Qiang Wang
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Qiang Wang has a total of 10 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Dingrui Chu
School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
1 shared publication - Guoqing Liu
School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
1 shared publication - Haibin Liu
School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
1 shared publication - Ming Liang
School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
1 shared publication - Qundi Qu
School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
1 shared publication - Shun Liang
School of Mines, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 6 March 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 16 (5) , 2563
Weakening Mechanism and Microstructure Evolution of Coal Measure Coarse Sandstone Under Groundwater Action with Different pH Values
Variations in the groundwater chemical environment are a critical factor affecting the mechanical property degradation and structural alteration of coal measure strata. Addressing the engineering challenges commonly encountered in coal mining areas of Northwest China, where groundwater with varying pH leads to difficulties in controlling surrounding rock in underground spaces, this study established a comprehensive experimental methodology integrating mechanical loading, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) quantitative pore analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) microstructural characterization. The study revealed the mechanical degradation mechanisms and microstructural evolution characteristics of coal measure coarse sandstone under groundwater environments with different pH values (6–10). With prolonged immersion time, the peak strength and elastic modulus of the coarse sandstone exhibited exponential decay across all pH environments. NMR analysis revealed that the porosity evolved through a path of “increase–decrease–re-increase,” while the macroscopic mechanical failure mode shifted from brittle to brittle-ductile and finally to ductile characteristics. Micropores continuously transformed into medium and large pores, and the macroscopic failure mode exhibited a transition from brittle to brittle-ductile. The findings indicate that groundwater with varying acidity/alkalinity systematically alters the integrity and load-bearing capacity of coal measure coarse sandstone through the complex mechanism of “mineral dissolution (acidic H+ corrosion, alkaline OH− hydrolysis)—structural damage—pore/fracture evolution—mechanical degradation.” This mechanism not only reveals the essence of progressive rock damage in weak acid to moderately strong alkaline environments but also provides important insights for the integrity, sealing capacity, and permeability modification of various underground engineering applications, such as CO2 geological storage, unconventional natural gas development, and underground space utilization.
- 6 March 2026
- Published by MDPI AG in Applied Sciences
- Vol. 16 (5) , 2563
Open AccessWeakening Mechanism and Microstructure Evolution of Coal Measure Coarse Sandstone Under Groundwater Action with Different pH Values
Variations in the groundwater chemical environment are a critical factor affecting the mechanical property degradation and structural alteration of coal measure strata. Addressing the engineering challenges commonly encountered in coal mining areas of Northwest China, where groundwater with varying pH leads to difficulties in controlling surrounding rock in underground spaces, this study established a comprehensive experimental methodology integrating mechanical loading, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) quantitative pore analysis, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) microstructural characterization. The study revealed the mechanical degradation mechanisms and microstructural evolution characteristics of coal measure coarse sandstone under groundwater environments with different pH values (6–10). With prolonged immersion time, the peak strength and elastic modulus of the coarse sandstone exhibited exponential decay across all pH environments. NMR analysis revealed that the porosity evolved through a path of “increase–decrease–re-increase,” while the macroscopic mechanical failure mode shifted from brittle to brittle-ductile and finally to ductile characteristics. Micropores continuously transformed into medium and large pores, and the macroscopic failure mode exhibited a transition from brittle to brittle-ductile. The findings indicate that groundwater with varying acidity/alkalinity systematically alters the integrity and load-bearing capacity of coal measure coarse sandstone through the complex mechanism of “mineral dissolution (acidic H+ corrosion, alkaline OH− hydrolysis)—structural damage—pore/fracture evolution—mechanical degradation.” This mechanism not only reveals the essence of progressive rock damage in weak acid to moderately strong alkaline environments but also provides important insights for the integrity, sealing capacity, and permeability modification of various underground engineering applications, such as CO2 geological storage, unconventional natural gas development, and underground space utilization.