An enhanced coupling device and method for achieving long-term sealing of a sounding pipe joint

Abstract

This invention discloses an enhanced connection device and method for achieving long-term sealing of sonic logging pipe joints, comprising: a sonic logging pipe and a sonic logging pipe joint; adjacent sonic logging pipes are connected by the sonic logging pipe joint; a sealing tape is wrapped around the outer surface of the sonic logging pipe joint; the two ends of the sealing tape extend to the outer surfaces of the two sonic logging pipes at both ends of the sonic logging pipe joint, respectively, for sealing the connection between the sonic logging pipe and the sonic logging pipe joint. This invention is applicable to sonic logging pipes of all joint types, has low cost, is convenient to construct, effectively prevents mud and cement slurry in the trench from seeping into the sonic logging pipe, improves the survival rate of the sonic logging pipe, reduces the burial rate, and lowers construction costs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sonic logging pipe construction technology, and more specifically to an enhanced connection device and method for achieving long-term sealing of sonic logging pipe joints. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the main connection technologies for sonic logging pipes include welding, threaded connections, rubber sleeve connections, multi-stage sealing structures, flange butt joints, and PVC heat shrink tubing. Among these, welding connections offer strong and durable connections, but produce numerous weld slag burrs, leading to unevenness within the pipe. Threaded connections rely on proper alignment for sealing and are prone to loosening and leakage. Rubber sleeve connections have low strength and are susceptible to detachment due to thermal deformation. Multi-stage sealing structures are complex and costly. Flange butt joints require bolt tightening, resulting in slower installation and higher costs. PVC heat shrink tubing requires specialized heating tools and is also expensive. These technologies primarily rely on the inherent sealing properties of the pipe material itself, lacking a convenient and reliable connection device and method. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides an enhanced connection device and method for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic logging pipe joints, with the aim of solving the problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: An enhanced connection device for achieving long-term sealing of a sonic logging pipe joint includes: a sonic logging pipe and a sonic logging pipe joint; adjacent sonic logging pipes are connected through the sonic logging pipe joint; a sealing tape is wrapped around the outer surface of the sonic logging pipe joint; the two ends of the sealing tape extend to the outer surfaces of the two sonic logging pipes at both ends of the sonic logging pipe joint, respectively, for sealing the connection between the sonic logging pipe and the sonic logging pipe joint.

[0005] Preferably, the sealing tape is a waterproof butyl tape.

[0006] Preferably, the width of the sealing tape is 10cm.

[0007] Preferably, the sealing range of the sealing tape is 30cm, extending from the center of the acoustic tube joint to 15cm on each side.

[0008] Preferably, the sealing tape is wound from bottom to top in the same direction.

[0009] An enhanced connection method for achieving long-term sealing of sonic logging pipe joints, utilizing the aforementioned enhanced connection device for achieving long-term sealing of sonic logging pipe joints, includes the following steps: S1, Sonic logging pipe section cutting: Configure sonic logging pipes according to the length of the wall; S2, sonic logging pipe connection: After the sonic logging pipes are matched, they are connected according to the length of each single pipe. The sonic logging pipe joints are fastened with special hydraulic clamps. S3, Sealing of sonic logging pipe joints: After the sonic logging pipes are connected, seal the joints with sealing tape. S4, Installation of sonic logging pipes: After the sonic logging pipes are connected according to the length of the ground wall, the steel cage is installed. The processing of the ground wall steel cage is divided into three steps: binding of the lower row of steel bars, binding of the truss, and binding of the upper row of steel bars. The sonic logging pipes are installed and fixed after the truss binding is completed.

[0010] Preferably, in S1, the length of the ground wall is 33m, and 4 sonic logging pipes are installed in each section of the ground wall, requiring a total of 24 sonic logging pipes. The configuration of each section is: bottom pipe + middle pipe + top pipe = 6 + 4 6+3.

[0011] The present invention achieves the following technical effects compared to the prior art: 1) This invention is applicable to all types of sonic logging pipes with different joints. It is low in cost, easy to construct, and can effectively prevent mud and cement slurry in the trench from seeping into the sonic logging pipe, thereby improving the survival rate of the sonic logging pipe, reducing the burial rate, and lowering construction costs.

[0012] 2) This invention improves the survival rate of sonic logging pipes, reduces the number of sonic logging pipes to be buried, improves the efficiency of the construction process, ensures the construction period, and achieves good social benefits. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an enhanced connection device for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic pipe joints according to the present invention; Figure 2 Photos of the installation site for the acoustic logging pipe joint; Figure 3 Photos of the installation of sonic logging pipes at the construction site; In the diagram: 1. Sonic logging pipe; 2. Sonic logging pipe connector; 3. Sealing tape. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0015] Example

[0016] Reference Figure 1-3As shown, the present invention discloses an enhanced connection device for achieving long-term sealing of a sonic logging pipe joint, comprising: a sonic logging pipe 1 and a sonic logging pipe joint 2; adjacent sonic logging pipes 1 are connected by the sonic logging pipe joint 2; a sealing tape 3 is wrapped around the outer surface of the sonic logging pipe joint 2; the two ends of the sealing tape 3 extend to the outer surfaces of the two sonic logging pipes 1 at both ends of the sonic logging pipe joint 2, respectively, for sealing the connection between the sonic logging pipe 1 and the sonic logging pipe joint 2.

