Universidad de La Salle, Bogotá
Islamic Azad University, Iran/ CALTROP Consultant Eng. Co., San Pedro, California
The University of Western Ontario
Construction Engineering & Management, Purdue University
Enhancing Wettability Prediction In The Presence Of Organics For Hydrogen Geo-Storage Through Data-Driven Machine Learning Modeling Of Rock/H2/Brine Systems,
2023
Edith Cowan University
Enhancing Wettability Prediction In The Presence Of Organics For Hydrogen Geo-Storage Through Data-Driven Machine Learning Modeling Of Rock/H2/Brine Systems, Zeeshan Tariq, Muhammad Ali, Nurudeen Yekeen, Auby Baban, Bicheng Yan, Shuyu Sun, Hussein Hoteit
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The success of geological H2 storage relies significantly on rock–H2–brine interactions and wettability. Experimentally assessing the H2 wettability of storage/caprocks as a function of thermos-physical conditions is arduous because of high H2 reactivity and embrittlement damages. Data-driven machine learning (ML) modeling predictions of rock–H2–brine wettability are less strenuous and more precise. They can be conducted at geo-storage conditions that are impossible or hazardous to attain in the laboratory. Thus, ML models were utilized in this research to accurately model the wettability behavior of a ternary system consisting of H2, rock minerals (quartz and mica), and brine at different operating geological …
Residual Trapping Of Co2, N2, And A Co2-N2 Mixture In Indiana Limestone Using Robust Nmr Coreflooding: Implications For Co2 Geological Storage,
2023
Edith Cowan University
Residual Trapping Of Co2, N2, And A Co2-N2 Mixture In Indiana Limestone Using Robust Nmr Coreflooding: Implications For Co2 Geological Storage, Amer Alanazi, Auby Baban, Muhammad Ali, Alireza Keshavarz, Stefan Iglauer, Hussein Hoteit
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in geological formations is a prominent solution for reducing anthropogenic carbon emissions and mitigating climate change. The capillary trapping of CO2 is a primary trapping mechanism governed by the pressure difference between the wetting and nonwetting phases in a porous rock, making the latter a key input parameter for dynamic simulation models. During the CCS operational process, however, the CO2 is prone to contamination by impurities from various sources such as surfaces (e.g., pipelines and tanks) and the subsurface (e.g., existing natural gas). Such contamination can strongly influence the overall CO2 wettability, storage capacity, and …
Effect Of Methylene Blue On Wetting Characteristics Of Quartz/H2/Brine Systems: Implication For Hydrogen Geological Storage,
2023
Edith Cowan University
Effect Of Methylene Blue On Wetting Characteristics Of Quartz/H2/Brine Systems: Implication For Hydrogen Geological Storage, Fatemah Alhamad, Mujahid Ali, Nurudeen P. Yekeen, Muhammad Ali, Hussein Hoteit, Stefan Iglauer, Alireza Keshavarz
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Hydrogen (H2) is considered a promising replacement for fossil fuels due to its enormous potential as an environmentally friendly and sustainable option compared to carbon-based fossil fuels. However, storing the vast quantity of H2 required to satisfy the global energy demand on the earth's surface can be difficult due to its compressibility and volatility. The best option for large-scale storage is underground H2 storage (UHS), which can be retrieved when needed. Rock wettability is vital in UHS because it determines the H2 storage capacity, containment security, and potential withdrawal and injection rates. Organic acid inherent in storage formations could make …
Mode I Crack Morphology And Fracture Surface Roughness Of Granite Under Impact,
2023
School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang, Liaoning 110870, China
Mode I Crack Morphology And Fracture Surface Roughness Of Granite Under Impact, Xue-Song Wang, Lian-Jun Guo, Xin Liu, Ding Deng, Jiu-Yang Zhang, Zhen-Yang Xu
Rock and Soil Mechanics
To study the response of mode I cracks under impact loading, the dynamic fracture test on the single cleavage triangle (SCT) granite specimens with the lateral opening was carried out using a split Hopkinson pressure bar test system. The Hough transform method was used to quantitatively describe the distributions of the surface crack lengths and angles, and the relationship between them and the absorbed energy of the specimen was analyzed. The three-dimensional (3D) point cloud data of the fracture surface was obtained by using a 3D surface topography detection device, and a fracture surface reconstruction method based on the threshold …
