Research on the strength prediction model of Na based bentonite filling body based on ultrasonic transverse wave testing

As the core unit of backfill mining method, the strength of backfill is an important indicator to ensure safe mining. Na-based bentonite features a high methylene blue adsorption capacity and green compressive strength, making it a high-quality additive for preparing filling materials. However, there are few studies probing into the relationship between the dosage and the strength of the filling materials. This paper analyzes the changes in shear wave velocity, dominant frequency amplitude, amplitude attenuation coefficient, and waveform fractal dimension of filling materials with different Na-based bentonite dosages at different ages through ultrasonic testing technology and uniaxial compression tests. Combined with sensitivity analysis, we selected the most sensitive acoustic parameters to changes in compressive strength. Furthermore, this study establishes a strength prediction model for backfill with different Na-bentonite contents and combining significance testing and comparative analysis. The research findings can serve as a valuable reference for theoretical research and engineering applications related to predicting the uniaxial compressive strength of backfill materials.