Monitoring sensors in complex engineering environments often record abnormal data,leading to significant positioning errors.To reduce the influence of abnormal arrival times,we introduce an innovative,outlier-robust l...Monitoring sensors in complex engineering environments often record abnormal data,leading to significant positioning errors.To reduce the influence of abnormal arrival times,we introduce an innovative,outlier-robust localization method that integrates kernel density estimation(KDE)with damping linear correction to enhance the precision of microseismic/acoustic emission(MS/AE)source positioning.Our approach systematically addresses abnormal arrival times through a three-step process:initial location by 4-arrival combinations,elimination of outliers based on three-dimensional KDE,and refinement using a linear correction with an adaptive damping factor.We validate our method through lead-breaking experiments,demonstrating over a 23%improvement in positioning accuracy with a maximum error of 9.12 mm(relative error of 15.80%)—outperforming 4 existing methods.Simulations under various system errors,outlier scales,and ratios substantiate our method’s superior performance.Field blasting experiments also confirm the practical applicability,with an average positioning error of 11.71 m(relative error of 7.59%),compared to 23.56,66.09,16.95,and 28.52 m for other methods.This research is significant as it enhances the robustness of MS/AE source localization when confronted with data anomalies.It also provides a practical solution for real-world engineering and safety monitoring applications.展开更多
Identifying the real fracture of rock hidden in acoustic emission(AE)source clusters(AE-depicted microcrack zone)remains challenging and crucial.Here we revealed the AE energy(representing dissipated energy)distributi...Identifying the real fracture of rock hidden in acoustic emission(AE)source clusters(AE-depicted microcrack zone)remains challenging and crucial.Here we revealed the AE energy(representing dissipated energy)distribution rule in the rock microcrack zone and proposed an AE-energy-based method for identifying the real fracture.(1)A set of fracture experiments were performed on granite using wedgeloading,and the fracture process was detected and recorded by AE.The microcrack zone associated with the energy dissipation was characterized by AE sources and energy distribution,utilizing our selfdeveloped AE analysis program(RockAE).(2)The accumulated AE energy,an index representing energy dissipation,across the AE-depicted microcrack zone followed the normal distribution model(the mean and variance relate to the real fracture path and the microcrack zone width).This result implies that the nucleation and coalescence of massive cracks(i.e.,real fracture generation process)are supposed to follow a normal distribution.(3)Then,we obtained the real fracture extension path by joining the peak positions of the AE energy normal distribution curve at different cross-sections of the microcrack zone.Consequently,we distinguished between the microcrack zone and the concealed real fracture within it.The deviation was validated as slight as 1–3 mm.展开更多
Acoustic emission （AE） sensors are used to monitor tool conditions in micro-milling operations. Together with the microphone, the AE sensor can detect the tool breakage more accurately and more effectively by applyi...Acoustic emission （AE） sensors are used to monitor tool conditions in micro-milling operations. Together with the microphone, the AE sensor can detect the tool breakage more accurately and more effectively by applying the wavelet analysis. The processed tool breakage technique by AE sensor is used to perform the wavelet analysis on the experimental data. Results indicate the feasibility of using the AE signals for monitoring the tool condition in micro-milling.展开更多
A uniaxial load experiment on coal rocks at different stress rates was carried out, based on the characteristics of acoustic emission (AE) signals in cracking coal rocks, decomposition, de-noising and reconstruction f...A uniaxial load experiment on coal rocks at different stress rates was carried out, based on the characteristics of acoustic emission (AE) signals in cracking coal rocks, decomposition, de-noising and reconstruction for the AE signals through wavelet packet transform for solving the current problems created by the presence of noise in AE signals and the existing problems in AE signal processing. The results show that the various characteristics of AE signals in coal rocks cracking under different situations can be clearly reflected, after the AE signals are de-noised by the wavelet packet. Compared to dry coal rocks, the number of AE occurrences in damp coal rocks was significantly reduced, as well as the average amplitude. The number of AE occurrences in damp and dry coal rocks clearly increased with increases in the loading rate, but the largest amplitude of the AE signals in damp coal rocks has been reduced. There is no clear evidence of change in dry coal rocks.展开更多
Tortuous hydraulic fractures(HFs) are likely to be created in heterogeneous formations such as conglomerates, which may cause sand plugging, ultimately resulting in poor stimulation efficiency. This study aims to expl...Tortuous hydraulic fractures(HFs) are likely to be created in heterogeneous formations such as conglomerates, which may cause sand plugging, ultimately resulting in poor stimulation efficiency. This study aims to explore HF growth behavior in conglomerate through laboratory fracturing experiments under true tri-axial stresses combined with computed tomography scanning and acoustic emission(AE) monitoring. The effects of gravel size, horizontal differential stress, and AE focal mechanisms were examined. Especially, the injection pressure and the AE response features during HF initiation and propagation in conglomerate were analyzed. Simple HFs with narrow microfractures are created in conglomerate when the gravels are considerably smaller than the specimen, whereas complex fractures are created when the gravels are similar in size to the specimen, even under high horizontal differential stresses. Breakdown pressure and AE rates are high when a HF is initiated from the high-strength gravel. A large pressure decline after the breakdown may indicate the creation of a planar and wide HF. Analyzing the focal mechanism indicates that the shear mechanism generally dominates with an increase in the HF complexity. Tensile events are likely to occur during HF initiation and are located around the wellbore. Shear events occur mainly around the nonplanar and complex matrix/gravel interfaces.展开更多
