Scientific Reports (Aug 2024)

Research on new magnetic epoxy resin composite slurry materials and localization grouting diffusion mechanism

  • Zhao Li,
  • Huan Cai,
  • Jie Liu,
  • Fan Yu,
  • Xiaopeng Bao,
  • Yunan Yang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-71154-3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14, no. 1
pp. 1 – 16

Abstract

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Abstract A significant number of steep cracks are frequently encountered in underground engineering, posing a threat to operation. The high-pressure grouting method is a commonly utilized repair technique. Nevertheless, conventional grout is prone to displacement due to its weight, making it challenging to ensure adequate filling of the cracks. Therefore, this study aims to develop a grouting material with targeted displacement and anchoring properties. Firstly, an optimal magnetic slurry composition was determined through an orthogonal test. Subsequently, XRD and SEM were used to analyze the impact of the magnetic field on the composition distribution, internal pore structure, and transient viscosity of the slurry. Afterwards, a model for localized grout diffusion under magnetic was established. The results show that the application of a magnetic field caused the slurry to compact due to magnetic forces, reducing its porosity. Moreover, the dynamic viscosity of the slurry increased exponentially with rising magnetic induction intensity. Notably, a 40.5% increase in the diffusion area was observed when the magnetic field intensity rose from 2500 to 4500 GS. The error between the measured and theoretical values of the magnetic slurry diffusion model was only 8.91%, indicating the model's accuracy in describing the slurry diffusion process under magnetic field influence.

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