The Shizikou Gravitational Gliding Structure in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River

A study has been made about the structural attribute of the NNW-trendingShizikou linear image belt in the head area of the reservoir of the Yangtze River Gorges and theevaluation of its crustal stability. On the basis of regional geological surveys and by making astructural analysis and a multidisciplinary study, it has been ascertained that the segment withthe best displayed image characteristics is marked by a gravity gliding structure with a multilay-er gliding fold type architecture. This paper also analyzes the medium conditions, slope struc-ture and dynamic setting for the formation of the structure system.     

Basal Melt-out Structure in the Luoauan Formation and Its Significance

The Late Precambrian Luoquan Formation occurring on the southern margin of the North China platform is of important significance for the study of the tectonics, palaeogeography, palaeoclimatology and regional stratigraphy of the North China and Yangtze platforms. The origin of diamictites of the formation has long been a subject of controversy. Recently a certain type of cross bedding structure has been recognized in the massive diamictite. Analysis of the process of deposition indicates that the structure was formed by the basal melt-out process of the glacier and, to some extent, its form is the manifestation of the primary structure of basal debris-rich glacial ice. The discovery of this sedimentary structure is inducive to the understanding and reconstruction of the features and environmental conditions for the development of the glaciers in the Luoquan Glacial Epoch.     

Formation Mechanism and Stability Assessment of the Colluvial Deposit Slope in Zuoyituo

The basic features of the colluvial deposit slope in Zuoyituo such as geological conditions, dimensions, slip surfaces and groundwater conditions are described concisely in this paper. The formation mechanism of the slope is discussed. It is considered that the formation of the colluvial deposit slope in Zuoyituo has undergone accumulation, slip, load, deformation and failure. The effects of rainfall on slope stability are categorized systematically based on existing methodology, and ways to determine the effects quantitatively are presented. The remained slip force method is improved by the addition of quantitative relations to the existing formulae and programs. The parameters of the colluvial deposit slope are determined through experimentation and the method of back-analysis. The safety factors of the slope are calculated with the improved remained slip force method and the Sarma method. The results show that rainfall and water level in the Yangtze River have a significant effect on the stability of the colluvial deposit slope in Zuoyituo. The hazards caused by the instability of the slope are assessed, and prevention methods are put forward.     

热水成因铀矿化的突变数学模式

Presented in this paper are some primary data on the well temperature, stratigraphical level and thickness of uranium mineralization in a certain uranium, ore deposit.Taking these data as the parameters.for the temperatures, pressures and geochemical conditions of uranium mineralization under ideal geological conditions, which constitute a finite variable series, in conjunction with the catastrophe theory developed by Rene Thorn (1968), we have proposed a swallow-tail model fitting to uranium mineralization.This model provide insights into the mechanism of uranium mineralization.The results of our study show that the uranium mineralizing process is a discontinuous or catastrophic event. Temperatures and pressures are considered important thermodynamic trap conditions which control the distribution pattern of uranium mineralization, and the principle of correspondence between the temperature and pressure conditions for uranium mineralization has been also derived, Geological bodies of minerogenetic importance serve as favourable geochemical media for capturing ore-forming materials. Uranium mineralization of industrial importance depends on a delicate coupling between temperature, prassure, and geechemical condition. The spurs of uranium mineralization in the model constitute the surface K, referred to as the surface of mineralizing enrichment on which minerogenetic dominance is expected.The model provides quantiatitively clnes to the process of uranium mineralization,i.e.,a process from quantitative change to qualitative change.     

The System Analysis and Reliability Evaluation of Rock Slopes

The principal of preferred plane analysis is a new research view and model of rock slope engineering geology. It advocates that the rock slope stability, boundary conditions and failure model are controlled by preferred planes. Therefore, the problem of slope stability evaluation can be converted into the search for preferred planes and determination of preferred separating bodies. The organic combination of the deterministic model and the indeterministic model can be realized by applying the systems engineering principle and the research model and method of reliability analysis in the quantitative evaluation and prediction of rock slope stability. Finally, the paper presents the case studies of slopes of the Yangtze Gorge Project and the Ma'anshan openpit mine.     