[0017] In this embodiment, the sealing tape 3 is a waterproof butyl tape.

[0018] In this embodiment, the width of the sealing tape 3 is 10cm.

[0019] In this embodiment, the sealing range of the sealing tape 3 is 30cm, extending from the center of the acoustic pipe joint 2 to 15cm on each side.

[0020] In this embodiment, the sealing tape 3 is wrapped from bottom to top in the same direction.

[0021] This invention also discloses an enhanced connection method for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic logging pipe joints, which utilizes the aforementioned enhanced connection device for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic logging pipe joints, and includes the following steps: S1, Sonic Logging Pipe 1 Section Cutting: Configure Sonic Logging Pipe 1 according to the length of the wall; S2, Connection of sonic logging pipe 1: After the sonic logging pipe 1 is assembled, it is connected according to the length of a single pipe. The connection of the sonic logging pipe joint 2 is fastened with a special hydraulic clamp. A single sonic logging pipe 1 has a total of 5 joints. S3, sealing of sonic logging pipe joint 2: After the sonic logging pipe 1 is connected, the joint is sealed with sealing tape 3. The sealing tape 3 is 10cm wide, and the sealing range is 15cm above and below the middle of the sonic logging pipe joint 2, for a total of 30cm. The wrapping direction is from the bottom pipe to the top pipe, and the tape overlap width is 5cm. S4, Installation of sonic logging pipe 1: After the sonic logging pipe 1 is connected according to the length of the ground wall, the steel cage is installed; the processing of the ground wall steel cage is divided into three steps: lower row steel bar binding, truss binding, and upper row steel bar binding. The sonic logging pipe 1 is installed and fixed after the truss binding is completed.

[0022] In this embodiment, in S1, the length of the ground wall is 33m, and 4 sonic logging pipes 1 are installed in each section of the ground wall, for a total of 24 sonic logging pipes 1. The configuration of each section is: bottom pipe + middle pipe + top pipe = 6 + 4 6+3.

[0023] In this embodiment, the sonic logging tube 1 is a steel pipe with a diameter of 55mm and a wall thickness of 3.25mm.

[0024] The TJSG-1 section of the Xiasha-Chang'an Intercity Railway project includes 70 diaphragm walls for the Outlet Station retaining structure. According to design requirements, sonic logging pipes (SLPs) must be installed in 100% of the total trenches, meaning all 70 walls require SLPs. By applying an enhanced connection device and method to achieve long-term sealing of the SLP joints, the number of trenches required for installation was reduced to 42%, totaling 30 walls. During ultrasonic testing, the survival rate of the SLPs reached 90%. The improved connection method and sealing enhancement significantly increased the survival rate of the SLPs, thereby reducing construction costs and providing a new approach to ultrasonic testing technology for foundation piles.

[0025] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present invention. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. An enhanced coupling device for achieving long-term sealing of a sounding pipe joint, characterized in that, include: Sonic logging tube (1) and sonic logging tube connector (2); adjacent sonic logging tubes (1) are connected by the sonic logging tube connector (2); the outer surface of the sonic logging tube connector (2) is wrapped with sealing tape (3); the two ends of the sealing tape (3) extend to the outer surfaces of the two sonic logging tubes (1) at both ends of the sonic logging tube connector (2) to seal the connection between the sonic logging tube (1) and the sonic logging tube connector (2).

2. The enhanced coupling device for achieving long-term sealing of a sounding pipe joint according to claim 1, wherein, The sealing tape (3) is a waterproof butyl tape.

3. The enhanced coupling device for achieving long-term sealing of a sounding pipe joint according to claim 1, wherein, The width of the sealing tape (3) is 10cm.

4. The enhanced connection device for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic logging pipe joints according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing range of the sealing tape (3) is 15cm from the center of the acoustic pipe joint (2) to the left and right sides, for a total of 30cm.

5. The enhanced connection device for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic logging pipe joints according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing tape (3) is wrapped from bottom to top in the same direction.

6. An enhanced connection method for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic logging pipe joints, characterized in that, The enhanced connection device for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic logging pipe joints as described in any one of claims 1-5 includes the following steps: S1, Sonic logging pipe (1) section cutting: According to the length of the ground wall, configure the sonic logging pipe (1); S2, connection of sonic logging pipe (1): After the sonic logging pipe (1) is properly matched, it is connected according to the length of a single pipe. The connection of the sonic logging pipe joint (2) is fastened with special hydraulic clamps. S3, sealing of the sonic logging pipe joint (2): After the sonic logging pipe (1) is connected, the joint is sealed with sealing tape (3); S4, Installation of sonic logging tube (1): After the sonic logging tube (1) is connected according to the length of the ground wall, the steel cage is installed; the processing of the ground wall steel cage is divided into three steps: lower row steel bar binding, truss binding, and upper row steel bar binding. The sonic logging tube (1) is installed and fixed after the truss binding is completed.

7. The enhanced connection method for achieving long-term sealing of acoustic logging pipe joints according to claim 6, characterized in that, In S1, the length of the ground wall is 33m, and 4 sonic logging pipes (1) are installed in each ground wall section, for a total of 24 sonic logging pipes (1). The number of sections for each pipe is: bottom pipe + middle pipe + top pipe = 6 + 4. 6+3.

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