Experimental Investigation of Grout Flow Behaviour Through Rough Parallel Multi-Fractures
摘要
This research experimentally analysed grout flow behaviour through rough parallel multi-fractures (plate specimens made of organic glass) using a self-developed, stress-dependent grout flow experimental system. It was found that: (1) the relationship between the grout hydraulic gradient (J) and the volumetric flow rate (Q) conforms to Forchheimer's nonlinear flow law. The grout flow characteristics through rough multi-fractures are significantly affected by both the grout water–cement ratio (W/C) and the normal load (FN). (2) Under a fixed FN, with an increase in W/C, the critical grout hydraulic gradient (Jc) generally showed a downward trend, while the critical Reynolds number (Rec) shows an upward trend. Under a fixed W/C, Rec increases as FN decreases.