Grain-size composition effect on flexural response and pore structure of cementitious tail-rock fills with fiber reinforcement

This paper explores the grain-size composition effect on flexural and micro-structural features of fiber reinforced cementitious tail-rock fill (FRCTRF). The FRCTRF mixes considered contained a stationary solid concentration of 70 wt% and a cement/tail rate of 1:6, and were cured for an age of 7-day...

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Main Authors: Hao Qin, Shuai Cao, Erol Yilmaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Developments in the Built Environment
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165924002394
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Summary:This paper explores the grain-size composition effect on flexural and micro-structural features of fiber reinforced cementitious tail-rock fill (FRCTRF). The FRCTRF mixes considered contained a stationary solid concentration of 70 wt% and a cement/tail rate of 1:6, and were cured for an age of 7-day for strength tests and microstructure. Three-point bending test shows that FRCTRF’s bending property is upgraded by totaling gravel rock. Adding fiber to FRCTRF’s bottom can enhance its peak deflection. With rising gravel particle size/dosage, FRCTRF’s peak deflection displays a trend of falling first and then growing. Accumulating polypropylene fiber could advance FRCTRF’s post-peak strength features as well. FRCTRF sample containing gravel has a large stress drop, and adding gravel rock could essentially boost FRCTRF’s post-peak brittle-ability. In conclusion, this study provides a strong scientific and theoretical underpinning for optimizing artificial false roofs employed recently in modern underground metalliferous mining operations.
ISSN:2666-1659