Based on biaxial shear creep tests conducted on rock samples with different water contents, we present the results of our study on the regularities of electromagnetic and acoustic emission during the process of creep ...Based on biaxial shear creep tests conducted on rock samples with different water contents, we present the results of our study on the regularities of electromagnetic and acoustic emission during the process of creep experiments in which we have analyzed the contribution of water to the occurrence of electromagnetic radiation. The result shows that in the creep-fracturing course of rock samples, when the water content increases, the initial frequency and amplitude of electromagnetic and acoustic emission also increases, but at a decreasing growth rate caused by loading stress. This can be used as a criterion for the long-term stability of rock masses under conditions of repeated inundation and discharge of water.展开更多
By using MTS815 rock mechanics test system,a series of acoustic emission(AE) location experiments were performed under unloading confining pressure,increasing the axial stress.The AE space-time evolution regularities ...By using MTS815 rock mechanics test system,a series of acoustic emission(AE) location experiments were performed under unloading confining pressure,increasing the axial stress.The AE space-time evolution regularities and energy releasing characteristics during deformation and failure process of coal of different loading rates are compared,the influence mechanism of loading rates on the microscopic crack evolution were studied,combining the AE characteristics and the macroscopic failure modes of the specimens,and the precursory characteristics of coal failure were also analyzed quantitatively.The results indicate that as the loading rate is higher,the AE activity and the main fracture will begin earlier.The destruction of coal body is mainly the function of shear strain at lower loading rate and tension strain at higher rate,and will transform from brittleness to ductility at critical velocities.When the deformation of the coal is mainly plasticity,the amplitude of the AE ringing counting rate increases largely and the AE energy curves appear an obvious ''step'',which can be defined as the first failure precursor point.Statics of AE information shows that the strongest AE activity begins when the axial stress level was 92-98%,which can be defined as the other failure precursor point.As the loading rate is smaller,the coal more easily reaches the latter precursor point after the first one,so attention should be aroused to prevent dynamic disaster in coal mining when the AE activity reaches the first precursor point.展开更多
Traditional methods of coal thermal resistance characterization are informative but considerably timeconsuming and require utilization of a complex and expensive equipment. This limits the effectiveness of their appli...Traditional methods of coal thermal resistance characterization are informative but considerably timeconsuming and require utilization of a complex and expensive equipment. This limits the effectiveness of their application. In this paper, authors experimentally investigated potential application of thermally stimulated acoustic emission method for developing of relatively simple and rapid coals thermal resistance assessment method. Features of thermally stimulated acoustic emission of anthracite, lignites and bituminous coal samples subject to cyclic thermal loading have been experimentally investigated.For the first time, it has been shown that there exists a relationship of such patterns with structural parameters and properties of the coal samples, as well as their thermal resistance. The results indicate the possibility of applying the method of thermally stimulated acoustic emission to control processes of cryogenic disintegration and thermal resistance of fossil coals. The description of the equipment and methodological support needed for the implementation of this method have been provided.展开更多
Acoustic emission(AE) experiments have been performed on gas-saturated coal specimens under conventional triaxial compression.The AE characteristics were investigated for a methane gas flow through the coal specimen.O...Acoustic emission(AE) experiments have been performed on gas-saturated coal specimens under conventional triaxial compression.The AE characteristics were investigated for a methane gas flow through the coal specimen.One AE parameter,AE count,when normalized by the total count number was used to represent the damage evolution in the gassy coal.It is shown that this AE parameter is a reasonable indicator for damage occurring within the coal specimen since its envelope has almost the same shape as the complete stress-strain curve,except for a short time delay.In addition,the change in AE count is highly consistent with the change in coal permeability.Test results also show that methane containing coal emits a small number of AE events before entering the yield stage.AE activity gradually increases during the yield process up to the peak stress.The lowest permeability corresponds to the highest AE activity,implying failure will soon occur.An AE based constitutive model was constructed and the theoretical results agree well with those of experiments.展开更多
In this study,uniaxial and triaxial compression acoustic emission(AE)tests were implemented to investigate the AE effect and failure characteristics of sandstone under different confining pressures(σ3).The evolution ...In this study,uniaxial and triaxial compression acoustic emission(AE)tests were implemented to investigate the AE effect and failure characteristics of sandstone under different confining pressures(σ3).The evolution of AE parameters in the rock failure process and fracture fractal dimension characteristics after failure were analyzed.The results revealed that the activity of the AE signal is strongly related toσ3.The evolution of the Ib value can be divided into the I-fluctuation,II-stability,and III-decrease stages.In the first stage,the Ib value of the AE was relatively high,and the AE energy was low.Then,the Ib value tended to be stable;however,the fluctuation amplitude decreased,and the AE energy rapidly increased.In the stage of decrease,the AE energy sharply increased before the load approached the peak value,and the Ib value significantly decreased and dropped to the lowest point before the peak value.Asσ3 increased,the rock’s failure mode changed from tensile failure to shear failure and became more coordinated.As the confining pressure increased,the shape dimension decreased,and the order degree of rock failure increased.The confining pressure exerted a certain control effect on the rock failure.展开更多