Analysis of Reservoir Forming Conditions and Prediction of Continuous Tight Gas Reservoirs for the Deep Jurassic in the Eastern Kuqa Depression, Tarim Basin

The exploration targets in the Kuqa Depression at present are mainly structure traps in Cretaceous-Tertiary. Due to the complexity of mountain distribution and reservoir forming conditions, the exploration of Jurassic in the eastern Kuqa Depression has been in a state of semi-stagnation since the discovery of the Yinan-2 gas reservoir. According to the concept and theory of “continuous petroleum reservoirs” and the re-analysis of the forming conditions of the Yinan-2 gas reservoir and regional natural gas in the eastern Kuqa Depression, it is believed that the deep Jurassic has good natural gas accumulation conditions as well as geological conditions for forming continuous tight gas reservoirs. The boundary of the Yinan-2 gas reservoir is not controlled by a structural spillpoint. The downdip part of the structure is dominated by gas, while the hanging wall of the fault is filled by water and forming obvious inverted gas and water. The gas reservoir has the normal temperature and ultra-high pressure which formed in the near source or inner-source. All of these characteristics indicate that the Yinan-2 gas reservoir is different from conventional gas reservoirs. The deep Jurassic in the eastern Kuqa Depression has multisets of source-reservoir-cap assemblages, which comprise interbedded sandstones and mudstones. These assemblages are characterized by a self-generation, self-preserving and self-coverage model. Reservoir sandstones and coal measure mudstones are interbedded with each other at a large scale. As the source rocks, Triassic-Jurassic coal measure mudstones distribute continuously at a large scale and can generate and expel hydrocarbon. Source rocks contact intimately with the overlying sandstone reservoirs. During the late stage of hydrocarbon expulsion, natural gas charged continuously and directly into the neighboring reservoirs. Petroleum migrated mainly in a vertical direction over short distances. With ultra-high pressure and strong charging intensity, natural gas accumulated continuously. Reservoirs are dominated by sandstones of braided delta facies. The sand bodies distribute continuously horizontal. With low porosity and low permeability, the reservoirs are featured by strong heterogeneity. It is hypothesized that the sandstones of the interior depression tend to be relatively tight with increasing depth and structure stress weakness. Thus, it is predicted that continuous tight gas reservoirs of ultra-high pressure may exist in the deep formations of the eastern and even the whole Kuqa Depression. So, it is worth evaluating the exploration potential.     

Backward automatic calibration for three-dimensional landslide models

Back-analysis is broadly used for approaching geotechnical problems when monitoring data are available and information about the soils properties is of poor quality.For landslide stability assessment back-analysis calibration is usually carried out by time consuming trial-and-error procedure.This paper presents a new automatic Decision Support System that supports the selection of the soil parameters for three-dimensional models of landslides based on monitoring data.The method considering a pool of possible solutions,generated through permutation of soil parameters,selects the best ten configurations that are more congruent with the measured displacements.This reduces the operator biases while on the other hand allows the operator to control each step of the computation.The final selection of the preferred solution among the ten best-fitting solutions is carried out by an operator.The operator control is necessary as he may include in the final decision process all the qualitative elements that cannot be included in a qualitative analysis but nevertheless characterize a landslide dynamic as a whole epistemological subject,for example on the base of geomorphological evidence.A landslide located in Northeast Italy has been selected as example for showing the system potentiality.The proposed method is straightforward,scalable and robust and could be useful for researchers and practitioners.     

