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Geological and geotechnical characterisation of the mining environment - URF Bukov II - Interim report I
Bukovská, Z. ; Rukavičková, L. ; Chabr, T. ; Morávek, R. ; Levý, O. ; Sosna, K. ; Souček, Kamil ; Vavro, Martin ; Zelinková, T. ; Dobeš, P. ; Švagera, O. ; Kryl, J. ; Soejono, I. ; Řihošek, J. ; Hanák, J. ; Čermák, F. ; Kašpar, R. ; Mareček, L. ; Nedvěd, J. ; Vavro, Leona ; Myška, O. ; Janeček, Ivan
This report describes the work carried out in the first year of the public contract Geological and geotechnical characterisation of the rock environment – PVP Bukov II. The characterisation and descriptive works are directly related to the excavation of the premises for the future underground laboratory. These include in particular: geological and geotechnical documentation of the faces and walls of the workings, petrographic, mineralogical and structural geological documentation, hydrogeological characterisation of the environment, as well as determination of the physical and mechanical properties of the rock mass in situ and in the laboratory, geophysical characterisation and monitoring of the seismic effects of blasting. An important part of this report is the research of the classification systems used to describe the rock mass and hydrogeological research. The report includes also brief overview of the work planned for the second year of the project.
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Stress state rock mass monitoring ahead of longwall No. II/501/C, Mine Staszic-Wujek, PGG, Poland -Project RFCS DD-MET
Waclawik, Petr ; Kukutsch, Radovan ; Staš, Lubomír ; Souček, Kamil ; Vavro, Leona ; Vavro, Martin ; Kubina, Lukáš ; Schuchová, Kristýna
For designing precisely the reinforcement of mine gate and reinforcing underground structures in general, knowing stress and deformation states in the rock massive in the immediate vicinity of these mine works as precisely as possible is absolutely decisive. In order to verify the rock mass stress state and its changes induced by longwall mining, the monitoring of rock mass stress changing in connection with the mine out of the coal seam No. 501, longwall face No. II/501/C in the Mine Staszic-Wujek, Poland, was suggested. The aim of the contractual research was the realisation and interpretation of the rock stress state monitoring using the CCBO (Compact Conical ended Borehole Overcoring method) and CCBM (Compact Conical ended Borehole Monitoring method) probes in the forefield of mentioned longwall face within geotechnical station. To verify stress monitoring, the survey of the state of the longwall gate was carried out using a pulse 3D scanner. The purpose was to capture deformation changes ahead of the advancing longwall face, specifically, at five stages in the ± 20 m section on each side from the installed geotechnical station.
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Tomographic investigation of the sandstone fracture toughness
Vavřík, Daniel ; Beneš, Pavel ; Fíla, Tomáš ; Koudelka_ml., Petr ; Kumpová, Ivana ; Vavro, Martin
It is well known that the measured values of the fracture toughness of quasi brittle materials are influenced by material heterogeneity, dimensions, boundary conditions, and unequal tension and compression properties. Standard testing methods supposing isotropic material, in contrary the quasi-brittle materials differ from this theoretical expectation, therefore this approach may fail. The authors present Local Fracture Toughness Testing (LFTT) method to overcome this obstacle. LFFT based on a complex methodology using a series of tomographic reconstructions recorded during specimen loading is calculated independently of the outside boundary conditions.
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Structural mapping of exploration geotechnical boreholes walls within 1st phase – Ore Zone
Waclawik, Petr ; Vavro, Martin ; Schuchová, Kristýna ; Kukutsch, Radovan ; Staš, Lubomír ; Souček, Kamil ; Georgiou, Lucie
Structural-geological analysis, i.e. fracturing assessment of the walls of geotechnical boreholes (CIS12, CIS14, CIS31 and CIS37) within the Ore Zone lithium exploratory area was carried out on the basis of optical (OPTV) and acoustic televiewer (HiRAT) records evaluation. HiRAT and OPTV probes are part of the Robertson Geologging logging equipment. The apparatus has an electric winch with a four-core logging cable, which transmits the data recorded by the probes via a data logger to a computer. The spatial data obtained from interpretation of the geotechnical boreholes records were structurally analysed. The submitted research report comprehensively summarises the findings obtained from the structural mapping of geotechnical boreholes. On the basis measured data the rock mass quality evaluation of boreholes walls were additionally done. The complex data have been allowed very precise analysis of rock mass structural conditions, which are necessary for construction geomechanical model.
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Experimental study of alkali-silica reactivity of volcanic rocks
Seidlová, Zuzana ; Přikryl, Richard (advisor) ; Vavro, Martin (referee)
(AJ) Even today, alkali-silica reaction is a significant problem in concrete-making industry. It was first described in 1940 by Stanton and since then the study of alkali-silica reaction of aggregates has proceeded notably. Despite these findings, not everything has been resolved and not all the causes and consequences of this reaction are known. To detect the alkali-silica reaction in the aggregates many methods are used, such as petrographic methods, chemical methods, and expansion tests, which examine the expansion of concrete due to the reactivity of aggregates. Petrographic methods evaluate qualitative and quantitative characteristics of aggregates but can not guarantee whether they still do not cause the reaction. Chemical tests and expansion tests provide so- called potential response (non-reactive, reactive and potentially reactive aggregates), but even they have their errors and can not be taken as a 100% indicator of the presence of alkali-silica reaction of aggregates. The thesis describes the general characteristics of alkali-silica reaction of aggregates, the mechanisms and the factors influencing its formation. It describes the fraction of the concrete in which some volcanic rocks have been used, and which are in some works identified as potentially reactive by the alkali-silica...