To extract more in-depth information of acoustic emission(AE)signal-cloud in rock failure under triaxial compression,the spatial correlation of scattering AE events in a granite sample is effectively described by the ...To extract more in-depth information of acoustic emission(AE)signal-cloud in rock failure under triaxial compression,the spatial correlation of scattering AE events in a granite sample is effectively described by the cube-cluster model.First,the complete connection of the fracture network is regarded as a critical state.Then,according to the Hoshen-Kopelman(HK)algorithm,the real-time estimation of fracture con-nection is effectively made and a dichotomy between cube size and pore fraction is suggested to solve such a challenge of the one-to-one match between complete connection and cluster size.After,the 3D cube clusters are decomposed into orthogonal layer clusters,which are then transformed into the ellip-soid models.Correspondingly,the anisotropy evolution of fracture network could be visualized by three orthogonal ellipsoids and quantitatively described by aspect ratio.Besides,the other three quantities of centroid axis length,porosity,and fracture angle are analyzed to evaluate the evolution of cube cluster.The result shows the sample dilatancy is strongly correlated to four quantities of aspect ratio,centroid axis length,and porosity as well as fracture angle.Besides,the cube cluster model shows a potential pos-sibility to predict the evolution of fracture angle.So,the cube cluster model provides an in-depth view of spatial correlation to describe the AE signal-cloud.展开更多
Acoustic emission(AE)localization plays an important role in the prediction and control of potential hazardous sources in complex structures.However,existing location methods have less discussion on the presence of un...Acoustic emission(AE)localization plays an important role in the prediction and control of potential hazardous sources in complex structures.However,existing location methods have less discussion on the presence of unknown empty areas.This paper proposes an AE source location method for structures containing unknown empty areas(SUEA).Firstly,this method identifies the shape,size,and location of empty areas in the unknown region by exciting the active AE sources and using the collected AE arrivals.Then,the unknown AE source can be located considering the identified empty areas.The lead break experiments were performed to verify the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method.Five specimens were selected containing empty areas with different positions,shapes,and sizes.Results show the average location accuracy of the SUEA increased by 78%compared to the results of the existing method.It can provide a more accurate solution for locating AE sources in complex structures containing unknown empty areas such as tunnels,bridges,railroads,and caves in practical engineering.展开更多
Advanced multi-channels acoustic emission （A.E） system is used to study the fracture process of alumina material subjected by three-point-bending loading. Using AE counts and AE hits, the location of damage and dama...Advanced multi-channels acoustic emission （A.E） system is used to study the fracture process of alumina material subjected by three-point-bending loading. Using AE counts and AE hits, the location of damage and damage characteristics are discussed. AE energy, AE counts, AE amplitude changing with loading time are analyzed for the notched alumina specimen. It is indicated that AE characteristic parameters reflect the damage process and fracture of material.展开更多
Considering the importance of the prediction of rock burst disasters, and in order to grasp the law of acoustic emission(AE) of coal samples in different dynamic destruction time, the SH-II AE monitoring system was ad...Considering the importance of the prediction of rock burst disasters, and in order to grasp the law of acoustic emission(AE) of coal samples in different dynamic destruction time, the SH-II AE monitoring system was adopted to monitor the failure process of coal samples. The study of the change rule of the AE numbers, energy, ‘b' value and spectrum in the micro crack propagation process of the coal samples shows that as dynamic damage time went by, AE presented high-energy counts and the accumulated counts increased during the compression phase. The AE energy and cumulative counts increased during the elastic stage. The AE blank area increased gradually and the blank lines were more and more obvious in the molding stage. The AE counts and energy showed a trend of decrease in the residual damage phase.AE ‘b' values gradually became sparse, and the large scale cracks percentage compared with micro cracks decreased and the degree of damage decreased. The AE frequency spectrum peak went from the residual damage phase to the molding phase, and finally it was nearly stable, besides the bandwidth of the main frequency is gradually narrowed. Also, the frequency peak changed from single peak frequency to bi-peak frequency and to the single peak frequency. Uniaxial compressive strength is more sensitive than the elastic modulus to dynamic damage time.展开更多
A novel method is presented to evaluate the complicated fatigue behavior of gears made of20Cr2Ni4 A.Fatigue tests are conducted in a high-frequency push-pull fatigue tester,and acoustic emission（AE）technique is used...A novel method is presented to evaluate the complicated fatigue behavior of gears made of20Cr2Ni4 A.Fatigue tests are conducted in a high-frequency push-pull fatigue tester,and acoustic emission（AE）technique is used to acquire metal fatigue signals.After analyzing large number of AE frequency spectrum,we find that：the crack extension can be expressed as the energy of specific frequency band,which is abbreviated as F-energy.To further validate the fatigue behavior,some correlation analysis is applied between F-energy and some AE parameters.Experimental results show that there is significant correlation among the Fenergy,root mean square（RMS）,relative energy,and hits.The findings can be used to validate the effectiveness of the F-energy in predicting fatigue crack propagation and remaining life for parts in-service.F-energy,as a new AE parameter,is first put forward in the area of fatigue crack growth.展开更多
The characteristics of acoustic emission (AE) signals given off in the course of the failure of a concrete structure is explored based on the laboratory experiments with concrete specimens. It is observed that the fai...The characteristics of acoustic emission (AE) signals given off in the course of the failure of a concrete structure is explored based on the laboratory experiments with concrete specimens. It is observed that the failure of a concrete structure experiences three stages divided by two inflexion points on the AE event curve, which are sequentially no damage, damage initiation and propagation, and major failure stages. In the first stage, existing micro cracks and defects are compacted by loading, but no damage propagated, hence few AE signals are detected, and it appears that there exists a nearly linear relationship between the relative stress and relative strain. In the second stage, the AE event frequency increases, implying that micro cracks begin to emerge inside the concrete structure, which is consistent with the damage mechanics. When the load is over 80 % of that breaks the structure, i.e. the maximum load, there is a vertical jump on the AE event count curve, which suggests that the failure propagation speeds up. After the second inflexion point, the AE event density increases faster than before, and there is another jump just before breaking, which indicates a quick propagation stage. These findings are valuable for evaluating the damage situations, and for studying and monitoring the dynamic process of the failure behaviors of a concrete structure.展开更多