Temporal and spatial distribution of Au-Ag polymetallic ore deposits and source of oreforming materials in the ZhangjiakouXuanhua mantle-branch metallogenetic zone

The Zhangjiakou-Xuanhua area is a mineral resource-concentrated area for gold-silver polymetallic ore deposits. The temporal and spatial distribution and origin of mineral resources have been argued for a long time. Based on the comprehensive studies of geochronology and sulfur, lead, oxygen, carbon and noble gas isotopes, it is considered that the temporal and spatial distribution of mineral resources in this area is obviously controlled by the Zhangjiakou-Xuanhua mantle branch structure, as is reflected by the occurrence of gold deposits in the inner parts and of Ag-Pb-Zn polymetallic ore deposits in the outer parts. The mineralization took place mainly during the Yanshanian period. Ore-forming materials came largely from the deep interior of the Earth, and hydrothermal fluids were derived predominantly from Yanshanian magmatism.     

用高温石墨管原子吸收分光光度法测定土壤和污泥中的镉、铅、铜、镍、钴

Some soft and mud samples have been determined for eadmiun, lead, copper,nickel and cobalt by atomic absorption speetrophotometry with a high-temperature graphite tube, after their extraction with sodium diethylthiocarbonate into methy lisolutyl ketone. The tests of the effects of acidity on extraction and interference have been also carried out and the optimum conditions have been obtained. In addition, experiments on recoveries by this procedure have been performed for the elements in ppb amount. The recovery of the metals added to soil samples is made in the same manner and the precision values are given in this paper. This method is considered as to be applicable to the determination of soil and mud samples for the above-mentioned elements, of which the concentration is higher than 1 ppb.     

土的力学性质对冻胀力影响的试验研究

Frost heaving stresses are a result of thermal, mechanical, and chemical forces. The process is complicated, and despite numerous publications on the subject, as yet there is no clear consensus on the model of mechanical interaction for soil freezing. Frost heaving stresses depends on mechanical properties of soil and conditions of measurements. Mechanical equilibrium between water, ice and soil particles based on the generalized Clapeyron equation and deformability of the components is considered. Increase of volume of freezing soil due to water flow to freezing fridge and phase transfer affects surrounding soil layers and appears to be the major reason of change of stress-strain conditions. A simplified model of mechanical interaction between soil and engineering construction is proposed. Experimental results of study of frost heaving forces by sensors of variable frigidity are presented. The experiments with different types of soil in conditions of open and close system were performed to provide a basis for the model and further estimations. Ongoing improvements and possible applications are discussed.     

铀矿地质勘探设施退役后分类长期监护工作初探

铀矿地质勘探设施退役治理完成后,即进入长期监护期。文章在分析我国铀矿地质勘探设施特点基础上,根据所处地理位置区域进行科学分类。结合不同地域铀矿地质勘探设施环境特异性,研究长期监护期关注的重点和制约条件,从工程稳定性、工程设施维护等方面提出监护工作要求,给出辐射环境监测建议,为进一步加强铀矿地质勘探设施退役治理效果、确保长期稳定提供技术支撑。     

Analysis and Design of an Underground Portal in Lateritic Soils

This paper presents a case study of the analysis and design of slopes for the portal of an underground crude oil storage cavern site. The site selected for the slope study is characterized by residual soils and granitic rock formations, located in the southwestern part of India. It is observed that in tropical residual soils, most hillslope failures are caused by rainfall and thus it is important to consider hydrological conditions when attempting to analyze the stability of slopes in such material. Combinations of shallow slopes with lower overburden and high steep hillslope with large overburden were considered in the present study along with varying combinations of lateritic soils and weathered rock formations. The paper discusses the various investigations carried out to define the geotechnical properties of lateritic soil and weathered rock, followed by numerical modelling and remedial measures adopted to ensure the stability of slopes during design and construction phase. Since analysis and design procedures for such residual soils are not well established, comprehensive geological and geotechnical investigations were carried out prior to numerical model development for carrying out finite element studies in order to ascertain long term stability of slopes under differing ground conditions. The results of the stability analysis indicated that slope under existing condition were potentially unstable under rainy conditions and specific supporting measures were planned to ensure stability. Several alternatives were examined for improving the stability of slope taking into consideration existing facilities, space available for mobilization of equipments and environmental conditions in reference to specific project requirements. The convergence pattern obtained from geotechnical monitoring using optical targets along the slopes did not showed any alarming movement for over a year.     

