Abstract
In this work a method, developed by the author, of microscopic investigations of deformation structures occurring in rock medium is presented. This method is based on adoption of multi-stage complex procedure encompassing numerous diverse examinations and measurements. As a result of following this method, information about geometrical features of microfractures and microfissures distribution (coordinates, length, occurrence frequency and directions of propagation) is obtained, which in turn allow to determine the range and intensity of destruction zones around macroscopic fissures in investigated samples. Testing was performed on selected three samples of the Tumlin Sandstone (three microscopic sections), representing the following states of stress-strain: sample no. 1 (σ3 = 200 MPa confining pressure and ε1 = 5% longitudinal strain) sample no. 2 (σ3 = 300 MPa confining pressure and ε1 = 10% longitudinal strain) sample no. 3 (σ3 = 300 MPa confining pressure and ε1 = 15% longitudinal strain) On the basis of conducted research it has been stated that increasing confining pressure σ3 = σ2 results in the increase of number and range of microfissures occurrence. At confining pressure σ3 = σ2 200 MPa and longitudinal strain ε1 = 5% a zone of intensive fracturing is noticeable, reaching about 6mm from the surface of macroscopic fracture. However, at higher confining pressure and higher longitudinal strains (σ3 = σ2 300 MPa and ε1 = 10% as well as σ3 = σ2 300 MPa and ε1 = 15%) microcracks and microfissures cover almost whole volume of the sample.
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