Based on transformation acoustic methodology, we propose an algorithm for designing acoustic non-resonant lens antenna, which is competent to generate multiple directive beams that are pointing at the desired directio...Based on transformation acoustic methodology, we propose an algorithm for designing acoustic non-resonant lens antenna, which is competent to generate multiple directive beams that are pointing at the desired direction.Unattainable with previous works, the present approach is capable of adjusting the directivity of each radiated beam individually, which is of the utmost importance in several acoustic applications such as in sonar systems. A linear transformation function is intentionally used for eliminating the inhomogeneity of the obtained materials and to pave the way towards more general acoustic patterns. Several numerical simulations are performed to show the capability of the proposed method in manipulating the acoustic waves. To authenticate the concept,a structure that can generate four beams with different directivities is realized with non-resonant meta-fluid bi-layered structure through effective medium theory.展开更多
In this article,we consider the numerical prediction of the noise emission from a wheelset in laboratory conditions.We focus on the fluid-structure interaction leading to sound emission in the fluid domain by analyzin...In this article,we consider the numerical prediction of the noise emission from a wheelset in laboratory conditions.We focus on the fluid-structure interaction leading to sound emission in the fluid domain by analyzing three different methods to account for acoustic sources.These are a discretized baffled piston using the discrete calculation method(DCM),a closed cylindrical volume using the boundary element method(BEM)and radiating elastic disks in a cubic enclosure solved with the finite element method(FEM).We provide the validation of the baffled piston and the BEM using measurements of the noise emission of a railway wheel by considering ground reflections in the numerical models.Selected space-resolved waveforms are compared with experimental results as well as with a fluid-structure interaction finite element model.The computational advantage of a discretized disk mounted on a baffle and BEM compared to FEM is highlighted,and the baffled pistons limitations caused by a lack of edge radiation effects are investigated.展开更多
The novelty of this research lies in the successful fabrication of a 3D-printed honeycomb structure filled with nanofillers for acoustic properties,utilizing an impedance tube setup in accordance with ASTM standard E ...The novelty of this research lies in the successful fabrication of a 3D-printed honeycomb structure filled with nanofillers for acoustic properties,utilizing an impedance tube setup in accordance with ASTM standard E 1050-12.The Creality Ender-3,a 3D printer,was used for printing the honeycomb structures,and polylactic acid(PLA)material was employed for their construction.The organic,inorganic,and polymeric compounds within the composites were identified using fourier transformation infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy.The structure and homogeneity of the samples were examined using a field emission scanning electron microscope(FESEM).To determine the sound absorption coefficient of the 3D printed honeycomb structure,numerous samples were systematically developed using central composite design(CCD)and analysed using response surface methodology(RSM).The RSM mathematical model was established to predict the optimum values of each factor and noise reduction coefficient(NRC).The optimum values for an NRC of 0.377 were found to be 1.116 wt% carbon black,1.025 wt% aluminium powder,and 3.151 mm distance between parallel edges.Overall,the results demonstrate that a 3Dprinted honeycomb structure filled with nanofillers is an excellent material that can be utilized in various fields,including defence and aviation,where lightweight and acoustic properties are of great importance.展开更多
The characteristics of rock instability precursors and the principal stress direction are very crucial for the prevention of geological disasters.This study investigated the qualitative relationship between rock insta...The characteristics of rock instability precursors and the principal stress direction are very crucial for the prevention of geological disasters.This study investigated the qualitative relationship between rock instability precursors and principal stress direction through wave velocity in rock acoustic emission(AE)experiments.Results show that the wave velocity variation exhibits obvious anisotropic characteristics in 0%–20%and 60%–90%of peak strength due to the differences of stress-induced microcrack types.The amplitude of wave velocity variation is related to the azimuth and position of wave propagation path,which indicates that the principal stress direction can be identified by the anisotropic characteristics of wave velocity variations.Furthermore,the experiments also demonstrate that the AE event rate and wave velocity show quiet and stable variations in the elastic stage of rock samples,while they present a trend of active and unstable variations in the plastic stage.It implies that both the AE event rate and wave velocity are effective monitoring parameters for rock instability.The anisotropic characteristics of the wave velocity variation and AE event rate are beneficial complements for identifying the rock instability precursors and determining the principal stress direction,which provides a new analysis method for stability monitoring in practical rock engineering.展开更多
基金the financial support provided by the National Key Research and Development Program for Young Scientists(No.2021YFC2900400)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(CPSF)(No.GZB20230914)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52304123)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M730412)Chongqing Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Program(No.CSTB2023NSCQ-JQX0027).