214国道沿线的多年冻土及其工程地质条件评价

214国道位于青藏高原的东缘,1985-2012年期间的冻土勘察和地温监测资料表明,在河卡山至清水河439 km范围内的高山、滩地和沼泽化草甸地区分布着不连续和岛状多年冻土,公路实际穿越的多年冻土段累计里程约232.4 km,沿线绝大部分路段的地温高于-1.5℃,含冰量、冻土上限等多年冻土特征指标随地形、地貌变化剧烈. 在分析上述资料的基础上,从冻土热稳定性和自然环境两个因素入手,采用突变级数法建立了多年冻土工程地质条件评价模型并对214国道多年冻土工程地质条件进行了定量评价. 结果表明：214国道沿线冻土热稳定性普遍较差,自然环境多处于一般状态. 除局部少冰、多冰冻土路段以外,沿线多年冻土工程地质条件总体处于较差或恶劣状态. 与214国道病害调查资料进行比较后发现,路基病害一般发生在工程地质条件差的路段. 这表明该评价结果比较准确的反映了沿线的多年冻土工程地质条件,对于现有214国道和新建共和-玉树高速公路的运营和维护具有重要的指导意义.     

复杂地质条件输水隧洞冻结施工段支护控制研究

穿越含水疏松砂岩层的深埋输水隧洞围岩稳定和支护控制问题是长距离输水生命线工程中的难点,其施工开挖和支护控制方法目前尚不完善。结合某深埋输水工程疏松砂岩层的支护工程实践,分析了疏松砂岩层冻结施工过程及解冻后土体力学性质的演化以及围岩支护联合受力机制,采用有限元法揭示了冻融过程下围岩的变形规律及支护受力演化特征,并提出疏松砂岩层冻结施工及分步联合支护的设计理念和支护方案。研究结果表明,采用分步联合支护方法能够得到较理想的支护效果,冻结施工段进行支护结构刚度设计和数值验证时应考虑冻融过程对围岩的扰动弱化,让各种支护手段在时间和空间上实现有效结合,使围岩和支护结构紧密结合,形成受力机制明确的联合受力体。     

架空缆索遥控自动除垢加油器的研制

缆道测流方法是应用最广泛、最成熟的测流方法。水文测验缆道作为水文测报工作中重要的基本设施之一,随着水文现代化的发展,原始的手摇缆道逐渐实现了自动化,但测流缆道架空缆索保养仍靠人工实现,危险性强、作业难度大,遥控自动除垢加油器的研制成功,实现除垢与加油自动同步进行,提高了缆索保养的效率和质量,延长了缆索的使用寿命。     

Workplace environmental demands and energizers at two Kuwait oil companies

The Work Compatibility Improvement Framework was developed and used to assess the environmental and ergonomic work conditions at two oil companies in Kuwait: One is a government-owned company, while the other is a private subcontractor of the government-owned company. The work compatibility presents demand–energizer environmental factors that act upon the individuals in the workplace. The reliability coefficients were tested and considered good (0.752) and excellent (0.855) for two domain conditions environment and ergonomics, respectively. Results reveal that in all of the three regions of the government-owned company (north, southwest, east) the ‘overall’ compatibility data for the ‘environment’ is perceived to be poor. The ‘ergonomics’ compatibility data seem to be average in the southeast and west, while it is considered to be poor in the north. As for the private subcontractor, the perceived ‘environment’ is considered to be poor for two departments out of four (slickline and wellhead maintenance), while considered moderate for the remaining two (maintenance and crude/chemical handling). The ‘ergonomics’ compatibility is reported to be poor for crude/chemical handling and wellhead maintenance jobs; while the conditions seem to be moderate for the maintenance and slickline jobs. The major conclusion extracted from this study is that the oil sector organizations in Kuwait are not managed as ergo-environmental enterprises where there is disharmony in the ergonomics system, environmental system, and the ergo-environmental interface interaction. These gaps in the enterprise-wide systems have a significant impact on work productivity and the environment conditions.     

