Experimental investigation on the hydromechanical behaviour of a porous chalk

This paper deals with the impact of climate change on stability of abandoned subsurface cavities in chalk due to its indirect effect on ground water levels. It is the first part of a general work on the hydromechanical behaviour of a partially saturated soft rock (a porous chalk) and the effect of c...

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Published inE3S Web of Conferences Vol. 382; p. 4008
Main Authors Pajiep Ngongang, Danielle Rita, Conil, Nathalie, Shao, Jian-Fu, Souley, Mountaka, Gombert, Philippe
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Les Ulis EDP Sciences 01.01.2023
Subjects
Chalk
Climate change
Compression
Compression tests
Environmental impact
Groundwater
Groundwater levels
Plastic deformation
Relative humidity
Triaxial compression tests
Water levels
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Summary:This paper deals with the impact of climate change on stability of abandoned subsurface cavities in chalk due to its indirect effect on ground water levels. It is the first part of a general work on the hydromechanical behaviour of a partially saturated soft rock (a porous chalk) and the effect of changes in water saturation degree. An experimental investigation including a laboratory-testing program is presented. Different degrees of saturation are imposed by controlled relative humidity conditions. Conventional hydrostatic and triaxial compression tests are performed under drained conditions for saturation degree up to 100% under low confining pressures. The obtained results have allowed to show up fundamental aspects of the chalk behaviour. The high sensitivity of the extracted material to water is described and a water induced plastic deformation is observed.
ISSN:2267-1242
2555-0403
2267-1242
DOI:10.1051/e3sconf/202338204008