文摘Monitoring sensors in complex engineering environments often record abnormal data,leading to significant positioning errors.To reduce the influence of abnormal arrival times,we introduce an innovative,outlier-robust localization method that integrates kernel density estimation(KDE)with damping linear correction to enhance the precision of microseismic/acoustic emission(MS/AE)source positioning.Our approach systematically addresses abnormal arrival times through a three-step process:initial location by 4-arrival combinations,elimination of outliers based on three-dimensional KDE,and refinement using a linear correction with an adaptive damping factor.We validate our method through lead-breaking experiments,demonstrating over a 23%improvement in positioning accuracy with a maximum error of 9.12 mm(relative error of 15.80%)—outperforming 4 existing methods.Simulations under various system errors,outlier scales,and ratios substantiate our method’s superior performance.Field blasting experiments also confirm the practical applicability,with an average positioning error of 11.71 m(relative error of 7.59%),compared to 23.56,66.09,16.95,and 28.52 m for other methods.This research is significant as it enhances the robustness of MS/AE source localization when confronted with data anomalies.It also provides a practical solution for real-world engineering and safety monitoring applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274013)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2024ZDPYYQ1005)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFC2902103)the Independent Research Project of State Key Laboratory for Fine Exploration and Intelligent Development of Coal Resources,CUMT(No.SKLCRSM23X002).
文摘Identifying the real fracture of rock hidden in acoustic emission(AE)source clusters(AE-depicted microcrack zone)remains challenging and crucial.Here we revealed the AE energy(representing dissipated energy)distribution rule in the rock microcrack zone and proposed an AE-energy-based method for identifying the real fracture.(1)A set of fracture experiments were performed on granite using wedgeloading,and the fracture process was detected and recorded by AE.The microcrack zone associated with the energy dissipation was characterized by AE sources and energy distribution,utilizing our selfdeveloped AE analysis program(RockAE).(2)The accumulated AE energy,an index representing energy dissipation,across the AE-depicted microcrack zone followed the normal distribution model(the mean and variance relate to the real fracture path and the microcrack zone width).This result implies that the nucleation and coalescence of massive cracks(i.e.,real fracture generation process)are supposed to follow a normal distribution.(3)Then,we obtained the real fracture extension path by joining the peak positions of the AE energy normal distribution curve at different cross-sections of the microcrack zone.Consequently,we distinguished between the microcrack zone and the concealed real fracture within it.The deviation was validated as slight as 1–3 mm.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50775114)the Natural Scienc Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK2007198)~~
文摘Acoustic emission （AE） sensors are used to monitor tool conditions in micro-milling operations. Together with the microphone, the AE sensor can detect the tool breakage more accurately and more effectively by applying the wavelet analysis. The processed tool breakage technique by AE sensor is used to perform the wavelet analysis on the experimental data. Results indicate the feasibility of using the AE signals for monitoring the tool condition in micro-milling.
基金Financial support for this study, provided by the Key Basic Research Program of China (973) (No. 2007CB209407), is gratefully acknowledged
文摘A uniaxial load experiment on coal rocks at different stress rates was carried out, based on the characteristics of acoustic emission (AE) signals in cracking coal rocks, decomposition, de-noising and reconstruction for the AE signals through wavelet packet transform for solving the current problems created by the presence of noise in AE signals and the existing problems in AE signal processing. The results show that the various characteristics of AE signals in coal rocks cracking under different situations can be clearly reflected, after the AE signals are de-noised by the wavelet packet. Compared to dry coal rocks, the number of AE occurrences in damp coal rocks was significantly reduced, as well as the average amplitude. The number of AE occurrences in damp and dry coal rocks clearly increased with increases in the loading rate, but the largest amplitude of the AE signals in damp coal rocks has been reduced. There is no clear evidence of change in dry coal rocks.
