Formation of a Polymer Thin Wall Using the Level Set Method
Publication: International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 14, Issue 5
Abstract
Considering foam’s expansive characteristics and using programming language, the level set method was used to simulate the polymer injection process that forms a thin wall; the influencing factors of the wall formation were studied for injection pressure, expansion ratio, and gel time. The polymer injection–wall-formation process was verified using a modeling test, and its molding effect was proven using a field test. The results show that the polymer injection technique can quickly form a thin wall, and it is feasible to use the level set method to simulate the polymer injection filling process and display the grout interface more accurately.
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Acknowledgments
This article was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China grant (serial No. 51179175).
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International Journal of Geomechanics
Volume 14 • Issue 5 • October 2014
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Received: Dec 18, 2012
Accepted: Sep 23, 2013
Published online: Sep 25, 2013
Discussion open until: Aug 28, 2014
Published in print: Oct 1, 2014
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