Upper Bound Analysis Of Uplift Piles In Saturated Clay And Soil Plug Effect,
2023
Key Laboratory of Geotechnical and Underground Engineering of Ministry of Education, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China; Department of Geotechnical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Upper Bound Analysis Of Uplift Piles In Saturated Clay And Soil Plug Effect, Ke-Wen Zhu, Jian Yu, Mao-Song Huang
Rock and Soil Mechanics
A new mechanism is established and applied to the upper bound analysis of uplift piles in saturated clay. Upper bound solutions of uplift capacities of closed and open-ended piles are analyzed. The new mechanism is verified by comparing with elastoplastic finiteelement, existing lower bound and API solutions. Its reliability is assessed through case studies including one centrifuge test and two field tests. The effects of the pile length-diameter ratio, pile surface roughness, non uniformity of undrained soil strength and length of soil plug on the uplift bearing capacity are considered. A formulation predicting the net bearing capacity of closed-ended uplift …
Shear Strength Characteristics Of Unsaturated Rubber Silt Mixtures,
2023
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
Shear Strength Characteristics Of Unsaturated Rubber Silt Mixtures, En-Quan Zhou, Yuan Yao, Lei Cui, Long Wang
Rock and Soil Mechanics
To study the shear strength characteristics of unsaturated rubber silt mixtures, a series of direct shear tests was conducted on the rubber silt mixtures with different rubber particle contents and water contents. Based on the particle contact state theory, the meso contact mode of rubber silt mixtures was constructed, and the calculation method of rubber silt mixtures skeleton void ratio based on different rubber content was obtained. The test results show that the shear strength of rubber silt mixtures decreases with the increase of skeleton void ratio at a low water content, while the strength of rubber silt mixtures increases …
A Simplified Algorithm For Predicting Creep Settlement Of High Fill Based On Modified Power Law Model,
2023
School of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Beijing 100044, China
A Simplified Algorithm For Predicting Creep Settlement Of High Fill Based On Modified Power Law Model, Jian Huang, Pu-Rong De, Yang-Ping Yao, Ren Peng, Ji-Lin Qi
Rock and Soil Mechanics
The creep settlement dominates the long-term deformation of high fill foundation after construction and cannot be ignored. The reliable prediction of creep settlement provides an important guideline for judging whether settlement is stable and arranging subsequent construction. The modification of the traditional power law model for predicting the one-dimensional creep deformation of soil is proposed, which can describe the one dimensional creep deformation of clay, sand and soil-rock mixture. The modified model satisfies the requirement that the growth of the creep deformation has an asymptote with respect to time; that is to say, the creep deformation grows continually and approaches …
Investigation Of The Fracture Process Zone And Behavior Of The Macro-Scale Fatigue Cracks In Brittle Rock Specimens,
2023
Civil Engineering Department, Izmir Demokrasi University, 35140, Turkey; School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland, 4072, Australia (Guest lecturer)
Investigation Of The Fracture Process Zone And Behavior Of The Macro-Scale Fatigue Cracks In Brittle Rock Specimens, Nazife Erarslan
Rock and Soil Mechanics
The importance of this study is to explain the fatigue damage mechanism while addressing the effect of fatigue on the fracture toughness (KIC) using the brittle Brazilian specimens and to show for the first time in the literature the behavior of macroscale cracks that open and close in brittle rock without leading to eventual failure. The KIC was reduced by 35% due to the cyclic loading, and the reduction of the indirect Brazilian strength was found to be reduced by 30%. The fatigue cracks were observed to open and close elastically without failure and have been recorded by a camera …
