Effects of grouting flow rate on seepage reduction and precipitation distribution characteristics in microbially mediated fracture mineralization sealing
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1.Institute of Geological Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, Gansu Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China;2.School of Engineering & Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, P. R. China;3.School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, Henan, P. R. China;4.College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, P. R. China

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TU472.9

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Gansu Province Science and Technology Major Project (No. 22ZD6FA042); Talent Introduction and Cultivation Program of Gansu Academy of Sciences (No. 2025QD-25); State Capital Operating Budget Supports Scientific Research Projects of Provincial-Level State-Owned Enterprises (No. 2024GZ033)

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    Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) technique shows significant potential for grouting and sealing micro-fractures in rock. However, its application is currently challenged by uneven precipitate distribution, where localized clogging can disrupt grouting continuity, compromise sealing reliability, and even introduce engineering safety risks. This study investigated the effects of grouting flow rate on permeability reduction and precipitate distribution characteristics during MICP-based fracture sealing using a self-designed fracture model apparatus. The experimental sequence followed analyzing the influence of flow rate on bacterial attachment efficiency, implementing mineralization grouting for fracture sealing, monitoring the permeability reduction process, and characterizing precipitate distribution through 3D scanning. The results indicate that an increase in grouting flow rate leads to a significant reduction in bacterial retention efficiency. Variations in grouting flow rate markedly affect the distribution patterns of precipitates in the fractures, and differences in the spatial distribution of precipitates further cause variations in the permeability reduction process. A flow velocity of 4.708 mm/s was identified as optimal, achieving both high grout utilization efficiency and effective sealing performance.

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刘乾灵,张彬,周自强,陈豫津,石磊,汪霞.注浆流量对微生物矿化封堵裂隙降渗及沉淀分布特征的影响[J].土木与环境工程学报(中英文),2026,48(3):89~98

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  • Received:September 15,2025
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