Experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3D compressions

Abstract In true triaxial compression tests, all three principal stresses are imposed independently. This allows for a more comprehensive analysis of the material's mechanical properties. The end effect in true triaxial compression tests is a crucial phenomenon that impacts the accuracy and rel...

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Main Authors: Junchao Chen, Zhenglu Che, Meiben Gao, Liang Zhang, Zhonghui Shen
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-09-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1856
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Zhenglu Che
Meiben Gao
Liang Zhang
Zhonghui Shen
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Zhenglu Che
Meiben Gao
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Zhonghui Shen
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description Abstract In true triaxial compression tests, all three principal stresses are imposed independently. This allows for a more comprehensive analysis of the material's mechanical properties. The end effect in true triaxial compression tests is a crucial phenomenon that impacts the accuracy and reliability of the test results. In this study, a series of true triaxial compression tests is conducted to examine the influence of the end friction on the mechanical properties. The laboratory results show that the presence of the end friction could bring about an apparent increase in rock strength and also restrict the deformation in each direction showing that the stiffness (the slope of the curves) increased slightly. The rock strength σ 1 , peak could be enhanced from 24.7 % ( σ 2 = σ 3 ) to 90.7 % ( σ 2 = σ 1) when the end friction is increased, which is mainly caused by the lateral interface friction. The failure mode and fracture angle of the specimen are also influenced by the end effect, showing that under high friction conditions, the failure is more ductile, and a larger fracture angle is observed. At last, in comparison with the published experimental data, the actual specific friction angle 11 ° (corresponding friction coefficient is about 0.19) for the direct specimen–metal contacts in a true 3D test is numerically identified, which is empirically reasonable and higher than the tested range 0.146–0.157 obtained from double‐shear test system.
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spelling doaj-art-985cc4828e7a428bbf233edafa92cc4e2024-11-14T13:05:25ZengWileyEnergy Science & Engineering2050-05052024-09-011293907392010.1002/ese3.1856Experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3D compressionsJunchao Chen0Zhenglu Che1Meiben Gao2Liang Zhang3Zhonghui Shen4School of Emergency Management Xihua University Chengdu ChinaSchool of Emergency Management Xihua University Chengdu ChinaSchool of Emergency Management Xihua University Chengdu ChinaSchool of Emergency Management Xihua University Chengdu ChinaSchool of Emergency Management and Safety Engineering Jiangxi University of Science and Technology Ganzhou ChinaAbstract In true triaxial compression tests, all three principal stresses are imposed independently. This allows for a more comprehensive analysis of the material's mechanical properties. The end effect in true triaxial compression tests is a crucial phenomenon that impacts the accuracy and reliability of the test results. In this study, a series of true triaxial compression tests is conducted to examine the influence of the end friction on the mechanical properties. The laboratory results show that the presence of the end friction could bring about an apparent increase in rock strength and also restrict the deformation in each direction showing that the stiffness (the slope of the curves) increased slightly. The rock strength σ 1 , peak could be enhanced from 24.7 % ( σ 2 = σ 3 ) to 90.7 % ( σ 2 = σ 1) when the end friction is increased, which is mainly caused by the lateral interface friction. The failure mode and fracture angle of the specimen are also influenced by the end effect, showing that under high friction conditions, the failure is more ductile, and a larger fracture angle is observed. At last, in comparison with the published experimental data, the actual specific friction angle 11 ° (corresponding friction coefficient is about 0.19) for the direct specimen–metal contacts in a true 3D test is numerically identified, which is empirically reasonable and higher than the tested range 0.146–0.157 obtained from double‐shear test system.https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1856fracture anglenumerical modelingrock strengththe end effecttrue 3D tests
spellingShingle Junchao Chen
Zhenglu Che
Meiben Gao
Liang Zhang
Zhonghui Shen
Experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3D compressions
Energy Science & Engineering
fracture angle
numerical modeling
rock strength
the end effect
true 3D tests
title Experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3D compressions
title_full Experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3D compressions
title_fullStr Experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3D compressions
title_full_unstemmed Experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3D compressions
title_short Experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3D compressions
title_sort experimental study of the end effect on the mechanical behaviors of rocks under true 3d compressions
topic fracture angle
numerical modeling
rock strength
the end effect
true 3D tests
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.1856
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