基金supported by the Major National Science and Technology Projects of China (No. 2016ZX05046004002 No. 2017ZX05039002-003)the National Basic Research Program of China (No. 2015CB250903)
文摘Tortuous hydraulic fractures(HFs) are likely to be created in heterogeneous formations such as conglomerates, which may cause sand plugging, ultimately resulting in poor stimulation efficiency. This study aims to explore HF growth behavior in conglomerate through laboratory fracturing experiments under true tri-axial stresses combined with computed tomography scanning and acoustic emission(AE) monitoring. The effects of gravel size, horizontal differential stress, and AE focal mechanisms were examined. Especially, the injection pressure and the AE response features during HF initiation and propagation in conglomerate were analyzed. Simple HFs with narrow microfractures are created in conglomerate when the gravels are considerably smaller than the specimen, whereas complex fractures are created when the gravels are similar in size to the specimen, even under high horizontal differential stresses. Breakdown pressure and AE rates are high when a HF is initiated from the high-strength gravel. A large pressure decline after the breakdown may indicate the creation of a planar and wide HF. Analyzing the focal mechanism indicates that the shear mechanism generally dominates with an increase in the HF complexity. Tensile events are likely to occur during HF initiation and are located around the wellbore. Shear events occur mainly around the nonplanar and complex matrix/gravel interfaces.
基金Projects 50674083 supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China 50474063 by the Science & Technology Foundation of Ministry of Education
文摘Based on biaxial shear creep tests conducted on rock samples with different water contents, we present the results of our study on the regularities of electromagnetic and acoustic emission during the process of creep experiments in which we have analyzed the contribution of water to the occurrence of electromagnetic radiation. The result shows that in the creep-fracturing course of rock samples, when the water content increases, the initial frequency and amplitude of electromagnetic and acoustic emission also increases, but at a decreasing growth rate caused by loading stress. This can be used as a criterion for the long-term stability of rock masses under conditions of repeated inundation and discharge of water.
文摘By using MTS815 rock mechanics test system,a series of acoustic emission(AE) location experiments were performed under unloading confining pressure,increasing the axial stress.The AE space-time evolution regularities and energy releasing characteristics during deformation and failure process of coal of different loading rates are compared,the influence mechanism of loading rates on the microscopic crack evolution were studied,combining the AE characteristics and the macroscopic failure modes of the specimens,and the precursory characteristics of coal failure were also analyzed quantitatively.The results indicate that as the loading rate is higher,the AE activity and the main fracture will begin earlier.The destruction of coal body is mainly the function of shear strain at lower loading rate and tension strain at higher rate,and will transform from brittleness to ductility at critical velocities.When the deformation of the coal is mainly plasticity,the amplitude of the AE ringing counting rate increases largely and the AE energy curves appear an obvious ''step'',which can be defined as the first failure precursor point.Statics of AE information shows that the strongest AE activity begins when the axial stress level was 92-98%,which can be defined as the other failure precursor point.As the loading rate is smaller,the coal more easily reaches the latter precursor point after the first one,so attention should be aroused to prevent dynamic disaster in coal mining when the AE activity reaches the first precursor point.
基金kindly supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) (No. 16-05-00033A)
文摘Traditional methods of coal thermal resistance characterization are informative but considerably timeconsuming and require utilization of a complex and expensive equipment. This limits the effectiveness of their application. In this paper, authors experimentally investigated potential application of thermally stimulated acoustic emission method for developing of relatively simple and rapid coals thermal resistance assessment method. Features of thermally stimulated acoustic emission of anthracite, lignites and bituminous coal samples subject to cyclic thermal loading have been experimentally investigated.For the first time, it has been shown that there exists a relationship of such patterns with structural parameters and properties of the coal samples, as well as their thermal resistance. The results indicate the possibility of applying the method of thermally stimulated acoustic emission to control processes of cryogenic disintegration and thermal resistance of fossil coals. The description of the equipment and methodological support needed for the implementation of this method have been provided.
基金supported by the State Key Basic Research Program of China(No.2011CB201203)the National Scienceand Technology Major Projects of China(No.2011ZX05034-004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51174241)
文摘Acoustic emission(AE) experiments have been performed on gas-saturated coal specimens under conventional triaxial compression.The AE characteristics were investigated for a methane gas flow through the coal specimen.One AE parameter,AE count,when normalized by the total count number was used to represent the damage evolution in the gassy coal.It is shown that this AE parameter is a reasonable indicator for damage occurring within the coal specimen since its envelope has almost the same shape as the complete stress-strain curve,except for a short time delay.In addition,the change in AE count is highly consistent with the change in coal permeability.Test results also show that methane containing coal emits a small number of AE events before entering the yield stage.AE activity gradually increases during the yield process up to the peak stress.The lowest permeability corresponds to the highest AE activity,implying failure will soon occur.An AE based constitutive model was constructed and the theoretical results agree well with those of experiments.
基金the financial s upport from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41702326)the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.20202ACB214006)+2 种基金the Innovative Experts,Long-term Program of Jiangxi Province(jxsq2018106049)the Supported by Program of Qingjiang Excellent Young Talents,Jiangxi University of Science and Technologythe Innovation Fund Designated for Graduate Students of Jiangxi Province(YC2020-S451)。
文摘In this study,uniaxial and triaxial compression acoustic emission(AE)tests were implemented to investigate the AE effect and failure characteristics of sandstone under different confining pressures(σ3).The evolution of AE parameters in the rock failure process and fracture fractal dimension characteristics after failure were analyzed.The results revealed that the activity of the AE signal is strongly related toσ3.The evolution of the Ib value can be divided into the I-fluctuation,II-stability,and III-decrease stages.In the first stage,the Ib value of the AE was relatively high,and the AE energy was low.Then,the Ib value tended to be stable;however,the fluctuation amplitude decreased,and the AE energy rapidly increased.In the stage of decrease,the AE energy sharply increased before the load approached the peak value,and the Ib value significantly decreased and dropped to the lowest point before the peak value.Asσ3 increased,the rock’s failure mode changed from tensile failure to shear failure and became more coordinated.As the confining pressure increased,the shape dimension decreased,and the order degree of rock failure increased.The confining pressure exerted a certain control effect on the rock failure.