Probabilistic Evaluation Of Excavation Unloading Response Of Rock Slope Considering The Uncertainty Of Mechanical Parameters,
2023
School of Highway, Chang’an University, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710064, China
Probabilistic Evaluation Of Excavation Unloading Response Of Rock Slope Considering The Uncertainty Of Mechanical Parameters, Guo-Feng Liu, Kun Feng, Chang-Gen Yan, Guang-Liang Feng, Ding-Ping Xu, Chi Zhou
Rock and Soil Mechanics
There are many studies on the spatial variability of mechanical parameters of jointed rock masses and the reliability of slopes with potential slip surface, but the research on the spatial variability of mechanical parameters of rock slopes and the uncertainty analysis of excavation unloading response (deformation and plastic zone) is limited. A probabilistic evaluation method for excavation unloading response of rock slopes considering the uncertainty of mechanical parameters is proposed. Based on laboratory rock mechanical tests and geological survey mapping data, the probabilistic statistical models of rock mass mechanical parameters of slopes are constructed by using Hoek-Brown empirical criterion and …
Long-Term Stress Characteristics And Load Reduction Effect Of High-Fill Box Culverts With Eps Slabs,
2023
Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
Long-Term Stress Characteristics And Load Reduction Effect Of High-Fill Box Culverts With Eps Slabs, Qi Gao, Bao-Guo Chen, Sen Wu, Shan Yuan, Meng-Yao Sun
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Laying expandable polystyrene (EPS) slabs on the top of high-fill box culverts to reduce earth pressure has been used in engineering practice, but the creep of EPS slabs will cause the earth pressure on the box culvert to change over time. The present design theory of box culverts cannot clearly reflect the long-term load reduction effect of EPS slabs and the long-term stress characteristics of box culverts. In this analysis, model tests were carried out to investigate the short-term stress characteristics of the box culvert with EPS slabs, and a numerical model was validated by the model test results. Then …
Simulation Of Seepage And Heat Transfer In 3d Fractured Rock Mass Based On Fracture Continuum Method,
2023
School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510641, China; Guangzhou Municipal Engineering Design and Research Institute Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong 510600, China
Simulation Of Seepage And Heat Transfer In 3d Fractured Rock Mass Based On Fracture Continuum Method, Dong-Dong Liu, Li-Xin Wei, Guo-Yuan Xu, Yan-Yong Xiang
Rock and Soil Mechanics
The main challenge of simulating the processes of seepage and heat transfer in fractured rock mass is the heterogeneity of rock mass at various scales. In order to balance the efficiency and accuracy of numerical simulation, the two-dimensional fracture continuum method is extended to a three-dimensional one. Based on the depth-first search algorithm, the effective fractures contributing to the permeability of rock blocks are collected. The block permeability tensor is obtained by considering the contribution of effective fractures and rock matrix. The finite element software COMSOL Multiphysics is integrated with Matlab to generate a three-dimensional fracture continuum model that contains …
Nationalconference On Construction, Sustainable Infrastructure And Valorization Of Waste-2023,
2023
Principal GIET, Ghangapatna, Bhubaneswar.
Nationalconference On Construction, Sustainable Infrastructure And Valorization Of Waste-2023, Subhrajit Pradhan Prof (Dr), Chandan Kumar Sahoo Dr., Niyati Nayak Prof., Tanushree Dalai Prof
Conference Proceedings - Full Volumes
Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Ghangapatna, BBSR is organizing a conference, “National Conference on Construction, sustainable Infrastructure and Valorization of waste-2023” on 6th& 7thOctober 2023, at GIET, Ghangapatna, BBSR. The conference provides a platform for deliberations on developing solutions that mitigate the impact of infrastructure on ecology and environment. Research and case studies on challenges, underlying opportunities and innovative ideas for the development of sustainable infrastructure will be presented and discussed.