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Modification of rock fabric of clastic sedimentary rocks due to the Schmidt hammer test
Snížek, Petr ; Přikryl, Richard (advisor) ; Vavro, Martin (referee)
iv Summary Schmidt hammer is the instrument which is used for the assessment of rock mechanical properties and this instrument is classified as the indirect method. This method is based on the assessment of rebound value (R) of the Schmidt hammer, which is measurred by the amount of rebound of the impact plunger from the surface of tested rock. Schmidt hammer is called as the non-destructive method of rock assessment and it is called as in situ testing method as well. The main objective of this work is provement, that Schmidt hammer testing is destructive method and define degree of damage which is caused in the rock mass. Sedimentary rocks were used for the testing, mostly sandstones and arkose sandstones with different types of cement. This made it possible to test the fraction of the rock mass and the relation between fraction and type of cement. The clasts of the rocks had different properties than it was possible to find the relation between grain size and fraction of the rock. Already in procedure of the testing by Schmidt hammer it was obvious, that this metod is definitely destructive. Rock surface after hitting by plunger of Schmidt hammer gains macroscopically observeable destruction. On the surface is the circular track of the plunger and the surface is grinded. It is possible to wipe the small...
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Utilization of waste material from the glass-sand production
Zach, Jaroslav ; Přikryl, Richard (advisor) ; Vavro, Martin (referee)
The presented diploma thesis is focused on possible use of waste from glass and foundry sands deposits of Provodín. The mineralogical and chemical composition, mechanical and physical properties, the specific surface area and parameters of pore area were studied. X-ray analysis proved the presence of kaolinite, illite, quartz and accessory microclin. Silicate analysis shows dominant presence of SiO2 80.52%, then Al2O3 11.36% and K2O 2.14%. This diploma thesis is focused on a possible use of studied material at three main areas: the potential use as a clay component in a raw material mixture for making of hydraulic lime, the use as a kaolinite absorbent and the potential use as a geotechnical material. The studied material was experimentally mixed with limestone in a ratio of 10; 15; 20 a 25 wt %. This mixture was subsequently burnt in the temperature range from 850 to 1,200řC. New phases were identified by an X-ray diffraction analysis. The results prove the presence of characteristic phases for hydraulic limes (C2S, C3A, C4AF). The formation of new phases depend on the temperature. The most of them are formed at a temperature of 1050řC and higher. For the characterization of a specific surface area and parameters of pore areas there were used simple studied material and thermally modified samples...
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Experimental study of Palaeozoic limestones of the Barrandian and their possible use for burning of hydraulic limes and natural cement
Kozlovcev, Petr ; Přikryl, Richard (advisor) ; Vavro, Martin (referee)
54 Summary In this experimental study, selected Devonian limestones of the Prague Basin (i.e. samples from the historic quarry of Branické skály) were examined to find their suitability for production of hydraulic limes or for natural cement. Four representative samples of the dvorecko-prokopské limestone were sampled in the form of blocks weighing approximately 10 kg each, from the layer of the quarry wall that had been chosen based on literature research. A detailed mineralogical-petrographic examination of samples was the first step, in an attempt to obtain their mineralogical composition, microstructure and texture. Samples were analysed by polarizing microscopy and cathodoluminescence of thin sections, and X-ray diffraction of insoluble residues determined by treatment with both the hydrochloric acid and the acetic acid solution. Mineralogical composition of the insoluble residuals was illite, kaolinite, quartz and Na-plagioclase (albite). Two samples contained among above mentioned mineral phases also chlorite. The utility of studied limestones for the production of hydraulic binders (hydraulic limes and natural cement) was derived from both the calculations based on obtained chemical analyses (included standard cement and lime indexes and modules) and the firing experiments. The firing experiments...
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ASR potential of quartz in experimental mortar bar specimens
Kuchyňová, Markéta ; Kuchařová, Aneta (advisor) ; Vavro, Martin (referee)
The alkali-silica reaction is one of the most damaging chemical reactions taking place in concrete, which can cause fatal damage. ASR originates under following conditions: high moisture (> 80 %), sufficient amount of alkaline ions (Ca2+ , Na+ , K+ ) and use of reactive aggregates (low crystaline or deformed quartz, amorphous SiO2). Reactive aggretates react with high alkaline pore solution and produce hydrofile gels. These gels absorb water and swell. Dilatometric test methods are commonly used to evaluate the reactivity of aggregates. The principle of dilatometric test methods is simple. Mortar or concrete prisms are created in a laboratory, then they are stored in the special environment, which accelerates the inception of ASR. The creation and expansion of alkali-silica gels cause prism's length changes. The major goal of this diploma thesis was to evaluate the alkali-silica reactivity potential of quartz-rich rocks using microscopic (polarizing microscopy, scanning electron microscopy combined with SEM/BSE image analysis) and dilatometric (ASTM C1260, RILEM AAR-4.1) methods. Rocks were assessed as reactive, potentially reactive and non-reactive by the ASTM C1260 method. The reactivity of aggregates was connected with the amount of cryptocrystaline matrix, grain size, shape of grain boundaries,...
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