The Diavik Waste Rock Project: Measurement of the thermal regime of a waste-rock test pile in a permafrost environment

The interior thermal regime of a field-scale experimental waste rock pile in the Northwest Territories, Canada, was studied. Test pile construction was completed in the summer 2006, and temperature data was collected continuously since that time to February 2009. The temperature data indicates the test pile cooled over the study period, with an average heat energy release of −2.5 × 10⁴ and −2.6 × 10⁴ MJ in 2007 and 2008, respectively. The mean annual air temperature (MAAT) at the site was −8.9 °C during the period between 2006 and 2009, with a permafrost table at a depth of 4 m in bedrock away from the pile. Because of this cold environment, the upward movement rate of the 0 °C isotherm into the test pile at its base was approximately 1.5 m a⁻¹ during 2007 and 2008. Thermistor strings installed immediately below the base of the test pile showed the test-pile basal temperatures remained near and below 0 °C during the study period. Furthermore, due to low rates of sulfide mineral oxidation, elevated temperatures in the interior of the test pile were not observed. The average air velocity in the pore space in July 2007 and 2008 was about one third of that during January of each year based on temperature distributions. Therefore, due to higher air velocity during the winter, it is expected that heat transfer is greater during winter.     

The Diavik Waste Rock Project: Implications of wind-induced gas transport

Wind-induced gas transport in a test-scale unsaturated waste rock pile was investigated at the Diavik diamond mine, Northwest Territories, Canada. Differential gas pressures were measured in 2008 at 49 locations within a field-scale experimental waste rock pile (test pile) and at 14 locations on the surface of the test pile at 1-min intervals. Wind speed and direction were measured at 10-min intervals and decomposed into north, south, east, and west vectors. Correlations between wind vectors and pressure measurements indicate that the wind influences pressure fluctuations in the test pile. The strength of the correlation is roughly inversely proportional to the distance between the measurement ports and the atmospheric boundary. The relationship between the magnitude of the wind vector and pressure fluctuations on the surface of the test pile is non-linear. However, the relationship between internal and surface pressure measurements is linear, suggesting that gas flow within the test pile follows Darcy’s Law. Spectral analysis demonstrates that the dominant periods of the wind range from 1 to 14 d. A 1-D analytical solution to the flow equation is used to demonstrate that long periods have the most pronounced effect on transient gas flow within the test pile and that the penetration depth of the wind-induced gas pressure wave is a function of wind period and permeability of the test pile.     

The Diavik Waste Rock Project: Geochemical and microbiological characterization of low sulfide content large-scale waste rock test piles

Two experimental waste-rock piles (test piles), each 15 m in height × 60 m × 50 m, were constructed at the Diavik diamond mine in Northern Canada to study the behavior of low-sulfide content waste rock, with a similarly low acid-neutralization potential, in a continuous permafrost region. One test pile with an average of 0.035 wt.% S (<50 mm fraction; referred to as Type I) and a second test pile with an average of 0.053 wt.% S (<50 mm fraction; referred to as Type III) were constructed in 2006. The average carbon content in the <50 mm fraction of waste rock in the Type I test pile was 0.031 wt.% as C and in the Type III test pile was 0.030 wt.% as C. The NP:AP ratio, based on the arithmetic mean of particle-size weighted NP and AP values, for the Type I test pile was 12.2, suggesting this test pile was non-acid generating and for the Type III test pile was 2.2, suggesting an uncertain acid-generating potential. The Type I test pile maintained near-neutral pH for the 4-year duration of the study. Sulfate and dissolved metal concentrations were low, with the exception of Ni, Zn, Cd, and Co in the fourth year following construction. The pore water in the Type III test pile contained higher concentrations of SO₄²⁻ and dissolved metals, with a decrease in pH to <4.7 and an annual depletion of alkalinity. Maximum concentrations of dissolved metals (20 mg L⁻¹ Ni, 2.3 mg L⁻¹ Cu, 3.7 mg L⁻¹ Zn, 35 μg L⁻¹ Cd, and 3.8 mg L⁻¹ Co) corresponded to decreases in flow rate, which were observed at the end of each field season when the contribution of the total outflow from the central portion of the test pile was greatest. Bacteria were present each year in spite of annual freeze/thaw cycles. The microbial community within the Type I test pile included a population of neutrophilic S-oxidizing bacteria. Each year, changes in the water quality of the Type III test-pile effluent were accompanied by changes in the microbial populations. Populations of acidophilic S-oxidizing bacteria and Fe-oxidizing bacteria became more abundant as the pH decreased and internal test pile temperatures increased. Irrespective of the cold-climate conditions and low S content of the waste rock, the geochemical and microbiological results of this study are consistent with other acid mine drainage studies; indicating that a series of mineral dissolution–precipitation reactions controls pH and metal mobility, and transport is controlled by matrix-dominated flow and internal temperatures.     