Roughness Characterization Of Rock Fracture And Its Influence On Fracture Seepage Characteristics,
2023
College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210098, China
Roughness Characterization Of Rock Fracture And Its Influence On Fracture Seepage Characteristics, Lei Gan, Yu Liu, Zong-Liang Zhang, Zhen-Zhong Shen, Hong-Ying Ma
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Roughness of rock fracture has a significant influence on the seepage characteristics of fracture. The point cloud data of rock fracture surface was collected by three-dimensional (3D) optical scanning system. The joint roughness coefficient (JRC) and surface roughness ratio (Rs) were calculated by SURFER and GEOMAGIC STUDIO, and the quantitative relationship between JRC and Rs was established. The effects of JRC and Rs on the fracture seepage characteristics in limestone were investigated by conducting seepage tests under the coupling effect of stress, seepage and chemical interaction. The results show that JRC is a logarithmic function of Rs, with the R-squared …
Strength Deterioration Characteristics Of Lime-Metakaolin Improved Earthen Site Soil Under Freeze-Thaw Cycles,
2023
School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China; Research Center of Environmental Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Engineering Disaster Control Engineering of Henan Province, Zhongyuan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan 450007, China
Strength Deterioration Characteristics Of Lime-Metakaolin Improved Earthen Site Soil Under Freeze-Thaw Cycles, Xin-Ming Li, Hao-Yang Zhang, Di Wu, Yan-Rui Guo, Ke-Bin Ren, Yun-Zhi Tan
Rock and Soil Mechanics
The Central Plains are located in an area that experiences seasonal freeze-thaw cycles, which can have significant effects on the soil structure of soil relics. To determine if lime-metakaolin (L-MK) is a feasible alternative to natural hydraulic lime (NHL) for earth site restoration work, tests were conducted using lime, metakaolin and silty sand from the site as main raw materials. Mass loss, unconfined compressive strength and splitting tensile strength tests were carried out on L-MK improved silty sand soil undergoing different numbers of freeze-thaw cycles to study its strength characteristics in depth. X-ray diffraction (XRD) thermogravimetry (TG), and scanning electron …
Characteristics Of The Cumulative Plastic Deformation And Pore Water Pressure Of Saturated Sand Under Cyclic Intermittent Loading,
2023
School of Civil Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410075, China; Key Laboratory of Engineering Structures of Heavy Haul Railway of Ministry of Education, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410075, China
Characteristics Of The Cumulative Plastic Deformation And Pore Water Pressure Of Saturated Sand Under Cyclic Intermittent Loading, Qi Yang, Xiao-Ya Wang, Ru-Song Nie, Chen Chen, Yuan-Zheng Chen, Fang Xu
Rock and Soil Mechanics
The long-term train loads can result in problems such as strength attenuation, excessive cumulative settlement and even subsidence in sandy soil foundations and filling materials, which can jeopardize train operation safety. To understand the mechanism of the disease, it is necessary to explore the cumulative plastic deformation and pore water pressure characteristics of saturated sand under intermittent loading. Therefore, dynamic triaxial tests under continuous and intermittent loading with different dynamic amplitudes and confining pressures were performed. The test results showed that: (1) The cumulative plastic deformation-loading cycle curve of saturated sand exhibited a “zigzag” pattern. The intermittent effect led to …
Experimental Study On The Mechanical Response Of Buried Pipelines Under Different Subsidence Patterns,
2023
College of Pipeline and Civil Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, China
Experimental Study On The Mechanical Response Of Buried Pipelines Under Different Subsidence Patterns, Yu Zhang, Hao Liang, Liang Lin, You Zhou, Qing-Song Zhao
Rock and Soil Mechanics
The frequent occurrence of buried pipeline accidents caused by the ground collapse and subsidence makes it urgent to carry out experimental studies on the mechanical response under different subsidence effects. A systematical survey of the pipeline strain, earth pressure and soil deformation was conducted considering the effects of ground subsidence and collapse. The result showed that due to the arching effect at the top of the pipeline, the strain and earth pressure firstly increased and then decreased with the extension of the collapse zone, while they increased as the subsidence zone extended during the collapse and settlement. In the subsidence …
