Bursting of Water-Bearing Sandstones Under Microwave Irradiation: Mechanisms and a Prediction Model
摘要
Microwave irradiation has been found efficient in weakening hard rocks through its heating effect. The fracturing and bursting mechanisms of water-bearing sandstones under microwave irradiation have not been well investigated. In this study, six types of sandstones were selected and subjected to microwave irradiation under scenarios of different saturations and power levels. After a comprehensive analysis of the test results, it was revealed that the fracturing and bursting was jointly governed by the thermal stress and steam pressure. The underlying mechanism was related to the interaction between the heating effect and water transfer behavior under microwave irradiation. Furthermore, a prediction model, including the bursting judgement coefficient