Drill machines used in surface mines, particularly in coal, is characterized by a very poor utilization （around 40%） and low availability （around 60%）. The main purpose of this study is to develop a drill selec- t...Drill machines used in surface mines, particularly in coal, is characterized by a very poor utilization （around 40%） and low availability （around 60%）. The main purpose of this study is to develop a drill selec- tion methodology and simultaneously a performance evaluation technique based on drill cuttings produced and drilling rate achieved. In all 28 blast drilled through were investigated. The drilling was accomplished by 5 different drill machines of Ingersoll-Rand and Revathi working in coal mines of Sonepur Bazari （SECL） and Block-II （BCCL）. The drills are Rotary and Rotary Percussive type using tri- cone rock roller bits. Drill cuttings were collected and sieve analysis was done in the laboratory. Using Rosin Ramler Diagram, coarseness index （CI）, mean chip size （d）, specific-st trace area （SSA） and charac- teristic particle size distribution curves for all the holes drilled were plotted. The predictor equation for drill penetration rate established through multiple regressions was found to have a very good correlation with an index of determination of 0.85. A comparative analysis of particle size distribution curves was used to evaluate the drill efficiency. The suggested approach utilises the area under the curve, after the point of trend reversal and brittleness ratio of the respective bench to arrive at drill energy utilization index （DEUI）, for mapping of drill machine to bench, The developed DEU1 can aid in selecting or mapping a right machine to right bench for achieving higher penetration rate and utilizations.展开更多
The morphological characteristics of coarse aggregates, namely shape profile, angularity and surface texture, have a significant effect on the mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures. The identification methods and ...The morphological characteristics of coarse aggregates, namely shape profile, angularity and surface texture, have a significant effect on the mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures. The identification methods and evaluation indexes of the morphological characteristics are crucial for the coarse aggregates. First, the visual identification technologies, including charged coupled device (CCD) image processing, X-ray tomography imaging and laser scanning technology, are summarized in term of the characteristics, research status and existing problems. Based on the deficiencies of visual identification technologies, it is proposed to improve the three-dimensional reconstruction of aggregate particles by increasing the number of two-dimensional projection directions or scanning sections. Moreover, the evaluation indexes of coarse aggregate morphology were summarized from the three aspects, namely shape profile, angularity and surface texture. It is found that evaluation of the indexes based on two-dimensional profile images or unrelated to pavement performance could not adequately evaluate the morphological characteristics of coarse aggregates. Therefore, the evaluation methods and indexes of coarse aggregate morphological characteristics have been recommended based on the performance of asphalt mixtures in this paper, which is helpful to establish a complete set of an evaluation system for coarse aggregate morphology.展开更多
The effect of recycled coarse aggregate on concrete compressive strength was investigated based on the concrete skeleton theory. For this purpose, 30 mix proportions of concrete with target cube compressive strength r...The effect of recycled coarse aggregate on concrete compressive strength was investigated based on the concrete skeleton theory. For this purpose, 30 mix proportions of concrete with target cube compressive strength ranging from 20 to 60 MPa were cast with normal coarse aggregate and recycled coarse aggregate from different strength parent concretes. Results of 28-d test show that the strength of different types of recycled aggregate affects the concrete strength obviously. The coarse aggregate added to mortar matrix plays a skeleton role and improves its compressive strength. The skeleton effect of coarse aggregate increases with the increasing strength of coarse aggregate, and normal coarse aggregate plays the highest, whereas the lowest concrete strength occurs when using the weak recycled coarse aggregate. There is a linear relationship between the concrete strength and the corresponding mortar matrix strength. Coarse aggregate skeleton formula is established, and values from experimental tests match the derived expressions.展开更多
In this paper,we define a relative equivariant coarse index for proper actions and a relative L^(2)-index.We derive a relative equivariant coarse index theorem connecting the relative equivariant coarse index with the...In this paper,we define a relative equivariant coarse index for proper actions and a relative L^(2)-index.We derive a relative equivariant coarse index theorem connecting the relative equivariant coarse index with the localized equivariant coarse index.Furthermore,we present a calculation formula on the relative L^(2)-index and provide a relative L^(2)-index theorem.Our work is an expansion of the relative index theory which reflects the difference between two manifolds.展开更多
Soil resistance to penetration and rutting depends on variations in soil texture, density and weather-affected changes in moisture content. It is therefore difficult to know when and where off-road traffic could lead ...Soil resistance to penetration and rutting depends on variations in soil texture, density and weather-affected changes in moisture content. It is therefore difficult to know when and where off-road traffic could lead to rutting-induced soil disturbances. To establish some of the empirical means needed to enable the “when” and “where” determinations, an effort was made to model the soil resistance to penetration over time for three contrasting forest locations in Fredericton, New Brunswick: a loam and a clay loam on ablation/ basal till, and a sandy loam on alluvium. Measurements were taken manually with a soil moisture probe and a cone penetrometer from spring to fall at weekly intervals. Soil moisture was measured at 7.5 cm soil depth, and modelled at 15, 30, 45 and 60 cm depth using the Forest Hydrology Model (ForHyM). Cone penetration in the form of the cone index (CI) was determined at the same depths. These determinations were not only correlated with measured soil moisture but were also affected by soil density (or pore space), texture, and coarse fragment and organic matter content (R2 = 0.54;all locations and soil depths). The resulting regression-derived CI model was used to emulate how CI would generally change at each of the three locations based on daily weather records for rain, snow, and air temperature. This was done through location-initialized and calibrated hydrological and geospatial modelling. For practical interpretation purposes, the resulting CI projections were transformed into rut-depth estimates regarding multi-pass off-road all-terrain vehicle traffic.展开更多
文摘Drill machines used in surface mines, particularly in coal, is characterized by a very poor utilization （around 40%） and low availability （around 60%）. The main purpose of this study is to develop a drill selec- tion methodology and simultaneously a performance evaluation technique based on drill cuttings produced and drilling rate achieved. In all 28 blast drilled through were investigated. The drilling was accomplished by 5 different drill machines of Ingersoll-Rand and Revathi working in coal mines of Sonepur Bazari （SECL） and Block-II （BCCL）. The drills are Rotary and Rotary Percussive type using tri- cone rock roller bits. Drill cuttings were collected and sieve analysis was done in the laboratory. Using Rosin Ramler Diagram, coarseness index （CI）, mean chip size （d）, specific-st trace area （SSA） and charac- teristic particle size distribution curves for all the holes drilled were plotted. The predictor equation for drill penetration rate established through multiple regressions was found to have a very good correlation with an index of determination of 0.85. A comparative analysis of particle size distribution curves was used to evaluate the drill efficiency. The suggested approach utilises the area under the curve, after the point of trend reversal and brittleness ratio of the respective bench to arrive at drill energy utilization index （DEUI）, for mapping of drill machine to bench, The developed DEU1 can aid in selecting or mapping a right machine to right bench for achieving higher penetration rate and utilizations.