基金This study was sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51504257)the State Key Research Development Program of China(No.2016YFC0600704)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Yueqi Outstanding Scholars)(No.2018B051616,2021JCCXLJ01,2021YJSLJ06)the Open Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control(No.2011DA105287-FW201604).
文摘To extract more in-depth information of acoustic emission(AE)signal-cloud in rock failure under triaxial compression,the spatial correlation of scattering AE events in a granite sample is effectively described by the cube-cluster model.First,the complete connection of the fracture network is regarded as a critical state.Then,according to the Hoshen-Kopelman(HK)algorithm,the real-time estimation of fracture con-nection is effectively made and a dichotomy between cube size and pore fraction is suggested to solve such a challenge of the one-to-one match between complete connection and cluster size.After,the 3D cube clusters are decomposed into orthogonal layer clusters,which are then transformed into the ellip-soid models.Correspondingly,the anisotropy evolution of fracture network could be visualized by three orthogonal ellipsoids and quantitatively described by aspect ratio.Besides,the other three quantities of centroid axis length,porosity,and fracture angle are analyzed to evaluate the evolution of cube cluster.The result shows the sample dilatancy is strongly correlated to four quantities of aspect ratio,centroid axis length,and porosity as well as fracture angle.Besides,the cube cluster model shows a potential pos-sibility to predict the evolution of fracture angle.So,the cube cluster model provides an in-depth view of spatial correlation to describe the AE signal-cloud.
基金We are grateful for the financial support from the National Science Foundation for Excellent Young Scholars of China(51822407)the Natural Science Foundation of China(51774327)+1 种基金the Special Fund for Basic Scientific Research Operations in Universities(2282020cxqd055)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(2021zzts0875).
文摘Acoustic emission(AE)localization plays an important role in the prediction and control of potential hazardous sources in complex structures.However,existing location methods have less discussion on the presence of unknown empty areas.This paper proposes an AE source location method for structures containing unknown empty areas(SUEA).Firstly,this method identifies the shape,size,and location of empty areas in the unknown region by exciting the active AE sources and using the collected AE arrivals.Then,the unknown AE source can be located considering the identified empty areas.The lead break experiments were performed to verify the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method.Five specimens were selected containing empty areas with different positions,shapes,and sizes.Results show the average location accuracy of the SUEA increased by 78%compared to the results of the existing method.It can provide a more accurate solution for locating AE sources in complex structures containing unknown empty areas such as tunnels,bridges,railroads,and caves in practical engineering.
基金Sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(10772027,10602080)
文摘Advanced multi-channels acoustic emission （A.E） system is used to study the fracture process of alumina material subjected by three-point-bending loading. Using AE counts and AE hits, the location of damage and damage characteristics are discussed. AE energy, AE counts, AE amplitude changing with loading time are analyzed for the notched alumina specimen. It is indicated that AE characteristic parameters reflect the damage process and fracture of material.
基金provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51374097)the Science Foundation General Projects of Chinese Postgraduate (No.2014M561384)Key Project of Science and Technology Research of Department of Education in Heilongjiang Province (No.12541z009)
文摘Considering the importance of the prediction of rock burst disasters, and in order to grasp the law of acoustic emission(AE) of coal samples in different dynamic destruction time, the SH-II AE monitoring system was adopted to monitor the failure process of coal samples. The study of the change rule of the AE numbers, energy, ‘b' value and spectrum in the micro crack propagation process of the coal samples shows that as dynamic damage time went by, AE presented high-energy counts and the accumulated counts increased during the compression phase. The AE energy and cumulative counts increased during the elastic stage. The AE blank area increased gradually and the blank lines were more and more obvious in the molding stage. The AE counts and energy showed a trend of decrease in the residual damage phase.AE ‘b' values gradually became sparse, and the large scale cracks percentage compared with micro cracks decreased and the degree of damage decreased. The AE frequency spectrum peak went from the residual damage phase to the molding phase, and finally it was nearly stable, besides the bandwidth of the main frequency is gradually narrowed. Also, the frequency peak changed from single peak frequency to bi-peak frequency and to the single peak frequency. Uniaxial compressive strength is more sensitive than the elastic modulus to dynamic damage time.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(50975030)
文摘A novel method is presented to evaluate the complicated fatigue behavior of gears made of20Cr2Ni4 A.Fatigue tests are conducted in a high-frequency push-pull fatigue tester,and acoustic emission（AE）technique is used to acquire metal fatigue signals.After analyzing large number of AE frequency spectrum,we find that：the crack extension can be expressed as the energy of specific frequency band,which is abbreviated as F-energy.To further validate the fatigue behavior,some correlation analysis is applied between F-energy and some AE parameters.Experimental results show that there is significant correlation among the Fenergy,root mean square（RMS）,relative energy,and hits.The findings can be used to validate the effectiveness of the F-energy in predicting fatigue crack propagation and remaining life for parts in-service.F-energy,as a new AE parameter,is first put forward in the area of fatigue crack growth.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50104013)
文摘The characteristics of acoustic emission (AE) signals given off in the course of the failure of a concrete structure is explored based on the laboratory experiments with concrete specimens. It is observed that the failure of a concrete structure experiences three stages divided by two inflexion points on the AE event curve, which are sequentially no damage, damage initiation and propagation, and major failure stages. In the first stage, existing micro cracks and defects are compacted by loading, but no damage propagated, hence few AE signals are detected, and it appears that there exists a nearly linear relationship between the relative stress and relative strain. In the second stage, the AE event frequency increases, implying that micro cracks begin to emerge inside the concrete structure, which is consistent with the damage mechanics. When the load is over 80 % of that breaks the structure, i.e. the maximum load, there is a vertical jump on the AE event count curve, which suggests that the failure propagation speeds up. After the second inflexion point, the AE event density increases faster than before, and there is another jump just before breaking, which indicates a quick propagation stage. These findings are valuable for evaluating the damage situations, and for studying and monitoring the dynamic process of the failure behaviors of a concrete structure.