The Diavik Waste Rock Project: Particle size distribution and sulfur characteristics of low-sulfide waste rock

Three large-scale instrumented waste rock piles were constructed at the Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, Canada. These experimental waste rock piles (test piles) are 15 m high and are part of an integrated field and laboratory research program to characterize and compare low-sulfide waste rock and drainage at various scales. During test pile construction, samples of the <50 mm fraction of waste rock were collected from two types of waste rock that are segregated during mining operations based on S content. The samples were analyzed for S content and particle size distribution. One test pile contained waste rock with an average of 0.035 wt.% S in the <50 mm fraction, within the operational S target of <0.04 wt.% S for the lower S waste rock type. The second test pile contained waste rock with an average of 0.053 wt.% S in the <50 mm fraction, lower than the operational S target of >0.08 wt.% S for the higher S waste rock type. The third test pile has a low permeability till layer and a low sulfide waste rock thermal layer covering a core of waste rock with average 0.082 wt.% S in the <50 mm fraction, which is within the operational S target of >0.08 wt.% S for the higher S waste rock. Particle size distributions for the lower and higher S waste rock are similar, but the higher S waste rock has a higher proportion of fine-grained particles. Sulfur determinations for discrete particle sizes of the <50 mm fraction illustrate higher S concentrations in smaller particles for both the lower S waste rock and the higher S waste rock. Similarly, S concentrations calculated for the >10 m scale, from composite blast hole cuttings, are lower than those calculated for the <50 mm scale. Acid–base accounting using standard methods and site-specific mineralogical information was used to calculate the ratio of neutralization potential to acid generating potential. A comparison of calculation approaches to pH and alkalinity data from humidity cell and test pile effluent suggest that ratios are very sensitive to the calculation method. The preferred calculation method was selected by comparing calculation results to pH and alkalinity data from humidity cell effluent collected over 95 weeks and test pile effluent collected over five field seasons. The preferred acid–base accounting values were obtained by calculating the average neutralization potential divided by the average acid potential of a sample set. This approach indicates that waste rock with >0.05 wt.% S is of uncertain acid-generating potential and effluent data indicate this waste rock generates acidic effluent; whereas lower S waste rock does not produce acidic effluent, consistent with the acid–base accounting predictions.     

葛洲坝工程基岩稳定性的试验研究

本文综述了我所71～78年来为葛洲坝水利枢纽第一期工程进行的基岩稳定性研究工作,其中包括,地应力对基坑岩体稳定性的影响,粘土岩软弱夹层,特别是泥化夹层的长期稳定性和长期强度。通过地应力实测,证实了即使在褶皱轻微、地形平缓的红色岩层中仍可能有较大的构造应力存在,它的局部释放会直接影响岩体稳定。并且有力地说明了构造运动作用是粘土岩泥化的主要原因之一。根据对粘土岩的物理化学和力学性质以及物质结构特性的研究,指出了在外力作用下,当其亚微观结构或微观结构受到破坏时,因粘土颗粒大量吸水膨胀而可能产生泥化。根据现场和室内的剪切蠕变和室内的剪切松弛以及扭转蠕变试验结果,指出了粘土质粉砂岩、砂岩、粘土岩软弱夹层均具有显著的流变特性,提出了确定长期强度的方法。     

The stability of Foundation Rock in Gezhouba Project

The results of the stability study of dam foundation , including the effects of ground stresses on the stability of base masses and long-term stability and strength of weak intercalations , especially of clayey ones, are presented. It is proved that the considerable tectonic stresses exist even in red rock layers with slight folds and a gentle terrain and that the stability of masses are directly affected by local stress relief. It is found that sedimentary rock behaves like rheology. A method of deter-mining long-term strength of rheological rock is suggested.     

夯扩桩的应用及其施工中应注意的几个问题

对夯扩桩的特点、应用状况、设计以及施工中注意的事项做了较为详细的阐述 ,为夯扩桩的实际应用提供了有益的经验。     

盾构施工对桩基的影响及桩基近邻度划分

隧道盾构施工过程中因盾构对土体的扰动和盾构脱出而没有及时注浆或注浆量不够,通常会对隧道邻近的桩基造成影响,如桩基内力发生改变从而使桩基变形、移位等,影响了桩基的承载力和正常使用。正交试验是一种高效、快速的找出某种指标的主要和次要影响因素的方法。通过建立盾构施工过程中近邻桩基的弹塑性有限元模型,结合正交试验和方差分析,得到了盾构施工对近邻桩基的影响因素大小。结果表明,盾构隧道施工过程中对近邻桩基沉降影响大小的因素依次为：桩与隧道的距离、桩顶荷载、应力损失和土体物理力学性质;桩基在(2.5～3.0)D0（D0为隧道直径）以外,则桩基基本上不受盾构开挖的影响;桩顶沉降与桩顶原来的荷载相关性显著,桩顶荷载的大小反映了土体应力水平的高低。根据方差分析的显著性检验结果提出桩基近邻度的概念和计算公式,把盾构隧道周围的桩基分为非常近、近邻、远邻和非常远等4类桩,表明Ⅰ类桩和Ⅱ类桩受到盾构施工的影响较大,施工前应对桩基采取必要的保护和加固措施,Ⅲ类桩视情况进行处理,Ⅳ类桩一般不需要处理。     

