Experimental and Numerical Analyses of Shear Failure Mechanisms of Rock Bolt Surrounded by Bedded Rock
Publication: International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 24, Issue 12
Abstract
The effect of bedding cohesion and loading conditions on the bolting behavioral characteristics of a bedded rock mass was investigated using a self-developed artificial material and loading system. First, physical samples with dimensions of 15 cm × 15 cm × 8 cm containing both the grout and gypsum layers were prepared. The ratio of the thickness of the grout layer to the gypsum layer was 0/100, 25/75, 50/50, 75/25, and 100/0. One grouted bolt was situated in the middle of the sample. Two types of filling materials were chosen as a filling segment around the rock bolt, i.e., gypsum and grout. The tensile strengths of gypsum and grout were 1.4 and 2.4 MPa, respectively. The length and diameter of the bolt were 12 and 2 cm, respectively. The grout dimension was 5 cm × 5 cm × 8 cm. These samples were tested under two different axial loading conditions. A total of 20 distinct tests were conducted concurrently with laboratory experiments utilizing Particle Flow Code in Two Dimensions. The loading rate was 0.05 mm/s. The findings revealed a strong correlation between breakage patterns and loading conditions. Moreover, it was observed that the grout filling significantly impacts the ultimate axial load compared to gypsum filling. When loading the interface between the rock bolt and the filling segment, the final axial load remained consistently similar across all filling types. Notably, the grout filling resulted in a notably higher final axial force. The variation in grout and gypsum bedding layer thicknesses did not demonstrate any discernible effect on the final axial load. Conversely, when loading the interface between the filling and bedding layers, an increase in grout layer thickness led to an augmented final axial load. The grout filling segment also contributed to a heightened final axial force. The results of the numerical simulations exhibited a commendable agreement with the experimental outputs. This research effectively addresses two critical aspects: stability control and support design for the bedded rock mass.
Practical Applications
This study used a unique artificial material and loading system to investigate how bedding cohesion and loading conditions affect bolting behavior in rock mass. The findings showed a significant difference in ultimate axial load when grout was used compared to gypsum filling around the rock bolt, emphasizing the importance of this factor in stability control. The research revealed a strong connection between breakage patterns and the specific loading conditions applied, providing valuable insights into support design in a bedded rock mass. The study also demonstrated a high level of agreement between experimental and numerical simulations, strengthening the credibility of the findings and their relevance to real-world stability control measures.
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Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 51608117), the High Foreign Country Expert Project in Henan Province (Grant No. HNGD2022040), and the Major Science and Technology Project of Henan Province (No. 231100220700).
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