文摘Based on transformation acoustic methodology, we propose an algorithm for designing acoustic non-resonant lens antenna, which is competent to generate multiple directive beams that are pointing at the desired direction.Unattainable with previous works, the present approach is capable of adjusting the directivity of each radiated beam individually, which is of the utmost importance in several acoustic applications such as in sonar systems. A linear transformation function is intentionally used for eliminating the inhomogeneity of the obtained materials and to pave the way towards more general acoustic patterns. Several numerical simulations are performed to show the capability of the proposed method in manipulating the acoustic waves. To authenticate the concept,a structure that can generate four beams with different directivities is realized with non-resonant meta-fluid bi-layered structure through effective medium theory.
基金The project was commissioned and supported by the funding of the Federal Office of Environment(No.1337000438).
文摘In this article,we consider the numerical prediction of the noise emission from a wheelset in laboratory conditions.We focus on the fluid-structure interaction leading to sound emission in the fluid domain by analyzing three different methods to account for acoustic sources.These are a discretized baffled piston using the discrete calculation method(DCM),a closed cylindrical volume using the boundary element method(BEM)and radiating elastic disks in a cubic enclosure solved with the finite element method(FEM).We provide the validation of the baffled piston and the BEM using measurements of the noise emission of a railway wheel by considering ground reflections in the numerical models.Selected space-resolved waveforms are compared with experimental results as well as with a fluid-structure interaction finite element model.The computational advantage of a discretized disk mounted on a baffle and BEM compared to FEM is highlighted,and the baffled pistons limitations caused by a lack of edge radiation effects are investigated.
文摘The novelty of this research lies in the successful fabrication of a 3D-printed honeycomb structure filled with nanofillers for acoustic properties,utilizing an impedance tube setup in accordance with ASTM standard E 1050-12.The Creality Ender-3,a 3D printer,was used for printing the honeycomb structures,and polylactic acid(PLA)material was employed for their construction.The organic,inorganic,and polymeric compounds within the composites were identified using fourier transformation infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy.The structure and homogeneity of the samples were examined using a field emission scanning electron microscope(FESEM).To determine the sound absorption coefficient of the 3D printed honeycomb structure,numerous samples were systematically developed using central composite design(CCD)and analysed using response surface methodology(RSM).The RSM mathematical model was established to predict the optimum values of each factor and noise reduction coefficient(NRC).The optimum values for an NRC of 0.377 were found to be 1.116 wt% carbon black,1.025 wt% aluminium powder,and 3.151 mm distance between parallel edges.Overall,the results demonstrate that a 3Dprinted honeycomb structure filled with nanofillers is an excellent material that can be utilized in various fields,including defence and aviation,where lightweight and acoustic properties are of great importance.
基金the financial support from the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2282020cxqd055)the National Science Foundation for Excellent Young Scholars of China(No.51822407)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51774327 and 51504288)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(No.2021zzts0862)。
文摘The characteristics of rock instability precursors and the principal stress direction are very crucial for the prevention of geological disasters.This study investigated the qualitative relationship between rock instability precursors and principal stress direction through wave velocity in rock acoustic emission(AE)experiments.Results show that the wave velocity variation exhibits obvious anisotropic characteristics in 0%–20%and 60%–90%of peak strength due to the differences of stress-induced microcrack types.The amplitude of wave velocity variation is related to the azimuth and position of wave propagation path,which indicates that the principal stress direction can be identified by the anisotropic characteristics of wave velocity variations.Furthermore,the experiments also demonstrate that the AE event rate and wave velocity show quiet and stable variations in the elastic stage of rock samples,while they present a trend of active and unstable variations in the plastic stage.It implies that both the AE event rate and wave velocity are effective monitoring parameters for rock instability.The anisotropic characteristics of the wave velocity variation and AE event rate are beneficial complements for identifying the rock instability precursors and determining the principal stress direction,which provides a new analysis method for stability monitoring in practical rock engineering.