带负摩阻力桩基的设计与检测

分析了带负摩阻力桩基的荷载传递特点,比较了带负摩阻力桩的实际工作状态与静载试压条件下的工作性状之间的差异。通过一个工程实例说明了带负摩阻力桩的承载力评价的缺陷,设计与检测之间的不协调。提出了带负摩阻力桩设计与检测的合理方法。     

水泥土搅拌桩的施工质量问题和解决方法

介绍了水泥土搅拌桩在我国的应用情况和可行性、危机性,指出了当前搅拌桩施工质量上存在的搅拌不均和桩身不连续问题,分析了出现质量问题的3方面原因：规范检测方法严重滞后;成桩工艺不合理;施工管理混乱,并针对性的提出了3大对策和9项工艺改进措施。     

Fluid inclusions in diamonds from the Diavik mine, Canada and the evolution of diamond-forming fluids

The analysis of micro-inclusions in fibrous diamonds from the Diavik mine, Canada revealed the presence of high density fluids (HDFs) that span a continuous compositional range between carbonatitic and saline end-members. The carbonatitic end-member is rich in Na, Ca, Mg, Fe, Ba and carbonate; the saline one is rich in K, Cl and water. In molar proportions, the composition of the saline end-member is: K₃₈Na_7.7Ca_1.8Mg_1.6Fe_1.5Ba_1.9SiO_3.1Cl₄₆(CO₃)_5.5(H₂O)₅₆ and that of the carbonatitic end member is: K₁₅Na₂₁Ca_6.7Mg_8.1Fe_6.2Ba_5.7Si_4.8Ti_1.4Al_1.9O₁₇Cl₂₉(CO₃)₂₉(H₂O)₂₉. The micro-inclusions in one diamond span a narrow range between a silicic end-member (rich in Si, K and water) and a carbonatitic one (rich in Mg, Ca, Fe and carbonate). Its average composition is: K₂₆Na_5.5Ca_13.8Mg_8.3Fe_9.6Ba_0.9P_2.5Si₂₅Ti_1.6Al_3.8Cl_2.5O₈₁(CO₃)₂₉(H₂O)₇₈. Thus, the Diavik diamonds span most of the known compositional range for fluids trapped in diamonds. Based on these data and previous analyses of fluids trapped in diamonds, we discuss possible models for the evolution of diamond-forming fluids. The most plausible model is where carbonatitic-HDFs are parental to all the other compositions. They evolve by fractionation of divalentions- and alkali-carbonates and by immiscible separation into saline- and silicic-HDFs. Each phase continues to evolve separately, crystallizing carbonates, diamond, and accessory silicates, phosphates, halides and more of the immiscible phase. Other processes, like the mixing of evolved fluids with fresh parental carbonatitic fluids, or metasomatic interactions with the wallrock also play a role in the evolution of the HDFs. We also propose that the parental carbonatitic-HDF evolves through fractional crystallization of an alkali-rich, low degree melt that is similar to the high pressure parental melts of kimberlites or lamproites.     

湖南水口山多金属矿区废石堆重金属污染评价及赋存形态分析

湖南水口山及周边是湖南省重金属污染较为严重的地区之一,龙王山金矿床是该区中部的一个重要金矿床.为调查该矿床废石堆污染状况、是否为周边环境的污染源、污染途径、重金属迁移能力和潜在的危害,对矿区FS17废石堆进行了自然淋滤水和24 m浅钻系统取样,开展重金属元素总量分析,利用单因子指数法和内梅罗综合污染指数法对其重金属污染程度进行污染评价,采用四步改良BCR提取法分析废石堆中8种重（类）金属元素（Pb、Zn、Cd、Cu、Cr、Ni、As和Fe）的赋存形态,并利用迁移指数量化废石堆重金属元素迁移能力;发现废石堆中Cd、Cu、Pb、As、Zn、Ni重金属元素严重超标,且在垂向上分布极不均匀;其自然淋滤水样中重金属元素Cd、Ni、Zn、Cu也严重超标;废石堆浅层重金属元素潜在迁移能力顺序为:Cd＞Ni≈Zn＞Cu＞Pb＞As＞Cr＞Fe,深层重金属元素迁移能力顺序为:Cd＞Zn＞Cu＞Ni＞Cr＞Pb＞As＞Fe,浅层重金属元素的迁移性大于深层;说明该废石堆重金属元素含量高,是周围环境重要污染源,酸性废水排放为其释放污染元素的主要途径;Cd、Cu、Zn、Ni迁移能力强,是周围环境的主要污染元素;Pb、Ni、As的迁移性在深层明显降低,可以通过埋深来削弱其迁移性,而Cr不会对周边环境产生污染.      

