Characterization of gypsum-bearing dolomite corrosion under the action of different karst solutions
摘要
To address the issues caused by karstification of rock masses in Guizhou expressway tunnels, the mechanisms underpinning the evolution of dissolution of gypsum-bearing dolomite were investigated in different ionic environments through simulation. Rock specimens were subjected to a 120-hour dissolution experiment using deionized water, MgSO₄, and CaSO₄ solutions (at concentration gradients of 240/480/720 ppm). Changes in the solution conductivity and the ion concentration were dynamically monitored to analyze the dissolution patterns. Macro and micro-scale tests were conducted to study the changes in the macroscopic morphology and microstructure of gypsum-bearing dolomite. The results indicate that the dissolution of the rock mass exhibits two types of evolution: overall uniform dissolution (forming uniform dissolution joints) and localized dissolution channels along primary joint planes, with the latter developing faster and to a greater extent; the severity of corrosion in different environments is ranked (in a descending order) as follows: MgSO₄ solution, deionized water, then CaSO₄ solution. This shows that the dissolution of gypsum-bearing dolomite is not solely influenced by the common-ion effect but is the result of the combined action of multiple ions, including Mg²⁺, SO₄²⁻, and Ca²⁺. These ions influence the dissolution of gypsum-bearing dolomite through a synergistic mechanism involving the salt effect and common-ion effect. This principle provides a scientific basis for the prevention of karst disasters in a certain highway tunnel in Guizhou Province.