Geostress-Adaptive Charge Structure Design and Field Validation for Machinery Room Excavation

The application of blasting in modern engineering construction is prized for its speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. However, the resultant vibrations can have significant adverse effects on surrounding buildings and residents. The challenge of optimizing blasting procedures to satisfy excava...

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Main Authors: Xiaocui Chen, Yuan Mi, Xinru Shuai, Yuan Zheng, Wenhu Zhao
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Yuan Mi
Xinru Shuai
Yuan Zheng
Wenhu Zhao
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Yuan Mi
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Yuan Zheng
Wenhu Zhao
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description The application of blasting in modern engineering construction is prized for its speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. However, the resultant vibrations can have significant adverse effects on surrounding buildings and residents. The challenge of optimizing blasting procedures to satisfy excavation needs while minimizing vibration impacts is a critical concern in blasting excavation. This research addresses this challenge through the development of a 3D simulation and analysis model for an underground pumped storage power plant in East China, utilizing the LS-DYNA finite element analysis software. To explore the influence of charging structures on rock fragmentation and vibration propagation, three distinct blasting programs were formulated, each featuring varied configurations within the machinery room. The analysis revealed that the adoption of an optimized charging structure can significantly decrease damage to the protective layer by approximately 40%, while also reducing the impact on the upstream and downstream side walls by 27.25% and 12.03%, respectively, without compromising the efficacy of the main blast zone. Moreover, the vibration velocities at the remote measurement point were found to be reduced across multiple directions, indicating effective control of the vibration effects. The post-implementation of the optimized blasting strategy at the site, the assessment of the retained surrounding rock integrity, and the impact on protected structures demonstrated that the proposed solution met satisfactory outcomes. This study underscores the potential of simulation-based optimization in managing vibration risks during blasting operations, offering a valuable tool for engineers and practitioners in the field of underground construction.
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spelling doaj-art-cef8b7ededd74851b31ae73a74f0f8b82025-08-20T02:50:41ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202024-12-012423773810.3390/s24237738Geostress-Adaptive Charge Structure Design and Field Validation for Machinery Room ExcavationXiaocui Chen0Yuan Mi1Xinru Shuai2Yuan Zheng3Wenhu Zhao4School of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, ChinaSchool of Electrical and Power Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, ChinaSchool of Infrastructure Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, ChinaThe application of blasting in modern engineering construction is prized for its speed, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. However, the resultant vibrations can have significant adverse effects on surrounding buildings and residents. The challenge of optimizing blasting procedures to satisfy excavation needs while minimizing vibration impacts is a critical concern in blasting excavation. This research addresses this challenge through the development of a 3D simulation and analysis model for an underground pumped storage power plant in East China, utilizing the LS-DYNA finite element analysis software. To explore the influence of charging structures on rock fragmentation and vibration propagation, three distinct blasting programs were formulated, each featuring varied configurations within the machinery room. The analysis revealed that the adoption of an optimized charging structure can significantly decrease damage to the protective layer by approximately 40%, while also reducing the impact on the upstream and downstream side walls by 27.25% and 12.03%, respectively, without compromising the efficacy of the main blast zone. Moreover, the vibration velocities at the remote measurement point were found to be reduced across multiple directions, indicating effective control of the vibration effects. The post-implementation of the optimized blasting strategy at the site, the assessment of the retained surrounding rock integrity, and the impact on protected structures demonstrated that the proposed solution met satisfactory outcomes. This study underscores the potential of simulation-based optimization in managing vibration risks during blasting operations, offering a valuable tool for engineers and practitioners in the field of underground construction.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/23/7738blastingmachinery roomcharging structurerock fragmentationvibration velocity
spellingShingle Xiaocui Chen
Yuan Mi
Xinru Shuai
Yuan Zheng
Wenhu Zhao
Geostress-Adaptive Charge Structure Design and Field Validation for Machinery Room Excavation
Sensors
blasting
machinery room
charging structure
rock fragmentation
vibration velocity
title Geostress-Adaptive Charge Structure Design and Field Validation for Machinery Room Excavation
title_full Geostress-Adaptive Charge Structure Design and Field Validation for Machinery Room Excavation
title_fullStr Geostress-Adaptive Charge Structure Design and Field Validation for Machinery Room Excavation
title_full_unstemmed Geostress-Adaptive Charge Structure Design and Field Validation for Machinery Room Excavation
title_short Geostress-Adaptive Charge Structure Design and Field Validation for Machinery Room Excavation
title_sort geostress adaptive charge structure design and field validation for machinery room excavation
topic blasting
machinery room
charging structure
rock fragmentation
vibration velocity
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/24/23/7738
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