Improvement Of Rainfall Boundary Treatment Based On The Diffusion Wave Approximation Equation,
2023
Research Center of Coastal and Urban Geotechnical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310058, China
Improvement Of Rainfall Boundary Treatment Based On The Diffusion Wave Approximation Equation, Xu Wang, Mei Dong, Meng-Yue Kong, Yun-Peng Deng, Ri-Qing Xu, Xiao-Nan Gong
Rock and Soil Mechanics
During the simulation of rainwater infiltration, the conventional rainfall boundary cannot accurately reflect the influence of the variation of ponding water depth on the calculation of actual rainwater infiltration rate. To address this issue, the conventional rainfall boundary is improved by incorporating the diffusion wave approximation equation, allowing for the coupling of ponding water depth variations with actual infiltration rate during heavy rainfall events. Additionally, the accuracy of the improved boundary is validated through two classical experimental cases. The improved boundary is subsequently applied to the simulation of an actual engineering scenario. The findings indicate that the improved rainfall boundary …
Three-Dimensional Unified Mechanical Model And Calculation Method Of Uplift Capacity Of Horizontal Rectangular Anchor Plate In The Whole Region In Sand,
2023
Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Geotechnical Engineering Stability Control and Health Monitoring, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China; School of Civil Engineering, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, Hunan 411201, China
Three-Dimensional Unified Mechanical Model And Calculation Method Of Uplift Capacity Of Horizontal Rectangular Anchor Plate In The Whole Region In Sand, Wei Hu, Hui Wang, Chen Yao, Dong-Xue Hao, Dan-Da Shi
Rock and Soil Mechanics
Uplift of the horizontal rectangular anchor plate is a typical three-dimensional problem. However, it is difficult to characterize the sliding surface of soil around the anchor plate in the limit state for its shape is affected by a combination of the length-width ratio and embedment ratio of the anchor plate. Combining the results of ABAQUS 3D numerical simulation and 2D sliding surface analysis, it is found that the geometric form of the 3D sliding surface in any horizontal section within its buried depth range can be described by a closed graph, including four segments of straight lines parallel and equal …
Mechanism Of Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading In Liquefiable Inclined Sites,
2023
Key Laboratory of Urban Security and Disaster Engineering of the Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China
Mechanism Of Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading In Liquefiable Inclined Sites, Ke-Min Jia, Cheng-Shun Xu, Xiu-Li Du, Xiao-Ling Zhang, Jia Song, Zhuo-Lin Su
Rock and Soil Mechanics
A numerical model of the liquefaction horizontal free-field shaking table test was developed based on the completed large-scale shaking table test of liquefaction horizontal free field using the OpenSees finite element platform, and the numerical model was verified. Based on this, a free-field numerical model of the overall inclined foundation was established, and the non-cyclic dynamic response of the liquefaction lateral spreading site and the mechanism of liquefaction-induced lateral spreading were discussed. The results show that the established numerical model can effectively simulate the seismic response in liquefiable sites. There was significant relative displacement at the interface between liquefiable loose …
Refined Analysis On Stress State Of Cutoff Wall Of High Asphaltic Core Dam On Super-Deep Overburden,
2023
State Key Laboratory of Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China; Institute of Earthquake Engineering, School of Hydraulic Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning 116024, China
Refined Analysis On Stress State Of Cutoff Wall Of High Asphaltic Core Dam On Super-Deep Overburden, De-Gao Zou, Yong-Qian Qu, Xian-Jing Kong, Kai Chen, Jing-Mao Liu, Jin Gong
Rock and Soil Mechanics
The concrete cutoff wall is the main anti-seepage structure of the rockfill dam resting on the deep overburden foundation, and is the key to ensuring the dam safety. Therefore, it is of great significance to accurately simulate the stress state of cutoff wall for evaluation of the rockfill dam resting on the deep overburden. Combining the incremental iteration method and the finite element-scaled boundary finite element coupling method (FEM-SBFEM), this paper realizes the trans-scale refined numerical analysis of the stress and deformation of the rockfill dam, which overcomes the low precision of the conventional midpoint increment method in solving local …