Creative spoil: Design concepts,construction techniques,and disposal of excavated materials

The author discusses some of the construction methods used in building the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, the disposal of surplus excavated materials, and the reclamation of disposal areas along the waterway Emphasis is placed on the steps taken to assure protection of natural resources and to promote overall environmental quality.     

An experimental,analytical and numerical study on the thermal efficiency of energy piles in unsaturated soils

Energy piles are bi-functional foundation elements used as structural support as well as ground heat exchangers for shallow geothermal energy systems. Because they are relatively short, energy piles may be partially embedded in unsaturated soils. Saturation conditions influence the thermal properties of the ground and therefore the heat exchange rate, which in turn affects the efficiency of energy piles. This paper combines analytical, experimental and numerical investigations to evaluate the heat exchange rate of energy piles partially or fully embedded in unsaturated soils. The proposed analytical solution is based on the cylindrical heat source theory that treats the soil as a semi-infinite, homogeneous, and isotropic medium. The solution from this theory is multiplied by a function developed analytically in this paper and the outcome is the heat exchange rate for energy piles in unsaturated soils. The proposed function depends on soil saturation, soil and pile thermal properties, and pile geometry. The analytical solution was compared against a finite element solution; which was in turn validated against results from laboratory experiments. Very satisfactory agreements between the analytical, numerical and experimental outputs were observed. The proposed method can be used for a quick and simple evaluation of the efficiency of energy piles in unsaturated conditions. The proposed analytical solution can also be a useful tool for the verification of numerical codes developed for the design of energy piles in unsaturated soils.     

桩-土界面特性对砂土地基中抗拔桩承载特性影响的模型试验研究

针对砂土地基中不同L/d的抗拔桩进行了模型试验,模型桩采用了3种不同界面,结合界面剪切试验探讨了桩-土界面特性对抗拔桩荷载-位移曲线、极限承载力及残余承载力的影响,得到了以下几点结论：模型桩长径比L/d不同时,每种界面抗拔桩荷载-位移曲线是类似的,光滑钢桩上拔力达极限承载力后保持不变,粗糙界面模型桩上拔力达极限承载力后降低,直至达残余承载力;抗拔桩达极限承载力时的静止土压力系数K受桩-土界面粗糙程度的影响,界面越粗糙,K值越大;界面越粗糙,抗拔桩残余承载力与极限承载力的比值越小,该比值随L/d的变化较小;对于粗糙界面抗拔桩,残余承载力与极限承载力的差别一部分是由于桩-土界面摩擦角的降低引起的,另一部分是抗拔桩达到极限承载力后作用在桩表面上的水平土压力降低引起的。     

PHC管桩和预制方桩受力性状试验对比分析

通过在同一场地的预应力高强混凝土管桩（PHC桩）和预制方桩中埋设钢筋应力计的静载对比试验,比较了两类桩的荷载-沉降曲线、桩身轴力分布情况、桩侧摩阻力和桩端摩阻力发挥性状的异同,研究了PHC管桩的荷载传递机制,发现其侧阻和端阻的发挥规律与预制方桩相同,但在PHC管桩和方桩侧表面积相近的条件下,在最大试验荷载作用时,两者的侧阻和端阻发挥程度不同,PHC管桩平均单位侧阻比预制方桩低8.1 %,而端阻比方桩高24 %以上。     

抗滑刚架桩挡墙的设计与应用

对于滑面较深、推力较大的滑坡,抗滑刚架桩上设置挡墙会显著地减小抗滑刚架桩长径比,故抗滑刚架桩挡墙将会越来越广泛地应用于滑坡治理工程中。在文克尔弹性地基理论的基础上,本文采用有限差分法推导了抗滑刚架桩挡墙的计算公式。所提出的计算方法已应用于工程实际中,取得了良好效果。还明确了抗滑刚架桩挡墙的适用条件。通过与抗滑刚架桩的对比分析,得出了一些有益的结论,比如在相同的条件下,抗滑刚架桩挡墙的位移约是抗滑刚架桩的55%。     

干振碎石桩加固软基的原理及施工工艺探讨

介绍了碎石桩的加固原理，进行了复合地基允许承载力及变形计算，提出了干振碎石桩设计注意事项，并详细介绍了干振碎石桩的施工工艺。最后对施工中存在的几个问题进行了讨论，并提出了处理措施。