Influence of droughts on remote villages in the karst region of Guizhou Province,China: Causes and control

Even though the precipitation is abundant in the Karst region of Guizhou Province, remote villages in this area frequently suffer severe droughts. This paper studied the causes of droughts in this region through field investigation and references collection. Based on the cause analysis, some suggestions were provided for hazard prevention and control from an engineering perspective. Besides occasional extreme weathers, the drought in this area is primarily caused by its unique geological structures of Karst plateau and underdeveloped agricultural techniques. Meanwhile, the vicious cycle between drought and poverty, which causes the deficiency of water conservancy facilities and hazard prevention awareness, is an important reason for the frequent occurrence of agricultural and socioeconomic drought. Considering the social and economic conditions of remote villages, the long-term control of drought can only be realized if current measures are capable of bring immediate effects and benefits. Therefore, the construction of well-planned and designed water conservancy system based on each village’s natural and social conditions are the priority for current hazard prevention. Generally, the exploitation of subterranean river should be considered as the first choice to stabilize the water supply for remote villages. Meanwhile, the construction and improvement of micro water conservancy facilities, such as small water tank, small pond and so on, can effectively support the water providence during droughts as well.     

波浪作用下加固软基上大圆筒结构稳定性分析

在大型通用有限元软件ABAQUS平台上,通过二次开发,将软黏土的循环强度与D-P屈服准则相结合,基于拟静力分析建立了波浪循环作用下考虑软土地基弱化效应的大圆筒结构稳定性计算模型。结合某工程,对大圆筒结构的稳定性进行了分析。结果表明,考虑地基循环弱化效应时,大圆筒结构的稳定性安全系数显著降低;打设排水板对地基加固后,结构稳定性安全系数显著提高;在同一圆筒入土深度下,随着地基加固深度的增加,大圆筒结构稳定性安全系数明显增大。考虑地基循环弱化效应时大圆筒结构稳定性安全系数减小程度在30 %左右,建议在实际设计中应考虑软土地基循环弱化效应对大圆筒结构稳定性的影响。同时在地基不满足承载要求时,打设排水板加固软土地基是提高大圆筒结构稳定性的有效途径。     

公路工程建设中的岩土工程问题

公路工程建设呈现的岩土工程问题主要有地基稳定问题、边坡稳定问题、围岩稳定问题和渗透稳定问题。这些问题对工程的影响体现在变形和强度两个方面,根据工程的功能和性质,应考虑按变形控制或强度控制来确定工程安全标准和评价工程稳定性。基于岩土工程问题的产生条件,提出了在工程实践中应注重的内容及研究方向,如：路基岩土的强度与变形特性研究、地基处理技术及工程特性研究、深基础与地基相互作用研究、边坡稳定性评价方法研究、边坡治理技术及可靠性研究、围岩与结构应力变形研究、地下水对各种岩土体的作用研究等等。     

降雨型堆积层滑坡特征及稳定性分析

堆积层滑坡是滑坡的一种基本类型,其物质组成、结构等有别于其它类型滑坡。堆积层滑坡失稳绝大多数是由降雨或地下水位的变化而引起的,在降雨诱发堆积层滑坡稳定性分析中,必须考虑渗透力的作用。系统分析了堆积型滑坡发育环境及特征,推导了基于总应力法和有效应力法的可考虑渗透力的传递系数法,采用有效应力法计算滑坡稳定系数时,既要考虑地下水浮力作用,又要考虑地下水流动时的渗透力作用;采用总应力法计算滑坡稳定系数时,仅需考虑地下水流动时的渗透力作用。对一个工程实例进行了深入剖析,验证了考虑渗透力的传递系数法的可靠性。