Mechanism, and Some Parameters Controlling, the Water Jet Cutting of Rock

Abstract

The last ten years has witnessed the change in water jet cutting studies, on rock, from laboratory testing to prototype use of field equipment. Unfortunately, while equipment and technological developments have occurred, the understanding of the exact mechanisms of water jet erosion have been less well developed. Commonly, theoretical evaluations have used the uniaxial compressive strength of the target rock as the major parameter of rock erosion resistance. It is considered that the structural properties of the rock, and most particularly, the flaw density and heterogeneity of the rock are much more important parameters. This is demonstrated and discussed. Locating the jet and target under water and pressurizing the containing vessel makes it is possible to induce cavitation in and around the water jet and create a much slower erosion process.

Meeting Name

23rd U.S. Symposium on Rock Mechanics

Department(s)

Mining Engineering

Sponsor(s)

University of California -- Berkeley, USA
US Natl Comm on Rock Mech, USA

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1982 American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 1982

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