The results can provide new ideas and methods for improving the drilling efficiency of HDR formation and help to design the structural of drill bits based on PCD technology.
GEOMECHANICS AND GEOPHYSICS FOR GEO-ENERGY AND GEO-RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Thomas Breithaupt, Lars N. Hansen, Srikanth Toppaladoddi, Richard F. Katz
Summary: Grain size distribution is influenced by the local environment, and larger grains evolve in a random walk manner, leading to a broader distribution than traditional models.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcia Maria Salgado Lopes, Leonardo Gonsalves Pedroti, Andre Fernando de Oliveira, Jose Carlos Lopes Ribeiro, Jose Maria Franco de Carvalho, Anor Fiorini de Carvalho, Fernando de Paula Cardoso, Gustavo Henrique Nalon, Gustavo Emilio Soares de Lima
Summary: The study evaluated and optimized latex paints using granite waste as pigment by varying particle size and pH, resulting in improved performance; Milled waste with pH regulating agent met specifications for economical paint, as did unmilled waste with added sulfuric acid; These treatments optimized paint performance by enhancing coverage and durability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ashley Pruett, Fadi M. Aramouni, Scott R. Bean, Mark D. Haub
Summary: This study explores the potential role of sorghum in mitigating type 2 diabetes. The glycemic index (GI) of muffins made using sorghum flour of different particle sizes was tested and compared to other grain flours. The results show that sorghum flour with an intermediate particle size has the lowest GI, suggesting its potential as a healthy ingredient in food products.
Article
Engineering, Geological
Bing Li, Wenping Gong, Huiming Tang, Zongxing Zou, Victor Mwango Bowa, C. Hsein Juang
Summary: Landslides are destructive geohazards that can be estimated through numerical simulations. This paper presents a probabilistic analysis of the runout behavior of the Jiweishan landslide, explicitly considering the uncertainty in micro-parameter selection. Results obtained from PFC simulations provide improved estimates of landslide behavior and aid in risk assessment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL AND ANALYTICAL METHODS IN GEOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Tai Cheng, Linxiang Wang, Yingming Xiao, Manchao He, Tianzuo Wang, Menglong Peng, Hongru Li
Summary: Mineral grain size caused by geological diagenetic process plays a significant role in rock mechanical behaviors and stability of underground engineering. This study conducted uniaxial compression tests on granite samples with different grain sizes and investigated the correlation between damage evolution and acoustic emission (AE) data. The results show that as the grain size increases, the strength and elastic modulus decrease while plastic deformation characteristic is enhanced. Grain size also affects the frequency distribution and time-varying characteristics of AE signals.
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Rongchuang Chen, Shiyang Zhang, Min Wang, Xianlong Liu, Fei Feng
Summary: It is important to develop constitutive models that reflect microstructure evolution for accurately predicting material flow and microstructure evolution during forming processes. In this study, a constitutive model considering microstructure evolution was proposed and found to improve prediction precision when the stress-strain curve was modeled as exponential in the work-hardening stage. Additionally, models describing recrystallization kinetics and average grain size were constructed, enabling higher accuracy in predicting stress-strain curves.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Rongchen Tong, Hejuan Liu, Jianfeng Liu, Yingkun Shi, Lihuan Xie, Shengnan Ban
Summary: This study investigates the effects of chemical stimulation on the porosity and permeability of granite matrix. It is found that chemical corrosion using mud acid solution increases the number of micropores in the granite and improves the efficiency of heat extraction. Additionally, acidic treatment decreases the peak stress and elastic modulus of the granite, indicating a change in its mechanical characteristics.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Michail Papanikolaou, Konstantinos Salonitis
Summary: The research investigates how the grain size of a pure Aluminium workpiece affects the nanocutting process through Molecular Dynamics simulations. Results show that the cutting forces increase and the friction coefficient decreases with larger grain sizes, leading to higher temperature at the cutting region. Residual stresses at the grain boundaries can be relieved similar to heat treatment as the tool passes over the workpiece.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Jian Zhou, Hengxing Lan, Luqing Zhang, Duoxing Yang, Jie Song, Song Wang
ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Song Wang, Jian Zhou, Luqing Zhang, Zhenhua Han
Article
Mechanics
Song Wang, Jian Zhou, Luqing Zhang, Zhenhua Han, Fenxiang Zhang
Summary: The novel grain-based model (nGBM) composed of the Flat-Joint (FJ) and the SJ was proposed to solve the microcracking process of brittle rocks in the original GBM. The nGBM was established and calibrated based on properties of Alxa porphyritic granite, and simulation tests showed complicated relationships between mineral boundary properties and mechanical behaviors. This study provides valuable insights into the micromechanical damage process of crystalline rocks and serves as a reference for model calibration.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Song Wang, Jian Zhou, Luqing Zhang, Zhenhua Han, Fenxiang Zhang, Yan Fu, Zhifa Yang
Summary: This study investigates the deformation and failure mechanism of the roofs in the Longyou Grottoes using numerical models. The results show that the bending strength of the roofs decreases as the mechanical properties of the bedding planes decrease. This trend is accelerated when the bedding dip angle changes from horizontal to vertical. The fracture modes of the roofs are controlled by the dip angles, mechanical properties, and spacings of the bedding planes.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhenhua Han, Luqing Zhang, Jian Zhou, Zhejun Pan, Song Wang, Ruirui Li
Summary: This study investigates the influence of hydrate occurring mechanisms, saturation, and confining pressure on the mechanical properties of hydrate-bearing sediments. The results suggest that the cementation mode of hydrate has the most significant effect on the strength enhancement of sediments.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)