基金supported by the Special Fund for Basic Scientific Research of Central College of Chang’an University(Nos.300102218413,310821153502 and 300102218405)the Department of Science and Technology of Shaanxi Province(Nos.2016 ZDJC-24 and 2017KCT-13)the Scientific Innovation Practice Project of Postgraduates of Chang’an University(No.300111004002)
文摘The morphological characteristics of coarse aggregates, namely shape profile, angularity and surface texture, have a significant effect on the mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures. The identification methods and evaluation indexes of the morphological characteristics are crucial for the coarse aggregates. First, the visual identification technologies, including charged coupled device (CCD) image processing, X-ray tomography imaging and laser scanning technology, are summarized in term of the characteristics, research status and existing problems. Based on the deficiencies of visual identification technologies, it is proposed to improve the three-dimensional reconstruction of aggregate particles by increasing the number of two-dimensional projection directions or scanning sections. Moreover, the evaluation indexes of coarse aggregate morphology were summarized from the three aspects, namely shape profile, angularity and surface texture. It is found that evaluation of the indexes based on two-dimensional profile images or unrelated to pavement performance could not adequately evaluate the morphological characteristics of coarse aggregates. Therefore, the evaluation methods and indexes of coarse aggregate morphological characteristics have been recommended based on the performance of asphalt mixtures in this paper, which is helpful to establish a complete set of an evaluation system for coarse aggregate morphology.
基金Supported by the National Mega-Project of Key Technology R&D Program in the 11th Five-Year Plan of China (No.2006BAJ04A04)the Education Department of Liaoning Province, China (No. 2008282)
文摘The effect of recycled coarse aggregate on concrete compressive strength was investigated based on the concrete skeleton theory. For this purpose, 30 mix proportions of concrete with target cube compressive strength ranging from 20 to 60 MPa were cast with normal coarse aggregate and recycled coarse aggregate from different strength parent concretes. Results of 28-d test show that the strength of different types of recycled aggregate affects the concrete strength obviously. The coarse aggregate added to mortar matrix plays a skeleton role and improves its compressive strength. The skeleton effect of coarse aggregate increases with the increasing strength of coarse aggregate, and normal coarse aggregate plays the highest, whereas the lowest concrete strength occurs when using the weak recycled coarse aggregate. There is a linear relationship between the concrete strength and the corresponding mortar matrix strength. Coarse aggregate skeleton formula is established, and values from experimental tests match the derived expressions.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11771092,11831006,11771143 and 11801178)。
文摘In this paper,we define a relative equivariant coarse index for proper actions and a relative L^(2)-index.We derive a relative equivariant coarse index theorem connecting the relative equivariant coarse index with the localized equivariant coarse index.Furthermore,we present a calculation formula on the relative L^(2)-index and provide a relative L^(2)-index theorem.Our work is an expansion of the relative index theory which reflects the difference between two manifolds.
文摘Soil resistance to penetration and rutting depends on variations in soil texture, density and weather-affected changes in moisture content. It is therefore difficult to know when and where off-road traffic could lead to rutting-induced soil disturbances. To establish some of the empirical means needed to enable the “when” and “where” determinations, an effort was made to model the soil resistance to penetration over time for three contrasting forest locations in Fredericton, New Brunswick: a loam and a clay loam on ablation/ basal till, and a sandy loam on alluvium. Measurements were taken manually with a soil moisture probe and a cone penetrometer from spring to fall at weekly intervals. Soil moisture was measured at 7.5 cm soil depth, and modelled at 15, 30, 45 and 60 cm depth using the Forest Hydrology Model (ForHyM). Cone penetration in the form of the cone index (CI) was determined at the same depths. These determinations were not only correlated with measured soil moisture but were also affected by soil density (or pore space), texture, and coarse fragment and organic matter content (R2 = 0.54;all locations and soil depths). The resulting regression-derived CI model was used to emulate how CI would generally change at each of the three locations based on daily weather records for rain, snow, and air temperature. This was done through location-initialized and calibrated hydrological and geospatial modelling. For practical interpretation purposes, the resulting CI projections were transformed into rut-depth estimates regarding multi-pass off-road all-terrain vehicle traffic.
