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The Development of a
Multi-Split-Tube
Sample Configuration
Greig Knox
Adrian Berghorst
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• Current Testing Configurations
• Multi-Split-Tube Theory
• Testing Methodology
• Results
• Discussion
Presentation Path
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Laboratory Based Testing
Perfect installation
Competent Rock
Current Testing Configurations
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Continuous-Tube Configuration
Split-Tube Configuration
Current Testing Configurations
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Current Testing Methodology:
Continuous-Tube
Loading applied directly to the sample
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Current Testing Methodology:
Continuous-Tube
Loading applied directly to the sample
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Continuous-Tube Configuration
Split-Tube Configuration
Current Testing Configurations
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Current Testing Methodology:
Split-Tube
Loading applied indirectly to the sample
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Current Testing Methodology:
Split-Tube
Loading applied indirectly to the sample
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Highly Fractured Ground
Multiple dislocation
Multiple Loaded Lengths
Total Capacity
Mutli-Split Tube Configuration Theory
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Mutli-Split Tube Configuration Theory
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Mutli-Split Tube Configuration Theory
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Test Methodology
PAR1 Resin• Ø 25 mm• 2.4 m• 2 Sets of 5 Paddles
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Methodology
Split-Tube Configuration
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Methodology
Split-Tube Configuration
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Methodology
Split-Tube Configuration
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Methodology
Multi-Split-Tube Configuration
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Methodology
Multi-Split-Tube Configuration
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Dynamic Impact Tester
• 65 kJ
• 6.4m/s
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• 3171 kg
• 2.1 m
Dynamic Impact Tester
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Split-Tube Configuration
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Results
Split-Tube Configuration
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Results
Split-Tube Configuration
Parameter Value
Avg. Cum Deformation 212 mm
Avg. Deformations Per Impulse 72 mm
Avg. Impact Load 414 kN
Avg. Cum. Max. Energy 100 kJ
Avg. Absorption per m 69 kJ/m
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Results
Split-Tube Configuration
Parameter Value
Avg. Cum Deformation 212 mm
Avg. Deformations Per Impulse 72 mm
Avg. Impact Load 414 kN
Avg. Cum. Max. Energy 100 kJ
Avg. Absorption per m 69 kJ/m
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Results
Multi-Split-Tube Configuration
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Results
Multi-Split-Tube Configuration
Parameter Value
Avg. Cum Deformation 244 mm
Avg. Deformations Per Impulse 69 mm
Avg. Impact Load 413 kN
Avg. Cum. Max. Energy 116 kJ
Avg. Absorption per m 71 kJ/m
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Results
Multi-Split-Tube Configuration
Parameter Value
Avg. Cum Deformation 244 mm
Avg. Deformations Per Impulse 69 mm
Avg. Impact Load 413 kN
Avg. Cum. Max. Energy 116 kJ
Avg. Absorption per m 71 kJ/m
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Results
Multi-Split-Tube vs Split-Tube
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Results
Multi-Split-Tube vs Split-Tube
Parameter ST MS
Avg. Cum. Def. 212 mm 244 mm
Avg. Def. Per Impulse 72 mm 69 mm
Avg. Impact Load 414 kN 413 kN
Avg. Cum. Max. Energy 100 kJ 116 kJ
Avg. Absorption per m 69 kJ/m 71 kJ/m
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Results
Multi-Split-Tube vs Split-Tube
Parameter ST MS
Avg. Cum. Def. 212 mm 244 mm
Avg. Def. Per Impulse 72 mm 69 mm
Avg. Impact Load 414 kN 413 kN
Avg. Cum. Max. Energy 100 kJ 116 kJ
Avg. Absorption per m 69 kJ/m 71 kJ/m
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Discussion
• Cumulative maximum energyabsorption
• The washer
• The end anchor
• Dynamic and Quasi-static testing
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Discussion
• Cumulative maximum energyabsorption
• The washer
• The end anchor
• Dynamic and Quasi-static testing
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Results
Multi-Split-Tube vs Split-Tube
Parameter ST MS
Avg. Cum. Def. 212 mm 244 mm
Avg. Def. Per Impulse 72 mm 69 mm
Avg. Impact Load 414 kN 413 kN
Avg. Cum. Max. Energy 100 kJ 116 kJ
Avg. Absorption per m 69 kJ/m 71 kJ/m
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Discussion
• Cumulative maximum energy absorption
• The washer
• The end anchor
• Dynamic and Quasi-static testing
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Results
Multi-Split-Tube vs Split-Tube
Parameter ST MS
Avg. Cum. Def. 212 mm 244 mm
Avg. Def. Per Impulse 72 mm 69 mm
Avg. Impact Load 414 kN 413 kN
Avg. Cum. Max. Energy 100 kJ 116 kJ
Avg. Absorption per m 69 kJ/m 71 kJ/m
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Discussion
• Cumulative maximum energyabsorption
• The washer
• The end anchor
• Dynamic and Quasi-static testing
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Discussion
• Cumulative maximum energy absorption
• The washer
• The end anchor
• Dynamic and Quasi-static testing
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